2026 Art Center Gala

Event Details

You’re invited to experience a night of art, music, and celebration at the 2026 Des Moines Art Center Gala, an extraordinary event to support the Art Center in style! Join us at the legendary Val Air Ballroom, where jazz syncopation meets punk disruption, elegance meets edge, and rhythm sparks connection. This is a night where art doesn’t simply hang on the walls—it moves, grooves, and gathers us together.

Cocktail Hour | 6 pm
Dinner and Dessert | 7:30 pm
Dancing and Music | 9 – 11 pm

Black tie optional. Creative attire encouraged. Break a fashion rule.

Your support of this dynamic event ensures the Des Moines Art Center remains free and accessible to everyone, every day. With your help, we will continue to offer engaging exhibitions and exciting educational programs, building an inclusive space that stimulates creative, critical, and empathetic thinking.

2026 Gala Sponsorships are available now. Guarantee tickets to the event and maximize your brand by becoming a sponsor today.

Presenting Sponsor | $20,000
Signature Sponsor | $10,000
Table Sponsor | $7,500
Supporting Sponsor | $4,000

To pledge your support, please email Caleb Hegna at chegna@desmoinesartcenter.org or 515.271.0338.

Patron packages go on sale in April. Individual tickets sales begin in June.

Patron Pair | $2,700 | Seating for two and patron recognition
Individual Patron | $1,350 | Seating for one and patron recognition
Individual Gala Ticket | $300 | Seating for one
Artist Ticket | $300 | Sponsor seating for one artist
Young Professional Ticket | $200 | Seating for one

For more information, purchasing tickets, or questions about the gala, please contact Gala and Development Events Coordinator Jess Lane at jlane@desmoinesartcenter.org or 515.271.0336.