Stop in our print shop located on the first floor, studio 120. We’ll have the presses running from 5-8pm.
Other details for March’s First Friday:
Join us from 5-8pm this Friday, March 7th, to explore Mainframe's five floors of 181 open studios and artworks by youth artists in our special Des Moines Public Schools art exhibition. The night will feature works by Mainframe's 220 Creatives + special food, music, and art activities. Since First Fridays are free and open to the public, it's the perfect opportunity to come make a night of it with family and friends at Mainframe! Plus, we have free additional parking and shuttle service!
March's First Friday from 5-8pm will be an evening of art, food, drinks, & music celebrating creativity:
Lower Level // Explore the Oak Studio Teen Tech Center & glassblowing
Atrium // Tour displays of art from over 60 Des Moines elementary, middle school and high school students!
The Big Room // Enjoy Food & Drinks by Tangerine Food Company, Reyes Tamales, and LeeTy Delights. Listen to music by Josue Barahona, paint with Siricasso, & buy cookies from Girl Scout Troop 311.
Studio 108 // Watch or join in free-style dancing brought to you by the Creative Netwerk.
2nd Floor // Enjoy mocktails from Not Your Average Bar, view works in the Youth Art Exhibition, and tour open studios.
3rd Floor // Enjoy Des Desserts by Mandi, check out new works by ISU Art Residents, Audrey Stirling & Isabel Wilson, plus explore studios of local creatives!
4th Floor // Grab a drink from Tangerine's bar, explore works in the Youth Art Exhibition, and check out clay, mixed media and jewelry studios.