Expanded "KidzDuArt" Area!

All day hands-on art for kids and their moms & dads!

Our expanded KidzDuArt area will be staffed by two VSA Iowa (The State Organization on Arts and Disability (www.vsaiowa.org)) artists. All VSA Iowa artists have a disability. Annually, VSA Iowa provides arts experience for over 30,000 children and adults with disabilities.

Free “Make-a-Puppet” workshop -
Design your very own puppet to take home!
Directed by VSA artist Gwynne Burke

Check back for list of KidzDuArt workshops.

Face Painting!

Demonstrations

All Day Iowa Artist Indoor Demonstration Area--

Check back for list of Iowa Demonstrating Artists

Entertainment Schedule--

"Fire-Works", A Dazzling raku pottery firing demonstration!
Well-known Wisconsin ceramics artist and unversity arts professor, Jeff Shawhan, will amaze you with his raku showmanship & will guarantee a spectacular presentation! He will also provide an opportunity for show attendees to paint & fire their own bowls or pendants! (nominal fee)

Show Times

Saturday, June 23, 2012: 10am - 6pm
Sunday, June 24, 2012: 10am - 5pm

Directions to ArtFest Midwest

The Iowa State Fairgrounds are located approximately 7 minutes east of downtown Des Moines. The show is held primarily indoors in the Varied Industries Building, a newly renovated and air conditioned venue located at the front of the Fairgrounds.

From the west, take the University Avenue (Fairgrounds) exit off I-235 and go east to East 30th. Street. Turn right (south) on E. 30th Street. Turn left into the Fairgrounds main entrance. Go one block, the Varied Industries Building is on the right. From the east, take Highway 163 exit off I-235 and go east to East 30th Street as from the west. Click here for map of ArtFest Midwest.

Free Parking and Admission!

Check back for shuttle drop-off & pick-up location.

Enjoy both art shows on Saturday and Sunday: Park at one of the spacious lots at the Fairgrounds, visit ArtFest Midwest, take the yellow bus shuttle downtown to the Des Moines Arts Festival.