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Building a Creative Community
Transforming Central Iowa’s art scene by creating a financially self-sustaining economic and cultural driver, serving as a national model that stands the test of time. Once fully complete, Mainframe Studios will be one of the largest affordable workspaces for artists in the country.
From the Blog
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May 2019
FIRST FRIDAY / Artistic Keys
Friday, June 7th 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. // Join us for City Sounds public piano unveiling and Momentum Art’s “Hope” exhibit featuring artists with disabilities! Get Ready! We have a fun-filled community night in store. City Sounds unveils their public pianos and Community Support Advocates’ Momentum Studio hosts an exhibition of HOPE featuring artists with […]
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May 2019
Opportunity Knocks | Studio #101 is Available
Bozz Prints is moving to Valley Junction Although our waitlist is 100+ artists strong, Studio #101 presents a unique enough setting that we are broadening our net. Bozz Prints is leaving big shoes to fill, and a large space. It is 1,877 square feet with 13 foot ceilings and a wall of windows facing 10th […]
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Apr 2019
Mirza is at it again!
Enter for a chance to win one of his acclaimed photos Friday May 3 between 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Mainframe Studios Acclaimed photographer Mirza Kudic enjoys sharing his craft with the community. During the May 3rd First Friday event at Mainframe Studios, he is holding a special prize drawing where three lucky winners will […]
Testimonials
Comments from our supporters.
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It is projects like Mainframe Studios that will enable Des Moines to remain at the top of the national rankings.
- Jay Byers, Greater Des Moines Partnership -
As Central Iowa stakes it claim as a vibrant home for arts and culture, Mainframe Studios is a critical asset in the region’s ability to support the creative community as an essential part of the region’s cultural identity.
- Sally Dix, Bravo Greater Des Moines
June 7 / 5-9 PM / 900 Keo Way
ARTISTIC KEYS // Get Ready! We have a fun-filled community night in store. City Sounds unveils their public pianos and Community Support Advocates’ Momentum Studio hosts an exhibition of HOPE featuring artists with disabilities. Come vote for you favorite piano and leave your mark on a paint-by-numbers baby grand. Of course, that’s not all… see you soon!
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