Share stories of diversity, equality, inclusion and equity. Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation presents online resources that will catalyze community conversations that can result in a shared, and fuller, understanding of our common history — and common bonds. Discover multidisciplinary themes to support classroom teachers and family learning. Public art resources connect to the Common Core Curriculum and Iowa …
Artist Sheena Rose Announced for 6th Avenue Corridor Bus Shelter Art Project
Des Moines, Iowa (February 4, 2020) – The 6th Avenue Corridor Urban Neighborhood Main Street Program and the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation have selected contemporary artist Sheena Rose for the 6th Avenue Corridor Bus Shelter public art project. This project is being implemented in collaboration with the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) as part of a …
Kerry James Marshall is changing the face of American art.
His trademark style has catapulted him into the stratosphere of the art world: 72 of his paintings were displayed earlier this year a New York’s Metropolitan Museum. His figures aren’t just black; they are jet black — bold, proud, undeniably black. His works deal with grief, injustice and loss, but also everyday life: swimming pools and beauty salons, daily rituals …