The Mural Project presented by Athene is in collaboration with ArtForce Iowa and youth in Des Moines Public Schools. It is a giant interactive art experience where Des Moines Arts Festival guests contribute to the creation of a large mural over the three days of the Festival. 

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This year's mural shows a variety of butterflies from countries around the world, reflecting the origins of the youth artists who collaborated on this piece. Across various cultures, butterflies represent transformation, joy, and hope. The final mural was installed at Hoover High School.
 

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