Mainframe artists Jay Vigon and Margo Nahas experience a surge in local fame
Word is spreading of the famed artist duo who have studios at Mainframe. The wife and husband team have created artwork for over 80 album covers. Some include Van Halen “1984”, Prince “Purple Rain”, Fleetwood Mac “Tusk”, Stevie Wonder “The Secret Life of Plants”, and Quiet Riot “Metal Health” (Watch our video). Lately, Des Moines […]
2019 Holiday Gift Guide
This holiday season shop local and shop art with options galore at Mainframe Studios. With 75 artist studios and over 27 types of art represented, we make it easy to buy something special for everyone on your list. Choose from clothing, jewelry, fine art, home decor, glass art, custom gifts, workshop certificates + more!
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY / Shop Local Shop Art
Where + WhenSaturday, November 30 // 1-6 p.m.Mainframe Studios // 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IAFree and open to the public! SHOP LOCAL, SHOP ART // Choose from clothing, jewelry, fine art, home decor, glass art, custom gifts, workshop certificates + more! Get the best that Des Moines has to offer during your holiday shopping […]
FIRST FRIDAY / From Pedestal to Table
When & WhereFriday, December 6 // 5-8 p.m.Mainframe Studios // 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IAFree and open to the public! CERAMICS EXHIBITION // Guest exhibitors join Mainframe clay artists for our 2nd Annual Ceramics Invitational Show. Come experience a range of sculpture and functional art on display throughout our building. The 2019 artists are […]
FIRST FRIDAY / A Cut Above the Rest on Nov 1, 2019
When + WhereFriday, November 1, 2019 // 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.Mainframe Studios // 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA Free and open to the public! The Red Door Press will host a special letterpress and photographic exhibition “A Cut Above the Rest” with a close-up look at the amazing details found in antique letterpress “cuts” […]
MarKaus to Headline First Friday at Mainframe
When + WhereFriday, October 4, 2019 // 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.Mainframe Studios // 900 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA September 17, 2019 (Des Moines, IA) – Marquas “MarKaus” Ashworth will debut a single from his forthcoming album Burn the Boats during First Friday festivities at Mainframe Studios on Friday, October 4th from 5:00 to 8:00 […]
Business Record | The push to raise $5.5 million
Business Record | The push to raise $5.5 million
First Friday // Express Yourself
Friday, September 6, 2019 // 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.Mainframe Studios // 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA Come enjoy a lively evening filled with art, words, fashion and music. Deshara Bohanna debuts her wearable wreaths, Dan Troxell unveils his What is Art? exhibit, Belin Quartet fills the halls with music, Matt Corones displays his vibrant […]
Book Signing // Blood of Dragons with Tyler Walpole
Friday, August 16 // 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.Mainframe Studios // 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309 The public is invited to join Mainframe Studios in celebrating the release of “Blood of Dragons: Prelude,” Tyler Walpole‘s highly anticipated art book. Having years of success illustrating for clients such as Marvel Entertainment, Warner Bros Animation and […]
First Friday // 60 FPS
Friday, August 2, 2019 // 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.Mainframe Studios // 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA READY TO PLAY?! // Adults and youth unite on the topic of gaming this Friday for our 2nd annual 60 FPS festival! Come experience virtual reality environments. Try your hand at new tabletop boardgames. Sit in on Capital City Drink & Draw session […]
