Our People Artists, entrepreneurs, makers, designers, producers, nonprofits and more
Phase I opened in late 2017 to include 75 studios on three of our five floors. Studios are shareble, bringing our current tenant total to over 90 creative professionals. Join our monthly free party and meet our artists every First Friday from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.
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#LL02
JJ Gaffers Hand Blown and Stained Glass Art
- About: Jesse Bogenrief relocated his studio from Spencer, Iowa. He and Jesse Ahrendsen create a wide variety of blown glass and torch work. Visit their studio for gifts, custom work, demonstrations and classes.
- Workshops Available
- : jjgaffers.com
- : @jjgaffer
- : @jjgaffers
- : jjgaffer@gmail.com
- : 712-540-9761
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Owen Design Graphic Design
- About: Owner Chad Owen offers a wide range of options and capabilities to accommodate almost any design or marketing need.
- : chadowendesign.com
- : @ChadOwenDesign
- : owen@chadowendesign.com
- : 515-991-6936
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#LL04
Sara Boesen (Wohler) SJ Fine Art Conservation
- About: Professionally trained art conservator specializing in the conservation of paintings and painted objects. Bringing museum quality conservation to private collectors, institutions, corporations, and small museums.
- : sjfineartconservation.com
- : sarajo@sjfineartconservation.com
- : 641-660-2574
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#LL11
Ryan Topete Multimedia
- About: From Sioux City, Iowa, Ryan was the 2018 Drake University Department of Art & Design Alumni Studio Artist Fellow at Mainframe. Third Space DSM commissioned him to create a mural on East 14th in Des Moines, where he set out to evoke the culture of the neighborhood in a way that the whole community could enjoy.
- : @ryantopete_art
- : ryantopeteart@gmail.com
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Chris Vance Painting
- About: Chris Vance is best known for his vibrant exterior wall murals throughout the metro Des Moines area. His painting is greatly influenced by graffiti and skateboards artists, and he believes that ideas are an “internal ingestion, and the art is the medium of the expression.”
- : chrisvanceart.com
- : @chrisvanceart
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City Sounds Nonprofit
- About: The creators of Des Moines' Public Piano Project. City Sounds strives to transform the Des Moines community culture through music, animating common spaces and making artistic creation accessible to all.
- : Dsmpianos.org
- : @dsmpianos
- : kathryn@midwestix.com
- : 515.244.2771 x 204
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Mainframe Studios Nonprofit Office
- About: Siobhan Spain, Director Sabrina Carper, Intern
- : mainframestudios.org
- : @mainframearts
- : @mainframearts
- : @mainframearts
- : info@mainframestudios.org
- : 515-505-8151
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#101
The Blok Dsm Fine Art Supplies
- About: The Blok DSM provides high-quality supplies to artists, as well as custom-built canvases and fine art solutions.
- : theblokdsm.com
- : @theblokdsm
- : @theblokdsm
- : theblokdsm@gmail.com
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Studio Hele Painting
- About: Hele Spivack creates colorful abstract works on canvas.
- : @helespivack
- : mermaid32@icloud.com
- : 402-541-8995
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#102
Daily Bliss Jewelry Jewelry
- About: Artist Marisa Adamson designs exquisite custom jewelry for everyday happiness.
- : dailyblissjewelrydesign.com
- : @dailyblissjewelrydesign
- : dailybliss@mac.com
- : 402-578-1303
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#103 & #109
Community Support Advocates Nonprofit / Momentum Art Studio
- About: Momentum provides free art opportunities to adults with disabilities, including an annual juried art competition and exhibition as well as art workshops offered throughout the year. Momentum continues to grow, and we are now offering studio space and mentorship programs. Get inspired with CSA’s Momentum Art Program.
- : teamcsa.org
- : @csa_dsm
- : christinas@teamcsa.org
- : 515-210-1687
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Maggie Gulling Photography
- About: Though Gulling has expertise in a wide range of photographic genres, her mission remains the same: To provide people with unique photos that perfectly capture their style, character, and emotion.
- : maggiegphoto.com
- : @maggieGphotography
- : https://www.maggiegphoto.com/
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KFMG 89.9 FM Nonprofit // Radio Station
- About: KFMG-LP is a Low Power community radio station, broadcasting to the city of Des Moines, and suburbs. KFMG operates as "Your Community Voice" and actively assists a broad spectrum of central Iowa non-profit groups and organizations to inform residents about opportunities with specific emphasis on the local music community, the human services community, and the downtown community.
- : kfmg.org
- : rsorenson@kfmg991.org
- : 515-244-4145
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Civic Music Association Nonprofit
- About: World-class chamber and jazz music is what defines the Civic Music Association of Des Moines. Our mission has remained consistent for over 90 years: To engage, enrich, and educate the central Iowa community through provocative, world-class musical performances by legends and rising stars.
- : civicmusic.org
- : @civicmusic
- : @CivicMusicAssociation
- : @civicmusic
- : info@civicmusic.org
- : 515.280.4020
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Bloq Boi Ent. Music Production
- About: Bloq Boi Entertainment is an independent, digitally-based record label in Des Moines, Iowa. We represent and promote several Iowa-based artists/producers.
- : @bloqboient
- : dlturner1973@hotmail.com
- : 515-729-7876
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Des Moines Music Coalition Nonprofit // Music Management & Promotion
- About: The DMMC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and collaborative movement committed to building a stronger and more diverse music community in greater Des Moines. Through our mission to support and cultivate Iowa’s music economy, our vision is to establish and maintain Des Moines as a nationally recognized music city.
- : desmoinesmc.com
- : @desmoinesmc
- : @DesMoinesMusicCoalition
- : jarin@desmoinesmc.com
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The Red Door Press Letterpress Print Shop and Design Studio
- About: Adam and Tammy Winn operate their print shop with a focus on preserving the wonderful history of letterpress printing. They specialize in using hand-set type to make posters, cards, invitations, stationery, and other custom goods. Workshops and print demos available.
- : thereddoorpress.com
- : @reddoorpress
- : @thereddoorpress
- : info@thereddoorpress.com
- : 515-664-7257
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The Big Room Event Rental Venue
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#124
Sarah Rose Studio Chalk Pastel and Painting
- About: Self-Taught Chalk Pastel and Oil artist, heavily inspired by vintage imagery.
- : @sarahrosestudioart
- : @SarahRoseStudio
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Laura Wilkens
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The Tangerine Food Co. Mainframe Exclusive Caterers
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ISA MAISA Designer // Clothing & Accessories
- About: Nathalie Girod is a French designer who dabbles in many creative areas including fashion designs, home decor, paper art and block printing.
- : isamaisa.com
- : @isa.maisa
- : @isa-maïsa-198325663535760
- : isamaisa63@gmail.com
- : 515-770-4030
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Matthew Corones Painting, Mixed Media
- About: Matthew Corones uses a variety of media to create hyper-spectral paintings and media influenced by color, light, and new perspectives of culture.
- : hyperrealoculus.com
- : matthewcorones@gmail.com
- : 515-620-8589
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Purple Raven Jewelry
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Brian Moses, Daniel Christudoss Woodwork
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Stuart Arts Painting
- About: 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.
- : stuartartsdsm@gmail.com
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Heartland Studio Painting
- About: 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. In addition, he blogs at www.papillary.blogspot.com and www.dailydigitalia.com about art, aesthetics, and more.
- : garyhoff.com
- : @hoff_gary
- : @gary.hoff.180
- : ghoff1946@gmail.com
- : 515-243-5054
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Sammie Cockerham Painting
- About: Work inspired by nature and animals painted on wood, canvas, and glass with a mixture of acrylic and oil mediums.
- : @sammies_studio
- : cockerham.sammi@gmail.com
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Jess Quinn Botanic Oil Painting
- About: Jess Quinn is a botanical oil painter. Her work highlights the beautiful and often exotic appearance of botanicals through large colorful oil paintings. Jess also offers classes and workshops.
- Workshops Available
- : jessquinnart.com
- : @jess.quinn.art
- : jessaqueue@gmail.com
- : 515-975-3160
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Jay Griffith Painting
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Wes & Joan Yeoman Multimedia Art and Design
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Marissa Hernandez Drake University's Dept of Art & Design Alumni Studio
- About: Painter & designer Intersectional activist Hernandesignco.
- : hernandesignco.bigcartel.com
- : @marissa.monstera
- : hernandez.marissa4@gmail.com
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Sue Penn Designs Painting, Fabric Design
- About: 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.
- : @suepenndesigns
- : @suepenndesigns
- : suepenn27@gmail.com
- : 319-350-9031
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Waveform Music Recording Studio
- About: Owner Bob Fitch records a wide variety of artists in his professional, 1,300-square-foot custom studio, including demos, albums, podcasts and commercial voice-overs. The studio also hosts intimate concerts, release parties and events.
- : waveformmusic.com
- : @waveformdsm
- : @waveformdsm
- : @waveformdsm
- : bob.fitch@waveformmusic.com
- : 515-650-1715
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Emily MacFarland Pottery
- About: Emily MacFarland makes elegant brightly patterned functional pottery. Her work fuses functional everyday pottery with lively brightly patterned paintings. All of her work is handmade on the potting wheel and hand-decorated using her own designs.
- : emilymacfarlandceramics.com
- : @emilymacfarlandceramics
- : @emilymacfarlandceramics
- : emilymacfarlandceramics@gmail.com
- : 515-491-4333
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Marion Nehmer Pottery
- About: Marion Nehmer creates functional fine craft ceramic art that is wheel thrown and altered. She looks for inspiration in the human figure and in nature. She uses glazes in warm earthy colors that foster the desire to pick up and handle each piece.
- : marionnehmerpottery.bigcartel.com
- : @marionnehmerpottery
- : @marionnehmerceramics
- : marion.nehmer@gmail.com
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Capital Photography Photography
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Bitty Buttons Children’s Clothing
- About: Susan Guzik designs cute and functional children's clothing. Each dress, coat, hat, or mitten is fun and unique and will bring a smile to any child or parents face.
- : Bittybuttons.com
- : @bittybuttons
- : @bittybuttons
- : BittyButtons@msn.com
- : 763-350-7191
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Lainey Beck Multimedia
- About: Lainey Beck creates abstract oil and encaustic paintings inspired by nature and the interconnectivity of life and energy.
- : laineybeckart.com
- : laineybeck@gmail.com
- : 641-660-4875
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Claire Sedovic Illustrator
- About: Published illustrator, Claire a former artist in residence of Drake's studio fellowship program at Mainframe. Claire works primarily with graphite and watercolor.
- Workshops Available
- : clairesedovic.com
- : @clairesedovic
- : @claire.sedovic
- : csedovic@icloud.com
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Sarah Noll Wilson Leadership Lab
- About: Sarah Noll Wilson offers leadership development and team building through one-on-one coaching, Keynote Speaking, and in-house or public workshops.
- : sarahnollwilson.com
- : @sarahnollwilson
- : ello@sarahnollwilson.com
- : 563.590.0039
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Christine Logli Ledo Painting, Portraits
- About: Portraits, still life, landscapes, oil, pastel and charcoal. Available for commissions.
- : cloglistudio.square.site
- : @CLogli-Studio-2110404332391621
- : CLogliStudio@gmail.com
- : (515) 360-8748
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Sheena Thomas Jewlery
- About: Sheena Thomas Metalsmith LLC is devoted to having fun in the metals studio, designing and making fine jewelry using gemstones, silver and gold, raising sensuous bowls of copper, and making unique tableware in silver. Custom design available.
- : sheena@stmetalsmith.com
- : 515 441-9919
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Design Fetish by Deshara Wreaths and Decor
- About: Deshara Bohanna handcrafts luxury wreaths and centerpieces for homes and businesses in Central Iowa and beyond. The Arkansas native also serves on the Ankeny School Board.
- : bydeshara.com
- : @designfetish_wreaths
- : @bydeshara
- : Designfetish@bydeshara.com
- : 515-314-5781
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Linda Lewis Clay narrative sculptures
- About: Letting the figure speak. Linda works full time as an artist creating figurative sculptures from clay. She has exhibited her sculptures at nationally recognized juried art festivals, galleries, exhibitions and most recently at SOFA Chicago. She has received several awards including best of show, first place in sculpture as well as recognition in national print media.
- : lindalewisart.com
- : @lindalewisart
- : lindalewisart@msn.com
- : 515-975-0979
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#435
Diane Hayes Clay sculptor
- About: Diane Hayes discovered figurative ceramics somewhat late in life after many years as a painter. She now cherishes the process of building from clay. Her current work includes expressive figurative pieces as well as fanciful botanical forms.
- : dianehayesart@gmail.com
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Judy Goodwin Clay sculptor
- About: After 35 years as an English professor at Grand View University, Judy was ready to exercise her intellect less, her intuition and hands more, so she threw herself into sculpting clay into the human figure.
- : goodjudywin@gmail.com
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Jen Lawler Designs Jewelry
- About: Jen Lawler has been a metalsmith for over 15 years and loves making contemporary, clean jewelry that is very wearable. Alongside her collection, she creates custom work using silver, gold, and precious gems. Check out her work on etsy at the link below or at https://www.etsy.com/shop/jenlawlerdesigns.
- : etsy.com
- : @jenlawlerdesigns
- : @jenlawlerdesigns
- : jenlawlerdesigns@gmail.com
- : 515-559-4336
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KZA, Inc & KZA Cosmetics Makeup Artist, Cosmetics
- About: Makeup for all occasions, Kelsi loves building confidence in people by sharing tips and tricks on how to bring out their best features. KZA also offers vegan and cruelty free cosmetics.
- : kelsiziemann.com
- : @kelsi.ziemann.artistry
- : @kelsi.ziemann
- : kelsi@kelsiziemann.com
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Good Friend Designs Jewelry
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#443
Buffalo Bonker Painting
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#445
Ryan Damman Photography
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#446
Jeff Rider Art Painting
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#447
Gretchen Bohling Designs Clothing Design
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#448
Fueche Vang Painting, Illustrating
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#449
Jami Milne Photography
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#451
Molly Spain Mixed Media, Design
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#453
Brian Duffy Cartoons, Illustration
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#455
Alex Brown Estate Residency Painting
- About: The painter and musician Alex Brown, who exhibited at Feature Inc. in New York and played guitar in the seminal hardcore punk band Gorilla Biscuits, died in 2019. He engaged the viewer with everyday images that emerge out of abstraction. The illusion is essential in his artwork; he took a completely recognizable object and challenged the viewer to see it anew. Alex's family is pursuing a residency program using Studio #455 to honor his legacy.
- : alexbrownart.com
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Cameron Sadeghpour Photography & Fine Handmade Knives
- About: Crafted by a single artisan using a mix of traditional and modern techniques, Cameron's sporting and outdoor tools are a blend of science, artistry, tradition and passion. In a world of mass production and digital assets, these knives are reminders of handmade quality and practical function.
- : lostplanetforge.com
- : @lostplanetforge
- : cameron@cameronsadeghpour.com
- : 515-490-0932
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Michelle Lovell Photography
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Sabrina Carper Mixed Media
- About: A recent graduate of Grand View University, Sabrina is a mixed media artist using painting and fiber to explore themes of family and conversation in the digital age.
- : sabrinacarper.com
- : @carperarts
- : @carperarts
- : carperarts@gmail.com
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#459
Margo Z Nahas Jewelry, Multimedia
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#460
Vennessa Sires Painting
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#461
Adam Van Wyk Storyboard Artist
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#461
Tyler Walpole Illustration
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#462
Ben Schuh Painting, Murals
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#465
Paige Peterson Photography
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#465
Kelly Brown KPC Pagent Coaching
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#465
Valerie Carr Urban Couture Photography
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#465
Dylan Huey Huey Photography
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#467
Jay Vigon Creative Fine Art, Design
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#469
Holly Harty Painting
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Numinous Games Game Development
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#471
Substrate Interactive, Inc Game Development
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#471
Gold Creek Game Development
