$35 for members of DuMA
$50 for guests
$25 for guests under 21
Free for 1874 society members
Join Jonathan Ramsey, DuMA’s associate architect from BNIM, on an architecture tour of three groundbreaking cultural sites in Des Moines. First, tour the Tom and Ruth Harkin Center with Director Matt Reed and learn about BNIM’s design for the Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement at Drake University. The Harkin Center opened in 2020, thirty years after the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and serves as model of inclusive design and citizen engagement.
From there, we’ll meet up with Senior Curator (and 2021 DuMA Biennial Juror) Laura Burkhalter to tour the Des Moines Art Center’s buildings designed by the twentieth-century masters Eliel Saarinen, I. M. Pei, and Richard Meier. We’ll also visit the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, which features work by more than twenty of the world’s most celebrated artists—including Keith Haring, Jaume Plensa, Ai Weiwei, and Yayoi Kusama.
10 AM – 12 PM: Family activity “make and take” projects inspired by the exhibition. Free with Museum admission.
4 PM: Panel discussion with featured artists moderated by exhibition juror and glass artist Joe Ivacic. Free with Museum admission.
5 PM – 8 PM:
Summer Artist’s Party
$15 for members of DuMA
$20 for guests
$10 for guests under 21
Free for 1874 Society
Meet the Craft Invitational artists, visit the galleries, enjoy some music, and relish food prepared in the spirit of the exhibition: tradition with a twist.
This workshop has sold out, however you may call the Museum front desk to be put on a wait list. The drop in pumpkin decorating and mask making workshop is free and open to all at 10 AM.
Is your child interested in architecture, buildings, and designing things? DuMA’s Community Day begins at 10 A.M. with a free children’s architecture workshop with Az Rashidi and Paul Schulhof, the architects designing the new museum campus.
Participants will share their ideas for the new Museum with Az and Paul and build their own models that describe their vision. Admission is free but advanced registration is required. Space is limited. Ages 9-13.
Join Heritage Works for an extra special ArchiTREK event, focusing on the history and rehabilitation of the Schrup Farmstead. The event will highlight vernacular architecture amidst a backdrop of fall colors. Wine and Cheese will be provided.
Our next Architrek Tour is approaching on Thursday, September 21st at 6 p.m. we invite you to join us on a walking tour through the Historic Cathedral District. We will begin at Lower Main and end in Dubuque’s oldest neighborhood. The half mile tour will feature landmarks such as the Julien Hotel, St. Raphael’s Cathedral and the Fenelon Place Elevator. Following this event join us at Monks for a cocktail, a drink ticket is included in the purchase of an Architrek Tour ticket. We hope to see you there!
Journey beyond the Millwork district in this architectural walking tour that explores the peripheral space to Dubuque’s industrial core. The tour will explore the industrial, residential, and civic neighborhood infrastructure at our town’s center. The half-mile walking tour begins at the former Rouse and Dean Foundry Co building, located at 990 Washington St. and will end at the Jubek New World brewing building, located at 115 W. 11th St.
As part of your paid entry to the event you will receive a beer ticket to be exchanged at Jubek New World Brewing at the end of the tour.
DuMA’s In the Mind’s Eye (ITME) respite program is committed to improving the quality of life and bringing the joy of art to people living with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers.
Participants look at and talk about art, engage in an art activity, and share conversation in a safe and compassionate environment. A typical session involves viewing one or more works in the exhibition followed by an art activity exploring a variety of mediums including clay, pastels, paper or paint.
Maximum: 12 people per session (6 individuals living with dementia and their care partners)
Programs are offered May through October on the second Thursday of the month from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Reservations are Required
Please contact Margaret Buhr at 557-1851 x 115 or mbuhr@dbqart.org to reserve a space or for more information.
DuMA’s In the Mind’s Eye (ITME) respite program is committed to improving the quality of life and bringing the joy of art to people living with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers.
Participants look at and talk about art, engage in an art activity, and share conversation in a safe and compassionate environment. A typical session involves viewing one or more works in the exhibition followed by an art activity exploring a variety of mediums including clay, pastels, paper or paint.
Maximum: 12 people per session (6 individuals living with dementia and their care partners)
Programs are offered May through October on the second Thursday of the month from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Reservations are Required
Please contact Margaret Buhr at 557-1851 x 115 or mbuhr@dbqart.org to reserve a space or for more information.
DuMA’s In the Mind’s Eye (ITME) respite program is committed to improving the quality of life and bringing the joy of art to people living with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers.
Participants look at and talk about art, engage in an art activity, and share conversation in a safe and compassionate environment. A typical session involves viewing one or more works in the exhibition followed by an art activity exploring a variety of mediums including clay, pastels, paper or paint.
Maximum: 12 people per session (6 individuals living with dementia and their care partners)
Programs are offered May through October on the second Thursday of the month from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Reservations are Required
Please contact Margaret Buhr at 557-1851 x 115 or mbuhr@dbqart.org to reserve a space or for more information.
