OPEN STUDIO // November 10 // 5-8PM
Join us for the second installment of our Open Studio Events: Friday, November 10, 5-8PM. Enjoy snacks by The Tangerine Food Co. and a cash bar in The Big Room while visiting artist studios and checking holiday gifts off your list. RSVP via Facebook. We will be doing a drawing at our December open studio event! […]
DES MOINES REGISTER | Tour Mainframe Studios, downtown Des Moines’ newest artist space
By Kevin Hardy What once was a windowless data center filled with towering computers has been transformed into bright and airy studios for photographers, graphic designers, painters and other artists. Dozens of artists are bringing life to Mainframe Studios, which fills the former Qwest Communications office at 900 Keosauqua Way. The nonprofit organization has just […]
PRESS RELEASE | Mainframe Studios slated to become the largest nonprofit art studio building in the nation
MAINFRAME STUDIOS // Press Release The project is making sure artists won’t be priced out of Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines, IA (October 16, 2017) – Mainframe Studios (mainframestudios.org) has scheduled its inaugural open studio event for Saturday, October 21, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. Years in the making, phase one renovations feature 65 non-residential […]
BUSINESS RECORD | Creative Culture
Mainframe Studios sculpts out specific atmospheres for working artists BY SUZANNE BEHNKE, Editor Friday, October 6, 2017 6:00 AM There’s no single way to establish a specific culture in the workplace — there are dozens. That’s what the Business Record discovered when checking with Central Iowa employers and organizations on how they create specific atmospheres […]
Inaugural Open Studio Event
MAINFRAME STUDIOS IS PLEASED TO PRESENT ITS FIRST OPEN STUDIO EVENT OCTOBER 21, 2017 // 2:00-6:00 PM // 900 Keosauqua Way Join the festivities as our phase one artists and organizations welcome the public into their creative workspaces. Years in the making, our nonprofit is celebrating this momentous occasion with its 80 tenants representing over […]
Mainframe Studios Opens: Welcoming 65 artists, 4 arts-related nonprofits and The Tangerine Food Company
Media Advisory for September 6, 2017 What: Mainframe Studios Media Day and Ribbon Cutting Who: Founder & President Justin Mandelbaum, Director Siobhan Spain, The Tangerine Food Company, Simonson & Associates Architects, Trilix Marketing Group, Community Support Advocates, Des Moines Music Coalition, KFMG-FM Radio, Salsa Des Moines and tenant artists are available for interviews and comments. […]
UPDATE | Occupancy
We are pleased to report that a temporary occupancy for fourth floor has been achieved. There are a handful of Phase 1 artists moving into their spaces now and the rest will join them on August 1st. Construction is still proceeding on the first floor and lower level through the month of July. Visitors can […]
PRESS RELEASE | New Momentum Art Studio Needs Your Votes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Momentum Art Studio for individuals with disabilities asks for your vote April 12 – May 12 Community Support Advocates’ USA TODAY Network “A Community Thrives” video submission requires votes to win grant support for a new art studio planned in Mainframe Studios Vote here: http://act.usatoday.com/submit-an-idea/#/gallery/60445384 Des Moines, Iowa (April 10, 2017) – Community […]
PRESS RELEASE | A New Model for Art Studio Buildings Takes Shape in Des Moines, Iowa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mainframe Studios Begins Pre-leasing Des Moines, IA (February 2, 2017) – Mainframe Studios (mainframestudios.org) has started its pre-leasing process for what promises to be a new nonprofit model for artist studio buildings. Located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, the organization’s 154,000 square foot facility will feature 180 artist studios, arts-related nonprofit offices, […]
E-NEWS | Pre-Leasing Begins
It’s happening! Mainframe Studios is pleased to announce that our pre-leasing application is now live. We encourage all artists looking for studio space to apply since those who are not awarded a studio during Phase 1 due to strong demand will be prioritized for Phase 2 studios. This is time for arts-related nonprofits to apply […]
