Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in West Des Moines. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in West Des Moines for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in West Des Moines too.
Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in West Des Moines.
## Art Events in West Des Moines - **Event Name**: Black Veil Brides, Caskets in West Des Moines - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Black Veil Brides Live in West Des Moines on Tuesday, September 8, 2026! 🎶 Are you ready to experience Black Veil Brides like never before? With chart-topping hits like In The End, Knives and Pens and Bleeders - **Date**: Tue Sep 08 2026 at 06:35 pm – Tue Sep 08 2026 at 08:35 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/black-veil-brides-caskets-in-west-des-moines/3300030135119804 - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8wYWZjYWFiMC01OTUxLTExZjEtYWRhZi04MTFlMDRiNzcyM2ItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMTQwMzA0LWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3Nzk4MzQwMDQ.avif - **Categories**: art, live-music - **Event Name**: 22nd Annual Works of Growth & Recovery Art Exhibition - **Description**: Celebrate the creativity, resilience, and talent of Central Iowa artists at the 22nd Annual Works of Growth & Recovery Juried Art ExhibitionAbout this EventCelebrate the creativity, resilience, and talent of Central I - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu Oct 01 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/22nd-annual-works-of-growth-and-recovery-art-exhibition/100001997046048490 - **Venue**: Olson-Larsen Galleries - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9jMjhjOTRkZWU4ZTVmNTU4NDQ3OGM2MjUyMGMzNTdlZmUyY2Q2MDdlZTVmODhlMWYyZDkzY2Y2ZWY4ZmNjNzQxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODYwNjA2OTc.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Exhibitions, health-wellness - **Event Name**: Taste of Norway - **Description**: The Daughters of Norway Eva Nansen Lodge annual Taste of Norway features baked goods, local artists and craftspeople, vendors with everything from books to clothes to soaps, and music. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 227 - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/taste-of-norway/200030280165541 - **Venue**: Valley High School - WDMCS - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Taste+of+Norway&date=Sat+Oct+17+2026+at+09%3A00+am&bg=2 - **Categories**: art - **Event Name**: 3rd Annual Pop-Up Art Show - **Description**: We're back during cooler weather this year. Just in time for holiday shopping. We have many new pieces and would love to see you again this year. There will be additional artists • $50 and under gift ideas • acrylic paintings • mixed-media art • ceramics - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 56 - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/3rd-annual-pop-up-art-show/200030493489425 - **Venue**: 4800 Stonebridge Rd WDM 50265 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9iNWFhNTliYTEzMDdiNWQ0MGI1MWY3NGE5YTYzZGUzOGZjMWYzY2M2ZTg5MjYxZjIxYmQwNTkzZmFhMmU1NGQ2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyNjQtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY5MjQ1NDU.avif - **Categories**: art, pop-ups, crafts, shopping, holiday - **Event Name**: Dillard's Childrens Dept (Des Moines,IA) Hosting Silhouettes by Chris - **Description**: Internationally known silhouette artist Chris Casey hand-cuts heirloom quality portraits using only surgical scissors and fine quality paperAbout this EventCome see 2nd generation, master silhouette artist - **Date**: Wed Sep 30 2026 at 01:00 pm – Wed Sep 30 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/dillards-childrens-dept-des-moinesia-hosting-silhouettes-by-chris/100001995748532585 - **Venue**: Dillard's - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9kZDUzYmJkMTkyM2IzYWM4NTc5Yzc2MmM5MTZjMDhlZDkwNThhZjU2YWUyNWQzNjBlMmEwZTc1NDlmYTA3MTM4LXJpbWctdzQ5NC1oNjU4LWRjMTkxNjE0LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NTMyOTA3Mg.avif - **Price**: USD 13 - **Categories**: art ## Trending Events in West Des Moines - **Event Name**: West Des Moines Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!) - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/846ba06d99c10762390a2f8796f3f78cc0b306edfe2f624a15ec809267eb2dea-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1759892782 - **Event Name**: Trae Crowder - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Funny Bone - Des Moines 🏠 Address: 560 S Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266 🌆 City: West Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5617, -93.7844✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Trae Crowder, where every moment tells a sto - **Venue**: Funny Bone - Des Moines - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f96cc0e0-2a36-11f0-9199-c5a5a3f2ab75-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010101-gmir.png?v=1746507610 - **Event Name**: Band of Horses & Dinosaur Jr. at Val Air Ballroom - **Description**: Join us for an electrifying performance by Dinosaur Jr.! Don't miss this legendary rock band as they hit the stage with their iconic sound. Get your tickets now at Tickets Helper to secure your spot and rock out with Dinosaur Jr. #DinosaurJr #RockMusic #L - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/87da54969ae88fdad0338202a3c4b74ec16b878c0dd98390c7a8ae0478941cc7-rimg-w1200-h886-dc080808-gmir?v=1787441549 - **Event Name**: Black Veil Brides - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/fc6e3f70-9dae-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w768-h1024-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787351044 - **Event Name**: Gary Clark Jr. - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/58b055e0-9e11-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787393282 - **Event Name**: Guitarras ATM Band | Taste of the Junction Multicultural Festival - **Description**: Come out and enjoy the sounds of the Guitarras ATM Band! A vibrant musical group based in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa. They will have Valley Junction Sizzling Labor Day Weekend with the energy of authentic Mexican and Latin music, and more to life. - **Venue**: Taste of the Junction - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/871eeef99b37741c20eb15539c19597d00834d35c546f40a5e9fbbb3822fd35d-rimg-w637-h641-dc080808-gmir?v=1787209104 - **Event Name**: Black Veil Brides with Caskets, Archers, and Holy Wars - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Val Air Ballroom 🏠 Address: 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265 🌆 City: West Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5852, -93.7064🌟 Be part of history at Black Veil Brides with Caskets, Archers, and Holy Wars, an extraordinary gathe - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b9bac5e0-9ddb-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787370246 - **Event Name**: Black Veil Brides, Caskets in West Des Moines - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Black Veil Brides Live in West Des Moines on Tuesday, September 8, 2026! 🎶 Are you ready to experience Black Veil Brides like never before? With chart-topping hits like In The End, Knives and Pens and Bleeders - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/0afcaab0-5951-11f1-adaf-811e04b7723b-rimg-w1200-h675-dc140304-gmir.webp?v=1779834004 - **Event Name**: Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors - **Description**: Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors Venue: Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park Des Moines, IA Date: 10 Sep, 2026 - 06:00 PM - **Venue**: Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4bbcc3034e13e3791ceb6a80abef29497530b7f879e2ce1ac9fd8977bf6ccf2a-rimg-w1200-h750-dc080808-gmir?v=1787299254 ## Browse Art Events by Date - [Art Events Today in West Des Moines](https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/art--today) - [Art Events This Weekend in West Des Moines](https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/art--this-weekend) - [Art Events in August in West Des Moines](https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/art--august) - [Art Events in September in West Des Moines](https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/art--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Art events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Black Veil Brides, Caskets in West Des Moines (Tue Sep 08 2026 at 06:35 pm at Val Air Ballroom), 22nd Annual Works of Growth & Recovery Art Exhibition (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 04:00 pm at Olson-Larsen Galleries), Taste of Norway (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:00 am at Valley High School - WDMCS), 3rd Annual Pop-Up Art Show (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:00 am at 4800 Stonebridge Rd WDM 50265), Dillard's Childrens Dept (Des Moines,IA) Hosting Silhouettes by Chris (Wed Sep 30 2026 at 01:00 pm at Dillard's). - **Q**: What are the top free Art events in West Des Moines? - **A:** 22nd Annual Works of Growth & Recovery Art Exhibition (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 04:00 pm at Olson-Larsen Galleries). - **Q**: How can I find Art events in West Des Moines? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art events in West Des Moines on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Art events in West Des Moines? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Art events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in West Des Moines include Val Air Ballroom, Olson-Larsen Galleries, Valley High School - WDMCS. - **Q**: What is the price range for Art events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Prices for Art events in West Des Moines range from USD 13 to USD 13. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in West Des Moines include Melody Mapper, Event Contact: Emma Bowen Event Contact Phone Number: (515) 669-4821 Event Contact Email: emmab@teamcsa.org, Daughters of Norway - Iowa. - **Q**: Are there any online Art events available? - **A:** Yes, many Art events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Art events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in West Des Moines. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fa/62c63e1af3495c9493152cf57d2048/art.png ## Arts events from nearby cities - [Arts events in Clive](https://allevents.in/clive/art) - [Arts events in Urbandale](https://allevents.in/urbandale/art) - [Arts events in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/art) - [Arts events in Waukee](https://allevents.in/waukee/art) - [Arts events in Johnston](https://allevents.in/johnston-ia/art) - [Arts events in Grimes](https://allevents.in/grimes-ia/art) - [Arts events in Granger](https://allevents.in/granger-ia/art) - [Arts events in Ankeny](https://allevents.in/ankeny/art)