STUDIO SAGE DSM
#402
Printmaking
Cody Hickok is a printmaker and multi-media artist. He was born and raised in West Des Moines, Iowa and graduated from Drake with a B.A. in Studio Art Drawing and minors in Printmaking and Writing. After graduating, Cody completed a one-year residency as Drake’s Artist in Residence at Mainframe Studios.
STUART ARTS
#404
Painting
Ted Stuart is president of Architectural Arts, serves on the board of the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation and creates abstract and figurative paintings.
HEARTLAND STUDIO
#405
Painting
Gary Hoff has been an artist for parts of six decades, his work is in collections throughout the U.S. Currently he is working on a series of cityscapes in oil.
JEFF WRIGHT MOTORSPORTS FINE ARTS
#407
After 30+ years of illustration and fabrication work, it's now about the paint.
JAY GRIFFITH
#408
Painting
Jay Griffith is an abstract artist working primarily in acrylics. He often works large scale creating vibrant compositions.
SUE PENN DESIGNS
#409
Painting, Fabric Design
Sue Penn creates abstract paintings and fabric designs inspired by nature and bright colors. Her work is fun and uplifting. Many of her patterns can be seen in quilt work and are available at Free Spirit Fabrics.
MICAH FERIN
#411
Drake University's Dept. of Art; Design Alumni Studio
Micah Ferin is a queer artist and designer born and raised in Des Moines and is the Drake Alumni Artist-in-Residence for 2023-24. Micah explores rich personal narratives, techniques, and color applications within his work and is always looking for ways to experiment and incorporate new imagery, concepts, and techniques.
LAINEY BECK
#425
Multimedia
Lainey Beck creates abstract oil and encaustic paintings inspired by nature and the interconnectivity of life and energy.
CLOGLI STUDIO
#428
Painting, Portraits
Portraits, still life, landscapes, oil, pastel and charcoal. Available for commissions.
DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL
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Arts & Culture Non-Profit Organization
Des Moines Arts Festival is one of the world's most respected festivals, hosting 195 of the nation's top artists in a beautiful urban street setting surrounding the 4.4 acres of John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Fourteen-time winner of the coveted Grand Pinnacle Award from the International Festivals and Events Association, the outdoor festival celebrating arts and culture attracts more than 200,000 people yearly to its downtown location in Iowa's capital city and largest metropolitan area.
info@desmoinesartsfestival.org
LINDA LEWIS
#435
Clay Narrative Sculptures
Linda Lewis creates figures that reflect her penchant for people and the stories they tell using facial expressions, body positioning and surface treatments. Her recent work explores the hidden parts of us.
GENEVIEVE LA VALLE
#439
Textile and Fiber Arts
Genevieve La Valle is a textile and fiber artist from Des Moines specializing in fine art rugs and tapestries. La Valle’s rugs depict intricate details and strong narratives.
ANTOINETTE LA VALLE
#439
Film & Photo
Antoinette Lavalle is a multidisciplinary artist working in Central Iowa. Antoinette focuses her time as a filmmaker, photographer, and painter. She enjoys acting, directing, and writing and currently is wrapping up her first feature film, Peck.
JOSHUA HALL
#442
Mixed Media, Jewelry
Imagine objects that inspire you to live more mindfully, joyfully and in the moment. Our mission is to create beautiful objects, hand-made from stone, bone, wood or cloth. One-of-a-kind personal talismans.
JEFF RIDER ART
#446
Painting
Best known for his 'Phobia' series, Jeff is a mixed media artist employing painting and collage to explore a variety of subjects in his dry and warped sense of humor.
ARTIST X ADVOCACY MENTORSHIP PROGRAM + JILL WELLS ART
#447
Mentorship + Multimedia
A.X.A. Cultivating an environment in which the creative class thrives through community works of art and community partnerships.Founder/Primary Mentor: Jill Wells
JAMI MILNE
#451
Photography
Jami Milne is a visual artist with an emphasis in photography, mixed media and installation.
ALEX BROWN FOUNDATION
#455
Artist Residency Program
The painter and musician Alex Brown, who exhibited at Feature Inc. in New York and played guitar in the hardcore punk band Gorilla Biscuits, died in 2019. Following his passing this residency program was launched to honor Alex's legacy.