Welcome to Metro Arts Alliance!
Metro Arts Alliance of Greater Des Moines
Metro Arts Alliance engages central Iowans in arts opportunities and education to advance the creative economy and strengthen our community. We strive to connect the community to the local arts through programming, communication and support of artists and arts organizations.
METRO ARTS JAZZ IN JULY
The application process for 2012 is now open! Click below to download the site and band applications.
Site Application - deadline January 13, 2012
Band Application - deadline January 20, 2012
To learn more about becoming a Metro Arts Jazz in July site, we will be hosting an informational meeting on Monday, December 12th from 5:30 – 6:30 at Urbandale Library, 3520 86th St., Urbandale, IA 50322. Please RSVP by Friday, December 9th if you plan to attend to reilly@metroarts.org or by calling 280-3222.
Metro Arts Alliance is looking for volunteers to serve on the 2012 Metro Arts Jazz in July committee. We are approaching the event's 30th anniversary and volunteers are needed to help with planning, coordination, fund-raising and marketing. If you're interested, contact Reilly Branderhorst at reilly@metroarts.org or 280-3222. For more information on Metro Arts Jazz in July visit www.jazzinjuly.org.
METRO ARTS EXPO
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2011 Metro Arts Expo! An estimated 4,500 people attended our show at its new location in the Capital Square atrium and skywalk to peruse and purchase a juried selection of artworks by some of the best artists from Iowa and across the US. Participants enjoyed eclectic musical performances ranging from chorale to cover band. Layered within the diverse genres of music was an added international element where different cultures were presented in the line-up. In keeping with its theme that “Life is Art”, the 2011 Metro Arts Expo showcased and celebrated a broad array of arts and cultures in the heart of downtown.
2011 Award Winners are now posted HERE
To view a video of the 2011 Metro Arts Expo click HERE
GREENARTS RETURNS FOR THE 2011 - 2012 SCHOOL YEAR!
Are you a teacher, administrator, or local organization wanting to integrate the arts into your classroom, school, or programming? GreenArts is a low to no cost option and an easy way to engage your students! This program is structured to connect them to nature and build conservation awareness through the arts. Click here to download the GreenArts brochure, filled with new program options for the upcoming school year, or visit the Education and Outreach tab to read more.
CENTRAL IOWA ARTISTS DIRECTORY
Are you an artist looking for networking opportunities in Central Iowa’s diverse and thriving local arts community? Then Metro Arts Alliance wants to connect with YOU!
The directory will serve as a resource for artists and local businesses in two main ways: by connecting artists with the general public to expand their brand, clientele, and pre-existing networks, and by serving as a one-stop resource for businesses to connect with artists about opportunities.
Metro Arts Alliance is committed to local, community-first partnerships between business and the arts—by allowing our local artists to connect with each other, we foster strong bonds, both personal and professional, that benefit the community. By allowing businesses to hire locally and reinvest in our dynamic arts community, we believe that YOU, the artist, will find that Des Moines is the ideal place to grow your business, your brand, and your artistic identity.
If you would like to be involved, please email reilly@metroarts.org with your name or group name and contact information and we will get back to you with updates as soon as they are available.
Featured Artists
Featured Artist
- Heartland Youth Choir
- The Heartland Youth Choir is a civic organization, which provides a performance-based program for youth. Founded in 2003, they are now comprised of 170 singers from 17 counties in central Iowa. HYC has been a member of the Metro Arts Alliance for 5 years, and has always been impressed by MAA's support of the arts in Des Moines. "We consider [MAA] a good organization to be associated with to learn of other arts organizations and events," said Barbara Sletto, founder of HYC. "It is important for arts and organizations to be in contact with each other and MAA does a wonderful job of offering events and opportunities to merge."...