Connecting people to the arts since 1975
Jazz in July
Arts activities accessible to all
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Dan Nicholson performing at Two Rivers Art Expo
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Metro Arts Alliance enriches the quality of life in Greater Des Moines by connecting people to the arts through programming, communication and support of artists and arts organizations.
As a regional arts service organization, Metro Arts works with the public and our members to ensure that the arts survive and thrive in Greater Des Moines. It is a non-profit organization that advocates for the arts, cultivates public participation in the arts, and creates partnerships between the artistic, business and cultural communities.
- Metro Arts touches the lives of 7,800 children each year through arts education programs.
- We draw 7,500 people downtown for the Two Rivers Art Expo each fall.
- Metro Arts presents Jazz in July, which brings 15,000 people to 31 free concerts each summer.
- Metro Arts employs more than 500 artists and provides 200 artist referrals per year.
- Number of people served in the community last year: 67,050.
Metro Arts has connected people to the arts since 1975.
Volunteer opportunities
There are multiple volunteer opportunities with Metro Arts including serving on the Board of Directors and assisting with Jazz in July, Two Rivers Art Expo, Education Outreach programs and other events. There are also multiple internship opportunities through Metro Arts and our member organizations, including assistance with our newsletter and Web site. For more information about how you can get involved, contact Metro Arts at 515-280-3222 or email us.
Location
The Metro Arts office is located in the Teachout Building, 500 East Locust, Suite 201, Des Moines, Iowa 50309.
Phone: 515-280-3222
Fax: 515-280-3223
e-mail: info@metroarts.org
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