# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AViD Presents: Patrick Bringley at the Des Moines Arts Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Patrick Bringley is the New York Times bestselling author of All the Beauty in the World, a memoir about his decade as a guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

This special AViD event is being hosted in partnership with the Des Moines Arts Festival and the Des Moines Art Center. 

The event will be moderated by Kelly Baum, the John and Mary Pappajohn Director and CEO of the Des Moines Art Center.

About this event: https://www.dmpl.org/patrick-bringley
About AViD: https://www.dmpl.org/AViD

What to expect: 
Doors will open at 10 AM, and the author talk will begin at 11 AM. This program will be hosted at Central Library, and seating is on a first come, first-serve basis. 

At the end of the program, there will be a question and answer period. A book signing will follow.

This event is FREE to attend thanks to the support of the DMPL Foundation and its donors.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/avid-presents-patrick-bringley-at-the-des-moines-arts-festival/200029721321513
- **Event Categories**: art, festivals, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 124

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
- **lat**: 41.58612
- **long**: -93.63086
- **full address**: 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is AViD Presents: Patrick Bringley at the Des Moines Arts Festival being held?
  - **A:** AViD Presents: Patrick Bringley at the Des Moines Arts Festival takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am at 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309.
- **Q**: Who is organizing AViD Presents: Patrick Bringley at the Des Moines Arts Festival?
  - **A:** AViD Presents: Patrick Bringley at the Des Moines Arts Festival is organized by Des Moines Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** AViD Presents: Patrick Bringley at the Des Moines Arts Festival is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. 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. With 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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