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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…
Day of the Dead / Día de Los Muertos
Day of the Dead 2026: ¡Sí Se Puede! Join us for the 26th annual Día de los Muertos at the Des Moines Art Center—our largest community celebration of the year.…
“Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way” Exhibition Tour
Join us for a free guided tour of the exhibition “Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way: Contemporary Latinx Painting”, on view in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery…
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: German Expressionism and Film Noir Poster Design
Students will learn about the history of German expressionism and film noir in this one-day workshop. Explore historical posters from movies in these genres…
Honoring the Spirit: A Day of the Dead Ofrenda Conversation
Join the Des Moines Art Center for an exploration of what it means to honor the spirit — of loved ones, of cultural traditions, and of movements that have…
Social Saturday: Monster Mash
Join the Des Moines Art Center’s October Social Saturday event: Monster Mash! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios, Fright Night with Final Act Ensemble, a…
A Taste of ReelAbilities
The ReelAbilities Film Festival is the largest festival in the US dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic…
Art Workshop: Ink Wash and Sumi-E Illustration
In this one-day art workshop, students will learn about forms of ink wash illustration done in historical China, Japan, and Korea. Participants will be able to…
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…
“Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way” Exhibition Tour
Join us for a free guided tour of the exhibition “Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way: Contemporary Latinx Painting”, on view in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery…
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…
Guided Tour: Family and Gathering
Explore how artists capture the warmth, complexity, and beauty of coming together. This docent-led tour invites visitors of all ages to reflect on family,…
“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,…
Family Art Workshop: Paper Doll Family
Grab the whole family and dive into a season of hands-on creativity! This one-day art workshop is a perfect chance to make something new together. Artists of…
World AIDS Day: A Day With(out) Art
In recognition of World AIDS Day, join us at the Des Moines Art Center for A Day With(out) Art — a day to come together using art, film, and music as a space…
Art Workshop: Greeting Cards, Thinking of You
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…
“Artists on Fire” Exhibition Tour
Join us for a free guided tour of the exhibition “Artists on Fire,” on view in the John Brady Print Gallery through January 10, 2027. This selection of prints,…
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…
Social Saturday: Friendsgiving
Join the Des Moines Art Center’s November Social Saturday event: Friendsgiving! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios, a scavenger hunt, a guided tour,…
Little Slam on the Prairie Puppet Performance
The Uplifting Puppet Co. is proud to present the return of Little Slam on the Prairie. This year’s event is hosted at the Des Moines Art Center as part of…
Museum Highlights Tour
Join us for a free guided tour of the exhibition in the John Brady Print Gallery, “Artists Around a Table: Artmaking and Merrymaking, 1927-1952.” This…
Family Art Workshop: Cardboard Gingerbread House
Grab the whole family and dive into a season of hands-on creativity! This one-day art workshop is a perfect chance to make something new together. Artists of…
Museum Highlights Tour
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…