Painting Pianos for the Public Urban Plains Alumni and Charleigh Reinardy·May 15, 2023In early May, Des Moines gets a little more musical. Colorfully painted pianos pop up around town. There’s...Arts & Culture·0 Comments·0·4 views
Ditch the Day Job Emily Postlethwait·May 15, 2023Elena Gatti’s rise to success is one that every 25-year-old woman dreams of. It included the following: Harry...Arts & Culture·0 Comments·0·2 views
Dreaming of First Place Annie Peterson·April 16, 2023Kira Sabin (she/they) spends a year preparing for one contest. She researches, studies, photographs, sketches and paints one...Arts & Culture·0 Comments·0·28 views
Extrañas y Estrellas: To Chicago & Back Brandon J. Wheelock·May 10, 2021Strangers and Stars Discuss the Midwest’s Mexican Cuisine- This Time on the Road Read MoreUp in Flames·0 Comments·0·99 views
Working With Fire Jose Guzman and Katy Hull·April 26, 2021Jesse Bogenrief, owner of J.J. Gaffers, a glassblowing studio, demonstrates the intricate process of creating unique and timeless art. Read MoreUp in Flames·0 Comments·0·18 views
Women’s art in the seat of power Urban Plains Alumni·April 3, 2019The Iowa governor’s office exhibits the work of female artists. Successful women are often noted as trailblazers in...Art·0 Comments·0·23 views
It’s Time to Take a Virtual Vacation Urban Plains Alumni·December 11, 2018Leonard Olson is the epitome of a perfect woodcrafter. He has a beard like Santa Claus and eyes...ArtSciencesWell-Being·0 Comments·0·13 views
Squared Away Urban Plains Alumni·November 20, 2018It’s 2012, and Trayvon Martin has just been shot dead in the street. The 17-year-old African-American’s death at...ArtSocial Issues·0 Comments·0·34 views
Celebrating Native Identity Urban Plains Alumni·May 13, 2018How Art & Tradition Keep Native Cultures Alive Read MoreArtCommunity·0 Comments·0·117 views
Painting the Walls of Des Moines Urban Plains Alumni·May 6, 2018Discovering the Art Outside of the Galleries Read MoreArt·0 Comments·0·830 views
