# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Archives and Art: The Resources and Possibilities at the State Historical Society of Iowa
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Iowa Artist Henry Payer regularly mines local historical archives for cultural materials that inform his artwork — bridging his Ho-Chunk heritage, American history, and the relationship between past and present. Inspired by his artistic practice, the Des Moines Art Center presents “Archives and Art,” in collaboration with the State Historical Society of Iowa.

Archives and special collections offer rich windows into the past, and engaging with them is not limited to professional historians. In this talk, Andrew Klumpp, Education and Outreach Manager at the State Historical Society of Iowa, will introduce the breadth of materials held in their archives and share practical ways to access and use these resources. He will also describe how artists have partnered with the State Historical Society, plus other individuals and organizations to create dynamic and impactful collaborations that shed new light onto our shared past.

Free; registration required: https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/archives-and-art/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/archives-and-art-the-resources-and-possibilities-at-the-state-historical-society-of-iowa/200029681337901
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 45

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Des Moines Art Center
- **lat**: 41.58390637386
- **long**: -93.68119032355
- **full address**: Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave,Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Archives and Art: The Resources and Possibilities at the State Historical Society of Iowa being held?
  - **A:** Archives and Art: The Resources and Possibilities at the State Historical Society of Iowa takes place on Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave,Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Archives and Art: The Resources and Possibilities at the State Historical Society of Iowa?
  - **A:** Archives and Art: The Resources and Possibilities at the State Historical Society of Iowa is organized by Des Moines Art Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Archives and Art: The Resources and Possibilities at the State Historical Society of Iowa is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Archives and Art: The Resources and Possibilities at the State Historical Society of Iowa sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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