student art exhibition

The Student Art Exhibition (SAE) presented by GreenState Credit Union spotlights the creativity of children in grades K-12 attending schools in Central Iowa through a special exhibition at the Festival. Additionally, the students were recognized at a Visionary Artist Ceremony on Saturday of the Festival and will be recognized a special reception in September.

The Student Art Exhibition is designed to encourage children to pursue their passion for the visual arts, and to recognize student and teacher achievements and artistic talent.

Student artwork is currently displayed at GreenState Credit Unions until September 6. Read below to learn which schools are hosted at each GreenState Credit Union or view the online gallery here.

• Pick-up artwork immediately following the Student Art Exhibition Reception (Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 6 p.m. at MainFrame Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines).
• Artwork will NOT be sent to schools or students.
• If you are not able to attend the reception, please make arrangements to pick-up the artwork at the Festival office by October 14, 2022 - Monday thru Friday, 8:30am-4pm. After this date, artwork will be archived. Location: Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way, Studio 431, Des Moines. Short term parking is available in the loading zone in front of the building.

DMAF

March 7, 2023: School and Student Artwork Information Form opens on our website
April 28, 2023: Last day to submit student information
May 1, 2023: Begin artwork drop off, Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way, Suite 300, Des Moines, IA 50309
May 19, 2023: Final day for artwork drop off
June 25: Visionary Artist Ceremonies at the Des Moines Arts Festival (11 a.m. & 1 p.m.)
July 10, 2023: Artwork available for public viewing at GreenState Credit Union
September 6, 2023: Student Art Exhibition Reception and pick up, Mainframe Studios
September 7, 2023: Artwork picked up from DMAF office, Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way, Suite 300, Des Moines, IA 50309, through October 13, 2023

• Participating schools will be from the Central Iowa region.
• Each school must submit a School and Student Artwork Information Form.
• Each elementary school may submit up to four works that are two-dimensional and no larger than 12" x 18".
• Each secondary school may submit up to four works that are two dimensional and no larger than 18" x 24".
• Only two-dimensional media is acceptable.
• No stretched canvas.
• Artwork must be created in the 2022-2023 school year.
• Do not mount or mat artwork. Staff will mount submitted artwork.
• Schools must agree to review and honor U.S. copyright law (Title 17) and copyright guidelines provided by the Heartland Area Education Agency.
• Schools must be willing and able to print and send the Student/Parent Letter home with each student selected to participate in SAE. (Alternatively, the letter may be emailed to the parent)
• Schools must be willing to prepare Student Artwork to the specifications below.
• Schools must be willing and able to mail Student Artwork or deliver artwork on scheduled dates/times.
• Schools must be agreeable to the Artwork Pick-Up Policy.

Please direct questions to:

Zoey Lohse
Festival Program Intern
Des Moines Arts Festival^®
E-mail: zlohse@desmoinesartsfestival.org

Orchard Hills Elementary, Norwalk