Mainframe Studios

Arts organization · Des Moines

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"Don’t overlook Mainframe Studios either, recommends Sarah Booz, who was born and raised in New York City and arrived in Des Moines a little over two years ago. The color-blocked mural on the facade is tough to miss. Inside, you’ll find “the largest non-profit art studio building in the country with 180 affordable art spaces and over 220 working creatives,” Booz says. “From 5 to 8 p.m. the first Friday of every month, artists open their studios to show off what they’re working on and sell original art. There is a remarkable amount of talent in this town!”" - Karla Walsh Karla Walsh Karla Walsh is a freelance writer based in Des Moines, Iowa. She has written about travel, health, food, wine, psychology, fitness, beauty, and beyond for more than 15 years. She has visited four continents and near

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