ArtFest Midwest 'The Other Art Show'
June 23-24, 2012

Largest Fine Art Show in Iowa!

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:: 2011 Artist List (updated 5-25-11)

"upstarts" is a new program designed to introduce student artists to the world of art shows.  Those selected will be able to show & sell their artwork at ArtFest Midwest 'The Other Art Show' (at no charge) this year June 23-24, 2012, at the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.  Central Iowa high school art students (grades 9-12) and college art students (freshman through graduate school) will qualify. For those interested in applying:  email suestookey@att.net, deadline is April 15, 2012.

Explore the 10th. anniversary juried fine art event: ArtFest Midwest "The Other Art Show". ArtFest will be held the same weekend as the Des Moines Arts Festival and will feature Iowa and regional artists. Over 210 artists will be showing. This year approximately 40% are from Iowa and 90% from the MIdwest! ArtFest is offered as an alternative, affordable art show--a complement to the downtown show.

It will be held indoors in the air conditioned Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. There will be an expanded "artist demonstration area" in front of the building. Check back here for a list of those artists, as well as what they'll be demonstrating.

Admission to the show and parking will be free. In addition, there will be bright yellow school buses that will shuttle continually between the Fairgrounds and the Des Moines Arts Festival downtown--approximately a 7-minute trip. Patrons are encouraged to park at one of the spacious lots at the Fairgrounds to visit both shows. Food will also be available.

An extensive array of free children's entertainment will be offered as well.

This show will reflect quality similar to that found at the original "Art in the Park" show held several years ago at the Des Moines Art Center (then moved to the Fairgrounds). In addition to exposure to local and regional artists, patrons will enjoy the opportunity to browse through approximately 220 booths of affordable art in air-conditioned comfort. The goal of presenting this show is to contribute to the enjoyment of the arts during that weekend in Des Moines and to provide a complement to the downtown show.

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