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BALLET DES MOINES LAUNCHES YEAR TWO OF ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
July 7, 2026Des Moines, IA – Ballet Des Moines and the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation announce year two of the Artist-in-Residence program. The 9-month residency,....
Artist residency shares unique art process with Des Moines students by Kristin Guess, Iowa State University
June 3, 2026Read article at: https://www.news.iastate.edu/news/artist-residency-shares-unique-art-process-des-moines-students....
Olivia Valentine 2025-2026 Ballet Des Moines Artist-in-Residence
May 8, 2026Read the article by Brianne Sanchez, Iowa State University College of Design News here.....
BALLET DES MOINES PARTNERS WITH CIVIC MUSIC ASSOCIATION AND THE GREATER DES MOINES PUBLIC ART FOUNDATION FOR PREMIERE
February 16, 2026Des Moines, IA – Ballet Des Moines, Iowa’s professional resident ballet company, will take the stage at Hoyt Sherman Place, February 27 & 28 for....
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Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation increasingly utilizes social media as an important method to communicate with current and prospective audiences. Facebook and other social media platforms provide diverse opportunities to share the best of public art in Greater Des Moines to people around the world.
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Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation invites you to celebrate five new installations at the new terminal of the DSM International Airport.
Meet the artists | View the art | Enjoy delicious food
Tickets: dsmpublicartfoundation.org
Saturday, December 12 | 5 – 7:30 pm | 5800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines
Anne Lindberg | viridis, 2026 | Photo: Alyss Vernon
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A sneak peek! DSM International Airport
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Congratulations to Kerry James Marshall on being recognized in TIME 100 Art 2026!
Photo: Kerry James Marshall with model of “A Monumental Journey,” 2016, photo courtesy of KJM Studio
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December unveiling announced for new Des Moines airport art installation
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The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation is set to celebrate of five artworks at the new Des Moines airport terminal. Details:0 CommentsComment on Facebook