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
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DATE |
BAND |
GENRE |
LINK TO BAND |
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July 21st |
Deadwood Revival |
New Grass Jam
Band |
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July 28th |
Lucas Cates Band |
Pop/Rock |
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Aug 4th |
Handful of Luvin’ |
Fiddle fed Roots Rock |
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Aug 11th |
The African All Stars |
World Beat Music |
 Deadwood Revival |
 Lucas Cates Band |
 Handful of Luvin' |
 The African All Stars |
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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
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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 |
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 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.
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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