Date

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Time

5:30 - 7:00 pm

Event Details

In appreciation of their generosity and commitment to the Des Moines Art Center, we invite Director’s Circle members to an exclusive exhibition preview and private reception of the “Firelei Báez” exhibition with John and Mary Pappajohn Director and CEO Dr. Kelly Baum.

After the preview, mingle with fellow members and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks by The Tangerine Food Company.

Space is limited and open to Director’s Circle members. RSVP by June 4 to Jess Lane, Gala and Development Events Coordinator, at jlane@desmoinesartcenter.org.

Firelei Báez (Dominican, born 1981)
“A Drexcyen chronocommons (To win the war you fought it sideways)” (detail), 2019.
Two paintings, hand-painted wooden frame, perforated tarp, printed mesh, handmade paper over found objects, plants, books, Oman incense, and palo santo.
The Joyner/Giuffrida Collection. Image courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth, New York.
Photo by Phoebe d’Heurle. © Firelei Báez

Location

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