• Bus Wrap #1: "Untitled"
  • Nomade
    Nomade
  • A Monumental Journey by Kerry James Marshall, looking north, 25 July 2018, Commissioned by Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation
    A Monumental Journey
  • Expansion
    Expansion
  • Five Dangos
  • Swirl
  • Miffy Fountain
  • Mental Banquet: Painting with Lights
  • Bus Wrap #8: Outward
  • Pumpkin (L)
  • Liftoff

Welcome to the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation

The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation enriches lives by advancing the best of public art by placing art in public spaces in the community through public and private collaborations, adding to the cultural record through its collections and educational programs. We invite you to discover public art through-out the Greater Des Moines area.
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Featured Art this Month

  Mitchell Squire

 2019  |  Short-Term Collection
  Bus Wrap #10: Multiple Black

  Kerry James Marshall

 July 2018  |  Long-Term Collection
  Other Public Art Downtown

  Jun Kaneko

 Installed 2012  |  Long-Term Collection
  Principal Riverwalk

  Tom Sachs

 2007, fabricated in 2008 from an edition of 5 (5/5)  |  Long-Term Collection
  Other Public Art Downtown

Featured Artists this Month


 1874-1954
 American


 born 1955
 American


 born 1961
 American, Canadian


 1958
 American

News + Initiatives Blog

Our blog posts are a growing knowledge base of insights, stories and information. Get inspired by and delve into a breathtaking array of public art.

From Our Facebook Feed

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.

Social media participants can witness the public art process. Followers can watch a video of installations or an interview with artists, public art professionals, and educators on particular subjects. According to the Director M. Jessica Rowe at the Public Art Foundation, people do want to see more than just having public art appear: “Rather than hoping for an audience, we want to build an audience.”

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Don't Miss Out: The 11th Annual Sips, Samples, and Sights Tour is Almost Here! 🚨

Get ready to explore the East Village with a guided tour showcasing Des Moines' rich architecture and vibrant public art. This year, we’re teaming up with the Iowa Architectural Foundation and the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation for an unforgettable experience! Hurry, registration is limited to just 75 spots! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique blend of culture, community, and creativity.

📅 Date: September 5, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
For more information and registration visit: rb.gy/sx4lk1

Thank you to our sponsors: FEH Design Slingshot Architecture Iowa Architectural Foundation Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation
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Lace up your walking shoes and join us for the 11th Annual Sips, Samples, and Sights tour! This year, we're partnering with the Iowa Architectural Foundation and the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation for an exciting guided tour of the East Village. Explore over a mile of Des Moines' rich architecture and vibrant public art. We'll also dive into the upcoming Market District and some groundbreaking architectural and engineering innovations.

📍Start: Cap Square at 400 Locust
🏁Finish: Twisted Vine Brewery
🎖Distance: Just over a mile
🌧Rain or shine!
Parking: Recommended on Court Ave Bridge or the parking ramp at 3rd and Court.
Don't miss out on this unique experience blending culture, community, and creativity!

*Registration is only available for 75 people, don't miss out!
Tix: rb.gy/sx4lk1

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2 months ago

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2 months ago
We are excited to announce the artists selected for five installations at the new DSM International Airport Terminal. Artworks by Anne Lindberg, Adam Frank, Gordon Huether, Alteronce Gumby, and Matt Niebuhr / RDG Art Studio will be in place when the new terminal opens in late 2026. These artists’ works have been exhibited internationally and their site-specific installations will feature prominently in the new terminal. Stay tuned for updates!
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#dsminternationalairport #dsmairport #dsm #publicart #desmoines #gdmpaf #annelindberg #adamfrank #gordonhuether #alteroncegumby #mattniebuhr #rdgartstudio #airportart @annelindbergstudio @adamfrankinc @gordonhuether @alteroncegumby @rdgusa

We are excited to announce the artists selected for five installations at the new DSM International Airport Terminal. Artworks by Anne Lindberg, Adam Frank, Gordon Huether, Alteronce Gumby, and Matt Niebuhr / RDG Art Studio will be in place when the new terminal opens in late 2026. These artists’ works have been exhibited internationally and their site-specific installations will feature prominently in the new terminal. Stay tuned for updates!
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#dsminternationalairport #dsmairport #dsm #publicart #desmoines #gdmpaf #annelindberg #adamfrank #gordonhuether #alteroncegumby #mattniebuhr #rdgartstudio #airportart @annelindbergstudio @adamfrankinc @gordonhuether @alteroncegumby @rdgusa
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Any installations about Amelia Earhart and her Des Moines years?

Today, we visited Lake Petocka in Bondurant to see i/thee installing their forthcoming Dining Room as part of the ARTrocka Trail Loop. GDMPAF is excited to be working with Bondurant and i/thee on another installation coming in the Spring of 2025, along Mud Creek at Eagle Park, funded by a Bravo ICON Public Art Grant! Thank you Bravo Greater Des Moines ICON Water Trails
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#gdmpaf #publicart #dsmpublicart #iconwatertrails #bravodsm #ithee #bondurant #dsmmetro

Today, we visited Lake Petocka in Bondurant to see i/thee installing their forthcoming Dining Room as part of the ARTrocka Trail Loop. GDMPAF is excited to be working with Bondurant and i/thee on another installation coming in the Spring of 2025, along Mud Creek at Eagle Park, funded by a Bravo ICON Public Art Grant! Thank you Bravo Greater Des Moines ICON Water Trails
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