June’s First Friday: The Nonprofits of Mainframe Studios

Date: Friday, June 6, 2025 5:00 p.m.

Location: Mainframe Studios , 900 Keosauqua Way , 50309

Event Information

Description

Join us for First Friday at Mainframe Studios on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 5 - 8 p.m.! Celebrate the remarkable work of the arts and culture focused nonprofits at Mainframe Studios:

• ArtForce Iowa
• Central Iowa Blues
• City Sounds
• Civic Music Association
• Des Moines Arts Festival
• KFMG
• M/A/S/S
• Momentum
• Oak Studio Teen Tech Center

Mark your calendars, this special collaboration is not to be missed! The event will feature multiple special exhibitions including a group showcase by Artists of Mainframe Studios, a retrospective of posters from the Des Moines Arts Festival, “Fertile Ground” by the North River Arts Council, Youth Artists Highlights by ArtForce Iowa, painted pianos by City Sounds and Seso Marentes at M/A/S/S Gallery. Enjoy open studios, delicious food and beverages, hands-on art activities, a silent auction hosted by KFMG, and live music will be provided by Iowa Blues Hall of Famers Scott Long, J.C. Anderson, and Friends. With expanded overflow parking and a complimentary shuttle service, getting here is a breeze. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind celebration of creativity and community! Friday, June 6, 2025 5 - 8 p.m. at Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309

Neighborhoods

Downtown

Host Organization

Mainframe Studios

Website

https://www.mainframestudios.org/events-archive/june-first-friday-2025

Facebook Event URL

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BoajQaSmE/

Hashtag

#mainframestudios

Pricing Information

Free

Contact

Libby Crimmings
515-207-5197
Libby@mainframestudios.org