Kristyn M.
7/4/2025
I've been coming to the Des Moines Art Festival for years. Food truck, drinks, live music pepper the streets of Downtown DSM. They have the streets around the PapaJohns Sculpture park blocked,...
Des Moines Arts Festival
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1400 E Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
The Des Moines Arts Festival is a prestigious annual event held in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, featuring 195 of the nation's top artists who transform the area into an urban gallery against the scenic backdrop of the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Recognized as a 16-time Grand Pinnacle Award-winner, the festival draws over 200,000 visitors each year, celebrating art, music, and film in a vibrant community atmosphere.
This non-profit organization not only showcases artistic talent but also engages the community through various outreach programs, including mural projects and educational initiatives in local schools. By fostering a creative economy and supporting youth programs, the Des Moines Arts Festival aims to enrich lives through the arts and cultivate a lasting impact in the community.
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4.516 reviews
Maggie F.
6/27/2021
This is a fabulous annual event in DsM! Love checking out all the artists, including local student art! Wish they had more musical acts but they do have a main stage and a small off street stage.
Rick H.
6/23/2011
Be forewarned - I'm an Iowa native and, therefore, unduly biased and proud of the Des Moines Arts Festival. From its not-too humble beginnings at the Des Moines Art Center to one of the nation's...
Twee W.
6/30/2019
Always a fun experience to walk around and sign up for free things. The art is more of a one time buy , so choose carefully . There are so many more artists now so there's a lot to look at....
Patrick T.
6/29/2015
The Des Moines Arts Festival is always a blast! Tons of art, film, food, beer, music, mmmmm let me think those are all my favorite things in one place! I have been going to the Arts Fest for...
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