Press - 2020 - Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines Art Center launches virtual tours of permanent collection galleries and special exhibitions

This afternoon, the Des Moines Art Center launched seven virtual tours of their permanent collections and special exhibitions. The tours will allow visitors to click through the extensive collections as if they were at the museum — an especially important experience as the Art Center galleries are closed to the public until April 7 in response to COVID-19.

Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Des Moines Art Center examines art through the lens of science in Researchers: Women Artists Inspired by Science

On Friday, February 14, the Des Moines Art Center will open Researchers: Women Artists Inspired by Science. The exhibition will be on view through May 10, 2020 in the John Brady Print Gallery. The exhibition is organized by Curator Laura Burkhalter.

Posted on Thursday, January 30, 2020

Des Moines Art Center to host 2020 Academy Award® Nominated Short Films

The Des Moines Art Center is honored to once again host the Academy Award® Nominated Short Films. The films will be screened in Levitt Auditorium Friday January 31 – Sunday, February 2. The films are free but reservations are required. *Visit desmoinesartcenter/calendar/films to reserve your seat.

Posted on Friday, January 24, 2020

Des Moines Art Center to present Karla Black: 20 Years

On Saturday, February 8, 2020, the Des Moines Art Center will open Karla Black: 20 Years, which will be on view through May 17, 2020 in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery and I. M. Pei Galleries. Former Director of Curatorial Affairs and Senior Curator Alison Ferris initiated the exhibition.

Posted on Thursday, January 23, 2020

Des Moines Art Center to feature Des Moines-born artist Anna Gaskell in new exhibition: Anna Gaskell: Judith Loves Martha

On Friday, January 17, the Des Moines Art Center will open Anna Gaskell: Judith Loves Martha. The exhibition will be on view through May 17, 2020 in the Pamela Bass-Bookey and Harry Bookey Gallery. The exhibition is organized by Director of Curatorial Affairs / Senior Curator Alison Ferris.

Posted on Thursday, January 2, 2020