Art Is Rad

Art Is Rad Art is Rad: Connecting People Through Creativity. You don't have to be an Artist,
to make Rad Art with us!

"Art Is Rad" was born from the creative passions of Megan and Jeremiah LaBresh, a dynamic duo determined to celebrate and share the transformative power of art. Inspired by their shared love for artistic expression and the desire to foster a community of like-minded individuals, the LaBreshes embarked on a journey to create a platform that transcends traditional art boundaries. "Art Is Rad" is not

just a brand; it's a vibrant ecosystem where creativity knows no limits. Here, artists and art enthusiasts from all walks of life converge to explore, showcase, and celebrate the boundless world of art. From exquisite paintings to unique crafts, from thought-provoking sculptures to captivating digital creations, "Art Is Rad" is a canvas for the extraordinary. It's a testament to the belief that art is not just a medium of expression; it's a way of life. Join Megan and Jeremiah on this incredible artistic voyage, and discover why, at "Art Is Rad," art truly is, and always will be, rad.

08/31/2026

This week at Art Night - Clay Jelly Fish

1️⃣ Art Night: Airdry Clay Jellyfish
📍 Location: Big Grove Brewery - Des Moines
📅 Date: Monday August 31st 6pm
🎟️ Price: $10

2️⃣ Art Night: Airdry Clay Jellyfish
📍 Location: 515 Brewing Company
📅 Date: Wednesday September 2nd 6pm
🎟️ Price: $10

We host these gatherings to make creativity accessible for everyone. All proceeds support community projects and programming! 🌸✨

Visit ArtIsRad.org or click the link in our bio to book your spot!

08/20/2026

The next market is tomorrow evening, Thursday, August 20th at 5pm and the weather looks amazing!

Plus look at this new vendor, caricatures, how fun!! Inkjoy Creations will be selling custom pictures and doing caricatures all market 💚

And of course all the usual suspects with crafts, baked goods, veggies, and craft beer!

Food trucks Big Acai Altoona and Gourmet HotDogs

08/07/2026

Tonight on the 4th floor of Mainframe Studios we will be in studio 455 for First Friday, we invite you to create a collage with us for Free!

We will have magazines, books, and a lot of supplies for you to make your art!

We will also have a free digital photo booth!

Collage is free while supplies last!

We host Art Night every week, with a different project every week!

Monday at Big Grove Brewery • Des Moines 6 pm to 8 pm
Wednesday at 515 Brewing Company 6 pm to 8 pm
Sunday at Smokey Row Des Moines 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Join us this Sunday at Smokey Row Coffee for Book Bedazzleing - we will have books for sale from Wandering Raccoon Books - RSVP at artisrad.org

Bring a friend, or come and make new ones. You don't have to be an artist to make Rad Art with us!

08/01/2026

BEDAZZLE YOUR BOOK 📚✨

Art Night • $10

📚✨ Your books deserve to feel fancy, too. ✨📚

Grab a favorite book and join Art Is Rad and Wandering Raccoon Books for Bedazzled Books Art Night!

Bring a book from home and decorate it with gems, sparkle, texture, and as much personality as you can fit on the cover. Don’t have a book to bring? Wandering Raccoon Books will have books available to purchase separately.

💎 All decorating supplies included
🎨 No art experience needed
🎟️ $10 per person
🕕 6–8 PM

Monday, August 3 — Big Grove Brewery
Wednesday, August 5 — 515 Brewing Company
Sunday, August 9 — Smokey Row Coffee

Come bedazzle a romance novel, a journal, an old favorite, or the strangest book you can find.

Tag the book lover who needs to make something ridiculously sparkly with you. 👇

You don’t have to be an artist to make rad art with us.

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07/29/2026

🎨 UPCOMING ART NIGHTS! 🎨

1️⃣ Art Night: Squeegee Art
📍 Location: 515 Brewing Company
📅 Date: Tuesday, Jul 28 at 18:00
🎟️ Price: $10

2️⃣ Art Night: Squeegee Art
📍 Location: Smokey Row Coffee
📅 Date: Saturday, Aug 1 at 18:00
🎟️ Price: $10

Bring a friend!

You don't have to be an Artist to make Rad Art with us!

We host these gatherings to make creativity accessible for everyone. All proceeds support community projects and programming! 🌸✨

Go to artisrad.org or

Click the link in our bio to book your spot!

07/22/2026

This week is Tie Dye with Art Is Rad

Wednesday at 515 Brewing Company

Sunday at Smokey Row Des Moines

6pm to 8pm

$10 bring your own Cotton shirt

$10 extra for an art is rad shirt

Register online at ArtIsRad.org

Get colorful and creative with Art Is Rad by tie-dyeing your own bright, wearable art!

Choose an exclusive event shirt or bring your own cotton garment to twist, fold, and dye into a totally unique masterpiece.

Fabric tip: Use shirts with 70% cotton or more for the best, brightest color.

Vibe: Fun, messy, and friendly for all skill levels.

07/12/2026

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