National Recognition for Iowa’s New Public Art Project: “A Monumental Journey” by Kerry James Marshall

On July 12, 2018, Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation proudly dedicated A MONUMENTAL JOURNEY by internationally acclaimed artist Kerry James Marshall. “A growing community of people shared the legacy of the NBA founders for the continuation of the ‘monumental journey’ towards racial justice and equality,” said Jessica Rowe, director of the Public Art Foundation. “Together, we serve as stewards …

Corn Dogs and Clowns

PAINTALLICA Featured at Iowa State Fair

Visit the Iowa State Fair and experience a new public art installation by Paintallica. The installation is located in the courtyard of the Jim and Patty Cownie Cultural Center. Meet members of the Paintallica during an informal conversation at 1:30PM this Saturday, 16 August 2014. Paintallica’s installations are improvised and largely specific to each site. For the Iowa State Fair …

Expansion by Jun Kaneko Dedication Celebrated by Community

The dedication of the public art project attracted families and frineds and brought together downtown neighbors and businesses. The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation officially turned on the 40,000 LED lights which illuminated the hand-blown glass mural. The event was highlighted by soprano Mary Hudson, who performed “O mio babbino caro” — an aria from the opera Gianni Schicchi …