The Print Club encourages the study and appreciation of fine prints and supports the print collections of the Des Moines Art Center.

The Des Moines Art Center Print Club is ideal for print collectors, printmakers, and anyone curious about printmaking. A Print Club membership provides:

  • Financial support for the John Brady Print Gallery exhibitions and gallery guides
  • Annual gift print for the Des Moines Art Center
  • Ability to vote on the annual gift print
  • Ability to vote on the selection of works on paper to conserve
  • Option to purchase the annual, limited-edition commissioned print before the general public
  • Print Club hosts four events annually. Programs include guest lectures, visits to private collections, and studio tours.

Membership Levels

You can purchase Print Club memberships online when you join the Art Center or renew your existing membership.  Please note: you must have a current Art Center membership in order to join or renew Print Club.

  • Student | $15
  • Individual | $35
  • Household | $50
  • Benefactor | $150

Join or Renew Membership

To join or renew your Print Club membership mid-cycle, please call the Membership Office at 515.271.0324.

Print Club Advisory Committee

Chair Alyssa Tauber
Hospitality Co-Chair Tina Dahl
Membership Chair/Hospitality Co-Chair Penny Krantz
Programming Liaison DelRae Roth
Secretary Daryl Anderson
Social Media Chair Caye Dreiss

Vice Chair/Commissioned Print Chair Julia Franklin
Gift Print Chair Katherine Lock
Treasurer Zac Bitting
At-Large Ellen Yee
At-Large Allison Metzger
At-Large Annick Sjobakken

Celebrating over 40 Years

Established in 1981, the Print Club has been encouraging the study and appreciation of fine prints for over 40 years.

Print Club Commissioned Prints

The Print Club commissions contemporary artists to create prints. Each is produced in editions of 50 to 60. Members have priority access before sales are open to the public. Proceeds support the purchase of gift and conservation prints, print exhibitions, and related publications. Available prints can be purchased in the Museum Shop.

Commissioned prints are available online, by contacting the Museum Shop at 515.271.0330 or visiting during regular museum hours. No commission prints were published in 1994, 1995, 2002, 2020, and 2023.

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