Des Moines Art Center

Art center · Des Moines

"The collection belongs to the also-worth-a-visit Des Moines Art Center, a three-wing, world-class museum on the city’s west side with a brand-new director who comes to us from The Metropolitan Museum of Art." - 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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