Supporting Young Ceramicists from Central Academy Potters
Mainframe Studios hosted Central Academy Potters in Studio 108 during our December 2024 First Friday - The Ceramics Invitational. Watch the We Are Iowa Local 5 News video on the event here.
Red Door Press Highlighted by We Are Iowa
We Are Iowa covered the Holiday Art Markets here at Mainframe Studios and did an interview with Adam and Tammy Winn of Red Door Press.
Kyle Kirwan’s No Coast Trouble Club
Kyle Kirwan (Studio #LL04) is known for his designer toy collectibles and is growing the Des Moines collector toy scene with his No Coast Trouble Club…
Alyss Vernon’s “Not Home”
DSM Magazine writer Macey Shofroth goes in depth with photographer and Mainframe Studios Artist Alyss Vernon in the most recent DSM Magazine publication…
“Internal States” Exhibition at Mainframe Studios to Feature Artist Lydia Nong
Iowa State graduate and recipient of the year-long ISU residency at Mainframe Studios Artist Lydia Nong has established herself as a practicing artist based out of Des Moines, Iowa. Now, she has her own studio at Mainframe, #244, and continues to create astonishing paintings and sculptures…
ISU Student Artwork Featured in Adaptive Arts and Mental Health-Themed Exhibition
The works of eleven Iowa State University (ISU) students will be featured in the gallery exhibition Bloom, located on the third-floor gallery space of Mainframe Studios...
Discover Des Moines: A Creative Hub
Des Moines, Iowa, is rapidly gaining recognition as a vibrant hub for creativity and culture, and a recent article from Travel + Leisure highlights this transformation.
Jill Wells 2024 Tanne Award Recipient
This year one of the Tanne Award recipients is Mainframe Studios’ very own board member and tenant artist Jill Wells.
Artist Jordan Weber Unveils His Piece “Inhale…. Exhale….”
On Friday, August 2, 2024, in lot #301 of the Oakridge Neighborhood, there was a dedication and unveiling ceremony of Artist Jordan Weber’s newest installation “Inhale…. Exhale….”
A New Rooftop Art Installation Coming to Mainframe Studios
Click here to view Mainframe Studio’s Executive Director Julia Franklin explain the “Inhale…. Exhale….” dedication on We Are Iowa Local 5 News.
Mainframe Studios’ August Exhibition to Feature 10 ISU Student’s Photography
Read about the 10 ISU students featured in the Contemporary Lens exhibition on display August 1-27.
Oakridge Teen Tech Center Inspires New Generation of Creatives
The Oakridge Studio Teen Tech Center is a place for 13-21 year olds in Des Moines to grow their passions and explore alternate career paths. Read more about their feature in Innovation Iowa here.
Urban Couture Photography Helps a Des Moines Boutique Uplift Plus-Size Women
How artist Valerie Carr teamed up with a plus-size boutique to uplift the women of Central Iowa.
Dedication Ceremony for artist Jordan Weber’s newest installation “Inhale… Exhale…” at Mainframe Studios
On Friday, August 2nd outside in the Oakridge Neighborhood parking lot #301, Mainframe Studios will be hosting a dedication for their new rooftop installation, “Inhale…. Exhale.…”.
Celebrate Latino art and culture at Mainframe
Mainframe’s July First Friday was featured in DSM Magazine. Read more about it here.
Ry Smith Featured in DSM
Learn more about one of Mainframe’s newest residents who was just featured in DSM.
Alex Brown Foundation’s Residency Program Creates Global Connections
For years, studio #455 was home to artist, Alex Brown. Now it is home to the Alex Brown Foundation’s Residency program.
Pam Hibbs Showcasing Work at the Des Moines Arts Festival
Learn more about Pam Hibbs’ a Mainframe artist and ISU alumna who will be exhibiting at the Des Moines Art Festival.
Linda Eclatt and Paola Elena Acuña Highlighted in Jefas
Two mainframe artists, Linda Eclatt and Paola Elena Acuña, are featured in Jefas.