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Des Moines Arts Commission



"The Spirit of Des Moines"
Artists: In kind by Anita Corby & Katherine Caughey

"A city with art is a city with heart"

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Upcoming Events:

Des Moines Youth Talent Show, Shabby Chic Fashion Strut and Pee Wee Promenade

Introducing a fresh three part program Fri., Oct. 22, 2010 at Mount Rainer High School (22450 19th Ave. S., Des Moines, WA. 98198) at 7:30 pm. Dubbed, “The Des Moines Youth Talent Show, Shabby Chic Fashion Strut and Pee Wee Promenade”, the evening is a chance for local youth to show creative talent and fashion savvy. The Talent Show will offer cash prizes. Competition is open to students K-21 years with student ID, all performers must audition. The Shabby Chic Fashion Strut will give kids a chance to show off “budget bling” using 3 or more thrift store fashion items. Every entry is a winner in the Pee Wee Promenade for children 5 and under. Participants are welcome to come decked in their finest, or, with Halloween around the corner, costumes will be welcome.

Participation Info:
$5.00 per Entry per category.
Preregistration required by 4 pm, Oct. 15
Register at:
Des Moines Parks and Recreation
1000 S. 220th St., Des Moines, WA. 98198.

Ticketing Information:
$10/adults
$5/youth (2 to 21).
Tickets at the door and at Des Moines Parks and Rec.
For more information, call 206-870-6527. Funds will support arts and cultural events including the Beach Park Summer Concert Series, the Poverty Bay Arts Festival, and the Waterland Arts & Music Series.

Beach Park Jazz & Blues free Summer Concert Series
Hosted Wednesday evenings July 21 – Aug 11 on the steps of Founders Lodge in Beach Park/22030 Cliff Ave S., Des Moines, 98198.  Stop by the waterfront park as the weather warms up for free summer concerts by great bands.  The 4 part series features rock, jazz, blues and cultural performances beginning at 7pm.  Bring a picnic and a blanket to enjoy the music! 

Note:  Alcohol consumption is not allowed in public parks in the City of Des Moines

DATE

BAND

GENRE

LINK TO BAND

July 21st

Deadwood Revival

New Grass Jam Band

www.deadwoodrevival.com   

July 28th

Lucas Cates Band

Pop/Rock

www.lucascates.com

Aug 4th

Handful of Luvin’

Fiddle fed Roots Rock

www.handfulofluvin.com

Aug 11th

The African All Stars

World Beat Music

www.myspace.com/africanallstars

Deadwood Revival
Deadwood Revival
Lucas Cates
Lucas Cates Band
Hand Full of Luvin'
Handful of Luvin'
African All Stars
The African All Stars

Poverty Bay Arts Festival
Saturday, Sept. 25th, 10am-4pm
Downtown Des Moines off of Marine View Drive
www.povertybayartsfestival.com

Art displays in local businesses, poetry slam, music, and other performers will highlight the first annual Poverty Bay Arts Festival.  Visit downtown Des Moines to join the festivities. 

Visit the event website for more details on this exciting event!

Waterland Arts and Music Series
Highline Community College/2400 S. 240th St., building 7
Doors open 7pm/performance at 7:30pm 
Advance tickets available Sept. 1st at Des Moines Field House
Pricing:  $30/series $15/show $5/student (elementary through college)  

Date/Time                                                Group                Style      2010-11
Performances Announced Soon

DATE

BAND

GENRE

LINK TO BAND

Nov. 16, 2010 Anzanga Marimba Ensemble www.socialdesign.org/anzanga
Feb. 22, 2011 Greta Matassa Seattle Jazz Vocalist www.gretamatassa.com
Apr. 26,2011 Brothers from Different Mothers Juggling comedians www.differentmothers.com

Anzanga

Brothers from Different Mothers

Current Projects

COMPLETE: Honoring Aging Mural at S. 219th and 7th Ave
With funding from the Des Moines Legacy Foundation, the Des Moines Arts Commission was able to commission an artist to create a vibrant mural intended to pay homage to the aging process and our community. After a few starts and stops, the arts commission selected Seattle artist Chandelle Anderson to create the vibrant 32’ x 12’ mural that now adorns the south facing wall of the QFC complex in the downtown Des Moines Marina District. The mural is intended to have an approximate lifespan of 10 years.

Public Art Collection Catalogue and Virtual Tour
Arts Commissioners are at work creating a catalogue of city art work, including wonderful & rarely seen works located inside city buildings.  The project will culminate with a virtual tour of the City of Des Moines public art collection, available to the public for viewing by visiting this site in the near future. 

Calls for Artists
There are no current calls for artists at this time.

 

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Arts Commission Vision, Mission & Goals

Current Arts Commission Roster

Cultural Register - Artist Submission Form

ARTS EVENTS UPDATES
Email us with your first & last name and a mailing address to join our mailing list. nlind@desmoineswa.gov

Visit our Friends for more Arts: 4culture.org - sococulture.org

REGULAR MEETINGS
2nd Wed. each month, from 3:30-5pm at the
Des Moines Activity Center
2045 S. 216th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198

Call Des Moines Parks & Recreation 206-870-6582 for more information

 
  
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