The Bridges of Madison County

A large collection of mixed media, modern art, sculpture, and paintings may be seen at the Des Moines Art Center. In 1948, it was founded in Des Moines, Iowa. The Des Moines Association of Fine Arts opened gallery space in the Public Library of Des Moines on the banks of the Des Moines River in the city's downtown in 1916, which is when the Art Center got its start.

The majority of the exhibitions are on display for one to three months at a period, and they are rotated around a sizable main gallery throughout the year. These exhibits include solo exhibitions by well-known artists from throughout the world, traveling exhibitions from other institutions, and group exhibitions centered on a particular subject.

The remainder of the museum space has a variety of displays that highlight the permanent collections, such as long-term installations arranged both chronologically and thematically, a video gallery, and tiny areas for transient print and photographic exhibitions. There are outdoor sculptures on the property as well as a rose garden. The museum is encircled on all sides by an outdoor reflecting pool.

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Location: 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, US
Phone: +1 515-277-4405
Website: https://desmoinesartcenter.org/