Des Moines Arts Festival Executive Director Stephen King inducted into the IFEA Hall of Fame

Written By Molly Kresse

Photo by Alyssa Leicht

Stephen King, Executive Director of the Des Moines Arts Festival has been inducted into the International Festivals & Events Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame represents the organization’s highest individual honor and recognizes professionals whose careers have made a lasting impact on the festivals and events industry. With more than 35 years of leadership experience, King has established himself as one of the profession’s most respected innovators and advocates.

The Des Moines Arts Festival also received the following awards:

  • Best Accessibility Program, Gold

  • Best Commemorative Poster, Silver

  • Best Community Outreach Program, Gold

  • Best Cover Design, Bronze

  • Best Educational Program, Gold

  • Best Event / Organization Newsletter, Silver

  • Best Event Website, Gold

  • Best Facebook Site, Gold

  • Best Hat, Gold

  • Best Instagram Site, Gold

  • Best Individual Sponsor Follow-up Report, Silver

  • Best Invitation, Silver

  • Best Overall Entertainment Program, Gold

  • Best Overall Merchandising Program, Silver

  • Best Overall Sponsorship Program, Gold

  • Best Single Digital / Social Ad, Bronze

  • Best Single Newspaper Display Ad, Silver

  • Best Sponsor Gift, Silver

  • Best Targeted Sponsor Proposal, Gold

  • Best Volunteer Program. Silver

To access the full WHO13 article please click here.

To access the Des Moines Arts Festival’s website please click here.

The Des Moines Festival is located in Studio #455.

Molly Kresse
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