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10/13/2026

We're celebrating some exciting news! 🎉

The Des Moines Arts Festival was honored with 20 prestigious awards from the International Festival & Events Association, and we're beyond grateful.

To be recognized alongside some of the world's most outstanding festivals and events is incredibly meaningful. But the truth is, these awards aren't just ours, they're a reflection of this amazing community.

Thank you for believing in the arts and helping the Des Moines Arts Festival continue to shine on a global stage. 💛

10/09/2026

We're counting down to the Invitational Art Fair!⁠
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It's time to meet some of the artists you'll see this November.⁠
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Learn more about each artist at www.theInvitational.org

10/04/2026

The 2027 Interrobang Film Festival's Early Bird Deadline is just around the corner! 🎥

Filmmaker submissions are currently being accepted on Film Freeway in multiple categories and will be juried by a panel of peers. The 2027 Interrobang Film Festival will take place in conjunction with the Des Moines Arts Festival, June 25-27, 2027.

09/29/2026

CANvas | Want to be an Intern for the Des Moines Arts Festival? Learn more here - https://mailchi.mp/desmoinesartsfestival/canvas_sept29

09/23/2026

The secret is out. A new art fair is coming to West Des Moines.

Join us for The Invitational Art Fair, November 6-7, 2026, at the Val Air Ballroom.

Engage with 50 professional visual artists, explore new collections, and discover the inspiration, craftsmanship and passion behind every piece. You may just find the work that speaks to you.

Learn more: www.theinvitational.org

09/16/2026

The Breakfast Club is back!

Every month, the Creatives' Breakfast Club meets to give creative entrepreneurs a place to connect, network and learn skills to advance their careers. Learn more and register on our website: artswork.art/cbc

09/15/2026

CANvas | Beyond the Beverage Tent - https://mailchi.mp/desmoinesartsfestival/canvas_sept15

09/04/2026

Your support of the Des Moines Arts Festival does more than celebrate the arts. It helps build the trails we all love to explore! 🚴

Through our Bike Valet program, proceeds have benefited the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, helping support the planning, funding, and construction of multiuse trails across Central Iowa.

A special shoutout to Bike Valet lead Dori Jansma (pictured right), along with our own Stephen King and Andrea Boulton from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. We're especially grateful to Dori and her dedicated crew of volunteers whose hard work and passion make the Bike Valet possible year after year. 💙

09/01/2026

CANvas | Art, Bikes and a whole lot of Community Spirit - https://mailchi.mp/desmoinesartsfestival/canvas_sept1

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