Become a Member
Discover the perks of membership and support arts and culture in your community!
Why Become a Member of the Des Moines Art Center?
Enjoy Exclusive Benefits
Members enjoy exclusive benefits, discounts, and exciting behind-the-scenes experiences.
Inspire Others Through Art
Membership supports free Art Center programming with more than 40 organizations and schools.
Connect With The Community
Members are part of a community that loves making deep connections to art.
Support Free Admission
Financial support through membership helps keep the Art Center free and accessible to everyone, every day.
Universal Member Benefits:
- Support free admission and community programming
- 20% discount for studio classes, camps, and workshops
- 10% discount in the Museum Shop, double discounts four times a year
- Invitation to join the Print Club member group
- Special invitations to member events and programs
- Des Moines Art Center newsletter mailed three times a year
Membership Levels
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Additional Membership Levels
Curator's Circle
Everything at Salon level plus…
Provide critical support to the Art Center while enjoying exclusive events with our curators and national travel opportunities.
Director's Circle
Everything at Curator’s Circle level plus…
Contribute to Des Moines’ vibrant cultural landscape. Receive invitations to exclusive events and international travel opportunities with the John and Mary Pappajohn Director.
Join Print Club
The Print Club member group encourages the study and appreciation of fine prints. Print Club members have the opportunity to directly enhance the Art Center’s permanent collection with gifts of prints and the conservation of works.
Frequently Asked Membership Questions
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How do I access my digital membership card?
- Download the eMembership Card application on your smartphone.
- Search for “Des Moines Art Center.”
- Click the button “Find My Membership Cards.”
- On the first line, enter your Des Moines Art Center membership number. On the second line, enter your last name.
- Click “Find ” Your membership card should pull up and you can click “Download My Cards” to save it.
- To access your downloaded card, click on “Show My Membership Cards” in the app. If you have an iPhone, you can also save your card to your apple wallet.
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How long is my membership active?
Your membership will expire at the end of the month, one year from the date of purchase. Early renewal will extend your current expiration date by one year.
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Do you offer discounts on memberships?
Degree-seeking students (18+), educators, artists, seniors (65+), and active military personnel are eligible for a 20% discount on memberships at the Individual level. This discount does not apply to other membership levels.
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Is my membership tax-deductible?
Individual, Dual/Household, Ambassador, and Salon level memberships are 100% tax deductible. Only $50 of the Curator’s Circle level membership is not tax deductible. Only $250 of the Director’s Circle level membership is not tax deductible.
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Do you honor matching gifts?
You bet! You may be able to double or even triple your contribution to the Art Center through a matching gift. Contact your company’s HR department for a matching gift form and return it with your payment. Your membership level will correspond with the total gift amount.
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I want to purchase my membership using a donor advised fund (DAF) or through my qualified charitable distribution (QCD). How does this work?
You can purchase an Individual, Dual/Household, Ambassador, or Salon level membership with a donor advised fund (DAF) or through my qualified charitable distribution (QCD) because these levels are 100% tax deductible. The Curator’s Circle and Director’s Circle level memberships require a non-deductible portion of the membership to be paid by personal cash, check, or credit card. The Curator’s Circle non-deductible portion is $50. The Director’s Circle non-deductible portion is $250.
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I’m not receiving member emails or notifications about special events, why?
If you are not receiving member emails, please contact us via email. You may not be receiving member emails or mailed notifications based on your selected preferences or membership status.
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Can I receive a refund for my previously purchased membership?
No, a membership functions as a donation to the Art Center and is not eligible for a refund.
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Do members receive reciprocal benefits at other museums?
The Des Moines Art Center is pleased to provide reciprocal membership benefits through NARM and ROAM at over 1,300 premier arts and cultural museums across the United States to our members at the Ambassador ($140) level and higher. Members at the Salon ($250) level and higher receive free admission and benefits to an additional 70+ modern and contemporary museums in the US and Canada through MOD-CO.
Individual museums may define family/household benefits differently from the Des Moines Art Center and restrict some reciprocal privileges. We recommend that you contact participating museums before your visit.
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How do I purchase a gift membership?
Please select the “purchase a gift membership” button above at your preferred membership level.
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My child/dependent wants to take classes and we would like to utilize the 20% discount. What level should we join to receive the discount on classes?
Dual / Household membership benefits extend to two adults residing in the same household and any dependent children or grandchildren. The name(s) of the adult(s) must be listed on the membership. Children under the age of 18 are not eligible for Individual memberships.
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Other questions?
For other questions regarding membership, please contact Senior Director of Development Caleb Hegna at chegna@desmoinesartcenter.org.