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SUMMARY:"The American Experience: Semiquincentennial" Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, the Des Moines Art Center will be offering several public guided tours titled\, “The American Experience: Semiquincentennial.” These tours will highlight works on view in the Art Center galleries that center around American artists\, history\, and culture. \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nFritz Scholder (Native American\, 1937 – 2005)\nBicentennial Indian\, from “Kent Bicentennial Portfolio: Spirit of Independence”\, 1974-75\nLithograph on paper\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Gift of Lorillard\, New York\, 1975.40.12
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/the-american-experience-semiquincentennial-guided-tour/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20260428T172857Z
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SUMMARY:Topographies over Time: A Hike Series with Wander Women Midwest
DESCRIPTION:Join the Des Moines Art Center and Wander Women Midwest for a three-part guided hiking series that invites you to experience the same landscape across changing seasons. Centered on connection\, reflection\, and time outdoors\, each hike offers space to notice how the environment—and your relationship to it—shifts over time. Inspired by exhibition\, “Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging\,” the series considers how movement through place shapes memory and meaning\, with a simple\, optional creative reflection following each walk. \nFor each hike\, we’ll gather as a group at Jester Park in Polk County to wander the park’s trails and discuss the different art pieces featured in the park’s prairie\, before wandering individually for an independent phenology practice meant to encourage reflection and observation. The practice of phenology\, returning to a place at different times of year to notice the changes in the landscape\, is a grounding exercise meant to connect yourself to the landscape and hone skills of observation. You’ll find a special-to-you location and have time for whichever form of reflection you prefer\, like drawing\, journaling\, photography or sensory intake. \nREGISTER \nUpcoming Dates:\nHike 2: July 15\, 2026\nHike 3: Sept. 9\, 2026 \n$12 registration per session\, attendance at all sessions not required; need-based scholarships available. All genders are welcome.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/topographies-over-time/
LOCATION:Jester Park\, 12130 Northwest 128th Street\, Granger\, IA\, 50109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20260415T175512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T201945Z
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SUMMARY:Community Cooking Class at the Culinary Annex: Artists Around A Table
DESCRIPTION:Few things in life are more inspiring than gathering around a table with good food\, good drinks\, and even better company. These kinds of creative\, social moments have fueled artists for generations\, and they’re at the heart of the Des Moines Art Center’s print gallery exhibition\, “Artists Around a Table: Artmaking and Merrymaking\, 1927-1952.” \nConsider this your invitation to the party! Join us and the Culinary Annex’s Chef Cass for a hands-on cooking class where you’ll create and enjoy classic party foods from the 1920s-40s. Expect a lively\, social atmosphere full of flavor\, laughter\, and a little bit of indulgence — echoing the barrooms and parlors where artists once gathered to eat\, drink\, and delight in one another’s company. Come solo or bring a friend; you’ll leave with new recipes\, new connections\, and maybe a good story or two. \nHosted by Chef Cass\, this class will take place at the Culinary Annex\, located at 304 5th St. unit 102\, West Des Moines\, IA 50265. \nRegistration is required\, and the class fee is $50. \nREGISTER
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/community-cooking-class-at-the-culinary-annex-artists-around-a-table/
LOCATION:Culinary Annex\, 304 5th St. unit 102\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20251001T155041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T184129Z
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SUMMARY:“Iowa Artists 2026: Henry Payer: Aagakinąk Haciwi: We Live Opposite Each Other” Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of “Iowa Artists 2026: Henry Payer: Aagakinąk Haciwi: We Live Opposite Each Other” in the A.H. Blank Gallery and Krause Atrium. For the 2026 edition of Iowa Artists\, the annual exhibition series celebrating artists from our home state\, which has been ongoing since 1950\, the Art Center welcomes Sioux City-born artist Henry Payer (born 1986). \nA member of the Ho-Chunk people\, whose ancestral territory spans areas in Wisconsin\, Minnesota\, Illinois\, and Iowa\, Payer explores his history and identity as an Indigenous American. “Aagakinąk Haciwi: We Live Opposite Each Other” will feature Payer’s signature mixed media works with imagery from both Native traditions and Western popular culture. \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nHenry Payer (Ho-Chunk\, born 1986)\n“Wandering Winnebago No. 5” (detail)\nMixed media\nCourtesy of the artist
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/payer-exhibition-tour/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Guided Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20240906T150536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T161413Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Aging: Gallery Series (Ages 55+)
DESCRIPTION:Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering cognitive health. During this gallery series\, an Art Center docent will lead the group in collaborative discussion\, focusing on one work of art. Following the gallery talk\, guests are invited to an informal social time with coffee and tea. \nCreative Aging is a free\, monthly program at the Art Center. There are multiple registration times available; each program will last approximately 90 minutes. Registration is required; gallery seating is available. \nREGISTER FOR 12 PM  \nREGISTER FOR 2 PM
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/creative-aging-3/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20240209T220752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T170832Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Shop's Mimosa Morning
DESCRIPTION:Join the Museum Shop for a morning of mimosas and shopping at this special customer appreciation event! Bring a friend and enjoy complimentary mimosas and pastries. Members receive 20% off regularly priced merchandise at Mimosa Morning! Meet the Museum Shop team while browsing new merchandise. \nStay at the Art Center for lunch at the Art Center Café and a free guided tour at 1 pm highlighting the Art Center’s permanent collection to experience the museum galleries in a fresh and engaging way. \nInterested in saving 20% in the Museum Shop during special sales events? Become a Member today! Art Center members also receive a year-round 20% discount to all studio classes\, camps\, and workshops\, a 10% discount in the Art Center Café\, a 10% discount in the Museum Shop every day (+ additional Double Discount events throughout the year)\, and invitations to behind-the-scenes membership experiences and events. \nshop online
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/mimosa-morning/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20260107T172004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T171017Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Highlights Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover the vast variety of the Des Moines Art Center’s permanent collection during our Museum Highlights Tour. This tour offers a unique journey through our galleries\, featuring a selection of timeless paintings\, sculptures\, and more. Join our knowledgeable guides to uncover the stories\, techniques\, and inspirations behind the art on view\, and experience the highlights of the Art Center in a fresh and engaging way. This guided tour is perfect for art enthusiasts of all ages! \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nPhoto: Erik Brockmeyer
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/museum-highlights-tour-5/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20260122T202759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T162419Z
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SUMMARY:Art for Brunch!
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us at Art for Brunch! Come hang out with us at this monthly meetup for adults of all ages and enjoy thoughtful conversation as we unpack a different work of art each month. A docent will guide the dialogue with questions and prompts\, but each discussion will be as unique and varied as those who attend. We’ll go where the conversation leads us. No art background needed. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to look a little longer. \nWhile brunch is not provided as part of this free program\, we encourage you to make it a date and pair this event with a visit to the Art Center Café for coffee drinks\, teas\, and irresistible la mie pastries before or after. \nArt for Brunch! is held on the first Sunday of each month. Free; registration required. \nREGISTER
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-for-brunch/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20260420T213153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T161603Z
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SUMMARY:Social Saturday: Pride and Seek
DESCRIPTION:Join the Des Moines Art Center’s June Social Saturday event: Pride and Seek! During Des Moines’ annual Capitol City Pride PrideFest\, stop by the Art Center for a couple hours of fun\, art making\, and educational engagement. Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios\, a scavenger hunt\, a free screening of the “Last American Gay Bar\,” a free guided tour\, drag king storytime\, treats in the Café\, and so much more! \nSchedule of Events:\n11:15 – 11:30 am | Storytime\, featuring a local Des Moines Drag King!\nArt School Courtyard\n11: 30 am | Screening of the Last American Gay Bar\nLevitt Auditorium\nIn collaboration with Capitol City Pride\, enjoy a full screening of the six-episode docuseries. More information here.\n12 – 12:15 pm | Tiny Art Hide and Seek\nSeek out one-of-a-kind mini artworks hidden outside the Des Moines Art Center! Art provided by the Des Moines Public Library’s Tiny Art Show. (Hide-and-Seek is weather dependent\, while supplies last)\n1 – 2 pm | Guided Tour (all ages)\nMeet in the Macomber Lobby\nLGBTQIA+ Artists in the Art Center Collection\, guided by Art Center Associate Curator Ashton Cooper \nDrop-in Activities (11 am – 2 pm):\nMuseum Galleries\nFind the Social Saturday interactive Art Cart in the galleries.\nMacomber Lobby\nEnjoy the Art Center’s Paint-n-Play station.\nArt School Studios\nExplore creativity and your inner artist! Free drawing available in the studio space\, as well as a large\, temporary community mural art project.\nScavenger Hunt\nSearch the museum galleries for artwork by LGBTQIA+ artists – complete the hunt and turn it in at the front desk for a prize!\nArt Center Café\nStop by for a sit-down lunch\, a delicious la mie pastry; a full hot/cold espresso menu is available. Enjoy music in the courtyard after 1 pm by a special guest invited by the Art Center Café. Art Center members receive a 10% discount in the café every day.\nMuseum Shop\nBrowse the Museum Shop to find gifts and souveniers. Art Center members get 10% off every day in the Museum Shop.\nSee our special exhibitions before they close!\n“Iowa Artists 2026: Henry Payer: Aagakinąk Haciwi: We Live Opposite Each Other” (A.H. Blank Gallery and Krause Atrium)\n“Christine Rebet: Sound of Time” (Pamela Bass-Bookey and Harry Bookey Gallery)\n“Artists Around a Table: Artmaking and Merrymaking\, 1927-1952” (John Brady Print Gallery) \nSocial Saturdays occur at the Des Moines Art Center on the second Saturday of the month. This event is free to attend\, and no registration is required. Social Saturdays will be documented with photography. \nFor programs in Levitt Auditorium:\nWe strive to provide live captioning for all events offered in Levitt Auditorium. Due to interpreter shortages throughout Iowa\, American Sign Language interpretation is only available upon request. ASL and other accommodation requests can be made by emailing jfeatherstone@desmoinesartcenter.org. \nGenerous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/social-saturday-pride-and-seek/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20260410T171514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T163932Z
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SUMMARY:Screening: “The Last American Gay Bar”
DESCRIPTION:Presented in collaboration with Capitol City Pride\, during the Des Moines Art Center’s Social Saturday: Pride and Seek event\, and during Des Moines’ annual PrideFest celebration\, we’re showing a full screening of “The Last American Gay Bar\,” directed by Kristian Day. The show is a six-episode documentary series following the story of Iowa’s legendary Blazing Saddle\, the oldest gay bar in Des Moines opened in 1983\, and the community that built it. Episodes will run consecutively. *Although the episodes are not rated\, content is intended for adult audiences. \nSCREENING INFORMATION:\nEpisode 1: 1960s: Stonewall and Vietnam (20 minutes)\nThree men come of age and head to war in Vietnam. \nEpisode 2: 1970s: Scooping the Loop (22 minutes)\nAnita Bryant is praying for our sins while gay men are hitting the streets. \nEpisode 3: Violence in the Streets (21 minutes)\nAre gays raging war with each other in the city of Des Moines? \nEpisode 4: The War on AIDS (21 minutes)\nLong after Vietnam\, the gay community faces an invisible enemy. \nEpisode 5: Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (22 minutes)\nThe fight for equal rights arrives but not without a cost. \nEpisode 6: Here and Now (21 minutes)\nTrans visibility is at an all-time high\, but the world is falling apart. \nThis screening is presented in partnership with Capital City Pride (CCP) and forwards the education pillar of pride. CCP fosters a culture where curiosity\, learning\, and innovation are celebrated. Through educational programs and events\, CCP invites the community to explore\, understand\, and appreciate the richness of diverse LGBTQ+ experiences. \nFree; no registration required. \nImage: “The Last American Gay Bar” series cover. \nWe strive to provide live captioning for all events offered in Levitt Auditorium. Due to interpreter shortages throughout Iowa\, American Sign Language interpretation is only available upon request. ASL and other accommodation requests can be made by emailing jfeatherstone@desmoinesartcenter.org.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/screening-the-last-american-gay-bar/
LOCATION:Levitt Auditorium\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T153000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20250702T214010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T195139Z
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SUMMARY:Pizza Saturday at the Art Center Café
DESCRIPTION:Spend Saturday afternoon at the Art Center with a complimentary slice of pizza and live music in the beautiful setting of the Bookey Family Courtyard! Presented by the Art Center Café\, sample artisan-made pizza* from a local vendor and enjoy a variety of wine\, beer\, espresso beverages\, and desserts for purchase. \nWhile you’re here\, be sure to take in the magnificent art on view\, including the “Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging” exhibition in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery. \n*One slice of pizza per guest while supplies last. Gluten-free pizza available while supplies last. Additional gluten-free and vegan options available from the regular menu. No outside food or drinks are allowed in the café or courtyard.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/pizza-saturday/
LOCATION:The Art Center Café\, 4700 Grand Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20260512T192125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T192125Z
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SUMMARY:Art Workshop: Gilded Letters
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow students for this one-day workshop where you will learn the history of gilded letters and choose a piece to construct and design. They will imitate traditional pieces from the Middle Ages and/or contemporary pieces like calligrafitti. After construction of the large\, primary letter\, traditional calligraphy and abstractions and illustrations can be added to the work to create a final piece. \nREGISTER \nDes Moines Art Center members receive a 20% discount on all classes\, camps\, and workshops! Become a member today.  \nScholarships for classes and materials are offered on our application page.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-workshop-gilded-letters/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Studio Art Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20240904T141110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T161947Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Aging: Gallery Series (Ages 55+)
DESCRIPTION:Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering cognitive health. During this gallery series\, an Art Center docent will lead the group in collaborative discussion\, focusing on one work of art. Following the gallery talk\, guests are invited to an informal social time with coffee and tea. \nCreative Aging is a free\, monthly program at the Art Center. There are multiple registration times available; each program will last approximately 90 minutes. Registration is required; gallery seating is available. \nREGISTER FOR 12 PM \nREGISTER FOR 2 PM 
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/creative-aging-2/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20260518T150041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T182304Z
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SUMMARY:Sculpture + Flow Yoga in the Courtyard
DESCRIPTION:Connect art with mind and body at Sculpture + Flow – a serene\, slow-paced yoga class in the tranquil Bookey Family Courtyard. Surrounded by the striking architecture of Eliel Saarinen\, I. M. Pei\, and Richard Meier\, this unique experience invites you to move and breathe alongside the gentle shimmer of our reflecting pool and the iconic “Man and Pegasus” (1949) by Carl Milles. \nCertified yoga instructor\, Lily Allen-Duenas will guide art enthusiasts and yogis through an all-levels flow inspired by the harmony of art\, water\, and space. The class will close with a guided meditation beneath softly lit trees\, offering a moment of calm connection and inner reflection amongst the works of art. \n*Guests must bring their own yoga mats. \nregister
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/yoga-in-the-courtyard/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs,Membership & Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20251202T221401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T164244Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Highlights Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover the vast variety of the Des Moines Art Center’s permanent collection during our Museum Highlights Tour. This tour offers a unique journey through our galleries\, featuring a selection of timeless paintings\, sculptures\, and more. Join our knowledgeable guides to uncover the stories\, techniques\, and inspirations behind the art on view\, and experience the highlights of the Art Center in a fresh and engaging way. This guided tour is perfect for art enthusiasts of all ages! \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nPhoto: Erik Brockmeyer
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/museum-highlights-tour/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20250718T213409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T200451Z
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SUMMARY:Pizza Saturday at the Art Center Café
DESCRIPTION:Spend Saturday afternoon at the Art Center with a complimentary slice of pizza and live music in the beautiful setting of the Bookey Family Courtyard! Presented by the Art Center Café\, sample artisan-made pizza* from a local vendor and enjoy a variety of wine\, beer\, espresso beverages\, and desserts for purchase. \nWhile you’re here\, be sure to take in the magnificent art on view\, including the “Christine Rebet: Sound of Time” exhibition in the Pamela Bass-Bookey and Harry Bookey Gallery. \n*One slice of pizza per guest while supplies last. Gluten-free pizza available while supplies last. Additional gluten-free and vegan options available from the regular menu. No outside food or drinks are allowed in the café or courtyard.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/pizza-saturday-2/
LOCATION:The Art Center Café\, 4700 Grand Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20260518T164623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T164701Z
UID:14235-1782406800-1782414000@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Celebration: “Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging” and “Elle Pérez: La Despedida”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening celebrations of “Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging” in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery and “Elle Pérez: La Despedida” in the A. H. Blank Gallery! \nBring family and friends to view the artwork\, and kick off the evening with complimentary lite bites from The Tangerine Food Company. Beer and wine available for purchase (credit only)\, plus the bar features a specialty matcha cocktail. Remarks from Kelly Baum\, John and Mary Pappajohn Director and CEO\, will take place at 6 pm. \nThis event is free; registration is not required. This event will be documented with photography. \nSky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation/Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians\, born 1984)\n“Mnemonics of Shape and Reason” (deatil)\, 2021 (still)\nHD video\, stereo\, color\, 4.2 min\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Purchased with funds from the Pamela Bass-Bookey and Harry Bookey Moving-Image and Time-Based Art Fund\, 2025.1\n© Sky Hopinka. Image appears courtesy of the Artist and The Green Gallery\, Milwaukee
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/exhibition-opening-celebration-topographies-and-elle-perez/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20260219T215607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T225147Z
UID:13369-1782558000-1782558000@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:AViD Presents: Patrick Bringley at the Des Moines Art Festival - Moderated by Kelly Baum
DESCRIPTION:Patrick Bringley is the New York Times bestselling author of “All the Beauty in the World\,” a memoir about his decade as a guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This special Authors Visiting in Des Moines (AViD) event is being hosted in partnership with the Des Moines Public Library\, Des Moines Arts Festival\, and the Des Moines Art Center. The event will be moderated by Dr. Kelly Baum\, John and Mary Pappajohn Director and CEO of the Des Moines Art Center. Baum was formerly a curator at The MET before coming to the Des Moines Art Center in 2023. \nABOUT AUTHORS VISITING IN DES MOINES \nWhat to expect:\nDoors will open at 10 am\, and the author talk will begin at 11 am. This program will be hosted at Central Library\, and seating is on a first come\, first-serve basis. At the end of the program\, there will be a question and answer period. A book signing will follow. \nThis event is free to attend thanks to the support of the DMPL Foundation and its donors.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/patrick-bringley-at-the-des-moines-art-festival/
LOCATION:Des Moines Public Library – Central Library\, 1000 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20260512T164544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T164544Z
UID:14193-1782565200-1782568800@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:"The American Experience: Semiquincentennial" Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, the Des Moines Art Center will be offering several public guided tours titled\, “The American Experience: Semiquincentennial.” These tours will highlight works on view in the Art Center galleries that center around American artists\, history\, and culture. \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nFritz Scholder (Native American\, 1937 – 2005)\nBicentennial Indian\, from “Kent Bicentennial Portfolio: Spirit of Independence”\, 1974-75\nLithograph on paper\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Gift of Lorillard\, New York\, 1975.40.12
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/the-american-experience-semiquincentennial-guided-tour-2/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T153000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20250703T182003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T200804Z
UID:11822-1782565200-1782574200@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Pizza Saturday at the Art Center Café
DESCRIPTION:Spend Saturday afternoon at the Art Center with a complimentary slice of pizza and live music in the beautiful setting of the Bookey Family Courtyard! Presented by the Art Center Café\, sample artisan-made pizza* from a local vendor and enjoy a variety of wine\, beer\, espresso beverages\, and desserts for purchase. \nWhile you’re here\, be sure to take in the magnificent art on view\, including the “Artists Around a Table: Artmaking and Merrymaking\, 1927-1952” exhibition in the John Brady Print Gallery. \n*One slice of pizza per guest while supplies last. Gluten-free pizza available while supplies last. Additional gluten-free and vegan options available from the regular menu. No outside food or drinks are allowed in the café or courtyard.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/pizza-saturday-3/
LOCATION:The Art Center Café\, 4700 Grand Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T163000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20260512T193729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T193729Z
UID:14208-1782653400-1782664200@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Workshop: Greeting Cards\, Thinking of You
DESCRIPTION:Get creative in this one-day workshop with the opportunity to make a unique design for your loved ones through greeting cards with ink\, watercolor\, and collage. Have fun\, be inspired\, and show off your creations with fellow class participants. \nREGISTER \nDes Moines Art Center members receive a 20% discount on all classes\, camps\, and workshops! Become a member today.  \nScholarships for classes and materials are offered on our application page.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-workshop-greeting-cards/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Studio Art Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20260107T172930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T162844Z
UID:13140-1783354500-1783360800@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)
DESCRIPTION:Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering cognitive health. These sessions will offer a social atmosphere and a variety of exploratory projects to try out materials and techniques with the support of an experienced teaching artist. \nIn this session\, students will create abstract drawings with guidance from the instructor on stepping away from narrative art to gain a better understanding of abstraction. Students will have the option to create with different drawing and mixed media materials if they choose. Supplies are provided. \nMaterials\, tools\, and guidance will be provided. Cost of the class is $30 ($24 for Art Center members). \nREGISTER
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/creative-aging-studio-series-2/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Studio Art Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20260209T191530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T194015Z
UID:13325-1783533600-1783544400@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Workshop: Multi-Media Nature Painting
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow students for this one-day workshop of making 2D design project with nature made and traditional made materials. Students will work with pre-foraged items like crushed up rocks and pressed flowers for pigment and incorporate collage with traditional materials like paints and charcoal. Art pieces will be sealed and ready to take home by the end of the 3-hour class. \nREGISTER \nDes Moines Art Center members receive a 20% discount on all classes\, camps\, and workshops! Become a member today.  \nScholarships for classes and materials are offered on our application page.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-workshop-nature-painting/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Studio Art Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T133000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20260512T172456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T183653Z
UID:14200-1783771200-1783776600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: "Powwow People"
DESCRIPTION:“Powwow People” (2025) is a documentary that draws viewers into the vibrant world of contemporary Native American powwow culture — a cornerstone of community life in which participants express identity\, belonging\, and heritage through song and dance. The film is shaped by the poetic sensibility of visual artist and filmmaker Sky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation/Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians\, born 1984)\, offering an intimate portrait of a powwow conceived\, hosted\, and documented from within the community it celebrates. \nThis film screening is in collaboration with the Des Moines Art Center exhibition\, “Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging\,” on view in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery from June 13 – September 20\, 2026. \nFree; no registration required. Film run time: 1 hour\, 28 minutes.\nImage: still from the documentary “Powwow People” by Sky Hopinka. \nWe strive to provide live captioning for all events offered in Levitt Auditorium. Due to interpreter shortages throughout Iowa\, American Sign Language interpretation is only available upon request. ASL and other accommodation requests can be made by emailing jfeatherstone@desmoinesartcenter.org.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/film-screening-powwow-people/
LOCATION:Levitt Auditorium\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20260428T195536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T195536Z
UID:14136-1784138400-1784145600@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Topographies over Time: A Hike Series with Wander Women Midwest
DESCRIPTION:Join the Des Moines Art Center and Wander Women Midwest for a three-part guided hiking series that invites you to experience the same landscape across changing seasons. Centered on connection\, reflection\, and time outdoors\, each hike offers space to notice how the environment—and your relationship to it—shifts over time. Inspired by exhibition\, “Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging\,” the series considers how movement through place shapes memory and meaning\, with a simple\, optional creative reflection following each walk. \nFor each hike\, we’ll gather as a group at Jester Park in Polk County to wander the park’s trails and discuss the different art pieces featured in the park’s prairie\, before wandering individually for an independent phenology practice meant to encourage reflection and observation. The practice of phenology\, returning to a place at different times of year to notice the changes in the landscape\, is a grounding exercise meant to connect yourself to the landscape and hone skills of observation. You’ll find a special-to-you location and have time for whichever form of reflection you prefer\, like drawing\, journaling\, photography or sensory intake. \nREGISTER \nUpcoming Date:\nHike 3: Sept. 9\, 2026 \n$12 registration per session\, attendance at all sessions not required; need-based scholarships available. All genders are welcome.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/topographies-over-time-2/
LOCATION:Jester Park\, 12130 Northwest 128th Street\, Granger\, IA\, 50109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T133000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20260108T181241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T170912Z
UID:13152-1784467800-1784467800@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:“Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging” Gallery Talk with Associate Curator Beth Gollnick
DESCRIPTION:Join Associate Curator Beth Gollnick for a gallery talk about the exhibition “Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging” on view in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery from June 13 – September 20\, 2026. Topography (drawn from the Ancient Greek words topos\, meaning place\, and graphia\, meaning writing) is the creation of a visual map that describes the natural or human-made features of a place. \nHumans have long used the process of mapmaking to make sense of the world around us. Mapping can create order out of vast amounts of information\, help us to extrapolate broader patterns\, or reveal how unseen systems influence our perceptions. In this exhibition\, mapping serves as a metaphor for the ways artists draw meaning from their surroundings: how they transform our understanding of both the physical world and the societal forces that shape the places we inhabit. \nFree; no registration required. \nSky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation/Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians\, born 1984)\n“Mnemonics of Shape and Reason\,” 2021 (still)\nHD video\, stereo\, color\, 4.2 min\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Purchased with funds from the Pamela Bass-Bookey and Harry Bookey Moving-Image and Time-Based Art Fund\, 2025.1\n© Sky Hopinka. Image appears courtesy of the Artist and The Green Gallery\, Milwaukee
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/topographies-gallery-talk/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T173000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20260518T203921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T203921Z
UID:14239-1784827800-1784827800@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:“Elle Pérez: La Despedida” Gallery Talk with Associate Curator Ashton Cooper
DESCRIPTION:Join Associate Curator Ashton Cooper for a gallery talk about the exhibition “Elle Pérez: La Despedida” on view in the A. H. Blank Gallery from June 25 – November 29\, 2026. Bronx-based photographer Elle Pérez constructs lush and tactile photographs born from careful attention to the objects\, settings\, and individuals in their everyday life. The artist’s 2025 series “La Despedida (the world is always ending\, the world is always again beginning)” encompasses photographs taken in the gardens of two very different sites: Pérez’s grandfather’s backyard in Puerto Real\, Puerto Rico\, and Impressionist painter Claude Monet’s home in Giverny\, France. \nFree; no registration required. \nElle Pérez (born 1989)\n“untitled (light window)” (detail)\, 2025\nArchival pigment print\nImage courtesy of the artist and 47 Canal\, New York\nPhoto: Joerg Lohse
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/elle-perez-gallery-talk/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20260512T165118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T165118Z
UID:14195-1784984400-1784988000@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:"The American Experience: Semiquincentennial" Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, the Des Moines Art Center will be offering several public guided tours titled\, “The American Experience: Semiquincentennial.” These tours will highlight works on view in the Art Center galleries that center around American artists\, history\, and culture. \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free; no registration required. \nFritz Scholder (Native American\, 1937 – 2005)\nBicentennial Indian\, from “Kent Bicentennial Portfolio: Spirit of Independence”\, 1974-75\nLithograph on paper\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Gift of Lorillard\, New York\, 1975.40.12
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/semiquincentennial-guided-tour/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20251204T215748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T163337Z
UID:12706-1785168900-1785175200@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)
DESCRIPTION:Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering cognitive health. These sessions will offer a social atmosphere and a variety of exploratory projects to try out materials and techniques with the support of an experienced teaching artist.  \nIn this session\, students will make print designs in linocut with guidance from the instructor. Students will be given instructions on creating the design and transferring it to your print medium to then create multiple prints. \nMaterials\, tools\, and guidance will be provided. Cost of the class is $30 ($24 for Art Center members). \nREGISTER
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/creative-aging-studio-series/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Studio Art Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T115719
CREATED:20260428T195736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T195736Z
UID:14139-1788976800-1788984000@desmoinesartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Topographies over Time: A Hike Series with Wander Women Midwest
DESCRIPTION:Join the Des Moines Art Center and Wander Women Midwest for a three-part guided hiking series that invites you to experience the same landscape across changing seasons. Centered on connection\, reflection\, and time outdoors\, each hike offers space to notice how the environment—and your relationship to it—shifts over time. Inspired by exhibition\, “Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging\,” the series considers how movement through place shapes memory and meaning\, with a simple\, optional creative reflection following each walk. \nFor each hike\, we’ll gather as a group at Jester Park in Polk County to wander the park’s trails and discuss the different art pieces featured in the park’s prairie\, before wandering individually for an independent phenology practice meant to encourage reflection and observation. The practice of phenology\, returning to a place at different times of year to notice the changes in the landscape\, is a grounding exercise meant to connect yourself to the landscape and hone skills of observation. You’ll find a special-to-you location and have time for whichever form of reflection you prefer\, like drawing\, journaling\, photography or sensory intake. \nREGISTER \n$12 registration per session\, attendance at all sessions not required; need-based scholarships available. All genders are welcome.\nSeptember 9 is the third and final hike event in this series.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/topographies-over-time-3/
LOCATION:Jester Park\, 12130 Northwest 128th Street\, Granger\, IA\, 50109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs,Exhibitions
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