The Des Moines Arts Festival features 175 of the nation’s top professional artists and 24 emerging Iowa artists in a juried exhibition of artwork in 14 categories. Providing guests with the unique opportunity to meet artists from around the world and purchase their artwork, the Des Moines Arts Festival has become a signature event for the community.

Artists Gallery

Click here for a map of the Aviva Artist Village 

Proud Sponsor of the 2009 Visual Artist Program

Proud Sponsor of the Emerging Iowa Artist Program

If you are a visual artists interested in applying to the Des Moines Arts Festival, click here.