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Over the last two weeks, we have received several heartfelt notes expressing concern at the forthcoming deinstallation of Mary Miss’s Greenwood Pond: Double Site (1989-1996).
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The Des Moines Art Center is thrilled to announce the reopening of its Richard Meier building after a transformative upgrade. Portions of the building’s floors and stairs have been refinished, while all of its walls, beams, and...
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Public art commissions are partnerships, and their success requires constant review and dialogue between each stakeholder—in the case of "Greenwood Pond: Double Site," these...
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The Des Moines Art Center has announced the appointment of Caleb Hegna as the new Senior Director of Development. Hegna brings a wealth of experience in planned giving, capital campaigns, and...
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Designed by artist Mary Miss in collaboration with the City of Des Moines and several local nonprofit organizations, “Greenwood Pond: Double Site” (1989-1996) is a large-scale outdoor artwork located in Greenwood Park...
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For Immediate Release Contact: Amy Day Tel: 515.271.0344 (o) 515.612.0775 (c) aday@desmoinesartcenter.org DES MOINES, IA (May 2023) – With support from the Principal® Foundation, the Des Moines Art Center has partnered with the By Degrees...
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As part of the Des Moines Art Center's 75th anniversary year, a new collections catalog showcasing the works of art installed in the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park has been published. Dedicated to...
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The latest addition to the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park is an imposing bronze sculpture entitled, "Even Stones Have Eyes," 2023, by Pakistani-American artist, Huma Bhabha. In this 12-foot-high bronze sculpture...
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The Des Moines Art Center Board of Trustees has announced Dr. Kelly Baum as the museum's next John and Mary Pappajohn Director. In this role, Dr. Baum will lead the Art Center in furthering its mission to provide opportunities for transformational art...
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After spending 25 years at the Des Moines Art Center, or one third of its history, Jeff Fleming has announced that he will step down as its director in April 2023. Fleming was appointed director...
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