Friday, July 11

Architecture on the Move: Public Art Edition

A guided tour of downtown Des Moines highlighting architecture and public art.

By Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF)

Date and time

Friday, July 11 · 5:30 - 7pm CDT

Location

Capital Square

400 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 4 days before event

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Announcing a special edition of Architecture on the Move, co-presented with the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation!

Enjoy a stroll through the Des Moines Riverwalk while taking in public art commissioned by the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation. Art highlights include A Monumental Journey by Kerry James Marshall, Expansion by Jun Kaneko, and the new Always Together mural by Ricardo Gonzalez. Architectural highlights include the Civic Center Historic District, City Beautiful Movement along the riverfront, the Riverwalk’s public buildings, and Cowles Commons. Attendees will gain a new appreciation of the interplay between architecture and public art.

Specific tour ticket required; regular Architecture on the Move ticket not valid unless space is available when tours depart.

Sign-in starts at 5:00 PM in the atrium of Capital Square. Tours take off promptly at 5:30 PM. Comfortable shoes and clothing are suggested.

Questions? Email director@iowaarchfoundation.org.

Organized by

Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF)

Founded in 1989, the Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF) is a charitable organization in Iowa promoting the awareness and appreciation of architecture and design. IAF engages the public with architecture and design through youth and adult education, community design charrettes, and public awareness programs.