Bravo Greater Des Moines

06/03/2026

Passport to Culture (PTC), a youth program by Bravo, provides funding to Greater Des Moines schools so students can experience arts and culture in and out of the classroom. Every $30 that Bravo invests through PTC, 5 students gain access to workshops and museum tours, concerts and theatre, hands-on activities with animals and musical instruments, and so much more.

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05/28/2026

Look at that! The downtown mural at 210 SE Main St is done!

Thank you to all those who made this possible, including local artist Courtney Garcia, Kupka Real Estate Team, Bravo Greater Des Moines, Sherwin-Williams, and those who participated in our Downtown Assessment.

05/27/2026

"And, Bravo is a trusted thought partner, advocate, and helpful resource, making the whole sector closer and stronger." 👏👏👏

05/20/2026

Supporting arts and culture in Greater Des Moines leads to incredible impact. More than $300 million is generated regionally by audiences, visitors, volunteers, artists and organizations.

05/14/2026

At the Northwestern Trailhead in Ankeny is an interactive public art piece by artist Matthew Mazzotta. Titled 'Drop In,' walkers, bikers, and neighbors can visit the yellow house and sit on the porch swing, rest in the shade, and connect as if dropping in to visit a friend. Mazzotta is known for his community-specific projects that expose everyday spaces as sites for meaningful connections. 👏👏

Bravo is proud to have supported this project in part through a GC20 public art grant.

05/12/2026

The arts don't just enrich our community; they are essential. An arts champion knows that arts and culture isn't a luxury—the sector is a critical support system for a thriving Greater Des Moines. Bravo champions the role of arts, culture and heritage in delivering regional economic, civic and social impact.

Are you a champion?

05/12/2026

🎨 Windsor Heights is Looking for Artists!

The City of Windsor Heights is seeking artists to help create a new public mural at 6587 University Avenue! This exciting project will bring color, creativity, and community pride to one of our main corridors.

We encourage community members to share this opportunity with artists, muralists, and creatives who may be interested in making a lasting impact in Windsor Heights.

📅 Proposal deadline: Sunday, May 31

View the full Request for Proposal (RFP) on the City website:
https://www.windsorheights.org/706/Bids-Public-Notices-RFPs

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post! 🎨✨

05/06/2026

Bravo has partnered with Americans for the Arts many times, contributing to nationwide research like the Arts & Economic Prosperity study, and we regularly refer to their many resources and data. This new survey is part of a year-round civic engagement initiative and will help inform the AFTA advocacy agenda.

The survey is open through May - cultural organizations and arts advocates alike are encouraged to respond! Share your perspective here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8767922/NationalArtsPolicySurvey

Americans for the Arts works year-round with policymakers to advance federal arts policy.

But effective advocacy starts with a simple question: Are we focused on what the field actually needs right now?

That’s why we launched the 2026 National Arts Policy Survey — five straightforward questions to help us align our priorities with yours.

The survey covers:

→ Federal investment in the NEA, NEH, and cultural infrastructure
→ Arts in the economy and creative workforce support
→ Artist income stability
→ Arts education from pre-K through higher ed
→ Arts in health and human services

There’s also space to share your story. Because the data makes the case — but the stories make it matter.

Two minutes. Your perspective. Directly shapes our federal policy agenda.

SURVEY LINK: https://bit.ly/48kT61m

05/05/2026

Passport to Culture provides access to arts experiences for students across the region. Access to arts and culture creates lasting memories, builds life-long skills, and encourages curiosity and creativity. We love talking about this program and sharing its impact!

Ask us about Passport to Culture or explore passporttoculture.org to learn more.

04/30/2026

Celebrating smooth melodies, bold improvisations, and the artists and songs that bring people together—Happy International Jazz Day!

And, keep the riffs going for the Turner Center Jazz Orchestra concert with Mike Conrad on May 21. 👏🎹🎶