Mainframe Studios

13 reviews

+1 (515) 505-8151

Website

Photos

900 Keosauqua Way

Des Moines, IA 50309

+1 (515) 505-8151

http://mainframestudios.org

History

The first phase opened in late 2017 featuring 65 artist studios representing 25 art disciplines, six arts-related nonprofit spaces and a 4,650 square foot event venue. Once complete, Mainframe Studios will have 180 artist studios, making it the largest nonprofit art studio building in the nation.

Specialties

A new nonprofit model for providing permanent affordable workspace for artists of all disciplines. Join us the First Friday evening of every month for music, dinner and exploring artist studios.

Also at this address

Red Door Press

SJ Fine Art Conservation

Knotty Nail

Waveform Music

Find related places

Window Replacement

Places To Eat

Shopping

Tourist Attractions

Reviews

5.013 reviews

Heidi H.

7/20/2022

What a great place. There is such creative energy throughout. They offer First Fridays, where numerous artist open their studios. You can wander in and out of them and ask the artist questions...

Read more on Yelp

Luke X.

6/25/2018

Stopped in during the weekend of the Art Festival. Really refreshing to see a place like this in DesMoines. Made me curious to learn more about getting a studio. A lot of variety in artists. Saw...

Read more on Yelp

Eric B.

3/3/2019

Mainframe Studios hit my radar screen when my favorite glass artist (Jesse Bogenrief) closed up his Spencer shop and moved into his spacious Lower Level studio just in time for this building's...

Read more on Yelp

Patrick T.

2/3/2018

Wow, when things make our community more vibrant, beautiful, and exciting... I get really happy! Mainframe Studios makes me very happy! Mainframe is a new nonprofit model for permanent...

Read more on Yelp

Christina F.

6/7/2019

So impressed with the space and the art work. You can tell the artists are dedicated and want to engage with the public. First Fridays is a great event that attracts all different backgrounds from...

Read more on Yelp

Own this business?

Claim it

See a problem?

Charitable organization, Personal interest organization

Variety Club of Iowa

Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged, at-risk, critically ill, and special needs children throughout the state. With over $134 million raised since 1975, Variety connects caring individuals to programs that enable children to reach their full potential, providing funding for tangible items, transportation services, inclusive playgrounds, and support for critically ill children and their families. As part of Variety - the Children's Charity International, Variety Iowa is one of 44 chapters worldwide positively impacting over 100,000 individual children annually through direct programs and grants to children's organizations. With a mission to help children in need, Variety Iowa expresses heartfelt gratitude to donors, sponsors, and volunteers for their support in making a difference in the lives of children and families across the state.Generated from the website