Spent an afternoon with artists Picasso, Hopper, Warhol, Matisse, Miro, Chagall, Klee, Monet, and…read moreothers...at the fabulous Des Moines Art Center! I did not expect to see some of the world's greatest artists in Des Moines. Instead, it was an elite venue at an incredible price point. Located in Ingersoll Park, 20 minutes from Ankeny and 10 minutes from the State Capitol, the Art Center is a must-see, beautiful venue with spectacular works, considerable spaces, and gorgeous grounds. Amazingly, it is free. Loved the Samantha Box "Caribbean Dreams" exhibit, a fantastic collection of photography and art. I also loved works by Stella ("Interlagos"), Kiefer ("untitled"), Francis ("Summer #2"), and Schnabel. We also liked the postcard exhibit. The building has an awesome vibe and incredible visuals throughout its spectacular architecture. There is a great gift shop and discounted items near the entrance. Sensational guidance and kindness from the museum's docents, notably Loretta, Issac, and Gabby.

A woman came up to me and informed me about my small backpack, I understood and complied, I then…read moretold her about my medical issues. If return she stated she would tell staff over walkie talkie then gave me a medical tag. Later on in the trip, another woman came up to me again about the bag and repeatedly interrupted me while I was explaining the medical tag, she said "ok" and walked away. Less than a minute later she came up to me crying and said "I'm so sorry and you should never have to explain stuff like that!" I was at that point uncomfortable and started to cry because I was overstimulated. After that we moved on, even LATER on another person came up to me and said something about the damn backpack so at that I was fed up so I left

Had the best experience! Wanted to have some fun with clear instructions on how to throw some…read morepottery on a wheel. The entire family at Kunzler and their awesome shop/studio was just above and beyond my expectations. Well worth every penny of class. 12/10 stars

A friend and I decided to take a pottery class here without any experience whatsoever. We had a…read moreblast. There are only four people in the class because the instructor stays in the middle of four pottery wheels so she can assist. She did not take the project over she just verbally instructed with one or two instances of having hands on to shape or repair the clay. I was shocked at how wonderful our projects came out. It was one of the most therapeutic things I have ever experienced . My friend and I are both in the nursing field so this was greatly needed. We want to take another class so we can get even better but we are waiting till cooler weather since we are both outdoor girls. I would highly recommend taking this class at least once.

Went to the gallery to see a band play and it was an awesome venue for that. It felt intimate, like…read morea private convert. For $10 to see Making Movies from Kansas City was a steal. The band is amazing. They played a mix of rock, classic salsa, covers of 80's musoc and instruments from Panama, Venezuela and Mexico. Their eclectic sounds in a setting filled with various art styles was a perfect mix. Got there early and enjoyed the current displays while I waited for the show to start. There were seats and high tables, with a small bar set up in the back. When the crowd started dancing they moved chairs out of the way to make space but it didn't take away from the show. Overall, it is a gem that creates varied ambiance depending on the event and offers a unique experience every time.

Moberg Gallery, is a local gem! This is an art gallery worth the trip from out of town!…read more Awesome curators pick fantastic artist to feature in shows and they have a huge collection of artist featured on their web site! They specialize in finding that perfect piece of art for your home or business! The art openings are great parties! And usually happen every couple months! They usually give you the opportunity to meet and great the artist during the shows! Stop in on a week day (besides monday) afternoon if you really want a personal showing of a show! You can take your time to really focus on the pieces! I love this place and glad we have it in Des Moines!

Great shop! I love the bracelet I purchased. Friendly service. Fun options. Something for everyone.read more

This is one of my favorite places... they have unique one-of-a-kind gifts and home goods…read more If you are looking for something that not everyone has you will be pleased with the selection at STICKS. I even picked up an amazing poncho there too. I had no idea they had a few clothing items. Plus it is located in the super hip east village. So if you are looking for a unique item for the home this place needs to be added to your list.

I love that we have a venue that provides opportunity to see some of the excellent work being…read morecreated by Iowa artists. Outside of galleries, such places are relatively scarce. If you enjoy such things, it is well worth planning a visit. Things to know: * The Gallery is largely volunteer-run. Kudos to the staff for giving up their time to make this happen * The gallery space is not large. If you are not there for a reception/opening, you can probably complete a visit in 30 minutes or less depending on how interesting the current work is * All parking in the area is paid. The easiest is metered street parking, but there are no coin-fed meters in this part of downtown so you will need to feed a parking kiosk (consider the ParkDSM app to make it easy), park in a city lot (one not quite a block away, or in the Polk County administrative offices lot (usually pretty full). * Nearest food and/or drink is within a one block walk * If you are traveling in to visit, it may be worth you effort to call the day before to verify gallery and./or exhibit hours. For a recent exhibit, I planned to visit on the last day of the show (per all social media, etc.), scheduled a business trip around it, took time off, etc. I arrived shortly after noon to find that the exhibit had been pulled down and the new one being installed. I have attempted other (less involved) stops over the years to find their doors closed at unexpected times. Again, consider checking in before visiting. Enjoy your visit!

This gallery gives local Iowans and other artists a place to show their work. This gallery is all…read morevolunteer-run and they are doing a damn good job with displaying art work and putting on receptions.

This is the place to get your art framed. I have been going to KAG for over 15 years--and Lewis,…read morethe framer, is the best. He's very helpful and always steers me in the right direction even if I'm being stubborn about a frame or a mat. He has pushed me to be more experimental and that's a good thing. And truly, this gallery is also full of incredible artwork--originals and prints and sculpture. They also have a bunch of amazing Dr. Suess artwork. Great place. Dan Kavanaugh is a gem. I'll never go anywhere else for framing.

Very nice art gallery in Valley Junction area. Staff was super nice and helpful and they have a…read morewide range of fine art! Think everything from Dr Suess prints to religious art. They also do custom framing! This store is packed to the gills with stuff so make sure you leave yourself plenty of time to look around!

This place is really cool! I found Five Monkeys through Yelp after searching art boutiques. I'm…read morefrom out of town and have been working in Des Moines for the last few months. I have started collecting local paintings from the places I visit and was desperate to find a piece from Iowa. Five Monkeys did not disappoint! This place is adjoined to a music store that sells vinyl records. Five Monkeys features clothing, paintings, jewelry, pottery, and other local trinkets. A lot of the jewelry is very unique and different. Many of the pieces from the various designers looked like one-of-a-kind items. I opted for a pair of glass earrings and a painting called "The Little One", which I could be wrong, but may have been painted by the owner of the boutique. She was very helpful and friendly. The painting was just what I was looking for! In the back of the store, there is a paint-your-own-ceramics studio, where people can pick out items to paint and then pick them up after they've been fired in the kiln. I thought that was really cool, and saw everything back there from unicorns to mugs to tiki shot glasses. I wish I had known about this place months ago, but I'm glad that I at least went there before leaving town. If you haven't been to Five Monkeys, then you need to go!

Really had a great girls day here! Pricing is reasonable, staff is friendly & helpful. They have a…read morehuge stock of available pottery for painting. From what we were told they get regular shipments allowing for a diverse range of projects to choose from! I can't wait to see my finished piece. They also ship, if you're worried about how you'll get your project after completion.

These guys are top notch. I had trouble with a sink and had not gotten any real help from the…read moremanufacture. Jessica jumped in and got the big time support I needed and the company stepped up after she got involved. They have always been this helpful. You get what you pay for.

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