What I love most about photography is the chance to continually work with new people and new challenges. That could mean documenting a group of cancer survivors halfway around the world, showing the world a new product, or sharing who you are to your clients.
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82 customer reviews
JK Crockett
I'm biased. I'm an artist there!
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Demarcus Ford
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Deshara Bohanna
One of the most fantastic stops in Iowa!
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Cptnkroph
I can't explain how incredible mainframe is. Go to first Friday and find out for yourselves!!
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Keshia Palmer
The place and service from the staff was top tier. They helped in every way possible. Highly recommend renting this venue
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C.A. Hughes
Only went to Jess Quinn's studio. It was phenomenal!
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Elizabeth M S
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Bev Greco
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mathuraa
Best! Happy my works were displayed ! Enjoyed
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Eric Duke Miller
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Eric Severson
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Erika J. Worley
Start on the 4th floor and work your way down on First Fridays!
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Steve .Vasquez
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judd baer
I had never been before. I went to First Friday tonight and I will be going back. Imagine a farmers market but it's all in a 5 story building. It was super fun and the crowd was great. More...
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Nia Yoder
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Robert Shrote
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Hali Woods
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Henry Hauling
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Kate Leo
First Friday is such a fun event here. Most of the 181 artist studios are open to the public and you can chat with the artists about their process or watch them create. There are so many different types of art- photography, animation, water color, acrylic, sculpture, textiles, etc. There is truly something for everyone. More...
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Joshua Tilley
Beautiful place. We read about this piece and how it was created in honor of a lost friend. My wife teared up. Amazing.
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Jason Everett
This is a several floor artist collaborative building with scores of individual artist studios. It's a great stop to take a visitor during a tour of Des Moines, or an activity for yourself on an afternoon. Sometimes there events here. I went to an open house once where many of the artists opened their shops so you could meat the artists and see their studio - and there was music, food...etc in the common areas. But I've also gone during the day when none of the shops are open, but you can still tour all the floors and see much of the art that is exhibited in the hallways. More...
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Teri Olson
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Chris Grussing
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Tres Davis
Great way to spend 1st Friday. Support area artists.
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Tiffany Spinner
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Samantha Chizek
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Brandonlindsay
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Nikki B
Be sure to go. For first friday of the month. Such a cool concept and vibe!!
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Danielle Cheatom
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Linda Gilpin
Nice way to spend an afternoon
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Odd Fellow Consultant
Fantastic place for artist and those who like to interact with them. Four plus floors of studios. Some even give you the chance to try their mediam of choice.
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John Laurenzo
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Heidi Willis
Always a fun time exploring this place and discovering cool new artists during their first Friday open house events.
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Stephen Toothman
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Kendra Golob
A Wonderful place to help artist work and sell.
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Sonjia Newsone
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Soleil Summers
Fantastic place for everyone to see and be a part of Des Moines rich history
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Gena Schneider
Great place to learn and express yourself
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Kelly H
Awesome space for art and more.
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julie rinker
I went here for an event and was awe struck by the number of artists and studios. The level of talent in this building is amazing! If you're looking for artwork, photographers, pottery, this is a place you don't want to miss! The first Friday of each month is an open house featuring artists on each floor! Definitely go! More...
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Matthew Quetti
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Colton Bane
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Theatric Artist
First Fridays are always a treat, it's awesome to get to go and see all the work everyone's done and chat with the artists
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Hans van Leeuwen
Mainframe Studios is great to meet a variety of inspired artists, who work in a building at their disposal. They have lots of opportunities to interact and inspire each other and meet the public. Wonderful to visit and purchase their art! More...
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Anastasia Peterson
Val with Urban Couture is excellent and very talented. She goes above and beyond to deliver incredible photos that wow!
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Christine Winter
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Cindy Meek
Always a wonderful event. Come early if you want a seat for the fashion show. Glasswork show is amazing! Parking is very limited.
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Nicole Stewart
It was calm smoothing, we were given time to do our stuff no stress and I got to make stuff, I loved it reminded me to enjoy things without feeling any need for worry thumbs up all the way.
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Su ZQ
I love the work they do & what they offer for the kiddos.
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Ben Jensen
Soooo much to see. We only made it to 2 of the 4 floors in the time we had. But tremendous artwork all over!
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The secret is truly caring about helping your clients grow their business by helping share their unique story with beautiful and creative imagery.
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