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Grace Hilscher 7/16/24 Grace Hilscher 7/16/24

Oakridge Teen Tech Center Inspires New Generation of Creatives

The Oakridge Studio Teen Tech Center is a place for 13-21 year olds in Des Moines to grow their passions and explore alternate career paths. Read more about their feature in Innovation Iowa here.

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Grace Hilscher 7/15/24 Grace Hilscher 7/15/24

Urban Couture Photography Helps a Des Moines Boutique Uplift Plus-Size Women

How artist Valerie Carr teamed up with a plus-size boutique to uplift the women of Central Iowa.

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Grace Hilscher 7/12/24 Grace Hilscher 7/12/24

Dedication Ceremony for artist Jordan Weber’s newest installation “Inhale… Exhale…” at Mainframe Studios

On Friday, August 2nd outside in the Oakridge Neighborhood parking lot #301, Mainframe Studios will be hosting a dedication for their new rooftop installation, “Inhale…. Exhale.…”.

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Grace Hilscher 7/5/24 Grace Hilscher 7/5/24

Celebrate Latino art and culture at Mainframe

Mainframe’s July First Friday was featured in DSM Magazine. Read more about it here.

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Grace Hilscher 7/2/24 Grace Hilscher 7/2/24

Ry Smith Featured in DSM

Learn more about one of Mainframe’s newest residents who was just featured in DSM.

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Grace Hilscher 6/26/24 Grace Hilscher 6/26/24

Alex Brown Foundation’s Residency Program Creates Global Connections

For years, studio #455 was home to artist, Alex Brown. Now it is home to the Alex Brown Foundation’s Residency program.

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Grace Hilscher 6/25/24 Grace Hilscher 6/25/24

Pam Hibbs Showcasing Work at the Des Moines Arts Festival

Learn more about Pam Hibbs’ a Mainframe artist and ISU alumna who will be exhibiting at the Des Moines Art Festival.

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Grace Hilscher 6/21/24 Grace Hilscher 6/21/24

Linda Eclatt and Paola Elena Acuña Highlighted in Jefas

Two mainframe artists, Linda Eclatt and Paola Elena Acuña, are featured in Jefas.

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Grace Hilscher 6/20/24 Grace Hilscher 6/20/24

Iowa State Alumni Grow Their Talents as Artists-in-Residence at Mainframe Studios

Meet Iowa State’s Artists-in-Residence

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Grace Hilscher 6/19/24 Grace Hilscher 6/19/24

Meet Mainframe’s New Admin Assistant: Grace Hilscher

Meet Mainframe’s newest hire: Grace Hilscher

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Lani Eclatt 5/8/24 Lani Eclatt 5/8/24

Join our Team: Administrative Assistant at Mainframe Studios

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Julia Franklin 4/9/24 Julia Franklin 4/9/24

Rooftop Art

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Malique m 3/5/24 Malique m 3/5/24

Call for Proposals: Prime Storefront Location Available for Rent!

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Malique m 2/5/24 Malique m 2/5/24

Space to Create Mainframe Studios inspired a cross-country move

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Malique m 12/9/23 Malique m 12/9/23

Celebrating Hmong Heritage: A Powerful Conversation with Christine Her

As we gear up for the joyous celebrations of Hmong New Year nationwide, we bring you

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Kim Goldberg 12/9/23 Kim Goldberg 12/9/23

Iowa PBS | Glass Blowing Crafts From the Past

Glass Blowing | Crafts From the Past

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Malique m 12/9/23 Malique m 12/9/23

Des Moines Register | Iowa artist Jill Wells helps ensure equal access to public art for everyone with new project

Iowa artist Jill Wells helps ensure equal access to public art for everyone with new project

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Kim Goldberg 11/6/23 Kim Goldberg 11/6/23

Mainframe Studios Selects Julia Franklin as Executive Director

Arts advocacy, creativity, leadership style ‘everything we wished for and more’

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Malique m 11/2/23 Malique m 11/2/23

Empowering Youth Through Art & Healing-Centered Engagement

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Malique m 11/2/23 Malique m 11/2/23

Creative Power Couple Finds Home at Mainframe

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