Patron Program
​Des Moines Arts Festival is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to impact lives through the arts. Your donated dollars will go directly to support:
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The Mission and Core Values of the Des Moines Arts Festival.
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Production and programming for the annual festival.
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Professional development of individual creatives in our community.
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Development and support for the creative economy in our community.
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Our free-to-attend culture.
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Your contribution is a sign you value Iowa's arts and culture and ensure this celebrated organization continues to enrich the quality of life in Central Iowa. A portion of your contribution is tax deductible. A charitable acknowledgment letter will be mailed for your records.
Silent Rivers
VIP Club
Individuals who purchase a Festival Patron Package celebrate the arts in style during the Des Moines Arts Festival with access to the SILENT RIVERS VIP CLUB. The Silent Rivers VIP Club requires a ticket for entry for all individuals age 10 and older.
Tastefully designed and decorated by Silent Rivers Design + Build, the space includes great views of the festival's Main Stage and incredible networking at one of Iowa's most celebrated event.
VIP Benefits
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Terrace seating
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High-value networking
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Air-conditioned bathroom facilities
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Package hold
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Private bar
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Lite culinary fare each day of the Festival
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Complimentary and discounted beverages
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Exclusive programming including meet and greets with exhibiting artists​
Des Moines Arts Festival Patron Packages
Executive Circle Package
$2,750
Patron of the Arts Package
$1,700
Curator Package
$575
Friend +1 Package
$210
Friend Package
$110
**Access. For each “access” the patron will receive three tickets. One each for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Tickets are required for entry regardless of age. Your ticket is exchanged at the entrance of the VIP Club for a wristband that is good for that day only. The wristband includes two complimentary drink tickets that are valid at private bar inside VIP Club. After the two, patrons may purchase beverages at a discounted rate. Drink tickets and discounted rate is available only at the VIP Club bar.
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*The Des Moines Arts Festival® is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. A portion of your contribution is tax deductible. A charitable contribution acknowledgment letter will be mailed for your records to the address provided
DONATE
When you donate to Des Moines Arts Festival, you will be preserving the landmark award-winning Des Moines Arts Festival and supporting the creative economy. Des Moines Arts Festival is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to impact lives through the arts.
Learn more about the programs and initiatives your contribution supports with Kristi Knous, President of the Community Foundation Greater Des Moines, and festival Executive Director, Stephen King.
Special Thanks to Our 2024 Patrons
Brian Laurenzo/Brick Gentry Law Firm · Kristi and William Burma · San Wong
Carl and Susan Voss · Cathy L Goldman · Charlotte and Fred Hubbell · Natalie Tomaras · Robert and Jane Sturgeon · Sarabeth and Will Anderson · Scott and Keaton Pulver
Bess Jacobson · Brooke and Karl Fultz · Chad and Emily Stevens · Chuck G. Hartlieb and Elizabeth J. Hartlieb · Dan & Whitney Brink, Keith Snow & Stephanie Morgan · Doug & Patty Dornacker · Jim and Lisa Grieve · Julie and David Eberbach · Kate Garst · Kelly Zelinsky · Kevin and Kim Broders · Mary Jane Cobb & John Outcelt · Mary Sconiers Chapman · Michelle Pulver Designs · Michele Wilkie · MIX Creative Community · Noah Mortell · Rachel and Tom Formaro · Rick & Amanda Grubb · Robert & Stephanie Larson · Ron and Jill Maahs · Seth Conn · Shoab Sayeed · Susan Patterson Plank · Tim and Mary Wolf · Tom Whitney · Tracy Miksell-Branch and Craig Branch · West End Arch Salvage
Friend of the Arts
Amy and James Kern · Andrew Pollen & Jeremy Shivers · Andrew Tincher · Andy & Shauna Norby · Andy Stevenson and Sarah Garbe · Ann Hudson · Anne Meehan · Becky Cox · Beverly & Bruce Anderson · Brenda Schumann · Byron Huff and Jim Anderson · Bob McKenzie · Carole Bernhard · Carrie Rasmussen · Cheryl Callahan · Chris & Dan Kramer, CK Resource Group · Chris Segar · CLL LLC · Corrin H Smith CPA · Connie Boesen · Craig Hanken · Dan & Sue Schmitz · Darren R. Jirsa, D.D.S. · David Zipf · Deborah and Layne Sutton · Della Uhlenhopp Beth Wilson · Denise Harlan · Donn Jones & Patience Kpurukoo · Doug & Connie Brooker · Douglas Aupperle · Dr. Cynthia Hoque · EJ · Ellen Twinam · Faith Elder · Global Source Distribution · Greg and Sharon Chlebicki · Heather & Rob Bourgette · Isenberger Associates, Inc. · Jackie Hunt · Jackie Quinn · Jackie Saunders · Jean Ann Olberding · JE Industries LLC · Jeff and Alyson Matney · Jeremy Weiss · Jim and Jenelle Sarcone · Jocelyn D'Souza · Jody & Julie Ingersoll · Jody Leo · Joe Nichols · Joe Raetz & Brad Holland · Joseph and Patricia Cerne · Joey Patino + Peter Larkin · John & Lori Hackett · John and Sally Irving · John and Tiffany Spinner · Jomarie Tucci and Todd Schomburg · Josh & Ellen Dreyer · Jude and Randy Richardson · Judy Quick & Jim Spooner · Kate Leo · Kate Willer · Kellee Mullen · Kellie Roberts · Laura J. Thomas · Lila Akrad​ · Linda Minich · Luis Llanas · Mark and Andrea Elliott · Mark Stanley and Mary · Ellen Pratt-Stanley · Mark Volkamer · Mark W Elliott · Marta Codina and Jim Bruno · Marsha Aldridge · Mary Vial · McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC · Michelle Cattoor · Michelle Sweeney · Nancy Henderson · Nancy Kane · Nancy Mailliard · Natalie Tomaras · Neil Salowitz · Pam and Greg Kenyon · Patrick Parry Law Office · Rebekah and Louis DeWild · Richard Jones & Beth Stelle Jones · Robert A. & Elizabeth C. Lee Foundation Fund · Rosetta Dunham · Sarah Garst & Jeff O'Donnell · Scott and Ellie BurnsScott Schumacher · Scott Valbert · Sean Arndt & Carla Pope · Seth Robb · Sherilyn and Mitchell Hoyer · Stacy Hockaday · Steller Systems · Sue Kolbe · Susan and Gerald Hurst · Susan Stocum · Ted Thoms and Kelly Caldbeck · The Spice & Tea Exchange · The Wanke Family · Thom & Cheryl Tuttle · Tim & LuAnn Reinders · Tim Bohlen · Tom Aguirre and Jeremiah Schwennen · Tom and Natalie Kiliper · Totally Awesome MaahsTroy and Deann Cook · Vorbrich & Associates · Vibes · William Tveite