Date

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Time

1:00 - 2:00 pm

Event Details

Learn more about the exhibition in the A. H. Blank Gallery, “Light Within Ourselves: Haitian Art in Iowa.” Organized in partnership with the Waterloo Center for the Arts (WCA), this exhibition showcases a selection of the rich holdings of Haitian Art in the WCA’s collection—the largest public collection of Haitian Art in both Iowa and the United States. The show explores a vibrant diversity of Haitian artwork, featuring paintings, metalwork, sculpture, and drapos (beaded and sequined banners).

Public guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required.

Location

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