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Welcome to Art Week Des Moines 2022, presented by Cityview, InvestDSM and Visionary Services!
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Friday, June 17
 

7:00am CDT

Pride Group Show @ The Slow Down
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A group show of LGBTQ+ artists.
Artists
DR

Friday June 17, 2022 7:00am - Thursday June 30, 2022 6:00pm CDT
The Slow Down Coffee Co.
  Highland Park Oak Park - 6th and Euclid

8:00am CDT

Dog Town Mural Installation
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dog town mural will be a playful scene — a few pups enjoying themselves in the drake neighborhood on the corner of University and 24th
Artists
JA

Friday June 17, 2022 8:00am - Sunday June 19, 2022 5:00pm CDT
US BANK / Kinnie Alumni and Development Center
  Drake - Dogtown

8:00am CDT

Syntactical Sugar // Ames, Ia
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Syntactical Sugar is a large scale installation of over 40 ft of paper and mixed media. The sculptures in the installation represent code and concepts of coding. As an artist and coder I started using art as a way to visually speak about code and how it works.
This work supports STEM and minorities in STEM.

http://www.heatherwhittlesey.com/
http://www.heatherisacreativecoder.com/
https://creativecoder.hotheadheather.tk/
https://reactnative.hotheadheather.tk/
Artists
HW

Friday June 17, 2022 8:00am - Thursday June 30, 2022 6:00pm CDT
Lockwood Cafe
  Others Elsewhere 

10:00am CDT

“Contemporary Abstraction”
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Moberg Gallery will be open extended hours until 7 p.m. on June 17 to showcase their latest exhibit "Contemporary Abstraction." Over 20 artists from around the world will exhibit together, embracing the varied methods, media, surfaces, and narratives that comprise the world of abstraction today.
Artists
MG

Friday June 17, 2022 10:00am - 7:00pm CDT
Moberg Gallery
  The Avenues

12:00pm CDT

Berrymallow Art Beer Release
Kick off Art Week 2022 with a custom crafted Raspberry Marshmallow Infusion Beer. While your drinking enjoy a slideshow of all the Art Week 2022 events available during the week. Something wild for your mouth and eyes. You will also be able to find this mega v.i.p. beer at art events around town, 4 ultimate kegs: Chuck's Restaurant, The Station on Ingersol, Lefties Drake and The Winchester.
Artists
FB


Friday June 17, 2022 12:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
  Others Elsewhere 

12:00pm CDT

A Feast For Your Eyes
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Be on the lookout for special food and drink collaborations at your favorite Ingersoll bars and restaurants on June 17. Local artists will be pairing up with the chefs and mixologists at Lucky Lotus, Cheese Bar, The Bartenders’ Handshake, Harbinger and Lachele’s to create one-of-a-kind, art-inspired food and drinks. Check their social media accounts for a sneak peek!
Artists
CB
CW
avatar for Jules Dubin-Barz

Jules Dubin-Barz

Hi! I'm Jules, a community-taught stained glass artist. I love how glasswork lets me play with shapes, colors, and textures. For me all the fiddly little steps are a chance to practice mindfulness (and listen to audiobooks to drown out the grinding sounds). I grew up in Oak Park... Read More →
KC
MK
avatar for Pat Millin
RT

Friday June 17, 2022 12:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Bars and restaurants along Ingersoll Avenue
  The Avenues

12:00pm CDT

Lost in the Weeds
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Invasive plant species negatively effect our world in a variety of ways. But before we can take action, we need to get closer to our enemy. Many of these plants are deceptively beautiful and it is their charm and persistence that has allowed them to take over our fields, woods and even our back yards. They are not bad plants, they are just behaving badly in our region.

This watercolor botanical series began in 2020 as the world was shutting down. Like many others, I turned to nature for solace. As I am a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists, scientific illustration was a clear way forward. This was the perfect opportunity to begin a body of nature artworks that would be healing for people and the environment alike. These botanical paintings can take 30-100 hours to complete from the beginning field research to the final watercolor brush stroke.

The continuation of this project has been made possible by the American Rescue Plan, The Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Iowa Arts Council. Armed with botanical art and a spirit of environmental stewardship, Iowans can heal the ecosystem and prevent further damage.
Artists
KW

Friday June 17, 2022 12:00pm - Tuesday June 28, 2022 12:00am CDT
Waukee Public Library
  Others Elsewhere 

1:00pm CDT

Ella’s Echoes Pop Up
Ella’s Echoes will be at Art Week, Des Moines!
space to share a story, while sharing stories from the past

PLUS, take home a DIY custom keychain kit
choose bling to add to hand-woven straps
(sewing experience recommended)

Front door is open with free parking on side of 2200 Grand Ave!
Artists
EE


Friday June 17, 2022 1:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
August Home Publishing Company
  The Avenues

2:00pm CDT

ART on Ingersoll Open House
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Visit ART on Ingersoll for an open house gallery night on June 17 from 2–7 p.m. featuring local art that evokes happiness and positivity, plus wine, cheese and community.
Artists
HS

Friday June 17, 2022 2:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
ART on Ingersoll
  The Avenues

4:00pm CDT

City Sounds Concert // Ted's Coney Island
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Stroll by the City Sounds piano located in front of Ted’s Coney Island between on June 17 from 4–6 p.m. to hear contemporary tunes played by local musician Allen Juneau.
Artists
AJ

Friday June 17, 2022 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Ted's Coney Island
  The Avenues

4:00pm CDT

Poetry Reading at Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
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Begin Art Week on Friday, June 17 with a poetry reading at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure, featuring some of Iowa’s finest poets. Join Jennifer Knox, Rustin Larson, Kyle McCord, Shannon Vesely, Steve Rose, Michaela Mullin, and Emma Murray. Poets will read from 4-6 p.m. Come early—bring your friends!

The evening of progressive poetry continues at 6:30 at Beaverdale Books with readings by John Thompson, Staci Harper-Bennett, Isabella Brantley and Prince Harrison, Jr.
Artists
SR

Friday June 17, 2022 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
  The Avenues

4:00pm CDT

Puppet Pop Up for the Big Head Parade
Help make puppets for the first ever Big Head Community Parade! Local artists are making big head puppets that need arms, legs and tentacles. Create your own stick puppet for the parade. You can leave it for someone else to use or join the parade yourself! Join the parade Thursday June 23rd 5-7 during the Valley Junction Farmers Market. Open to all ages! More info provided at the pop up!

This event is a part of Art Week Des Moines. Funded by the West Des Moines Public Art Commission.
Artists
avatar for Rachel Buse

Sponsors
WD


Friday June 17, 2022 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Des Moines Art Center
  The Avenues

5:00pm CDT

The De-tached Garage
Open studio! Stop on by to explore Alice's work space. Enter alley south of woodland, between 23rd and 24th.
Artists
AB


Friday June 17, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
The De-tached Garage
  The Avenues

5:30pm CDT

Poetry& Place
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In keeping with the neighborhood theme, this is a reading and conversation with poets John David Thompson and Staci Harper-Bennett about poetry supporting a sense of place. Location in the heart of the Beaverdale neighborhood.

Staci Harper-Bennett is the author of four chapbooks- Soon is Not, Brittle Futures, Thirty, and Crime Scenes- and is known throughout the Midwest for her written and spoken word poetry. She has performed at events such as Slutwalk Des Moines and One Billion Rising, and lent her voice and experience to "Words Save Lives," an exploration of poetry as a suicide prevention tool. When not writing poetry, she can be found at home in her garden or working at the Des Moines Art Center.

John David Thompson has more than 15 volumes of published poetry. Among his most recent works - Iowa Poems 175: Poetry to Observe Iowa’s 175th Birthday.
He wrote a whopping 88 new poems for this volume, which he started a year before the pandemic began. All the while, he has worked full-time as a teacher of English, commuting 40 miles a day from Pella to the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont schools. In writing poetry, he said, “I try to avoid a teaching tone rather than writing for both poetry’s sake — and the poem’s sake.”

John David Thompson’s studies include the hallowed University of Iowa Writers Workshop and Harvard Creative Writing Program.
Artists
PB

Friday June 17, 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Beaverdale Books
  Others Elsewhere 

6:00pm CDT

Artists on Art Tour // Des Moines Art Center
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Come and see the collection at the Des Moines Art Center through the eyes and minds of area artists! This special tour experience is created in collaboration with Art Week Des Moines and seeks to highlight and explore the ideas and voices of local artists in response to the incredible and inspiring modern and contemporary collection of artwork here at the Des Moines Art Center.

The tour led by artists Cassandra Monroe, Jill Wells, and Jim White. Event Link.
Artists
CM
JW
JW

Friday June 17, 2022 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Des Moines Art Center
  The Avenues

6:00pm CDT

Lost and Found
Ever been to an art exhibit in a bathroom? Now. Is. Your. Time. Artist and independent curator Larassa Kabel created an alternative traveling exhibition, starting at the Fitch, traveling to the Cedar Falls, and now makes its Art Week debut at the Art Terrarium/Elevencherry Salon bathroom. 

Lost and Found is an international show of found art and poetry, from performance to collage to collaborations with cats. Participating artists are: Ange Altenhofen, Jim White, Jennifer Knox, Larassa Kabel, Stephanie Brunia, Benjamin Dodds, The Belle Morte Collective, Midwest Pressed and Rachel Merrill.

Enjoy cocktails and and snacks on opening night at 106 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309. 6-8pm.
Artists
AA
BD
JK
JW
LK
MP
RM
SB
TB

Friday June 17, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Elevencherry Salon
  Downtown

6:30pm CDT

Smörgåsbord
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Bring your own chair and gather in the parking lot of Renovation Jungle in the evening on June 17 to attend a free, unique event featuring local poets/writers, musicians and improv comedians. Learn more: www.ilkhaus.org
Artists
IH

Friday June 17, 2022 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Renovation Jungle
  The Avenues
 
Saturday, June 18
 

9:30am CDT

Juneteenth Community Engagement Traveling Grid Mural
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Artist Jill Wells will host A Juneteenth Community Engagement Traveling Grid Mural. Jill will provide a community art engagement experience for local people to collaborate in creating a grid mural. The community grid mural will be traveling throughout art week so that each neighborhood can partake in its creation. The completed mural will be unveiled on June 23rd.
Artists
JW

Sponsors
GD

Saturday June 18, 2022 9:30am - 11:30am CDT
Western Gateway Park
  Downtown

10:00am CDT

Ichi Bike GARAGE 6th Ave. Open Garage
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Ichi Bike Garage is a unique bicycle work space and storage/showroom in what was formerly Mally's Highland Park Garage. Dan will have a showcase of bicycles he has built, antique bikes & his popular electric bikes. There is a large colorful Highland Park themed mural on the north side of the building the DSM Mercantile is a neighbor in the building!
Artists
DK

Saturday June 18, 2022 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Ichi Bike Garage
  Highland Park Oak Park - 6th and Euclid

10:00am CDT

Art Week - Open Hours at DSM Mercantile
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Stop in while exploring Art Week activities in the neighborhood.
Artists
MR

Saturday June 18, 2022 10:00am - Sunday June 19, 2022 4:00pm CDT
Des Moines Mercantile
  Highland Park Oak Park - 6th and Euclid

11:00am CDT

Des Moines Artist Meet up // The Slow Down Coffee Co.
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An informal opprotunity to connect with area artists to gather over free coffee and pastries.
Artists
DR

Saturday June 18, 2022 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
The Slow Down Coffee Co.
  Highland Park Oak Park - 6th and Euclid

11:00am CDT

Turnaround Arts Visual Art Gallery
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Student artwork created by K-12 students on the Northside of Des Moines including Cattell, Findley, Harding, Madison, Moulton, North, and Oak Park. The northside neighborhood include DMPS schools that are identified at Turnaround Arts schools that partner with the Kennedy Center. These schools integrate the arts into all components of their school days.
Artists
avatar for Kathleen Davenport

Kathleen Davenport

Arts Integration Coach, Madison Elementary

Exhibitors
DS

Saturday June 18, 2022 11:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Vacant storefront
  Highland Park Oak Park - 6th and Euclid

12:00pm CDT

Jennifer Leatherby Pop Up
Stop by The Cave for a pop up with Jennifer Leatherby! Follow them on instagram!
Artists
avatar for Jennifer Leatherby

Saturday June 18, 2022 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
The Cave
  Downtown

2:00pm CDT

The De-tached Garage
Wet-carved cement? What's that? Come watch the carvers wield kitchen tableware at 2 PM. Tour the garden, See concrete pots and sculptures on display. Chit-chat and chai(or bring own beverage) after class at 5 PM.

Enter alley south of woodland, between 23rd and 24th.
Artists
AB


Saturday June 18, 2022 2:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
The De-tached Garage
  The Avenues

4:00pm CDT

Slow & Stretchy Yoga & Sound Experience
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Explore deep relaxation and perhaps quieting of the mind with gentle movement, meditation and cosmic sounds. I will lead you through easy stretches (mostly on the ground) to release tension and bring a sense of ease and softening of the stress of the week.

Emily said I can use Tesoros old place for this- the time can change if necessary for other events in the space- just let me know. Also I can bring speaker & cosmic soundbath playlist or invite a friend who does soundbath who I would like to pay if we use them... thanks
i do not have yoga link on my website anymore fyi- but have trained and taught for years-
Artists
avatar for amy putney koenig

amy putney koenig

Painter, Illustrator, Collage Artist... I have a studio in the Drake neighborhood where I make paintings and collage & I paint murals around the city inside and outside. I love how public art can elevate spirit. I recently illustrated the Prairie Majesty Oracle which was written by... Read More →

Saturday June 18, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Vacant storefront
  Highland Park Oak Park - 6th and Euclid

4:00pm CDT

Juneteenth Community Engagement Traveling Grid Mural
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Artist Jill Wells will host A Juneteenth Community Engagement Traveling Grid Mural. Jill will provide a community art engagement experience for local people to collaborate in creating a grid mural. The community grid mural will be traveling throughout art week so that each neighborhood can partake in its creation. The completed mural will be unveiled on June 23rd.
Artists
JW

Sponsors
GD

Saturday June 18, 2022 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Western Gateway Park
  Downtown

4:00pm CDT

HPOP Pride Fest
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A free, outdoors, all ages LGBTQ+ Poetry and Music Showcase on June 18th to take place in the lot behind Slow Down Coffee as part of Pride month and Des Moines Art Week. Say Poetry, Huxley Maxwell, Apple Jackson, Dizzy Shakes, and Queen Kenzie will be performing. There will be food vendors and LGBTQ+ artists and orgs sharing their wares and missions.
Artists
DR

Saturday June 18, 2022 4:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
The Slow Down Coffee Co. (Lot Behind)
  Highland Park Oak Park - 6th and Euclid

5:00pm CDT

One Second Dances Documentary // Michelle Marie
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One Second Dances (2019-2021) was a durational performance project that became an experimental documentary. Beginning as a way to catalogue my daily movement vocabulary, I accidentally ended up capturing the unfolding of a global pandemic and the subsequent collective and individual mental, emotional, and physical breakdown that resulted from it. This film invites the viewer in to see the tiny ways that things slowly shift and change as manifested through my body. One Second Dances (2019-2021) will be screened on loop for the duration of Art Week to represent the expansive and modular nature of a post-temporal Covid world.
Artists
MM

Saturday June 18, 2022 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Mars Café
  Drake - Dogtown

6:00pm CDT

Fitch Studios Open House
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Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the artists of the Fitch Studio Building! The Fitch Building is the oldest continuously operating studio building in Des Moines.

Our eclectic atmosphere features a building loaded with character and creators that paint, sculpt, stitch, forge, film, collage, print, carve, photograph, and more!
Artists will open their doors to welcome the public during this event. Many will have works available for purchase. Light snacks and beverages will be provided in some studios.

Stay tuned for more information regarding special works, installations, happenings, and performances to be featured during this event!
FREE and open to all ages. Invite your friends.

Please be prepared to use stairs.
Artists
CD

Saturday June 18, 2022 6:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Fitch Studio Building
  Downtown

6:00pm CDT

Surface Depth Reception
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"SURFACE DEPTH – A multimedia group exhibit featuring 5 local artists: Brad Ball + Tatiana Giacinti + Michael Van Dyke + Eric J Wickes + Fej Williams.

About: What lies beneath the surface? Art, they say, imitates Life. But doesn't Life imitate Art as we fall deeper into the Matrix? World events, identity politics and cultural issues: on the surface, the narratives are constantly changing, a broken reality, manufactured and disseminated through fractured images. Thirty-second soundbites presented with sanctimony and glitz instead of objectivity. It's shallow. It's 'superficial.' As Artists, we are not remotely superficial in our observations and analysis. There's always a bigger picture and a deeper truth, whether it's an internal exercise for personal healing or a story we're trying to tell. So we dive in - as deep as we can get, to penetrate the 'surface' of Life.

This Art Week event is located in the basement of the FITCH Building - a non-traditional space used to exhibit. The access is right next to the Steven Vail Fine Arts Project Room entrance, on Walnut street.

Reception #1: During The Fitch Building Open house on Saturday, June 18 6-9pm
Reception #2: During Downtown Art Week neighborhood feature on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 6-9pm


Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/3aA5aOSN0

Artists: Eric Wickes, Fej Williams, Michael Van Dycke, Brad Ball, Tatiana Giacinti
Artists
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EW
FW
MV
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Tatiana Giacinti

Analog photographer
Tatiana Giacinti, a French photographer born and raised in Greater Paris, fell in love with America’s urban landscapes and scenery a decade ago when she landed for the first time in Princeton, New Jersey, to be an Au Pair for a year. She never really settled in one exact location... Read More →

Saturday June 18, 2022 6:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Basement of Fitch Building
  Downtown
 
Sunday, June 19
 

10:00am CDT

Sunrise Mural - Stop by to add your face silhouette to the mural!
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Add your face to the Sunrise Mural! Drake Community members are invited to have their silhouette made by artist Jennifer Gauerke for addition to the mural (and also take home) Go to the lower entrance of the Kinne building at the corner of 24th & University, follow the signs.
Artists
avatar for Jennifer Gauerke

Jennifer Gauerke

Jen Gauerke is an artist and therapist living in Ankeny, and has been commissioned to create a mural at 25th and University Ave for Art Week 2022. She began painting at 7, after watching her mother paint. Art is a process in which she explores the complex issues of life- where certainty... Read More →

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Sunday June 19, 2022 10:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Corner of 25th & University 1203 25th St
  Drake - Dogtown

12:00pm CDT

Syntactical Sugar // Ames, Ia
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Immersive installation made of paper and mixed media about programming language.
Artists
HW

Sunday June 19, 2022 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Reliable Street Community center
  Others Elsewhere 

1:00pm CDT

Amy Putney Koenig Open Art Studio
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address: 2730 Moyer St, Des Moines IA.

Open studio of a painter, collage artist, illustrator to see what I am working on, inspirations and small painting/ collage for sale. Prairie Majesty Oracle decks will be available for purchase -(this is a wonderful set of 52 cards written by Kara Simons and illustrated by me).
Artists
avatar for amy putney koenig

amy putney koenig

Painter, Illustrator, Collage Artist... I have a studio in the Drake neighborhood where I make paintings and collage & I paint murals around the city inside and outside. I love how public art can elevate spirit. I recently illustrated the Prairie Majesty Oracle which was written by... Read More →


Sunday June 19, 2022 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
2730 Moyer St, DSM, IA 50312
  Drake - Dogtown

1:00pm CDT

Franklin Area Home Studio Tour // Jim and Sue Heemstra
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Address: 1244 41st street, DSM, IA 50312

Enjoy an an open studio event with Jim and Sue Heemstra.
Artists
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Sunday June 19, 2022 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
1244 41st street, DSM, IA 50312
  Franklin Area Home Studio Tour

3:00pm CDT

Interactive Art Engagement for All Ages
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Join us at the legendary Black Cat Ice Cream from 3-6 for a collaborative art experience suitable for all ages! I’m passionate about art, mental health, and COLOR! Come make your mark and enjoy some ice cream 🍦
Artists
EE

Emily E Lawson

Emily Elisabeth Art

Sunday June 19, 2022 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Black Cat
  Drake - Dogtown

3:00pm CDT

Cottage Grove Avenue Porch Crawl
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Local artists activate on Sunday, June 19. Front porches are hosting artists in celebration of Cottage Grove’s 150th anniversary that afternoon, leading to evening engagement in Dogtown.

Begin at 3134 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311. Porches and activities will be found between 31st and 26th streets along cottage grove. Downloadable Summary of Events Here!
Artists
avatar for ellasechoes

ellasechoes

ella's echoes
Ella's Echoes will be at Art Week, Des Moines!space to share a story, while sharing stories from the pastPLUS, take home a DIY custom keychain kitchoose bling to add to hand-woven straps(sewing experience recommended)• Friday, June 17 - 1pm - 7pm     2200 Grand Avenue (inside... Read More →
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Allison Missal Akright

Vernal Craft & Studio
Handcrafted goods and art: floral wreaths, embroidered hoops, stickers, and more!
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Courtney Moller

Most of my artwork is acrylic on canvas and wood. Painting brings me peace and offers me a place to meditate in. My desire is to help others see the peace, grace, and beauty in the world were living in, a feeling of belonging.
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Don Brown

Founder, Brownian Motion
From an Iowa family whose family lineage began shortly after the Civil War, Don is a third generation jazz musician as well as writer, archivist, and collector of the Black experience. From human services to financial services, he's practically done it all. People can talk about anything... Read More →
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IJ

Iven Jones

Artist, SleepytheArtist
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JH
avatar for Jules Dubin-Barz

Jules Dubin-Barz

Hi! I'm Jules, a community-taught stained glass artist. I love how glasswork lets me play with shapes, colors, and textures. For me all the fiddly little steps are a chance to practice mindfulness (and listen to audiobooks to drown out the grinding sounds). I grew up in Oak Park... Read More →
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KW
MM
OS
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Phyllis Heinle

69 and Sunny
Hi my name is Phyllis but you can call me Philly.  I love art and I love color.  My art is inspired by both of these things.  I paint on canvas, paper, hats, clothing and I’ve even done some furniture. If I see something plain, I want to add color.
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Sarah Sartin

My name is Sarah! I'm an Iowa native and I love anime, coffee, and every cat I've ever met. I am a portrait artist with heavy influence from Studio Ghibli movies and anime shows. I grew up on One Piece and Totally Spies and I am still heavily into anime shows and movies and have tons... Read More →
SG
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Zod Vistrg

Artist and musician. My art tends to be chaotic. I have many paintings and drawings for sale. Most of my stuff is wired or framed, and ready to hang. I also sell prints for cheaper. Check out my music on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple music, and other streaming services under the name 'Deplorable... Read More →

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Sunday June 19, 2022 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
3134 Cottage Grove Ave
  Drake - Front Porches

3:00pm CDT

Puppet Pop Up for the Big Head Parade
Help make puppets for the first ever Big Head Community Parade! Local artists are making big head puppets that need arms, legs and tentacles. Create your own stick puppet for the parade. You can leave it for someone else to use or join the parade yourself! Join the parade Thursday June 23rd 5-7 during the Valley Junction Farmers Market. Open to all ages! More info provided at the pop up!

This event is a part of Art Week Des Moines. Funded by the West Des Moines Public Art Commission.
Artists
avatar for Rachel Buse

Sponsors
WD

Sunday June 19, 2022 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Black Cat
  Drake - Front Porches

5:00pm CDT

City an exhibit of Street Photography from Alan Jacobs
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An exhibit of various Street Photography images taken in various locations from Des Moines, Chicago, Miami and other locations. Alan Jacobs is an international award winning photography that has been exploring Street Photography since the 90's. You will see examples of various compositional elements in the exhibit and includes both black and white and color photography work. Alan also incorporates vintage cameras into some of his workflow that can be seen in some of the images.
Artists
AJ

Sunday June 19, 2022 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Dough Co. Pizza
  Drake - Dogtown

5:00pm CDT

One Second Dances Documentary // Michelle Marie
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One Second Dances (2019-2021) was a durational performance project that became an experimental documentary. Beginning as a way to catalogue my daily movement vocabulary, I accidentally ended up capturing the unfolding of a global pandemic and the subsequent collective and individual mental, emotional, and physical breakdown that resulted from it. This film invites the viewer in to see the tiny ways that things slowly shift and change as manifested through my body. One Second Dances (2019-2021) will be screened on loop for the duration of Art Week to represent the expansive and modular nature of a post-temporal Covid world.
Artists
MM

Sunday June 19, 2022 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Mars Café
  Drake - Dogtown

5:00pm CDT

Dog Town Mural Installation
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dog town mural will be a playful scene — a few pups enjoying themselves in the drake neighborhood on the corner of University and 24th
Artists
JA

Sunday June 19, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
US BANK / Kinnie Alumni and Development Center
  Drake - Dogtown

5:00pm CDT

Hose Water // Alyson O'Hara
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Open 5:00-7:00. Performance at 5:30. 

"Hose Water" combines live original poetry, music, and film surrounding stories of growing up, falling in love and getting your heart broken. Written by Alyson O'Hara, brought to life in collaboration with other local lady artists.
Artists
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Alyson O'Hara

Director, Peach Fuzz

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Sunday June 19, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Mars Café
  Drake - Dogtown

5:00pm CDT

Jordan Brooks Mural
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Check out the new mural on the east side of Lefty's, designed by Jordan Brooks. Check out more of his work on his website: www.knwslf.com


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JB

Sunday June 19, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Lefty's
  Drake - Dogtown

6:00pm CDT

Juneteenth Community Engagement Traveling Grid Mural
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Artist Jill Wells will host A Juneteenth Community Engagement Traveling Grid Mural. Jill will provide a community art engagement experience for local people to collaborate in creating a grid mural. The community grid mural will be traveling throughout art week so that each neighborhood can partake in its creation. The completed mural will be unveiled on June 23rd.
Artists
JW

Sponsors
GD

Sunday June 19, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
xBk Live
  Drake - Dogtown

6:00pm CDT

Katherine Taylor // Lucky Horse
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Stop in to see photography and design work from Northern Star Photography! Follow their work on instagram.
Artists
KT

Katherine Taylor

Partner/Photographer, Northern Star Photography & Design
My name is Katherine and I am starting my career as an artist with my partner and wife, together we are working on celebrating life, love, art and community with our new business. As we grow, we hope to be a resource to our communities as employers, as curators, as leaders, and through... Read More →

Sunday June 19, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers
  Drake - Dogtown

6:00pm CDT

Kalypso Music Festival
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Akyn is hosting Kalypso Music Festival, a Juneteenth celebration showcasing Black performing artists across Iowa. With support of Art Week, the event will feature dozens of Black artists and allow them to network and grow in their craft. Kalypso Music Festival aims to create space for young Black performing artists in the state of Iowa and give them the chance to showcase their talents and skills on stage. Kalypso is pivotal for giving Black artists the platform to create culture and highlight their art.
Artists
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Arabia Parkey

Co-Founder, Multimedia Artist, Akyn
I'm a multimedia artist attending the University of Iowa as a journalism and studio art double major. My artwork centers on developing a visual language for the Black experience. With Kaleb Nichols, we have co-organized 5+ community and arts-based events across Iowa that have aimed... Read More →

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Sunday June 19, 2022 6:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
XBK
  Drake - Dogtown
 
Monday, June 20
 

4:00pm CDT

Franklin Area Home Studio Tour // EJ Frye
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Address: 1504 41st Place, DSM, IA 50312

Enjoy an an open studio event with EJ Frye. Don't miss stoping by Jim and Sue Heemstra's home studio when you're in the area. 
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EJ Frye

I am excited to invite people to my home studio space.  I am a mixed media artist and my daughter Inga creates "self indulgent, story driven pieces".  We both have art at the skate park and I have two murals in the East Village.  No art displayed online, so I'm looking forward... Read More →

Monday June 20, 2022 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
1504 41st Place, DSM, IA 50312
  Franklin Area Home Studio Tour

4:00pm CDT

Franklin Area Home Studio Tour // Jim and Sue Heemstra
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Address: 1244 41st street, DSM, IA 50312

Enjoy an an open studio event with Jim and Sue Heemstra. Don't miss stoping by EJ Frye's home studio when you're in the area.
Artists
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Monday June 20, 2022 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
1244 41st street, DSM, IA 50312
  Franklin Area Home Studio Tour

5:00pm CDT

Artists Celebrate World Refugee Day
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In partnership with the Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa, enjoy music, food, dance and vendors from across the world. Organizations with artists and performers include Genesis Youth Foundation, Bhutanese Community in Iowa, Karen Association of Iowa, Lao-American Association in Iowa, Maban Global Organization, NISAA African Family Services, Sudanese Girls Dance Group.
Artists
GY

Monday June 20, 2022 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Perkins Elementary Parking Lot
  Franklin

5:00pm CDT

Juneteenth Community Engagement Traveling Grid Mural
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Artist Jill Wells will host A Juneteenth Community Engagement Traveling Grid Mural. Jill will provide a community art engagement experience for local people to collaborate in creating a grid mural. The community grid mural will be traveling throughout art week so that each neighborhood can partake in its creation. The completed mural will be unveiled on June 23rd.
Artists
JW

Sponsors
GD

Monday June 20, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Perkins Elementary Parking Lot
  Franklin

5:00pm CDT

Perkins Elementary Mosaic
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Come help add colorful mosaic tiles to a large mosaic that will be displayed at Perkins Elementary!
Artists
NK

Sponsors
FA

Monday June 20, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Perkins Elementary Parking Lot
  Franklin

5:00pm CDT

Portrait Studio
Stop by for a quick portrait by a local artist. Drawings are free! Tips appreciated. 
Artists
JM
avatar for Jennifer Leatherby

Monday June 20, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Perkins Elementary Parking Lot
  Franklin

5:00pm CDT

Puppet Pop Up for the Big Head Parade
Help make puppets for the first ever Big Head Community Parade! Local artists are making big head puppets that need arms, legs and tentacles. Create your own stick puppet for the parade. You can leave it for someone else to use or join the parade yourself! Join the parade Thursday June 23rd 5-7 during the Valley Junction Farmers Market. Open to all ages! More info provided at the pop up!

This event is a part of Art Week Des Moines. Funded by the West Des Moines Public Art Commission.
Artists
avatar for Rachel Buse

Sponsors
WD

Monday June 20, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Perkins Elementary Parking Lot
  Franklin
 
Tuesday, June 21
 

4:00pm CDT

Architect Art Crawl: BNIM
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Address: BNIM, 6500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Visit one or all of the seven architecture firms that have opened their doors to host more than 15 local artists showing their artwork. This is open house style, drop by anytime within the three hours at any location. Food and beverage provided.


Artists
AF

Anna Flickinger

Graphic Designer + Illustrator
Anna is a local Iowan fascinated with the quirks and beauty of nature, depicting subjects with a technique called stippling. Her subjects often include fungi, animals or nature scenes.
KH
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Melissa Estabrook

I have a passion for vivid color that spills into my mixed media creations. I aim for my work to evoke brightness & happiness. I experiment and explore different creative mediums and style as I believe artists do not necessarily need a forever “niche”.

Tuesday June 21, 2022 4:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
BNIM
  Downtown - Architects Crawl

4:00pm CDT

Architect Art Crawl: DLR Group
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Address: DLR Group, 1430 Locust St Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50309

Visit one or all of the seven architecture firms that have opened their doors to host more than 15 local artists showing their artwork. This is open house style, drop by anytime within the three hours at any location. Food and beverage provided.
Artists
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Amber Beck

Cartoonist
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Sukirtha Joseph

Suki's Fine Art
I love bold colors and inspiring story telling and I use art to journal my faith journey. We all need hope and that's my goal, to share hope, love and joy! Come  me to DLR Group on 21st June during the Architecture Crawl and see me paint live. 

Tuesday June 21, 2022 4:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
DLR Group
  Downtown - Architects Crawl

4:00pm CDT

Architect Art Crawl: ISG
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Come on a journey to the sun through chaordic drawings by Ethan Edvenson! Become a new and centered creature! Learn self-control, confront your nature, and connect to what is important while rejecting all that holds you from the truth. What are you waiting for? Go on! Get busy!

Tuesday, June 21 At ISG! Address: 217 E 2nd St Suite 110, Des Moines, IA 50309


Visit one or all of the seven architecture firms that have opened their doors to host more than 15 local artists showing their artwork. This is open house style, drop by anytime within the three hours at any location. Food and beverage provided.
Artists
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Ethan Edvenson

Ethan Edvenson is an emerging regional artist from Des Moines, Iowa who creates mixed media drawings. He conveys individualism, humor, death, and eternity through gestural mark making, surreal imagery, and storytelling in his heavily layered pieces. Edvenson recently graduated from... Read More →

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Tuesday June 21, 2022 4:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
ISG
  Downtown - Architects Crawl

4:00pm CDT

Architect Art Crawl: Neumann Monson Architects
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Address: Neumann Monson Architects, 111 East Grand Avenue, Suite 105, Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Visit one or all of the seven architecture firms that have opened their doors to host more than 15 local artists showing their artwork. This is open house style, drop by anytime within the three hours at any location. Food and beverage provided.
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DE
YS

Tuesday June 21, 2022 4:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Neumann Monson Architects
  Downtown - Architects Crawl

4:00pm CDT

Architect Art Crawl: OPN
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Address: OPN, 100 Court Ave #100, Des Moines IA 50309

Visit one or all of the seven architecture firms that have opened their doors to host more than 15 local artists showing their artwork. This is open house style, drop by anytime within the three hours at any location. Food and beverage provided.
Artists
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Michael Thompson

After retiring in 2009 I picked up painting again, having been away from it during my career and family rearing. Now I paint with oil on canvas. I use items found in nature for my subjects. My interpretation is usually in an abstract fashion.
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Stephanie Harrington

Executive Director, The Sunny Porch
The Sunny Porch is a public charity non-profit established in memory of Anna Marie Harrington. Anna Accidentally overdosed June 23, 2020 on the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl. The Sunny Porch is dedicated to distributing mental health, drug prevention and fentanyl awareness materials... Read More →

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Tuesday June 21, 2022 4:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
OPN
  Downtown - Architects Crawl

4:00pm CDT

Architect Art Crawl: RDG Planning & Design
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Address: RDG Planning & Design, 512 Elm St, Des Moines, lA 50309

Visit one or all of the seven architecture firms that have opened their doors to host more than 15 local artists showing their artwork. This is open house style, drop by anytime within the three hours at any location. Food and beverage provided.
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CH
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Eris Hawkins

Owner/Artist, Lionheart Clubhouse Creatives LLC
Artist, Children’s Book Author/Illustrator, Business Owner & Mother of 2! 🥰

Tuesday June 21, 2022 4:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
RDG
  Downtown - Architects Crawl

4:00pm CDT

Architect Art Crawl: SLINGshot Architecture
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Address: SLINGshot Architecture, 305 E Court Ave, Des Moines

Visit one or all of the seven architecture firms that have opened their doors to host more than 15 local artists showing their artwork. This is open house style, drop by anytime within the three hours at any location. Food and beverage provided.
Artists
TB

Tilda Brown Swanson

Artist/Owner, Tilda Brown Swanson Glass
I will be displaying glass and talking about my work process at Slingshot Architecture 4 to 7 pm June 21st.
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Video Tour of Gem Windows Exhibit Nov 2021 MOV
Tuesday June 21, 2022 4:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
SLINGshot Architecture
  Downtown - Architects Crawl

5:00pm CDT

Fitch Building // ON AND ON AND ON
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Located in the basement of the Fitch Building,  304 15th St, Des Moines IA 50309.

Steven Vail Fine Arts will host an all-day soirée. The gallery will be open to the public (as usual) and provide beverages and snacks for hungry patrons after their Art Week adventures. Hopefully, we will include a fun photo opportunity...

Kate Wiley, Curator of the exhibition ON AND ON AND ON, will give a short, informal presentation about the history of the gallery, it's new location and the concept behind ON AND ON AND ON. In addition to elaborating on her curatorial process and how it can relate to artwork your own home, Kate will also be available to discuss the galleries' services: appraisals, consigning, and art advising.

[What a great opportunity! This is a pretty loose idea at the moment based on what I did with museum events in the past. I am Very open to suggestions! This can happen on any day of Art Week, or multiple days. Whatever is best for your programming. Thanks, Kate Wiley]
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Kate Wiley

Gallery Director, Steven Vail Fine Arts

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Tuesday June 21, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Steven Vail Fine Arts - Project Room
  Downtown

5:00pm CDT

Mainframe Studios // Momentum Art Program
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Address: Mainframe, 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309

We are the Momentum Art Program, a nonprofit for individuals with disabilities and mental health conditions to create hope and resilience through art. Come talk to us about our free program and how you can become a Momentum artist or supporter!
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KK

Kelsey Kleinow

Momentum
We are the Momentum Art Program, a nonprofit for individuals with disabilities and mental health conditions to create hope and resilience through art. Come talk to us about our free program and how you can become a Momentum artist or supporter!

Tuesday June 21, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Mainframe Studios
  Downtown

5:00pm CDT

Mainframe Studios // Tee-Off Opening Ceremony
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Address: Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309

Mainframe Studios is pleased to announce a temporary interactive art event titled Putt Putt Art. Each mini golf green is made by local creatives. The course will be set up throughout the nonprofit’s building and open to the public during Art Week, First Friday and July 4th weekend. Join us for the opening reception celebrating our artists and their sponsors.

Putt-Putt Art // The miniature golf course features a variety teams of artists putting their creativity to use constructing all sorts of fun putting greens!
BECOMING // Becoming is an on-going experience where the public can write about the things left unsaid. Last year, over 120+ personal letters were collected, and those confessions will be folded, inflated and lit so they will embody lightness and the act of letting go. Attendees can participate and add to the installation -  a portable monument to collective healing. This installation is a collaboration between local artist Julia Franklin and poet Mallory Abreu.
Open Studios // Tour four floors of artist studios, see exhibitions on display including new work by Justin Nostrala, and a group printmaking exhibition.

Food and Drink // Tangerine Food Co. offers refreshments for you to enjoy while you play the course.

This event is free and open to the public. Family friendly. Masks encouraged.
Artists
MS

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Tuesday June 21, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Mainframe Studios
  Downtown

5:00pm CDT

PCHG // Juneteenth Arts-led Community Dialogue Initiative
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Address: Polk County Heritage Gallery, 111 Court Avenue, Des Moines, 50309

AXA Mentorship Program Mentee SABAH KOKO will host an Arts-led Community Dialogue Initiative using a catalog of her hyper-realistic portrait paintings as a catalyst for community impact, Sabah will talk with local people to uncover shared community responsibility in arts culture and weave social fabric in relationship building.
Artists
AM

Sponsors
GD

Tuesday June 21, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Polk County Heritage Gallery
  Downtown - Polk County Heritage Gallery

5:00pm CDT

PCHG // The Art of Identity, Artist Presentations and Art Sale
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Address: Polk County Heritage Gallery, 111 Court Avenue, Des Moines, 50309

To celebrate ArtWeek in Des Moines, the gallery will host a special event to introduce the artists of "Who We Are - The Art of Identity."

Curator Marissa Hernandez presents "Who We Are - the Art of Identity."
Hernandez has selected artists to share their work on race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, body image, among many other things. They'll show the profound effects of perception, and the way we in turn perceive ourselves, especially when our identities are systemically targeted.

The Polk County Heritage Gallery strives to assure that everyone who wants to visit us has access.

A live stream will take place from the Polk County Heritage Gallery facebook page at 7pm.

Polk County's open hours, the gallery is wheelchair accessible via the South entrance to the Polk County Administration Building (Court Avenue). During after-hours events such as this reception, please call (515) 286-2242 upon arrival to access the wheelchair entrance.
Artists
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Arabia Parkey

Co-Founder, Multimedia Artist, Akyn
I'm a multimedia artist attending the University of Iowa as a journalism and studio art double major. My artwork centers on developing a visual language for the Black experience. With Kaleb Nichols, we have co-organized 5+ community and arts-based events across Iowa that have aimed... Read More →
BM
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JW
MC
SY

Tuesday June 21, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Polk County Heritage Gallery
  Downtown - Polk County Heritage Gallery

5:00pm CDT

Art Terrarium // Linear Degradation: Works by Alex Shiffer
Address: Art Terrarium, 106 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Art Week Des Moines celebrates local artists -- encouraging venues and organizations to host artist-involved events June 17-23, 2022 that engage and inspire our community.

Join Art Terrarium for a Tuesday evening happy hour to celebrate ART WEEK 2022 in the Downtown neighborhood.

We've invited local artist Alexandre Shiffer to share a collection of works in our planty oasis. Works will be on display and available for sale thru the end of June!

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AS

Tuesday June 21, 2022 5:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Art Terrarium
  Downtown

5:00pm CDT

Mainframe Studios // An Interactive Art Experience // Julia Franklin & Mallory Abreu
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Address: Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309

BECOMING: A Portable Monument of Collective Healing
Over the past few years, we’ve been caught in a relentless state of heartbreak, suffering, injustice and despair. It’s too much to carry, and yet we can’t let it consume us. We all need a way to cope so we’ve created a space where you can write about your pain and sorrow or your hopes and dreams for this world. We’ve designed an interactive experience where you can choose the ending of your words – to plant them, burn them, repair them, wash them away – to feel the lightness of letting go if only for a moment.
Artist Julia Franklin and poet Mallory Abreu invite you to make anonymous contributions and explore our exhibition space in a cargo trailer outside Mainframe Studios on Tuesday, June 21 at 5pm and outside The University Library Café on Thursday, June 23 at 5:30pm. These free events are part of ArtWeek, and everyone is welcome to participate. Please join us in this unique and uplifting community experience and be a part of creating a portable monument of collective healing. Support for part of this project is provided by the Iowa Arts Council.
 
Artists
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Julia Franklin

JULIA FRANKLIN is an installation artist who uses old, worn objects to transform spaces into nostalgic settings. By creating these interactive experiences, she invites strangers to connect with the past and to each other and to share their own stories that can spark new conversat... Read More →
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Tuesday June 21, 2022 5:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Mainframe Studios
  Downtown

5:00pm CDT

Mainframe Studios // Jeff Klisares Studio Open House
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Address: Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309

Studio open house - come see the latest twenty five paintings by artist Jeff Klisares consisting of landscapes, city scapes, still-life and other fun paintings.
Artists
JK

Tuesday June 21, 2022 5:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Mainframe Studios - Jeff Klisares # 367
  Downtown

5:30pm CDT

Celebration of Progression
Join members of the City of West Des Moines Public Arts Advisory Commission as they celebrate "Progression", the newest public art in West Des Moines. "Progression", created by artist Douwe Blumberg of DeMossville, Kentucky, was installed in April and adds visual excitement to the WDM City Campus and Jamie Hurd Amphitheater. Come learn more about the artist's inspiration, meet the work group who helped create "Progression", and learn how West Des Moines has progressed since being incorporated in 1893. Facebook Event

The Celebration of Progression event will include the following:

-Complimentary food & drinks
-Official Remarks
-Q&A Time with the artist
-Premiere of the "Progression" mini-documentary
-Group 'Procession to "Progression"'

This event is free, and all are welcome to join the celebration.

Questions? Email allison.ullestad@wdm.iowa.gov.
Sponsors
WD


Tuesday June 21, 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
West Des Moines City Hall
  Others Elsewhere 

6:00pm CDT

Mainframe Studios // Under Pressure
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Address: Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309

Created in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Under Pressure explores how delicate ceramic creatures can represent themes ranging from innocence to vulnerability, from hope to despair, from breath to death. The project was created by artist Jami Milne, teaching the art of slip casting, mold making and the interpretation of conceptual art while working alongside the pottery students of Central Academy.

Support provided by the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Artists
JM


Tuesday June 21, 2022 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Mainframe Studios
  Downtown

6:00pm CDT

Fitch Building // Surface Depth
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Address: Fitch Building, 304 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

"SURFACE DEPTH – A multimedia group exhibit featuring 5 local artists: Brad Ball + Tatiana Giacinti + Michael Van Dyke + Eric J Wickes + Fej Williams.

About: What lies beneath the surface? Art, they say, imitates Life. But doesn't Life imitate Art as we fall deeper into the Matrix? World events, identity politics and cultural issues: on the surface, the narratives are constantly changing, a broken reality, manufactured and disseminated through fractured images. Thirty-second soundbites presented with sanctimony and glitz instead of objectivity. It's shallow. It's 'superficial.' As Artists, we are not remotely superficial in our observations and analysis. There's always a bigger picture and a deeper truth, whether it's an internal exercise for personal healing or a story we're trying to tell. So we dive in - as deep as we can get, to penetrate the 'surface' of Life.

This Art Week event is located in the basement of the FITCH Building - a non-traditional space used to exhibit. The access is right next to the Steven Vail Fine Arts Project Room entrance, on Walnut street.

Reception #1: During The Fitch Building Open house on Saturday, June 18 6-9pm
Reception #2: During Downtown Art Week neighborhood feature on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 6-9pm


Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/3aA5aOSN0

Artists: Eric Wickes, Fej Williams, Michael Van Dyke, Brad Ball, Tatiana Giacinti
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Tatiana Giacinti

Analog photographer
Tatiana Giacinti, a French photographer born and raised in Greater Paris, fell in love with America’s urban landscapes and scenery a decade ago when she landed for the first time in Princeton, New Jersey, to be an Au Pair for a year. She never really settled in one exact location... Read More →

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Tuesday June 21, 2022 6:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Basement of Fitch Building
  Downtown

7:00pm CDT

The Lift // clarisse // standing ovation album release
Address: The Lift, 222 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
album release listening party & DJ set
Artists
C


Tuesday June 21, 2022 7:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Lift
  Downtown
 
Wednesday, June 22
 

4:00pm CDT

Juneteenth Community Engagement Traveling Grid Mural
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Address: Columbus Park, 1921 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Artist Jill Wells will host A Juneteenth Community Engagement Traveling Grid Mural. Jill will provide a community art engagement experience for local people to collaborate in creating a grid mural. The community grid mural will be traveling throughout art week so that each neighborhood can partake in its creation. The completed mural will be unveiled on June 23rd.
Artists
JW

Sponsors
GD


Wednesday June 22, 2022 4:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Columbus Park
  Columbus Park

4:00pm CDT

T-shirt Decorating in the Park
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Address: Columbus Park, 1921 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Participants will get to design their own colorful t-shirts with fabric spray paint and fabric markers to celebrate "Arts Week" either freehand or using stencils. This is Des Moines Art Center Community Access Program.
Artists
JM

Sponsors
DM

Wednesday June 22, 2022 4:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Columbus Park
  Columbus Park

5:00pm CDT

Big Ball Of Yarn Appearance // Abby Niederhauser
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Address: Tumea & Sons Restaurant, 1501 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Hello, I am a pop culture artist here in Des Moines. I have been hand crocheting a chain of yarn since around 1997 and rolling it into a ball. The ball is now huge! It's wider than doorways and around 200 pounds. Come and see it for yourself!
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Wednesday June 22, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Tumea & Sons Restaurant
  Columbus Park

5:00pm CDT

ella’s echoes
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Address: Tumea & Sons Restaurant, 1501 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Ella's Echoes will be at Art Week, Des Moines!
space to share a story, while sharing stories from the past
 
Sunday June 19 - 3pm - 5pm
Drake front porch event
Cottage Grove Avenue Porch Crawl
https://artweekdesmoines.com/drakedogtown/
 
Wednesday June 22 - 5pm - 7pm
Tumea and Son's
near Columbus Park - 1501 SE 1st Street
https://www.tumeaandsons.net
https://artweekdesmoines.com/columbus-park/
 
#ellasechoes
 
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PLUS, take home a DIY custom keychain or bookmark with hand-woven straps & optional bling (sewing experience recommended)
 
 
save the date: August 13 - Des Moines Farmer's Market
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ellasechoes

ella's echoes
Ella's Echoes will be at Art Week, Des Moines!space to share a story, while sharing stories from the pastPLUS, take home a DIY custom keychain kitchoose bling to add to hand-woven straps(sewing experience recommended)• Friday, June 17 - 1pm - 7pm     2200 Grand Avenue (inside... Read More →

Wednesday June 22, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Tumea & Sons Restaurant
  Columbus Park

5:00pm CDT

Portrait Studio
Address: Tumea & Sons Restaurant, 1501 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Stop by for a quick portrait by a local artist. Drawings are free! Tips appreciated.
Artists
JM
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Wednesday June 22, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Tumea & Sons Restaurant
  Columbus Park

5:00pm CDT

Sip and Paint
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Address: La Baja Cocina Mexicana, 1938 SE 6th St Suite 101, Des Moines, IA 50315

The paint and flow is a freestyle paint session. You will be able to choose for two different size canvases. We will provide canvas, paint and brushes. We will also have live music to get the mind flowing. Having artists block? No worries, I will provide original art you can trace onto you canvas.
Artists
SG

Wednesday June 22, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
La Baja Mexican Cuisine
  Columbus Park
 
Thursday, June 23
 

12:00pm CDT

Jewelry Salon with Rachel Tone & Rebecca Bashara
Rachel Tone's silver/enamel & Rebecca Bashara's silver/river stone jewelry are featured at Moberg Gallery for 3 days during ArtWeek (leading up to DM Art Fest weekend) .... Starting June 23 on Thurs & Fri. noon - 7 pm, and Sat. noon - 4 pm... Come see our latest jewelry designs, as well as view the gallery's current contemporary artwork... Moberg Gallery is located at 2411 Grand Ave

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RT
RB

Thursday June 23, 2022 12:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Moberg Gallery
  The Avenues

12:00pm CDT

Jewelry Artists Salon at Moberg Gallery
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Jewelry Artists Salon at Moberg Gallery, featuring work by Rachel Tone & Rebecca Bashara. Handcrafted silver jewelry with enamel or river stone.

It takes place over 3 days .. but since I can't put all days in the start date & time - I'll write it here: June 23- noon to 7 pm, June 24- noon to 7 pm,
June 25- noon to 4 pm
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RT

Thursday June 23, 2022 12:00pm - Friday June 24, 2022 7:00pm CDT
Moberg Gallery
  The Avenues

3:00pm CDT

Riverview Artist Salon 22 (RAS22)
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Since 2014, River City Art and Music (RCAM) has promoted and supported Iowa Creatives through social media, a website, and special themed and curated events such as Riverview Artist Salon (RAS).

Please join us on Thursday, June 23rd for this RAS Special Edition Art Week Des Moines Group Show! RAS22 includes artists from the Phenix School, an artist work/live property in Valley Junction , plus a few of our creative friends! Visual art, live music, portraits, poems, and delicious food and beverage offerings!

Participating/Supporting Artists

Alex Jacobs Arbor Springs Betsy Hart Casey Joe Collins Chef Jasmine Wood Dallas Whitefield Fueche Vang Hayley Schumacher Iven Jones Jasper Chung Jean Rothfusz Kirk Sloan Quinn Johnson Ross Battani Sarah Spain Val Van Horne

NOTE: Thursdays are Farmer’s Market Day in Valley Junction! And every Thursday after 2:30pm there is no parking on the 100, 200, and (sometimes) 300 blocks of 5th and Maple St out to the alleys. Please use the 24-hour FREE parking off 4th and 6th Streets.

COVID-19 Protocols

RCAM strongly encourages the use of a mask while inside The Venue; however, masking is not required at this time. This protocol will be re-visited periodically and may change based on Polk County infection and vaccination rates. Masks will be available.

If you would like to obtain a Covid-19 vaccine, please visit www.vaccines.gov to find a vaccine location.
Thank you for supporting Iowa live music and artists!

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Valerie Van Horne

Riverview Artist Salon, River City Art and Music

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Thursday June 23, 2022 3:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
The Venue in Valley Junction
  Valley Junction

4:00pm CDT

Respective Perspective
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Artist and Five Monkeys Inc owner Dina Bechman and her studio manager Nicki Reed will give their own unique spin on the same ceramic items which will be the main focus of the event. Each will also share new pieces of their 2-d mixed media work as well.
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Thursday June 23, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Five Monkeys Inc
  Valley Junction

5:00pm CDT

Big Head Parade
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Join the Big Head Community Parade during the Valley Junction Farmers Market. Local artists are making the big heads and they “need-a-hand” from the community to be their arms, legs and tails. Bring a homemade puppet or borrow one available at the meetup site. Check the Art Week schedule for puppet making pop ups to help make limb puppets for the parade. Facebook Event

Artists making big heads: Molly Spain, Nolan Crees, Emily Newman, Edward Kelley, Shylah Kay, Brant Bollman of Uplifting Puppet Company.

Music accompaniment: Digital Spliff's Big Head Band featuring Heavy Gratitude.

Parade Schedule:

Meetup on the east side of Nans Nummies (501 Elm St, West Des Moines, IA 50265)!
Parade begins 5 PM. Second loop begins at 6:15.
Enjoy performances by The Bakers Dozen Mimes and Cirqus Wonderland.

Project supported by West Des Moines Public Art Commission
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Brant Bollman

Uplifting Puppet Company
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Thursday June 23, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Valley Junction Farmers Market
  Valley Junction

5:00pm CDT

Cirque Wonderland
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Circus and Aerial Performances! Stay tuned for details!
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FC

Thursday June 23, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Valley Junction Farmers Market
  Valley Junction

5:00pm CDT

Damen LaPalm // Ol Guild
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Group Therapy is an interactive installation that tells a familiar yet often uncomfortable story. Male mental health can be a delicate subject to broach, but it is an important topic that needs to be talked about openly without fear. There is an overt hesitation for men to speak about difficulties they face in expressing their feelings in order to avoid being labeled as weak. My intention is not only to create an environment that is human in its familiarity, but creates a dialogue with viewers where we question the validity of negative connotations of moments of weakness and reflect on the suicide rate disparity between men and women. Viewers are open to sit in the empty chairs to think, reflect, gain perspective, take photos, and possibly learn something about themselves and others.
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Thursday June 23, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
OL Guild
  Valley Junction

5:00pm CDT

Juneteenth Community Engagement Traveling Grid Mural
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Artist Jill Wells will host A Juneteenth Community Engagement Traveling Grid Mural. Jill will provide a community art engagement experience for local people to collaborate in creating a grid mural. The community grid mural will be traveling throughout art week so that each neighborhood can partake in its creation. The completed mural will be unveiled on June 23rd.
Thursday June 23, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Valley Junction Farmers Market
  Valley Junction

5:00pm CDT

The Bakers Dozen Mimes
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We are a mime troupe from west Des Moines valley high school. This will be the 54th year of the mime troupe. We preform two shows one in the spring and one in the fall. We currently have 8 members. We will hold auditions in the late fall to complete the bakers dozen (13). Our Instagram is @the.bakers.dozen.mimes our tik tok is @bakersdozenmimes
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CR

Thursday June 23, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Valley Junction Farmers Market
  Valley Junction

5:00pm CDT

An Interactive Art Experience // Julia Franklin & Mallory Abreu
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BECOMING: A Portable Monument of Collective Healing
Over the past few years, we’ve been caught in a relentless state of heartbreak, suffering, injustice and despair. It’s too much to carry, and yet we can’t let it consume us. We all need a way to cope so we’ve created a space where you can write about your pain and sorrow or your hopes and dreams for this world. We’ve designed an interactive experience where you can choose the ending of your words – to plant them, burn them, repair them, wash them away – to feel the lightness of letting go if only for a moment.

Artist Julia Franklin and poet Mallory Abreu invite you to make anonymous contributions and explore our exhibition space in a cargo trailer outside Mainframe Studios on Tuesday, June 21 at 5pm and outside The University Library Café on Thursday, June 23 at 5:30pm. These free events are part of ArtWeek, and everyone is welcome to participate. Please join us in this unique and uplifting community experience and be a part of creating a portable monument of collective healing. Support for part of this project is provided by the Iowa Arts Council.

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Julia Franklin

JULIA FRANKLIN is an installation artist who uses old, worn objects to transform spaces into nostalgic settings. By creating these interactive experiences, she invites strangers to connect with the past and to each other and to share their own stories that can spark new conversat... Read More →
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Thursday June 23, 2022 5:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Library Cafe
  Drake - Dogtown
 
Friday, June 24
 

10:00am CDT

Emerging Iowa Artists
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The Emerging Iowa Artist (EIA) Program presented by Principal® is a juried showcase of promising visual artists that delivers a pathway into the established competitive career within the visual art industry. It aims to foster professional and artistic development while nurturing creative skills. Qualified artists are required to apply to the show in the same manner as professional artists and submit their work in accordance to the specifications. All applicants are required to provide at the time of application proof of residency and enrollment. All work submitted is juried by the same jury. At the Festival in June, the Awards Jury will jury all exhibiting artists and award an emerging artist the Leysens Family Best of Emerging Iowa Artist Award. This award comes with a $1,000 cash award and an automatic invitation to the 2023 Festival.
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KJ

Friday June 24, 2022 10:00am - Sunday June 26, 2022 5:00pm CDT
Western Gateway Park
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10:00am CDT

Student Art Exhibition
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The Student Art Exhibition (SAE) presented by GreenState Credit Union spotlights the creativity of children in grades K-12 attending schools in Central Iowa through a special exhibition at the Festival. Over 400 pieces from 100+ schools will be featured. The Student Art Exhibition is designed to encourage children to pursue their passion for the visual arts, and to recognize student and teacher achievements and artistic talent.
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Friday June 24, 2022 10:00am - Sunday June 26, 2022 5:00pm CDT
Western Gateway Park
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