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Mainframe Studios’ August Exhibition to Feature 10 ISU Student’s Photography
Grace Hilscher 7/29/24 Grace Hilscher 7/29/24

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.

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Oakridge Teen Tech Center Inspires New Generation of Creatives
Grace Hilscher 7/16/24 Grace Hilscher 7/16/24

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.

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Urban Couture Photography Helps a Des Moines Boutique Uplift Plus-Size Women
Grace Hilscher 7/15/24 Grace Hilscher 7/15/24

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.

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Dedication Ceremony for artist Jordan Weber’s newest installation “Inhale… Exhale…” at Mainframe Studios
Grace Hilscher 7/12/24 Grace Hilscher 7/12/24

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.…”.

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Celebrate Latino art and culture at Mainframe
Grace Hilscher 7/5/24 Grace Hilscher 7/5/24

Celebrate Latino art and culture at Mainframe

Mainframe’s July First Friday was featured in DSM Magazine. Read more about it here.

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Ry Smith Featured in DSM
Grace Hilscher 7/2/24 Grace Hilscher 7/2/24

Ry Smith Featured in DSM

Learn more about one of Mainframe’s newest residents who was just featured in DSM.

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Alex Brown Foundation’s Residency Program Creates Global Connections
Grace Hilscher 6/26/24 Grace Hilscher 6/26/24

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.

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Pam Hibbs Showcasing Work at the Des Moines Arts Festival
Grace Hilscher 6/25/24 Grace Hilscher 6/25/24

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.

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Linda Eclatt and Paola Elena Acuña Highlighted in Jefas
Grace Hilscher 6/21/24 Grace Hilscher 6/21/24

Linda Eclatt and Paola Elena Acuña Highlighted in Jefas

Two mainframe artists, Linda Eclatt and Paola Elena Acuña, are featured in Jefas.

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Iowa State Alumni Grow Their Talents as Artists-in-Residence at Mainframe Studios
Grace Hilscher 6/20/24 Grace Hilscher 6/20/24

Iowa State Alumni Grow Their Talents as Artists-in-Residence at Mainframe Studios

Meet Iowa State’s Artists-in-Residence

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Meet Mainframe’s New Admin Assistant: Grace Hilscher
Grace Hilscher 6/19/24 Grace Hilscher 6/19/24

Meet Mainframe’s New Admin Assistant: Grace Hilscher

Meet Mainframe’s newest hire: Grace Hilscher

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Join our Team: Administrative Assistant at Mainframe Studios
Lani Eclatt 5/8/24 Lani Eclatt 5/8/24

Join our Team: Administrative Assistant at Mainframe Studios

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Rooftop Art
Julia Franklin 4/9/24 Julia Franklin 4/9/24

Rooftop Art

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Call for Proposals: Prime Storefront Location Available for Rent!
Malique m 3/5/24 Malique m 3/5/24

Call for Proposals: Prime Storefront Location Available for Rent!

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Space to Create Mainframe Studios inspired a cross-country move
Malique m 2/5/24 Malique m 2/5/24

Space to Create Mainframe Studios inspired a cross-country move

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Celebrating Hmong Heritage: A Powerful Conversation with Christine Her
Malique m 12/9/23 Malique m 12/9/23

Celebrating Hmong Heritage: A Powerful Conversation with Christine Her

As we gear up for the joyous celebrations of Hmong New Year nationwide, we bring you

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Iowa PBS | Glass Blowing Crafts From the Past
Kim Goldberg 12/9/23 Kim Goldberg 12/9/23

Iowa PBS | Glass Blowing Crafts From the Past

Glass Blowing | Crafts From the Past

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Des Moines Register | Iowa artist Jill Wells helps ensure equal access to public art for everyone with new project
Malique m 12/9/23 Malique m 12/9/23

Des Moines Register | Iowa artist Jill Wells helps ensure equal access to public art for everyone with new project

Iowa artist Jill Wells helps ensure equal access to public art for everyone with new project

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Mainframe Studios Selects Julia Franklin as Executive Director
Kim Goldberg 11/6/23 Kim Goldberg 11/6/23

Mainframe Studios Selects Julia Franklin as Executive Director

Arts advocacy, creativity, leadership style ‘everything we wished for and more’

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Empowering Youth Through Art & Healing-Centered Engagement
Malique m 11/2/23 Malique m 11/2/23

Empowering Youth Through Art & Healing-Centered Engagement

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