Social Saturday: Plot Twist

Join the Des Moines Art Center’s April Social Saturday event: Plot Twist! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios, a free guided tour, a unique performance in Levitt Auditorium, treats in the Art Center Café, and so much more! Schedule of Events: 11:15 | Storytime with guest reader Amanda Cawthorn from CultureALL Levitt Auditorium 11:30 am – 12 pm | Stilt Walking Performance by Simone Harris Location TBD 12 – 12:30 pm | Open Book with CutureALL Levitt Auditorium This CultureALL Open Book program, where a community member tells their personal story in a group setting, features “Legends from Oneida” by Amanda Cawthorn. 1 – 2 pm | Themed Guided Tour (all ages) Meet in the Macomber Lobby 1:30 pm | Christine Rebet and Simone Harris: Live Performance, Film Screening, and Artist Conversation around “The Fall” Levitt Auditorium Registrations recommended. Drop-in Activities (11 am – 2 pm): Museum Galleries Find the Social Saturday interactive Art Cart in the galleries. Relax for a while and enjoy a book nook reading setting among the art, set up throughout the museum galleries. Scavenger Hunt throughout the museum. Macomber Lobby Browse a variety of books available through the Museum Shop, plus grab a free Social Saturday bookmark! Art Center members get 10% off everyday in the Museum Shop! Art School Studios Explore creativity and your inner artist! Free drawing available in Studio 5, as well as zine/mini-comic book making and flip stick animations in the other studio spaces. Art Center Café Stop by for a sit-down lunch or a delicious la mie pastry; a full hot/cold espresso menu is available. Art Center members receive a 10% in the café every day. See our special exhibitions before they close! “Honey, You’re a Wonderful Model: Maria Lassnig’s Animated Films” (Anna K. Meredith Gallery) “Iowa Artists 2026: Henry Payer: Aagakinąk Haciwi: We Live Opposite Each Other” (A.H. Blank Gallery and Krause Atrium) “Bill Owens: Work and Leisure” (John Brady Print Gallery – Closes April…