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The Des Moines Art Center invites you to step into a vibrant tradition that began over 3,000 years ago during the Aztec Empire. Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, offers healing, joy, and connection, honoring the belief that...
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The Des Moines Art Center and The Harkin Institute, together with support from Principal® Foundation, are presenting “A Taste of ReelAbilities,” a film festival exclusively dedicated to showcasing films by and about people with disabilities...
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Iowa’s 2023 census data cites that of the 3,207,004 people in the state, 84.4% or 2,702,598 of the population are white. Growing up in a state with such low rates of racial diversity is...
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Celebrate Entirely Kids Day at the Des Moines Art Center on Saturday, March 18 from 11 am to 3 pm. Art is one of humankind’s oldest tools. The art we make says a lot about who we are and how we live, think, and...
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The Des Moines Art Center is proud to continue a 22-year tradition of celebrating Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in person after two years of virtual programming. Day of the Dead activities honor those who came before us, our ancestors, and...
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This year, the Art Center is remembering the names, faces, and stories of Latinx Iowans who have lost their lives as a result of COVID-19 with Dia de los Muertos: Recuerdo.
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Weeks after closing physical doors to the museum and school in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Des Moines Art Center is planning to reopen to the community on Tuesday, July 7.
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The Des Moines Art Center has opened registration for a series of virtual youth art camps this summer. A slate of virtual adult class options will be released in the coming weeks.
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This summer, the Art Center plans to feature selections from the permanent collections in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery. The works on view will be a mix of familiar favorites and exciting newcomers.
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The Des Moines Art Center is honored to once again host the Academy Award® Nominated Short Films. The films will be screened in Levitt Auditorium Friday January 31 – Sunday, February 2. The films are free but reservations are required. *Visit desmoinesartcenter/calendar/films to reserve your seat.
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