State of the Arts: Iowa's Artist Fellows - November's First Friday
Schedule
Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Location
900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309-1501, United States | Des Moines, IA
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Join us at Mainframe Studios on November 7, 2025, from 5-8 pm for First Friday!This month features: State of the Arts: Iowa’s Artist Fellows in partnership with the Iowa Arts Council, which is part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Exhibition curated by Rachel Connell Royster.
Guests can enjoy a special exhibitions featuring works by Iowa Arts Council Fellows, open artist studios, live music, delicious food and drink options, and engaging entertainment across all five floors. Always free and open to the public.
With expanded overflow parking and free shuttle service, getting here is easy and convenient. First Fridays are a fun, accessible way to experience Des Moines’ vibrant creative community.
Mark your calendar and see you at First Friday!
Participating Iowa Artists Fellows:
-Ange Altenhofen
-Paul Brooke
-Brittany Brooke Crow
-Stephanie Brunia
-Tibi Chelcea
-Nicholas Cladis
-Kelly Devitt
-Noah Doely
-Matt Drissell
-Jennifer Drinkwater
-Julia Franklin
-Lauren Haldeman
-Ali Hval
-Mary Jones
-Louise Kames
-Kathranne Knight
-Matthew Kluber
-Joe Lacina
-Susan Metrican
-Rachel Merrill
-Jillian Moore
-Rachel Morgan
-Akwi Nji
-Tim Olson
-Catherine Reinhart
-Levi Robb
-Lee Running
-DJ Savarese
-Jason Snell
-Francesca Soans
-Amenda Tate
-Gabriella Torres
-James Tutson
-Olivia Valentine
-Jill Wells
-Molly Wood
-Larassa Kabel
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