BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/des-moines-ia/src-5354.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - des-moines-ia BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Museum Highlights Tour DTSTART:20260905T180000Z DTEND:20260905T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180703Z UID:12412-1788613200-1788616800@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Discover the vast variety of the Des Moines Art Center’s per manent collection during our Museum Highlights Tour. This tour offers a un ique journey through our galleries\, featuring a selection of timeless pai ntings\, sculptures\, and more. Join our knowledgeable guides to uncover t he stories\, techniques\, and inspirations behind the art on view\, and ex perience the highlights of the Art Center in a fresh and engaging way. Thi s guided tour is perfect for art enthusiasts of all ages! \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free\; no registration r equired. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180703Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/museum-highlights-tour-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art for Brunch! DTSTART:20260906T160000Z DTEND:20260906T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T002611Z UID:13569-1788692400-1788696000@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:food 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 con versation as we unpack a different work of art each month. A docent will g uide the dialogue with questions and prompts\, but each discussion will be as unique and varied as those who attend. We’ll go where the conversati on leads us. No art background needed. Just bring your curiosity and a wil lingness to look a little longer. \nWhile brunch is not provided as part o f this free program\, we encourage you to make it a date and pair this eve nt with a visit to the Art Center Café for coffee drinks\, teas\, and i rresistible la mie pastries before or after. \nArt for Brunch! is held on the first Sunday of each month. Free\; registration required. \nREGISTER LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T002611Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-for-brunch-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Topographies over Time: A Hike Series with Wander Women Midwest DTSTART:20260909T230000Z DTEND:20260910T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180703Z UID:14139-1788976800-1788984000@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:outdoors 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 la ndscape across changing seasons. Centered on connection\, reflection\, and time outdoors\, each hike offers space to notice how the environment—an d 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\, option al creative reflection following each walk. \nFor each hike\, we’ll gath er 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\, be fore wandering individually for an independent phenology practice meant to encourage reflection and observation. The practice of phenology\, returni ng to a place at different times of year to notice the changes in the land scape\, is a grounding exercise meant to connect yourself to the landscape and hone skills of observation. You’ll find a special-to-you location a nd 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 scholar ships available. All genders are welcome.\nSeptember 9 is the third and fi nal hike event in this series. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180703Z LOCATION:Jester Park\, 12130 Northwest 128th Street\, Granger\, IA\, 50109 \, United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/topographies-over-time-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Museum Shop: Sip ‘n’ Shop DTSTART:20260910T210000Z DTEND:20260910T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T182114Z UID:9688-1789056000-1789063200@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join the Museum Shop for an evening of wine and shopping at th is special customer appreciation event! Bring a friend and enjoy complimen tary wine and light snacks. Shoppers will get a unique opportunity to purc hase artwork by local multi-media collage artist\, Kristen Nassif. Her wor k layers drawing and painting with nostalgic ephemera to conjure intriguin g characters and fanciful scenarios. Art Center members receive double dis counts on regularly priced merchandise. \nInterested in saving 20% in the Museum Shop during Double Discount sales? Become a Member today! Art Cente r members receive a year-round 10% discount in the Museum Shop\, plus a 20 % discount to all studio classes and workshops. Members also enjoy invitat ions to behind-the-scenes experiences and events. \nMUSEUM SHOP LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182114Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/sip-n-shop/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:"Artists on Fire" Gallery Talk with Senior Curator Laura Burkhalte r DTSTART:20260910T223000Z DTEND:20260911T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180703Z UID:14548-1789061400-1789061400@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join the Des Moines Art Center’s Senior Curator Laura Burkha lter for a gallery talk of the exhibition “Artists on Fire\,” on view in the John Brady Print Gallery September 5\, 2026 – January 10\, 2027. This selection of prints\, drawings\, and photographs from the permanent c ollection explores the element of fire\, both literal and conceptual. Imag es of flames\, smoke\, and steam sit alongside depictions of Greek gods an d visions of hell. \nFree\; no registration required. \nTodd Hido (America n\, born 1968)\n#11176-7589\, 2014\nArchival pigment print on Hahnemuhle P hotorag Baryta paper\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections\; Gift o f the Pilara Family Foundation\, 2025.17 LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180703Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/artists-on-fire-gallery-talk/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Social Saturday: Great Outdoors DTSTART:20260912T160000Z DTEND:20260912T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T002022Z UID:14634-1789210800-1789221600@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts,community DESCRIPTION:Join the Des Moines Art Center’s September Social Saturday e vent: Great Outdoors! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios\, a scavenger hunt\, a guided tour\, storytime\, treats in the Art Center Café\, and s o much more. \nSchedule of Events:\n11 am\, 12 pm\, and 1 pm | CEO Gallery Talk\nJoin at the top of the hour for a chat and Q&A about the Art Center ’s newest acquisition to the collection\, “nashoba holba / wayaha / co yote / they are witty and transform themselves in order to guide us\,” ( 2025) by artist Jeffery Gibson\, led by John and Mary Pappajohn Director a nd CEO Kelly Baum.\nLower Richard Meier Gallery\, Kyle and Sharon Krause A trium\n11:15 – 11:30 am | Storytime\nLevitt Auditorium\n1:30 pm | Conver sation with Artist Elle Pérez and Associate Curator Ashton Cooper\nJoin a rtist Elle Pérez in conversation with Ashton Cooper\; the two will discus s and dive into the body of photographs presented in the exhibition “Ell e Pérez: La Despedida.” Registration required.\nLevitt Auditorium \nDro p-in Activities (11 am – 2 pm):\nMuseum Galleries \n\nFind the Social Sa turday interactive Art Cart in the galleries.\nComplete a scavenger hunt i n the galleries and return your findings to the front desk for a small pri ze.\n\n\nMacomber Lobby \n\nEnjoy the Art Center’s Paint-n-Play station. \n\n\nArt School Studios \n\nExplore creativity and your inner artist! Fre e drawing available in the studio space\, as well as a unique Social Satur day: Great Outdoors activity\, both a printing making activity in the stud ios and sun-bleached prints outside (weather dependent).\n\n\nArt Center C afé\n \n\nStop by for a sit-down lunch\, a delicious pastry\, and a full coffee and tea menu. Art Center members receive a  10% discount in the ca fé. Package up a picnic to-go and enjoy your meal on the grounds of the A rt Center or in Greenwood Park.\n\nMuseum Shop \n\nBrowse the Museum Shop to find gifts and souvenirs. Art Center members receive a  10% discount i n the Museum Shop. Visit the $10 and under section for kids toys!\n\nSee o ur special exhibitions! \n\n“Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging ” (Anna K. Meredith Gallery)\n“Elle Pérez: La Despedida” (A. H. Bla nk Gallery)\n“Artists on Fire” (Pamela Bass-Bookey and Harry Bookey Ga llery)\n“Valentin Noujaïm: La Défense” (John Brady Print Gallery)\n \nSocial Saturdays occur at the Des Moines Art Center on the second Saturd ay of the month. This event is free to attend\, and no registration is req uired. Social Saturdays will be documented with photography. \nFor progra ms in Levitt Auditorium:\nWe strive to provide live captioning for all eve nts offered in Levitt Auditorium. Due to interpreter shortages throughout Iowa\, American Sign Language interpretation is only available upon reques t. ASL and other accommodation requests can be made by emailing jfeatherst one@desmoinesartcenter.org. \nGenerous support provided by Art Bridges Fou ndation’s Access for All program. \n \nSupport is provided by the Nation al Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council\, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T002022Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/social-saturday-great-outdoors/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Conversation with Artist Elle Pérez and Associate Curator Ashton Cooper DTSTART:20260912T183000Z DTEND:20260912T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180703Z UID:14579-1789219800-1789219800@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Des Moines Art Center invites visitors to join artist Elle Pérez in conversation with Associate Curator Ashton Cooper. The two will discuss and dive into the body of photographs presented in the exhibition “Elle Pérez: La Despedida\,” on view in the A. H. Blank Gallery thro ugh November 29\, 2026. \nElle Pérez is an artist working across photogra phy\, collage\, and moving image. Their work depicts intimate moments\, em otional exchanges\, and visceral details within the love and violence of e veryday life. Pérez’s photographs balance casual observation with conce ptual and formalist considerations: intentionally sequenced installations\ , collages that act as mind maps\, and structuralist films that highlight the tension between image and text\, description and embodiment. Their wor k celebrates the ambiguity inherent to photography and queerness — a pho tograph is not an illustration\, it can both resist discursive limitations and hold meaning beyond language. Pérez made their first photographs as a teenager while attending punk shows in the Bronx. They have continued ma king artwork made for the audience it grows out of\, rather than simply be ing about them. \nThe artist’s 2025 series “La Despedida (the world is always ending\, the world is always again beginning)” encompasses photo graphs taken in the gardens of two very different sites: Pérez’s grandf ather’s backyard in Puerto Real\, Puerto Rico\, and Impressionist painte r Claude Monet’s home in Giverny\, France. In the eleven photographs on view\, Pérez deploys close cropping\, zooming in on expanses of blooming flowers\, lace curtains\, and breaking waves. \nREGISTER \nFree\; registra tion required.\nImage: Artist Elle Pérez. Photo: KL Mays. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180703Z LOCATION:Levitt Auditorium\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, Un ited States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/conversation-with-artist-elle-per ez/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art Spectrums DTSTART:20260913T180000Z DTEND:20260913T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T001741Z UID:6854-1789304400-1789311600@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:The purpose of Art Spectrums is to enable children and teens w ith autism\, along with their families\, to enjoy the Des Moines Art Cente r and make memories with art. In this program\, kids\, ages 5 – 18\, on the autism spectrum and their family members explore and make art together . Participants will visit and discuss a work of art in the museum for insp iration. Next\, attendees make their own artwork in the studio\, inspired by what they discovered in the Art Center galleries. \nArt Spectrums is a free\, monthly program\, and registration is required. \nREGISTER LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T001741Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-spectrums/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Creative Aging: Gallery Series (Ages 55+) DTSTART:20260915T170000Z DTEND:20260915T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T002113Z UID:7681-1789473600-1789473600@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gat her at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connectio ns and fostering cognitive health. During this gallery series\, an Art Cen ter docent will lead the group in collaborative discussion\, focusing on o ne work of art. Following the gallery talk\, guests are invited to an info rmal social time with coffee and tea. \nCreative Aging is a free\, monthly program at the Art Center. There are multiple registration times availabl e\; each program will last approximately 90 minutes. Registration is requi red\; gallery seating is available. \nREGISTER LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T002113Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/creative-aging/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art Center Café\, Dinner with Friends: Jordan Mix and Hanna Howar d DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTSTAMP:20260821T002119Z UID:14782-1789603200-1789689599@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:food,music DESCRIPTION:We are excited to continue the Art Center Café’s signature culinary experience: Dinner with Friends. Be our guest as we gather around the table with friends for a lighthearted evening of laughter\, conversat ion\, and live music in the cozy setting of the café. Each dinner feature s a unique menu inspired by our special guest hosts and prepared by the Ar t Center Café’s Executive Chef Stephanie Williams. \nFor the first inst allment of our fall dinner series\, we’re welcoming Jordan Mix and Hanna Howard! Jordan Mix is the Associate Executive Director at Iowa Safe Schoo ls. Hanna Howard is the Iowa State Historical Museum Curator and is the fi rst woman to serve in this role. Jordan and Hanna’s menu\, “Recipes fr om the Resistance\,” asks us to consider food differently: not simply as something we eat\, but as a tool for resistance\, connection\, and care. Through the menu created in collaboration with Chef Williams\, they explor e how sharing a meal can nourish more than our bodies—it can offer digni ty\, build community\, preserve culture\, and help people endure and resis t difficult circumstances. Join us for an evening that brings together foo d\, community\, and the stories that connect us. The event will also inclu de live music by Terry Luthers and Erich Gaukel. \nUpcoming Dates:\nOctobe r 1: Deidre and Marvin DeJear\nOctober 15: Tar and Erika Macias \n$125/per son\; all-inclusive. \nReservations are required\; payment will be taken o n the night of the event. Tickets include a four-course meal and beverages . First seating begins at 5 pm and seating ends at 6:15 pm. Please share a ny dietary restrictions when making your reservation. Limited capacity. Ta bles seat six\; smaller parties will be seated together for a festive even ing of community and togetherness. \nRESERVATIONS \nFor questions or to jo in the waitlist call 515.271.0313 or email cafe@desmoinesartcenter.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002119Z LOCATION:The Art Center Café\, 4700 Grand Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/dinner-with-friends-jordan-mix-an d-hanna-howard/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:“Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging” Exhibition Tour DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180703Z UID:14559-1789822800-1789826400@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free guided tour of the exhibition “Topographi es: Mapping Being and Belonging” on view in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery through September 20\, 2026. Topography (drawn from the Ancient Greek wor ds topos\, meaning place\, and graphia\, meaning writing) is the creation of a visual map that describes the natural or human-made features of a pla ce. \nFree\; no registration required. \nSky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation/Pech anga Band of Luiseño Indians\, born 1984)\n“Mnemonics of Shape and Reas on\,” 2021 (still)\nHD video\, stereo\, color\, 4.2 min\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections\; Purchased with funds from the Pamela Bass-B ookey and Harry Bookey Moving-Image and Time-Based Art Fund\, 2025.1\n© S ky Hopinka. Image appears courtesy of the Artist and The Green Gallery\, M ilwaukee LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180703Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/topographies-mapping-being-and-be longing-exhibition-tour-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Art Center Gala DTSTART:20260919T230000Z DTEND:20260920T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180703Z UID:13739-1789840800-1789858800@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts,music DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to experience a night of art\, music\, and ce lebration at the 2026 Des Moines Art Center Gala\, an extraordinary event to support the Art Center in style! Join us at the legendary Val Air Ballr oom\, where jazz syncopation meets punk disruption\, elegance meets edge\, and rhythm sparks connection. This is a night where art doesn’t simply hang on the walls—it moves\, grooves\, and gathers us together. \nCockta il Hour | 6 pm\nDinner and Dessert | 7:30 pm\nDancing and Music | 9 – 11 pm \nBlack tie optional. Creative attire encouraged. Break a fashion rule . \nYour support of this dynamic event ensures the Des Moines Art Center r emains free and accessible to everyone\, every day. With your help\, we wi ll continue to offer engaging exhibitions and exciting educational program s\, building an inclusive space that stimulates creative\, critical\, and empathetic thinking. \n2026 Gala Sponsorships are available now. Guarantee tickets to the event and maximize your brand by becoming a sponsor today. \nPresenting Sponsor | $20\,000\nSignature Sponsor | $10\,000\nTable Spon sor | $7\,500\nSupporting Sponsor | $4\,000 \nTo pledge your support\, ple ase email Caleb Hegna at chegna@desmoinesartcenter.org or 515.271.0338. \n purchase tickets \nPatron Pair | $2\,700 | Seating for two and patron reco gnition\nIndividual Patron | $1\,350 | Seating for one and patron recognit ion\nIndividual Gala Ticket | $300 | Seating for one\nArtist Ticket | $300 | Sponsor seating for one artist\nYoung Professional Ticket | $200 | Seat ing for one \nFor more information\, purchasing tickets\, or questions abo ut the gala\, please contact Gala and Development Events Coordinator Jess Lane at jlane@desmoinesartcenter.org or 515.271.0336. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180703Z LOCATION:Val Air Ballroom\, 301 Ashworth Rd\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265 \, United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/2026-gala/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Artist Lecture: Valentin Noujaïm – “What Caïn saw\, and othe r variations on the desire to destroy" DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260923T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180703Z UID:14568-1790100000-1790100000@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The Des Moines Art Center invites you to join us for a free ar tist lecture with Valentin Noujaïm – “What Caïn saw\, and other vari ations on the desire to destroy.” This lecture is presented alongside th e Art Center’s exhibition\, “Valentin Noujaïm: La Défense\,” on vi ew in the Pamela Bass-Bookey and Harry Bookey Gallery September 10 – Dec ember 6\, 2026. \nNoujaïm is a French-Lebanese artist and filmmaker based between Paris\, France and Athens\, Greece. His work explores how individ uals and territories navigate forms of collapse\, treating contemporary ar chitecture as spaces charged with narratives\, tensions\, and latent imagi naries. Through film and video\, he examines how power\, memory\, and coll ective imaginaries are inscribed in built environments and what survives w hen they unravel. Moving between documentary and fiction\, he weaves toget her personal histories\, political landscapes\, and the silent weight of s paces to construct layered works. \nREGISTER \nFree\; registration require d.\nImage: Valentin Noujaïm\; photo by Boris Camaca LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180703Z LOCATION:Levitt Auditorium\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, Un ited States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/artist-lecture-valentin-noujaim/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+) DTSTART:20260924T190000Z DTEND:20260924T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T002611Z UID:13140-1790258400-1790263800@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gat her at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connectio ns and fostering cognitive health. These sessions will offer a social atmo sphere and a variety of exploratory projects to try out materials and tech niques with the support of an experienced teaching artist. \nIn this sessi on\, students will create their own greeting cards. Materials\, tools\, an d instructor guidance will be provided. \nCost of the class is $30 ($24 fo r Art Center members). \nREGISTER LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T002611Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/creative-aging-studio-series-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art for Every Body DTSTART:20260924T223000Z DTEND:20260925T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180703Z UID:14484-1790271000-1790276400@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Art for Every Body is a welcoming creative program designed fo r adults (ages 18+) of all abilities who are seeking connection\, reflecti on\, and community through art. This experience begins with a visit to the Des Moines Art Center’s galleries\, where participants will explore art works and participate in a guided conversation about a selected work. Afte r the museum visit\, participants will transition to an art making worksho p that invites personal expression inspired by the gallery experience. \nT his program fosters curiosity\, connection\, and creativity\, offering a s pace where every body can engage with art in ways that are meaningful and empowering. Whether you’re curious about art\, seeking creative expressi on\, or hoping to connect with others in a supportive environment\, all ar e welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring support people or companio ns\, and accommodations are available upon request at registration to ensu re everyone can fully engage. \nFree\; registration required. \nREGISTER \ nContact the Community Access Program Manager at kburr@desmoinesartcenter. org in advance with specific needs so we can prepare appropriate accessibi lity supports. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180703Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-for-every-body-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Museum Highlights Tour DTSTART:20260926T180000Z DTEND:20260926T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T002039Z UID:14561-1790427600-1790431200@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Discover the vast variety of the Des Moines Art Center’s per manent collection during our Museum Highlights Tour. This tour offers a un ique journey through our galleries\, featuring a selection of timeless pai ntings\, sculptures\, and more. Join our knowledgeable guides to uncover t he stories\, techniques\, and inspirations behind the art on view\, and ex perience the highlights of the Art Center in a fresh and engaging way. Thi s guided tour is perfect for art enthusiasts of all ages! \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free\; no registration r equired. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T002039Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/highlights-tour/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sculpture + Flow Yoga in the Courtyard DTSTART:20260929T223000Z DTEND:20260930T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T182011Z UID:14750-1790703000-1790708400@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts,wellness DESCRIPTION:As daylight fades into evening\, connect art with mind and bod y at Sculpture + Flow – a candlelit yoga class in the Bookey Family Cour tyard surrounded by the striking architecture of I. M. Pei\, Eliel Saarine n\, and Richard Meier. This unique experience invites you to flow in the g low of candlelight alongside “Man and Pegasus” (1949) by Carl Milles\ , creating space to let your day fall away. \nInspired by the harmony of a rt\, water\, light\, and space\, certified yoga instructor Lily Allen-Duen as will guide art enthusiasts and yogis through a mindful\, all-levels pra ctice beside the Maytag Reflecting Pool and beneath softly lit trees. The evening will close with a guided meditation inviting you to slow down\, tu rn inward\, and experience the museum in a new light. \n*Guests must bring their own yoga mats. \nREGISTER LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T182011Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/sculpture-flow/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art Center Café\, Dinner with Friends: Deidre and Marvin Dejear DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTSTAMP:20260821T002119Z UID:14774-1790812800-1790899199@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:food,music DESCRIPTION:We are excited to continue the Art Center Café’s signature culinary experience: Dinner with Friends. Be our guest as we gather around the table with friends for a lighthearted evening of laughter\, conversat ion\, and live music in the cozy setting of the café. Each dinner feature s a unique menu inspired by our special guest hosts and prepared by the Ar t Center Café’s Executive Chef Stephanie Williams. \nFor the second ins tallment of our fall dinner series\, we’re welcoming Deidre and Marvin D eJear. Deidre is the President and CEO of Oakridge Neighborhood Services a nd Marvin is a local entrepreneur\, advocate\, and mentor. Their dinner dr aws inspiration from the couple’s travels across coastal regions – fro m the Gulf to Asia and the Hawaiian Islands – unified through the creati ve vision of Chef Williams. Join us for an evening that brings together fo od\, community\, and the stories that connect us. The event will also incl ude live music by Napoleon Douglas. \nUpcoming Dates:\nOctober 15: Tar and Erika Macias \n$125/person\; all-inclusive. \nReservations are required\; payment will be taken on the night of the event. Tickets include a four-c ourse meal and beverages. First seating begins at 5 pm and seating ends at 6:15 pm. Please share any dietary restrictions when making your reservati on. Limited capacity. Tables seat six\; smaller parties will be seated tog ether for a festive evening of community and togetherness. \nRESERVATIONS   \nFor questions or to join the waitlist call 515.271.0313 or email cafe @desmoinesartcenter.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002119Z LOCATION:The Art Center Café\, 4700 Grand Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/dinner-with-friends-deidre-and-ma rvin-dejear/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:“Artists on Fire” Exhibition Tour DTSTART:20261003T180000Z DTEND:20261003T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180703Z UID:14564-1791032400-1791036000@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free guided tour of the exhibition “Artists on Fire\,” on view in the John Brady Print Gallery September 5\, 2026 – January 10\, 2027. This selection of prints\, drawings\, and photographs from the permanent collection explores the element of fire\, both literal and conceptual. Images of flames\, smoke\, and steam sit alongside depicti ons of Greek gods and visions of hell. \nFree\; no registration required. \nTodd Hido (American\, born 1968)\n#11176-7589\, 2014\nArchival pigment p rint on Hahnemuhle Photorag Baryta paper\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections\; Gift of the Pilara Family Foundation\, 2025.17 LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180703Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/artists-on-fire-exhibition-tour/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art for Brunch! DTSTART:20261004T160000Z DTEND:20261004T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T182126Z UID:13237-1791111600-1791115200@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:food 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 con versation as we unpack a different work of art each month. A docent will g uide the dialogue with questions and prompts\, but each discussion will be as unique and varied as those who attend. We’ll go where the conversati on leads us. No art background needed. Just bring your curiosity and a wil lingness to look a little longer. \nWhile brunch is not provided as part o f this free program\, we encourage you to make it a date and pair this eve nt with a visit to the Art Center Café for coffee drinks\, teas\, and i rresistible la mie pastries before or after. \nArt for Brunch! is held on the first Sunday of each month. Free\; registration required. \nREGISTER LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T182126Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-for-brunch/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Fingerman Lecture: Alison Saar DTSTART:20261004T183000Z DTEND:20261004T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180703Z UID:14552-1791120600-1791126000@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join the Des Moines Art Center in welcoming a rtist Alison Saar as the featured speaker of our annual Fingerman Lecture series. Saar’s work examines the place of the female body in the realms of politics and spirituality. She explores Black female identity\, and the powerful\, multifaceted roles women play — from everyday life to timele ss\, legendary figures. \nSaar has exhibited artworks at many galleries an d museums throughout the United States. Her art is represented in the coll ections of the Whitney Museum of American Art\, the Baltimore Art Museum\, the Museum of Modern Art\, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her 1997 p iece\, “Sweeping Beauty” was added to the Des Moines Art Center’s pe rmanent collection in 2003. \nREGISTER \nThe Fingerman Lecture series is m ade possible through generous gifts by Lois and the late Dr. Louis Fingerm an. Alison Saar is the 36th installment in the series. \nFree\; registrati on required.\nPhoto: Alison Saar LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180703Z LOCATION:Levitt Auditorium\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, Un ited States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/2026-fingerman-lecture/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Social Saturday: Monster Mash DTSTART:20261010T160000Z DTEND:20261010T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T002022Z UID:14784-1791630000-1791640800@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts,family,holiday DESCRIPTION:Join the Des Moines Art Center’s October Social Saturday eve nt: Monster Mash! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios\, Fright Night wi th Final Act Ensemble\, a scavenger hunt\, a guided tour\, spooky storytim e\, treats in the Art Center Café\, and so much more. \nWe invite you to dress for the season and come in costume!\nPlease dress appropriately for a family friendly event. Consider safety and security when choosing your o utfit. Avoid tails\, wings\, costume props or inflatable elements that cou ld accidentally damage artwork as you walk through the galleries. Costume masks and replica weapons are not allowed. Our security team has the right to refuse any costume entering the museum. \nSchedule of Events:\n11:15 – 11:30 am | Spooky Storytime (all ages)\nLevitt Auditorium\n1 pm | Guid ed Tour (all ages)\nMeet in the Macomber Lobby\n1:30 pm | Fright Night wit h Final Act Ensemble\nThe Des Moines Community Playhouse’s Final Act Ens emble brings ghosts\, witches\, murder\, and mystery to life in a Hallowee n performance inspired by the golden age of radio. *Please note: This prog ram may not be suitable for younger children.\nLevitt Auditorium \nDrop-i n Activities (11 am – 2 pm):\nMuseum Galleries \n\nFind the Social Satur day interactive Art Cart in the galleries.\nComplete a scavenger hunt in t he galleries and return your findings to the front desk for a small prize. \n\n\nMacomber Lobby \n\nEnjoy the Art Center’s Paint-n-Play station.\n\ n\nArt School Studios \n\nExplore creativity and your inner artist! Free d rawing available in the studio space\, as well as a unique Social Saturday : Monster Mash activity with jack-o’-lanterns.\n\n\nArt Center Café\n \ n\nStop by for a sit-down lunch\, a delicious pastry\, and a full coffee a nd tea menu. Art Center members receive a  10% discount in the café. Pac kage up a picnic to-go and enjoy your meal on the grounds of the Art Cente r or in Greenwood Park.\n\nMuseum Shop \n\nBrowse the Museum Shop to find gifts and souvenirs. Art Center members receive a  10% discount in the Mu seum Shop.\n\nSee our special exhibitions! \n\n“Elle Pérez: La Despedid a” (A. H. Blank Gallery)\n“Artists on Fire” (Pamela Bass-Bookey and Harry Bookey Gallery)\n“Valentin Noujaïm: La Défense” (John Brady P rint Gallery)\n\nSocial Saturdays occur at the Des Moines Art Center on th e second Saturday of the month. This event is free to attend\, and no regi stration is required. Social Saturdays will be documented with photograph y. \nFor programs in Levitt Auditorium:\nWe strive to provide live caption ing for all events offered in Levitt Auditorium. Due to interpreter shorta ges throughout Iowa\, American Sign Language interpretation is only availa ble upon request. ASL and other accommodation requests can be made by emai ling jfeatherstone@desmoinesartcenter.org. \nGenerous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. \n \nSupport is provide d by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council\, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T002022Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/social-saturday-monster-mash/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art Center Café\, Dinner with Friends: Tar and Erika Macias DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP:20260821T002119Z UID:14779-1792022400-1792108799@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:food,music DESCRIPTION:We are excited to continue the Art Center Café’s signature culinary experience: Dinner with Friends. Be our guest as we gather around the table with friends for a lighthearted evening of laughter\, conversat ion\, and live music in the cozy setting of the café. Each dinner feature s a unique menu inspired by our special guest hosts and prepared by the Ar t Center Café’s Executive Chef Stephanie Williams. \nFor the third inst allment of our fall dinner series\, we’re welcoming Tar and Erika Macias . Together\, Tar and Erika run Hola America\, a bi-lingual news platform a nd media group. Their dinner will celebrate the flavors and traditions of Latino cuisine\, with a creative twist from Chef Williams. Join us for an evening that brings together food\, community\, and the stories that conne ct us. The event will also include live music by Jesse Pace and Steve Tyle r. \n$125/person\; all-inclusive. \nReservations are required\; payment wi ll be taken on the night of the event. Tickets include a four-course meal and beverages. First seating begins at 5 pm and seating ends at 6:15 pm. P lease share any dietary restrictions when making your reservation. Limited capacity. Tables seat six\; smaller parties will be seated together for a festive evening of community and togetherness. \nRESERVATIONS \nFor quest ions or to join the waitlist call 515.271.0313 or email cafe@desmoinesartc enter.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002119Z LOCATION:The Art Center Café\, 4700 Grand Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/dinner-with-friends-tar-and-erika -macias/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Museum Highlights Tour DTSTART:20261017T180000Z DTEND:20261017T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180703Z UID:12410-1792242000-1792245600@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Discover the vast variety of the Des Moines Art Center’s per manent collection during our Museum Highlights Tour. This tour offers a un ique journey through our galleries\, featuring a selection of timeless pai ntings\, sculptures\, and more. Join our knowledgeable guides to uncover t he stories\, techniques\, and inspirations behind the art on view\, and ex perience the highlights of the Art Center in a fresh and engaging way. Thi s guided tour is perfect for art enthusiasts of all ages! \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free\; no registration r equired. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180703Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/museum-highlights-tour-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art Workshop: World of Wine DTSTART:20261021T233000Z DTEND:20261022T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T182126Z UID:11165-1792607400-1792618200@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:drink,education DESCRIPTION:Work on your own or team up with someone to create your own bo ttle design wrap and decoration for a carrying device in this workshop. Wh ile you are working on your design\, you will have the chance to sample wi nes and learn about their history from around the world. \nREGISTER \n*Par ticipants must be 21 or over to participate. \nDes Moines Art Center membe rs 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. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T182126Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-workshop-world-of-wine/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art for Every Body DTSTART:20261022T223000Z DTEND:20261023T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180703Z UID:14486-1792690200-1792695600@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Art for Every Body is a welcoming creative program designed fo r adults (ages 18+) of all abilities who are seeking connection\, reflecti on\, and community through art. This experience begins with a visit to the Des Moines Art Center’s galleries\, where participants will explore art works and participate in a guided conversation about a selected work. Afte r the museum visit\, participants will transition to an art making worksho p that invites personal expression inspired by the gallery experience. \nT his program fosters curiosity\, connection\, and creativity\, offering a s pace where every body can engage with art in ways that are meaningful and empowering. Whether you’re curious about art\, seeking creative expressi on\, or hoping to connect with others in a supportive environment\, all ar e welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring support people or companio ns\, and accommodations are available upon request at registration to ensu re everyone can fully engage. \nFree\; registration required. \nREGISTER \ nContact the Community Access Program Manager at kburr@desmoinesartcenter. org in advance with specific needs so we can prepare appropriate accessibi lity supports. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180703Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-for-every-body-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Celebration: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Wa y: Contemporary Latinx Painting" DTSTART:20261023T220000Z DTEND:20261024T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T000534Z UID:14797-1792774800-1792782000@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening celebration of “Let Us Gather in a F lourishing Way: Contemporary Latinx Painting” in the Anna K. Meredith Ga llery. Inspired by a 2008 poem of the same name by former US Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera\, “Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way” celebrates the vision and creativity of Latinx painters. Organized by the Buffalo AK G Art Museum\, the exhibition showcases 58 artists who actively enrich the landscape of contemporary painting\, introducing new approaches to form\, materials\, and subject matter. \nBring family and friends to be the firs t to view the artwork\, and kick off the evening with complimentary lite b ites from Lara’s Bakery & Market. Drinks available for purchase at a cas hless bar (credit and debit cards only)\, plus the bar features a specialt y ‘Harvest Margarita’ cocktail. Music by DJ Lizz with Latino Events En tertainment. Remarks from Kelly Baum\, John and Mary Pappajohn Director an d CEO\, will take place at 6 pm. \nFree\; no registration required. This e vent will be documented with photography. \nVincent Valdez (American\, bor n 1977)\n“The Sea” (detail)\, 2020\nOil on canvas\nCopyright Vincent V aldez\nCourtesy Matthew Brown LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T000534Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/exhibition-opening-celebration-le t-us-gather/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:“Elle Pérez: La Despedida” Exhibition Tour DTSTART:20261024T180000Z DTEND:20261024T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180703Z UID:13337-1792846800-1792850400@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Visitors are invited to learn more about the exhibition “Ell e Pérez: La Despedida” during this free guided tour. The show\, on view in the A. H. Blank Gallery\, highlights Bronx-based photographer Elle Pé rez’s practice as they construct lush and tactile photographs born from careful attention to the objects\, settings\, and individuals in their eve ryday life. The artist’s 2025 series “La Despedida (the world is alway s 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 Cla ude Monet’s home in Giverny\, France. \nPublic guided tours are offered every Saturday from 1 – 2 pm. Free\; no registration required. \nElle P érez (born 1989)\n“untitled (light window)” (detail)\, 2025\nArchival pigment print\nImage courtesy of the artist and 47 Canal\, New York\nPhot o: Joerg Lohse LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180703Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/elle-perez-la-despedida-exhibitio n-tour/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art Workshop: Horror Movie Poster Design DTSTART:20261025T180000Z DTEND:20261025T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T182126Z UID:11295-1792933200-1792944000@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:education,film DESCRIPTION:In this one-day art workshop\, students will learn about the h istory of horror movies and learn through examples of simple and basic des igns and historical posters. Participants will create a large-scale poster of their favorite horror movie or design from scratch to make one of a ki nd\, unique creations. \nREGISTER \nDes Moines Art Center members receive a 20% discount on all classes\, camps\, and workshops! Become a member to day.  \nScholarships for classes and materials are offered on our applic ation page. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T182126Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-workshop-horror-movie-poster- design/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:“Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way” Curator and Artist Discus sion DTSTART:20261025T180000Z DTEND:20261025T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002126Z UID:14803-1792933200-1792933200@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join the Des Moines Art Center for an invigorating discussion about the traveling exhibition organized by the Buffalo AKG Art Museum\, “Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way: Contemporary Latinx Painting\,” w hich is on view at the Art Center from October 24\, 2026\, through January 24\, 2027. Inspired by a 2008 poem of the same name by former US Poet Lau reate Juan Felipe Herrera\, “Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way” celeb rates the vision and creativity of Latinx painters. It showcases 58 artist s who actively enrich the landscape of contemporary painting\, introducing new approaches to form\, materials\, and subject matter. \nDr. Andrea Alv arez\, curator of the exhibition\, will provide insight into the premise o f the show and introduce us to three of the featured artists: Danielle De Jesus\, Justin Favela\, and Patrick Martinez. \nREGISTER \nDanielle De Jes us is a Nuyorican painter and photographer born and raised in Bushwick\, B rooklyn\, whose woks tell the story of growing up in New York City amid ge ntrification and displacement. De Jesus’s background is in photography\, and she utilizes her images of people native to Bushwick as a reference t o tell the story of the community’s displaced residents. \nJustin Favela is based in Las Vegas and is known for large-scale installations and scul pture that manifest his interactions with American pop culture and the que er Latinx experience. Favela explores traditional Mexican and Latin Americ an craft — specifically cartoneria (a traditional Mexican folk art form that involves three-dimensional objects using papier-mâché and cardboard ) — and his interest in art history\, community\, celebration\, and home inform a practice intent on dismantling institutional hierarchies. Visito rs may remember Favela from his 2021 exhibition at the Art Center\, “Cen tral American.” \nPatrick Martinez maintains a diverse practice that inc ludes mixed-media landscape paintings\, neon signs pieces\, cake paintings \, and his Pee Chee series of appropriative works. His landscape paintings composed of Los Angeles surfaces — distressed stucco\, spray paint\, wi ndow security bars\, vinyl signage\, ceramic tile\, and neon sign elements — evoke place and socioeconomic positions\, unearth sites of personal a nd cultural loss. He lives and works in Los Angeles. \nFree\; registration required. \nREGISTER \nImage: Top left: Andrea Alvarez\, curator of the e xhibition. Artists in the exhibition\; top right:  Patrick Martinez\, bot tom left: Justin Favela\, and bottom right: Danielle De Jesus. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002126Z LOCATION:Levitt Auditorium\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, Un ited States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/let-us-gather-in-a-flourishing-wa y-curator-and-artist-discussion/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR