Pappajohn Sculpture Park Campaign
Help us support, restore, and care for the park for generations to come.
Since opening in 2009, the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park has welcomed more than 3.2 million visitors. As we approach its 20th anniversary, please consider supporting the Friends of the Pappajohn Sculpture Park Campaign.
Your gift helps us accomplish the following:
Protect and conserve our iconic sculptures
Help give some of our most beloved artworks a fresh coat of paint and an added layer of protection from the elements.
Improve accessibility and safety throughout the park
Support the addition of more accessible signage and pathways, so everyone can fully experience the magic of the park.
Contribute to the campaign today!
Campaign gifts may also include pledges, grants, marketable securities, or bequests. Gifts to the campaign are tax-deductible
to the extent allowed by law. Please note, we ask you to consider a gift in addition to your annual membership or donation.
Questions? If you would like to discuss any of these initiatives in greater detail, or learn about recognition opportunities, please contact Senior Director of Development Caleb Hegna at chegna@desmoinesartcenter.org or call 515.271.0338.
It started with an idea.
In 2009, John Pappajohn contacted the Des Moines Art Center with an idea. He and his wife, Mary, wanted to donate their remarkable sculpture collection to create a one-of-a-kind public outdoor art gallery that was free for all. Working in partnership with the Art Center, the City of Des Moines, and community leaders, they helped transform a once neglected part of the city into a thriving cultural hub, with the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park at its heart.
The Pappajohns helped bring it to life.
Now it’s our turn to nurture and help it grow.
Campaign Priorities:
3-Year Initiative
2025 – 2027
Total Campaign Goal
$500,000
Thank you! Your gift will help to keep the Pappajohn Sculpture Park a vibrant, welcoming space for future generations.
