DES MOINES ART CENTER

DES MOINES, IA

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park The John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.

The 4.4 acre park opened in 2009 and features artwork by many artists.   

At the time of my visit, there were 28 sculptures.    

This installation is "Nomade" by Jaume Piensa.  The sculpture is 27 feet tall!    

It is a crouching figure with a skin composed of letters.

Visitors can go inside the sculpture.
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park Credit: Stabbur's Master

The Des Moines Art Center is a world-class museum located in Des Moines, Iowa. Founded in 1948, the museum is home to a wide variety of art from all over the world, including works from the Renaissance, American and European modernism, and contemporary art. With over 8,000 objects in its permanent collection, the museum is renowned for its extensive holdings of twentieth-century European and American art.

The museum's 150,000 square foot facility is comprised of several galleries, a sculpture garden, and a library. Its main galleries feature a rotating selection of works from the permanent collection, while its outdoor sculpture garden is home to more than 40 sculptures by artists such as Henry Moore, Isamu Noguchi, and Louise Nevelson. The museum's library is dedicated to the study of art and culture, and contains a vast collection of rare books, periodicals, and archival materials.

In addition to its exhibitions, the Art Center also presents a wide variety of public programs, including lectures, films, concerts, and educational activities. It also offers a range of classes and workshops for adults and children. From its cutting-edge exhibitions to its diverse public programs, the Des Moines Art Center offers something for everyone.

DES MOINES ART CENTER is a Art Museum in DES MOINES IA. US MID #8401900312

The museum is classed as ART (Art Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 4,304,626 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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EDMUNDSON ART FOUNDATION INC
4700 GRAND AVE
DES MOINES
IA
50312-2002

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MID # 8401900312
Name EDMUNDSON ART FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name DES MOINES ART CENTER
Classification Art Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 420680419
NTEECC A51
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 4,571,563
REVENUE 4,304,626
LAT/LONG 41.584731, -93.681747
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 153
US Census Tract: 003100
US Census Block: 1001