The Des Moines Arts Festival® is one of the world’s most respected juried art festivals, hosting 195 of the nation’s top artists in a beautiful urban street setting surrounding the 4.4 acres of John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and the Krause Gateway Center designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop. 16-time winner of the coveted Grand Pinnacle Award from the International Festivals and Events Association, the outdoor festival celebrating arts and culture attracts more than 150,000 people each year to its downtown location in Iowa’s capital city and largest metropolitan area. The Festival is a show dedicated to the highest standards of excellence that fosters a progressive environment for artists and their clients.  The Festival is produced by a non-profit organization, with any proceeds earned going to the continuation of the Festival, keeping artist fees low and supporting the advancement and advocacy of working professional and emerging artists.