Date

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Time

4:30 - 7:00 pm

Event Details

All are invited to the Community Access Program teaching artists’ exhibition on view from September 5 – 29.  Partnering with over 30 non-profit organizations, our Community Access team provides opportunities for art-making and art instruction for those who otherwise lack access. The artwork on display in this exhibition represents the teaching artists who facilitate classes and programming with our Community Access partners.

Join us for a free opening celebration and reception on Thursday, September 12. Enjoy original poetry, music by DJ Mixxa Miyani, and complimentary refreshments. Teaching artists will be in attendance to discuss their work. The exhibition will be on view in the Herbert Galleries of the Education Wing from September 5 – 29.

Program Schedule:
4:45 – 5 pm: Introduction and Remarks
5 – 5:15 pm: Poetry by Aminah Muhammad
5:30 – 5:45 pm: Poetry by Kelsey Bigelow
6 – 7 pm: DJ Mixxa Miyani

This event is free, and no registration is required.

Image: Kaitlin Gazzo, “Hive Mind” (detail), Acrylic on canvas

Thank you to our community access programming supporters: Charlotte and Fred Hubbell, Corteva Argiscience, Hyvee, Iowa State Bank, Mid-America Arts Alliance, National Endowment for the Arts, the Meier Bernstein Foundation, Nationwide Foundation, Prairie Meadows, Principal® Foundation, Voya Financial

Location

Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312 United States

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