Art Spectrums
The purpose of Art Spectrums is to enable children and teens with autism, along with their families, to enjoy the Des Moines Art Center and make memories with…
Creative Aging: Gallery Series (Ages 55+)
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…
Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)
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…
Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)
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…
“Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging” Gallery Talk with Associate Curator Beth Gollnick
Join Associate Curator Beth Gollnick for a gallery talk about the exhibition “Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging” on view in the Anna K. Meredith…
Art for Brunch!
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…
Art Workshop: Calligraphy—Abstract and Experimental Lettering
Join fellow students for this one-day workshop of bringing abstraction to calligraphy. Students will use various tools, including balsa wood and automatic…
Art Workshop: Multi-Media Nature Painting
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…
Art Workshop: World of Wine
Work on your own or team up with someone to create your own bottle design wrap and decoration for a carrying device in this workshop. While you are working on…
Art Workshop: Henna and Mandalas
Join us on this exploration of traditional mandala and henna patterns while learning about the history of art in India. From medieval times to the present day,…
“The American Experience: Semiquincentennial” Guided Tour
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Des Moines Art Center will be offering several public guided tours titled, “The…
2026 Art Center Gala
You’re invited to experience a night of art, music, and celebration at the 2026 Des Moines Art Center Gala, an extraordinary event to support the Art Center in…
Topographies over Time: A Hike Series with Wander Women Midwest
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…
Summer Music Series: Saturdays in the Courtyard
Spend Saturday afternoon at the Art Center with our Summer Music Series! Every Saturday afternoon in June and July, beginning June 13 enjoy music in the…
Film Screening: “Powwow People”
“Powwow People” (2025) is a documentary that draws viewers into the vibrant world of contemporary Native American powwow culture — a cornerstone of community…
“Elle Pérez: La Despedida” Gallery Talk with Associate Curator Ashton Cooper
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 –…
“Elle Pérez: La Despedida” Exhibition Tour
Visitors are invited to learn more about the exhibition “Elle Pérez: La Despedida” during this free guided tour. The show, on view in the A. H. Blank Gallery,…
Greenwood Park Art Hike with Wander Women Midwest
Join the Des Moines Art Center and Wander Women Midwest for a guided art and nature hike through Greenwood Park as part of Social Saturday: Free To Be.…
Winefest: Art of Wine Dinner
Embark on a sensory journey at the Art of Wine Dinner presented by Winefest, where art, wine, and exquisite cuisine intertwine. Guests will begin by touring…
Social Saturday: Silent Disco
Join the Des Moines Art Center’s August Social Saturday event: Silent Disco! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios, a scavenger hunt, a special Silent Disco…
Print Club: Drypoint Workshop
Join fellow Print Club members to learn about drypoint, an intaglio printmaking technique. Participants will create their own drypoint print with printmaker…