Events - Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines Art Center and Iowa International Center bring awareness to World Refugee Day

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

Posted on Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Des Moines Art Center presents 2019 Fingerman Lecture Series: The Changing Role of Museums

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Fingerman Lecture, 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 Thursday, February 28, 2019

Des Moines Art Center to present gallery dialogue, “Queer Presence in the Art Center's Collection”

On Thursday, August 16 at 6:30 pm, the Des Moines Art Center will embark on an evening of LGBTQ awareness building and advocacy.

Posted on Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Des Moines Art Center 2018 Fingerman Lecture to feature artist Ed Ruscha

On Thursday, February 1, the artist Ed Ruscha will speak to an at-capacity crowd at the Des Moines Art Center.

Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Des Moines Art Center hosts 17th annual Day of the Dead celebration

On Sunday, October 29, noon – 4 pm, the Des Moines Art Center will host the 17th annual Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos celebration.

Posted on Monday, October 16, 2017

Des Moines Art Center hosts MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival for seventh year

The Des Moines Art Center is honored to once again host the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival—the world's first global film festival—on three dates: Sunday, October 1 at 1:30 pm; Thursday, October 5 at 6:30 pm; and Sunday, October 8 at 1:30 pm.

Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2017

Des Moines Art Center presents film, "America Rising: The Arts of the Gilded Age"

On Saturday, September 7 at 6 pm, filmmakers Michael Maglaras (writer/director) and Terri Templeton (executive producer) return to the Art Center to share their most recent project, “America Rising: The Arts of the Gilded Age,” released in 2017.

Posted on Friday, August 25, 2017

Des Moines Art Center 2017 Gala Goes Global

On Saturday evening, September 16, the Des Moines Art Center will host its annual gala fundraiser.

Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Des Moines Art Center announces line-up of films and music for Summer on the Hill

The Art Center's popular “Summer on the Hill” is gearing up for its sixth season of free films on the lawn and live music in the courtyard.

Posted on Friday, May 19, 2017

Purchase Des Moines Art Center Big Hair Ball Tickets early for VIP Access and Discounted Rate on General Admission

It's not too late to purchase tickets to Des Moines' hottest Big Hair event! VIP tickets won't last long, and neither will the discounted ticket prices.

Posted on Monday, April 17, 2017