Art Week Des Moines 2019 - Events

These are the events that are confirmed for Art Week 2019.  Check back often as more venues are contacting us with great ideas! Sign up for the Art Beacon Weekly for insights about the artists exhibiting in 2019!

2019 Sched Calendar is now available!  Use sched on your computer or phone to quickly find events and make your own calendar: 

https://artweekdesmoines2019.sched.com/

Friday June 21st

1. Lampwork Glass Jewelry Trunk Show - Artisan Gallery218 -  12PM - 4PM

Join us for a Lampwork Glass Jewelry Trunk show with artist Marlene Slothouber: Friday June 21st 12-4pm and Saturday June 22nd from 10 - 3pm Marlene will be joining the gallery as an artist and we will be showcasing her newest jewelry including 'snap-on' glass topper rings, blown glass beaded necklaces, and earrings. Marlene adds fine silver to her blown hollow glass beads to create a glittering effect. Her snap on glass topper rings will be a big hit, so stop in early to get the first pick of these uniquely handmade rings! Enjoy Mimosa's as you peruse the gallery! Artisan Gallery 218 Event Page

2. Speaker Olivia Gude: Transforming Communities THrough Public Art 11:30 - 1:30PM

Olivia Gude teaches about art education for schools and communities at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Hear her discuss how inter-generational public art projects can create vibrant public spaces that inform and transform community life. Hosted at the State Historical Building.  Facebook Event Page

Reserve your spot today! Registration is free or add lunch for $10. http://tomorrowplanspeakerseries.org/olivia-gude/

3. In Bloom - Moberg Gallery Art Show 5PM - 9PM

Amazing selection of street art at Moberg Gallery - featuring pieces from Swoon, Dface, Jason Woodside, Ruben Sanchez, ItsALiving, Pref ID, Adam Lucas and Adele.

4. Noah Doely - Artist Lecture and Public Reception Des Moines Art Center 6PM

2019 Iowa Artist Noah Doely will discuss his work in a public lecture. A complimentary reception with the artist immediately follows in the lobby of the museum. More Information Here

5. Roosevelt Art Party - Roosevelt Shopping Center Parking 4 PM -7PM

Join us in the Roosevelt Cultural District to celetebrate Art Week with art activities for all ages, music and food. Roosevelt Shopping Center Parking Lot 42nd & Chamberlain. Find more information here

6. Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure Poetry Readings - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Join us at Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure, 2723 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, for Art Week poets. Friday will feature Marilyn Baszczynski, Heather Smith, and Crystal Stone. Check other weeknights for additioanal poetry readings.

7. Des Moines Art Center World Refugee Day Self Guided Tour

Guests of the Art Center can pick up a self-guided tour highlighting a selection of works in the collection by artists who fled their native countries under duress and have gone on to create art that enriches and expands our human capacities for growth, curiosity, and empathy.

8. Des Moines Social Club - Mini Golf 6PM - 9PM

Join us for a round of mini-golf at this artist-designed course! The course will be open from June 21 - June 30th.

Saturday June 22nd

1. Limited Space | Art Week Opening Ceremony 6:30PM - late..

For this 3rd edition of Limited Space we are partnering with Art Week Des Moines. Art Show + Dance Party

60+ Artists | 2 DJs | 1 Shared Experience

No Cover Charge, One Night Only

6:30 PM Art Show, 7:00PM Welcome message, 9:00PM Somewhere in Des Moines Photo Contest, 9:30 PM Dance Party with DJ's Rock Paper Scissors & Lyndrum

Check the Facebook Event here:

2. Gather | Midwest Vintage Collection 11AM - 45PM

Fischer Studio and Preservation are hosting a Vintage Market which will include 5 pop-up vintage vendors, custom Chain stitching and Wet Plate photography portraits. Preservation will also be featuring a new vintage collection along with new Art in the shop by Upton Home. Held at Preservation - 321 E Walnut St Suite 160, Des Moines, IA -  Facebook event Page

3. Creative Lettering Class - Artisan Gallery - 9AM - Noon

Students will learn fun and funky lettering styles great for scrapbooking, addressing envelopes, and handmade cards. Each student will take home a handmade booklet with samples of styles they learned in class. The material fee includes a 20 page handout of lettering styles for the students to use in class and take home. Materials provided: colored pencils, gel pens, t-squares, Prismacolor markers, and pre-made booklets to write samples in. Students should bring: pencil and eraser, 2 black Pigma micron markers (2 different sizes such as 03 and 05). These cost about $3.79 each. Zig Millennium markers work well too. Also bring one Prismacolor marker or less expensive fat marker such as Artist Loft marker found at Michaels or Hobby Lobby. Class Fee: $20 + $5 materials fee- Artisn Gallery 218 - 218 5th St West Des Moines, IA

4. Lampwork Glass Jewelry Trunk Show - Artisan Gallery218 -  10AM - 3PM

Join us for a Lampwork Glass Jewelry Trunk show with artist Marlene Slothouber: Saturday 10 - 3pm Marlene will be joining the gallery as an artist and we will be showcasing her newest jewelry including 'snap-on' glass topper rings, blown glass beaded necklaces, and earrings. Marlene adds fine silver to her blown hollow glass beads to create a glittering effect. Her snap on glass topper rings will be a big hit, so stop in early to get the first pick of these uniquely handmade rings! Enjoy Mimosa's as you peruse the gallery! Artisan Gallery 218 Event Page

5. Des Moines Art Center Drop-In Tour 1PM - 4PM

Drop in for a conversational docent-led exploration of the Art Center's world-renowned collection and award-winning architecture.

6. Acrylic Collage at Artisan Gallery 218  1PM - 4PM

Discover your Creative Side with Acrylic Collage. Instructor: Award Winning Watercolor and Acrylic Collage Artist Marybeth Heikes. Explore cut paper collage using hand-painted papers to create a variety of subjects, including a floral bouquet, bicycles, barns or animals. Emphasis is on color and design. Students will complete an 8x10 project. Instructor provides: Collage papers, paper towels, support materials, reference photos, sketch paper and pencils. An 11x14 mat for finished project for framing. Cardboard for cutting papers, and water containers. Students should bring: Xacto Knife, scissors, elmer’s glue, brushes, apron or wear old clothes. Ages: 18+ Cost: $50 class fee + $20 materials. Call the gallery to reserve your spot! 515-255-0218  218 5th street West Des Moines, IA 50265

7. Heather Whittlesey Installation and Pottery Sale - Raygun 5PM - 7PM

Details to come..

8. Prelude Art Show - Scenic Route Bakery - Art Show 5PM - 8PM

Scenic Route will be open late on Saturday night tho host an art showcase of all mediums. Featuring art from Sage Anderson, Sky Bussanmas, April Jeske, Derrick Lambertz, Jen Leatherby, Luck Magazine, Cecilia Mitchell, Heather Morphew-Nelson, Kipp Paulsen, Amy Putney-Koenig, Allie Reber, Tim Tucker, Tatum Vermeer, & Amy Wonderlin - 350 E Locust Suite 104, Des Moines, IA 50309

9. Five Monkeys Inc - ROY-G-BIV Saturday 3PM - 7PM

ROY-G-BIV (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet) From the artist Dina Bechman: My eyes have always been drawn to rainbows. If you put anything colored in front of me I will put them in color spectrum order. It soothes my heart and soul. I ALWAYS find joy in seeing the full color spectrum. I also LOVE creating with the spectrum! This show will be all new works by me in multiple mediums and will all have ALL THE COLORS!! Artist Reception June 22nd 3p-7p It's my birthday. I can think of no better way to spend it that surrounded by rainbows and all my favorite people! located at: 4211 Chamberlain Ave Des Moines. Check out the Facebook event here

10. East Village Mural Party 10AM - throughout the day

Come over anytime after 10am to help paint a fun new piece on 525 E. Grand. BYOB...bring your own brush! 525 East Grand.  Get more information on FB here: East Village Mural Party

12. The Burial - Des Moines, IA Premiere 4:30PM - 6:PM

Join us for the Des Moines premiere of THE BURIAL, a short film made in Iowa by Iowan filmmakers! Doors open at 4:30. Film screens at 5pm in the auditorium. Q&A from 5:30 - 6pm. State Historical Museum of Iowa 600 E Locust St, Des Moines.  Free event. Find more information here

13. Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure Poetry Readings - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Join us at Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure, 2723 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, for Art Week poets. Saturday will feature Kyle McCord and Steve Rose. Check other weeknights for additional poetry readings.

13. Des Moines Art Center World Refugee Day Self Guided Tour

Guests of the Art Center can pick up a self-guided tour highlighting a selection of works in the collection by artists who fled their native countries under duress and have gone on to create art that enriches and expands our human capacities for growth, curiosity, and empathy.

Sunday June 23rd

1. Peace Tree Brewing & Five Monkeys Inc. Paint Your Own Pottery  - 12 - 4PM

Peace Tree and Five Monkeys Inc have teamed up to bring you a fun, creative opportunity. Five Monkeys Inc is bringing glaze and steins from their Paint Your Own Pottery Studio on site for you! Once you've created your masterpiece it will be kiln fired and returned to Peace Tree Brewing for pick up on Saturday June 29th. Please pick up your stein no later than July 1st. Cost $25 - there are five different styles to choose from, Each stein takes about an hour, stop in when it's convenient. Bring your creativity or don't, Five Monkeys Inc will have plenty of tools on hand to make your stein AMAZING!!  Check out the Facebook event

2. Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure Poetry Readings - 5PM - 6PM

Join us at Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure, 2723 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, for Art Week poets. Sunday evenings will feature Jennifer Knox, Rustin Larson, and Shelly Reed Thieman. Check other weeknights for additional poetry readings.

3. Iowa Water Festival - Izaak Walton League Des Moines - 11AM - 5PM

Art, music, speakers, and more. This FREE event will unite educators, scientists and other speakers to bring awareness of Iowa’s water quality issues and show Iowans how they can promote waterway health, restore Iowa’s land fertility using climate smart agriculture practices, and encourage elected officials and decision-makers to commit to action that will lead to long-term changes to clean Iowa’s waters. Event Poster. Facebook Event Information.  Website information available here:

4. Des Moines Art Center Drop-In Tour 1PM - 4PM

Drop in for a conversational docent-led exploration of the Art Center's world-renowned collection and award-winning architecture.

5. Des Moines Art Center World Refugee Day Self Guided Tour

Guests of the Art Center can pick up a self-guided tour highlighting a selection of works in the collection by artists who fled their native countries under duress and have gone on to create art that enriches and expands our human capacities for growth, curiosity, and empathy.

6. HEADLINER - The Basement -7PM - 11PM

Join Elevencherry for HEADLINER in The Basement at the Des Moines Social Club. View live hair transformations on stage by the area’s best hair artists. Meanwhile, guests can listen to great DJ music and dance their hearts out. Check out the Facebook event page for more information.

Monday June 24th

1. Polk County Heritage Gallery Iowa Exhibited XXXIV  11AM - 4:30PM

Annual Juried show that showcases about 70 different artists from Iowa. - When: From Monday, June 24 to September 6, 2019. The gallery is open from Monday to Friday 11 am to 4.30pm. The Gallery is closed during the weekend. - Address: 11 Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 (phone:515 286 2242)

2. Baby Painting - For Infants and Toddlers up to 18 months - East Side Library  5:30 - 6PM

Join us for this 'painting' event with our very youngest artists! Edible dairy yogurt paint will be provided for babies to explore and create with. Baby painting is an open-ended, process based experience where babies use their fingers and soft brushes to make marks with paint in their own way. This event will be held outside in our Nature Nook but in case of rain we will reschedule for another date. Please dress for a fun mess! 2559 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

3. Coffee & Collage at East Side Library  6PM - 7:30PM

Join us for a joyful gathering that celebrates imagination and the creative process. With cut out images from books, magazines and other sources, we will create fun, quirky and beautiful collages with various paper backgrounds. Whether you choose to make a set of greeting cards, bookmarks for friends or a larger piece to frame for your wall, you’ll be surprised how your imagination will lead the way to a unique, finished work of art. No art experience necessary and all materials will be supplied. 2559 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

4. Book Signing and Wine Tasting at Artisan Gallery 218  6:30PM - 8:00PM

Join us for a book signing and wine tasting and learn about Iowa Wines! 'A History of Iowa Wine: Vines of the Prairie' with author John N Peragine will be discussed and available for signing and purchase. Iowa has a history with grapevines that goes back more than a century. New York lawyer Hiram Barney obtained a tract of land in southeast Iowa as part of the Half-Breed program following the American Indian Wars and created the White Elk Winery. German settlers in Amana tended community vineyards for communal wines. Before Prohibition, the Council Bluffs Grape Growers Association grew grapes and shipped them eastward by the ton. In the early 1900s, the state was among the nation's top producers of grapes. Pesticides, weather and government subsidies ended the time of the vines of the prairie until their recent return. Author John N. Peragine details the rise, fall and resurgence of the industry in the Hawkeye State

Tuesday June 25th

1.  Toddler Art Outside  - East Side Library 10:30 AM - 11AM

Join us after our story time (10:30-11:00) for Toddler Art Outside where we will get messy on the lawn using all kinds of fun materials. (best for 18 months-3 years) Please dress for a mess and in case of rain, alternate arts-based activities will be held inside the library.

2.  Among the Garbage and the Flowers - Heritage Gallery - 3PM - 4:30PM

Reception at the Heritage Gallery for Jennifer Leatherby's show Among the Garbage and the FLowers.

3. Instant Photography for Tweens & Teens - East Side Library - 4:30PM - 5:30PM

Join us for this Instant Photography class with DMACC Instructor Michael Watson to learn about composition, color and the art of small photos. Participants are encouraged to bring their own camera and film, but the library will provide camera and film for pairs to use together if you don't have your own. Register by calling 283-4125 ext. 3 or by going to dmpl.org to find this event and registration form on the events page of the website. For ages 8+

4. Art Pups: Dog and People Walk at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park 6PM - 7PM

Art is humanity’s gift to civilization and dog is man’s best friend, so dogs and art together must be the greatest thing imaginable! The Des Moines Art Center and #ArtPup welcomes you and your canine companions to leash up and head out to the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park for a pup-tastic tour of our world famous sculptures right in the heart of the city. Please be sure that each pooch in attendance has a leash, at least one human, and the temperament to play well with others.

5. West End Art Amble 6:00PM - 9:00PM

The newly formed West End Art District invites you to explore the neighborhood teaming with food, fun and art! You'll find everything in walking distance. From the Fitch to the Des Moines Social Club. Between the Sculpture Park and the Art Terrarium. Find more info on the event here

6. Fitch Building Open House 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Fitch building will host an open house for Art Week 2019.  More details to follow and you can keep up to date on the Fitch Building through their Facebook Page.

7. Plein Air Painting event with the Des Moines Social Club 6PM - 8PM

Use your creative skills to paint a canvas to be displayed at the Des Moines Social Club. You pick up your canvas on Friday, June 21st and have the weekend to paint a scene in the Des Moines area. All of the completed works will be displayed in the show in the Viaduct Gallery. Note: There will be a small supply fee for participation. Additional Details to be announced. Artist Reception 5:30-6PM and Open to Public 6:00-8:00PM . What is Plein Air Painting? We are happy you asked.  Use this helpful link to get up to speed.

8. The Cream at Fitch Studio Open House 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Artists Larassa Kabel and Stephanie Brunia have begun a new studio visit project called The Cream. They have been traveling around the state meeting artists in their work spaces, asking them about their practices, and photographing behind the scene. This has revealed the how's and why's of some of Iowa's most interesting artists. They will be launching their initiative on Tuesday June 25th at The Fitch Studios with some of those artists on hand to answer questions and holding a drawing for a piece of art.

9. Pop Up event at Oliver and James Salon 

Join Monica Cohen for a pop up art show at Oliver and James Salon - 1417 Walnut St suite c, Des Moines, IA 50309. Get more information on the Facebook event page

10. Art Terrarium - West End Collectif Art Show 6PM - 9PM

Part of the Art Amble in the West End Art District. An eclectic group of artists gets together at Art Terrarium to showcase pottery by Anna Cowley Ford and Natalie Lynn; Photography by Scott Feid (@sxdot), Tobias (@borgology), Tatiana Giacinti (@tatianagia), Rylie Glenn. All with music provided by Leece and other brilliant artists Niko Lewis and Jordan Luckow (@ultrachronicmonstah).

11. Manibus Public Participatory Dance Painting 6PM - 9PM

Join artist, Amenda Tate, and her motion-controlled paint-bot creation, Manibus, to help create a collaborative community painting. Take a turn to wear the controller device on your wrist and dance to instruct the robot in painting your marks.

Free and open to the public. All ages and all abilities welcome. Come to watch or join in the creation process. An example of the process can be seen here:

1st Floor in the Fitch Building -Concurrent with Fitch open studio event and Art Amble

www.amendatate.com

12. Three Dish Night at Bistro Nomad 5:00PM - 9:00PM

A fusion of visual and culinary art will be happening on June 25th at Bistro Nomad, Downtown Des Moines, IA. Master French Chef, David Baruthio and Artist, Brent Holland, spent time observing each other live in their field and even shared their hand in each other's craft. Now the Chef and Artist present an art exhibition and curated-cuisine influenced by the aesthetics and seasoned with the flavors of the Mediterranean. 

Patrons for the evening can expect a heightened sensory experience at their table. Dinner is accompanied by live music by Mr. John Krantz on piano while you gaze across the Pappajohn Sculpture Park on the perfect evening!

Reservations are highly recommended for the evening. (515) 282-6622  Check out more information on the Facebook event page.

David Baruthio's Bistro Nomad https://nomad-restaurant.com/

John Krantz Musician https://www.johnkrantzmusic.com/

Brent Holland Artist https://www.studiohollandart.com/

13. Tend.Rend.Mend at the Community Space in Crane Loft 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Join several artists from Des Moines and Ames for a night of destruction and creation!
Stop on by the Crane Artist Lofts Community Space the night of the West End Art Amble 2019.

Catherine Reinhart - Ames, IA - Collective Mending Sessions - collective/collaborative mending of a quilt

Wednesday June 26th

1. "DIG" // Public Art and Placemaking at Mainframe Studios - 8AM

Downtown Chamber of Commerce "DIG" // Public Art and Placemaking Jessica Rowe of the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation & David Dahlquist of RDG discuss the power of public art has on placemaking and community vibrancy. Give your day a creative kick start by joining the conversation at Mainframe Studios located at 900 Keo Way. View additional information here

2. Acrylic Collage at Artisan Gallery 218 -1PM - 4PM

Discover your Creative Side with Acrylic Collage. Instructor: Award Winning Watercolor and Acrylic Collage Artist Marybeth Heikes. Explore cut paper collage using hand-painted papers to create a variety of subjects, including a floral bouquet, bicycles, barns or animals. Emphasis is on color and design. Students will complete an 8x10 project. Instructor provides: Collage papers, paper towels, support materials, reference photos, sketch paper and pencils. An 11x14 mat for finished project for framing. Cardboard for cutting papers, and water containers. Students should bring: Xacto Knife, scissors, elmer’s glue, brushes, apron or wear old clothes. Ages: 18+ Cost: $50 class fee + $20 materials. Call the gallery to reserve your spot! 515-255-0218  218 5th street West Des Moines, IA 50265

3. Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure Poetry Readings - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Join us at Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure, 2723 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, for Art Week poets. Wednesday evening will feature Keith Ratzlaff and Mark Widrlechner. Check the Art Week calendar for additional poetry readings.

4. War Paint at Proof Restaurant 5:30PM – 9:30 PM

Des Moines Social Club classic bracket-style drawing competition is back, this year at Proof Restaurant. Artists will be given a white board, black marker, and 20 minutes to create their piece inspired by a different category each round. An audience vote will determine which artists move on to the next round. In the final head-to-head round, both artists will have 1 hour, their choice of markers, and a 2’x2′ white board to create their masterpiece. At the end of the night, we’ll crown the 2019 War Paint Champion!

5. Des Moines Artist Studio Visits 2019: Jennifer Leatherby 6PM - 9PM 

Join Jennifer Leatherby for a studio tour at her home. View the Studio Visits Flyer Here

6. Tarot Reading & Pottery Painting - Five Monkeys Inc. 6PM - 9PM 

Find out what's in the cards during Art Week Des Moines, tap into your creative energy and join us for this fun night!
You'll have your Tarot Cards read by Maggie Howe and paint any of the purple tag items in the studio.
Seats are limited so make sure to reserve your spot! Facebook Event Information

7. Riverview Artist Salon 16, The Basement, Des Moines Social Club 7PM – 9PM

The DMSC has been a CENTER for recreation, culture, education and entertainment for Central Iowa since December 2007 and home of River City Art and Music’s, Riverview Artist Salon, since February 2017. Enjoy an amazing line up of talented Iowans sharing their words, passions and works including Jon E. Duh-Moyne of Des Moines Poetry Slam, Chaden Halfhill of Silent Rivers Design+Build, Lindsey Keast and Jennie Knoebel with the Iowa Arts Council, Adam Winn of Red Door Press, Robert Moore, an exciting new visual artist, and Alyssa Leicht, Des Moines based, world-traveling music, tour, and portrait photographer.  Facebook Event Information

Thursday June 27th

1. Van Holmgren’s new show will be up at The Lift

Additional information coming soon..

2. Wooly’s heART show 7PM - 9PM by MOREZARTE

This event by Morezarte http://www.morezarte.com/ is FREE to public and will include:
Live Entertainment
Live Art
Live Jazz Artist Perfomance
Ribbon acrobatics
Silent Auction
Proceeds to American Heart Assoc. of Iowa
Full Bar
Networking and opportunity to view local artists select original works.

3. Paint! Freeze! Dance! Party - East Side Library 11AM  -11:30AM

Stomp on by our outdoor space for a special art event after Preschool Storytime (10:30-11:00) where we will create with our feet with the beat! Listen to music, practice freezing in the moment, and have fun with paint outdoors. Please wear clothes that can get messy. In case of rain, alternate activities will be held indoors. East Side Library at 2559 Hubbell Avenue

4. Watercolor Suprise / Sorpresa Acuarela - East Side Library 4PM  - 4:40PM

Come to the East Side Library at 2559 Hubbell Avenue to try your hand at watercolor painting and find a surprise as well. All materials will be supplied at this free event for the whole family. Vengan a pintar usando acuarelas, y encuentren una sorpresa! Para toda la familia.

5. Des Moines Artist Studio Visits 2019: Hannah Sung Feat. Brad Podray  6PM - 9PM 

Join Hannah Sung Feat Brad Podray for a studio tour - View the Studio Visits Flyer Here

6. Des Moines Artist Studio Visits 2019: Heather Wittlesey 6PM - 9PM 

Join Heather Wittlesey for a studio tour - View the Studio Visits Flyer Here

7. Open Mic Thursday X Live Painting DSM Brew Coffee Co 6PM -10PM

Live painting June 27th in conjunction with Open Mic Thursday. We will be featuring four artists, two being Maggie Douglas (our featured artist for June) and Laura Todd. 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Suite #140 Des Moines, IA 50309. Facebook event information and information here: www.dsmbrew.com 

8. Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure Poetry Readings - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Join us at Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure, 2723 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, for Art Week poets. Thursday will feature Paul Brooke and Robert Tremmel.

9. The Inside at Olsen Larsen Project Space  5PM - 8PM

Soft sculpture, interactive installation - details to come.

While in the junction, the farmer's market will be in full swing.

A Very Exaggerated and Even Slower Parade will begin at Ol Guild around 5 PM and loop through the veggie venders. A reception will follow and Portrait Studio will be setup to immortalize the moment. **$10 per face.**

10. Uncommonly Captured - Botanical Gardens Reception 5PM - 7PM

Join Jess Quinn at the Botanical Gardens for a reception to celebrate the Uncommonly Captured show. The show will be up June 25th through September 8th.

11. Des Moines Art Center - Tandem Gallery Dialogue + Cocktails with the Artist  6:30PM

Join Artist Carrie Moyer and Assistant Curator Jared Ledesma for a discussion of the exhibition Queer Abstraction. Mingle with the speakers afterwards enjoying Carrie’s cocktail of choice, a Paloma.

Cocktails hosted by the Membership Department.  Reservations required

12. Rebel Art Alliance Summer Night Party - 7PM - 10PM

Rebel Art Alliance is hosting an intimate night with the creative community with outside tunes, pretty lights, local art vendors and hopefully you. This DIY art event is in our president's front yard in the River Bend neighborhood. Come enjoy a summer night with Rebel Art Alliance. 1510 9th st DSM, IA 50214  FREE!!!!!  Facebook Event Information

Friday June 28th

1. Interrobang Film Festival - 11AM - 10PM

The Interrobang Film Festival is three days of films and engagements with filmmakers. The audience - whether cinema enthusiasts or curious newcomers - can experience curated screenings from films around the globe. This year, 54 films from nine countries will be screened Friday, June 28 - Sunday, June 30 in the South wing of the Des Moines Public Library located on the festival site. For more information, click here (www.desmoinesartsfestival.org/film) #IFF2018 #GoWhereItTakesYou #DMAF2019  

2. Des Moines Arts Festival Opens! 11AM - 10PM

The twelve-time Grand Pinnacle Award-winning Des Moines Arts Festival, presented by Nationwide, is being held June 28-30, 2019. This free annual three-day arts and culture festival will surround the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. DMAF invites you to “…go where it takes you…” by engaging with 180 invited professional visual artists, emerging Iowa artists, the cutting-edge Interrobang Film Festival, live music, performing arts, interactive arts activities, award-winning community outreach programs, live artist workshops and demonstrations, artisan food, and beverages for every taste. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy, so mark your calendars! For more information, click here. #DMAF2019 #GOWHEREITTAKESYOU

3. St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral Organ Concert & Art Show 6PM - 9PM

Doors open at 6PM and concert starts 6:30PM - Join us for an evening of enchanting music, captivating art, and delectable snacks! Central College professor and Cathedral organist Mark A. Babcock will perform a delightful array of musical selections on the Cathedral’s Casavant organ, demonstrating the versatility and virtuosity of one of the largest pipe organs in the state. Stay after the performance for a reception and a chance to view the work of talented local artists on display throughout the Cathedral.  815 High Street Des Moines, IA 50309

4. Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure Poetry Readings - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Join us at Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure, 2723 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, for Art Week poets. Friday is the last evening of the Zanzibar Coffee adventure poetry reading series and will feature Michaela Mullin and Bill Rudolph.

5. Box City: Build and Paint - East Side Library - 10AM - 11AM

Join us outside on the library lawn for a final special event to close the Art for All week at East. Using boxes we will build a city and decorate that city with paint and other materials. All ages are welcome to this free event! Please wear clothes that can get messy. In case of rain this event will be rescheduled for a date in July. 2559 Hubbell Avenue Des Moines, IA 50317

6. Des Moines Artist Studio Visits 2019: Edgard Camacho 6PM - 9PM 

Join Edgard Camacho for a studio tour in his home -  View the Studio Visits Flyer Here

7. Des Moines Artist Studio Visits 2019: Taylor Ross 6PM - 9PM 

Join Tayor Ross at Arcadian Tattoo  - View the Studio Visits Flyer Here

8. A Viewing - Art on Death & Reconciliation 7PM - 10PM

Join artist Amy Putney Koenig. Come for a special viewing of my photos, paintings and collage pieces combined to create an installation I specifically designed to celebrate an end to our generational family trauma. These works look at the natural certainty of death, the art we make to cope and heal from our loss and the forgiveness required to move on and let go of the pain, sorrow, addiction and negativity that can go along with unexpected death.

My family was devastated over the loss of a child in 1968. This Viewing creation is an end to the tragedy and blame for all involved in her accident in order to give way to love, forgiveness, and exuberance. This is the final ritual of art in letting go of generational family trauma this event created. Come see and celebrate!  View Facebook Event Page

Saturday June 29th

1. Interrobang Film Festival - 11AM - 10PM

The Interrobang Film Festival is three days of films and engagements with filmmakers. The audience - whether cinema enthusiasts or curious newcomers - can experience curated screenings from films around the globe. This year, 54 films from nine countries will be screened Friday, June 28 - Sunday, June 30 in the South wing of the Des Moines Public Library located on the festival site. For more information, click here (www.desmoinesartsfestival.org/film) #IFF2018 #GoWhereItTakesYou #DMAF2019  

2. Des Moines Arts Festival 11AM - 10PM

The twelve-time Grand Pinnacle Award-winning Des Moines Arts Festival, presented by Nationwide, is being held June 28-30, 2019. This free annual three-day arts and culture festival will surround the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. DMAF invites you to “…go where it takes you…” by engaging with 180 invited professional visual artists, emerging Iowa artists, the cutting-edge Interrobang Film Festival, live music, performing arts, interactive arts activities, award-winning community outreach programs, live artist workshops and demonstrations, artisan food, and beverages for every taste. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy, so mark your calendars! For more information, click here. #DMAF2019 #GOWHEREITTAKESYOU

Sunday June 30th

1. ArtFest Midwest - Varied Industries Building - Iowa State Fairgrounds 10AM - 5PM

Artfest Midwest, Iowa's largest fina art show, is an indoor event (with a few outdoor spaces) held in the rain-free, air-conditioned Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Approximately 250 artists will be participating in this 15th annual event. ArtFest Midwest will again offer free shuttle bus service to downtown. Parking and admission to the show are free. Artfest Midwest Website

2. Interrobang Film Festival - 11AM - 5PM

The Interrobang Film Festival is three days of films and engagements with filmmakers. The audience - whether cinema enthusiasts or curious newcomers - can experience curated screenings from films around the globe. This year, 54 films from nine countries will be screened Friday, June 28 - Sunday, June 30 in the South wing of the Des Moines Public Library located on the festival site. For more information, click here (www.desmoinesartsfestival.org/film) #IFF2018 #GoWhereItTakesYou #DMAF2019

3. Des Moines Arts Festival 11AM - 5PM

The twelve-time Grand Pinnacle Award-winning Des Moines Arts Festival, presented by Nationwide, is being held June 28-30, 2019. This free annual three-day arts and culture festival will surround the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. DMAF invites you to “…go where it takes you…” by engaging with 180 invited professional visual artists, emerging Iowa artists, the cutting-edge Interrobang Film Festival, live music, performing arts, interactive arts activities, award-winning community outreach programs, live artist workshops and demonstrations, artisan food, and beverages for every taste. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy, so mark your calendars! For more information, click here. #DMAF2019 #GOWHEREITTAKESYOU 

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