Events - Des Moines Art Center

World Refugee Day 2019 Programming

In honor of World Refugee Day, observed annually on June 20, the Art Center and Iowa International Center present the following events and materials that bring awareness to the plight of refugees throughout the world.

Posted on Monday, March 25, 2019

2019 Fingerman Lecture Series: The Changing Role of Museums

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Fingerman Lecture, and the public announcement of our positioning statement, the Des Moines Art Center presents a series of four lectures by leading museum directors about the role of museums in addressing the complexity of today's cultural, political, and social concerns.

Posted on Wednesday, December 12, 2018

18th Annual Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda

This year the Des Moines Art Center's annual Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos was devoted to the community that has supported our event for so many years.Community members brought in objects and notes that were then placed on a community ofrenda to remember their loved ones.

Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2018

18th Annual Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos Ofrenda

The Des Moines Art Center is proud to host the 18th annual Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead celebration. This year's celebration will be devoted to the community, instead of a singular honoree.

Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Honor Indigenous People's Day

In celebration of Indigenous People's Day, the Des Moines Art Center has commissioned a poster to honor Native land through a visual land acknowledgement.

Posted on Monday, October 8, 2018

ArtWorks: Wangechi Mutu

In anticipation of the 2018 Des Moines Art Center Gala | ARTWORKS, each week through September we will feature a new artist and artwork that illustrates the power of art to connect, to transform, to empower and so much more.

Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2018

ArtWorks: Kara Walker

In anticipation of the 2018 Des Moines Art Center Gala | ARTWORKS, each week through September we will feature a new artist and artwork that illustrates the power of art to connect, to transform, to empower and so much more.

Posted on Wednesday, August 1, 2018

FAQ: Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: In the Spirit of Louise Noun

Do you have questions about our inaugural Wikipedia Edit-a-thon? We've got answers!

Posted on Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Art Week Des Moines 2018

It's almost time for the second annual Art Week Des Moines and we have so many entirely unexpected ways for you to get involved with the arts community!

Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2018

FAQ: Polka Dot Party

Heading to the Des Moines Art Center's Polka Dot Party on Friday, May 11? Heard about the party and not sure what to expect? We've got you covered.

Posted on Thursday, May 3, 2018