Queer Art Now!: Art Gallery

Schedule

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm

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Location

1620 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314 | Des Moines, IA

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We are excited to partner with the Van Burgo Collective to offer an exhibition, event series, and call to action at DSMPC featuring artworks by queer and trans artists living or working in Iowa.
This art gallery will be open from Thursday, October 22-Saturday, October 24 from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Come view the amazing talent of our local queer artists and join us each evening from 6:00 - 8: 00 PM for a special performance with free food and beverages!
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1620 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314

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