Des Moines Arts Festival, Inc

  • Arts & Culture
  • Community
  • Education
  • Environment

Who We Are

OUR MISSION 
Impact Lives Through the Arts

OUR CORE VALUES
Inspire Appreciation of the Arts    
We cultivate, educate and engage our audience toward a heightened appreciation of the arts.

Celebrate Original Art    
We produce an annual celebration of outstanding original visual that is created by the hand of the artists in a festival atmosphere.

Impact Community    
We foster and celebrate the involvement of all people.

Promote Collaboration  
We promote and inspire meaningful collaboration to strengthen the arts community.

Deliver the Highest Standards    
We value professionalism and quality.  We operate in a fair and honorable manner with transparency. We are strong financial stewards. We manage with responsibility and maximize value to our partners.

Innovate Strategically   
We champion new and emerging ideas.

OUR VISION   
Strengthen a Vibrant and Creative Community

What We Do

The Des Moines Arts Festival is a free, three-day celebration of the arts on June 27-29, 2025, in downtown Des Moines' Western Gateway Park. The award-winning Festival features 190 professional visual artists, children's activities, live entertainment and much more.

Details

Get Connected Icon Stacey Nay
Get Connected Icon Volunteer Coordinator
http://desmoinesartsfestival.org/volunteer/