Contracts with local professional artists to provide experiential arts workshops and residencies to under-served populations. These populations include: individuals with disabilities, low income seniors, at risk families and youth, individuals experiencing mental or medical situations, and often the general public through community events.

Artists are paid for these workshops which assists the artist in pursuing his/her career as an artist.

Works closely with partnering local organizations and schools to develop the arts programming.

Community-wide recreation programs, services, and park facilities.

Activities offered include youth and adult sports, painting classes, swimming lessons, and other social activities.

Offers recreation programs and services to the residents of Des Moines. Parks, trails and public recreation facilities are available throughout the city.

The Recreation Division offers instruction in various sports as well as youth sports camps, outdoor aquatic centers and spray grounds. Red Cross swimming instruction is also available at some facilities. GRASP card offers discounts to low income families (up to 50% off).

Community Centers offer a variety of activities, open recreation, meeting space and are barrier free to allow for participation by persons with a disability. See individual listing for Community Centers.

Parks Division includes cemeteries, floral gardens and displays, golf courses, tennis courts, bike trails, picnic parks and shelters, swimming pools, and public boat ramps.

Offers credit and non-credit classes and workshops throughout the year.

Offers credit and non-credit classes and workshops throughout the year.

Offers credit and non-credit classes and workshops throughout the year.

Offers credit and non-credit classes and workshops throughout the year.

Offers changing exhibits each 3 to 4 months along with the permanent collection of 19th, 20th and 21st century art. Tours available by appointment. Student tours are always free.

Art classes in painting, drawing, clay, mixed media, and more. Classes take place on Saturdays in four-week long sessions. Youth ages 5-8, 9-12, and 13-16 can be registered.

Fine arts, pottery, ceramics, drawing, dance, and music lessons. Performing arts and drama classes.

Provides recreational and educational opportunities for people of all ages, and strives to provide unlimited access to high-quality recreational programs and parks.

Class selections include art, foreign policy, history, spirituality, psychology, music appreciation, reading and writing options, foreign language, genealogy, crocheting and quilting, card making, Photoshop and basic computer skills, line dance, yoga and aquatics exercise.

Offers recreation programs and services to the residents of Des Moines. Parks, trails and public recreation facilities are available throughout the city.

The Recreation Division offers instruction in various sports as well as youth sports camps, outdoor aquatic centers and spray grounds. Red Cross swimming instruction is also available at some facilities. GRASP card offers discounts to low income families (up to 50% off).

Community Centers offer a variety of activities, open recreation, meeting space and are barrier free to allow for participation by persons with a disability. See individual listing for Community Centers.

Parks Division includes cemeteries, floral gardens and displays, golf courses, tennis courts, bike trails, picnic parks and shelters, swimming pools, and public boat ramps.

A variety of educational programs offer art experiences for children and adults.

The Musser Museum features many distinctive architectural details of the Edwardian period and portions of the Mary Musser Gilmore Collection of French Impressionism and portions of the Mississippi River Collection. The adjoining Stanley Gallery hosts national, traveling art exhibitions, and our own curated exhibitions.

Offers credit and non-credit classes and workshops throughout the year.

Offers credit and non-credit classes and workshops throughout the year.

Offers a variety of activities for youth and adults on a year round basis: swimming lessons, open swims, water exercise, wading pools, fitness swims, arts programs, dance classes, preschool classes, physical fitness (aerobics), and more. Adult evening programs as well; tennis, softball, basketball, volleyball, and other sports offered.

Classes offered in painting, drawing, clay, mixed media, metal art, and more. Youth ages 5-8, 9-12, and 13-16 can be registered. Program runs June through August.