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Anthony Arroyo and the documentation of formerly neglected spaces
"Taquerias en la University" explores the cultural significance of taco trucks in Des Moines
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Exploring The Art of Grief with Amy Putney-Koenig
The visual artist's new book explores death, grief, and narrative
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Creative Community: Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus
Catalyzing change through song and community
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Bienvenido a Des Moines Celebrates Latino Art and Culture
Don't miss out on this exciting new event
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Creative Community: Ellie Cupp
How Midwest Nice helped a young artist build a full time business
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Creative Community: Des Moines Film
A non-profit organization growing the film culture in Des Moines
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Creative Community: Kelsey Bigelow, Caleb Rainey, and the Poetry Potluck
How two Des Moines poets help others find their poetic potential
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Creative Community: Creative Midwest Media Cohort Elevates Creative Storytelling in the Midwest
Arts Midwest's newest initiative provides support to organizations sharing the vibrant, brilliant artistic community in the Midwest
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Creative Community: Basi White
Iowa's First Black-owned Comic Book Company
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Creative Community: Past Present Future Publishing
Two Iowa creatives highlight the complex, diverse history in Iowa
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Creative Community: Akwi Nji
On Creating from a Place of Joy
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Creative Community: Caleb "The Negro Artist" Rainey
On spoken word poetry in the Midwest
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