Using his collection of cameras dating as far back to the 1930s, Michael Russell uses both large format film & digital to create his photographs. He develops negatives by hand & makes archival prints in his personal, old-school darkroom with refurbished gear from the '40s - '70s.

Jim Tucker is a Dallas (formerly Kansas City) based artists that splatters, swirls, and brushes acrylic paint onto a canvas to achieve his beautiful, large-scale work. Visit Paintings by Jim Tucker at ArtFest Midwest this June 26 + 27! #AFMW #ArtFestMidwest #artistspotlight

Rebecca Evanovich creates one-of-a-kind art vessels that are thrown and hand built, using firing techniques that include horse hair raku. Visit Art by the Redhead at ArtFest Midwest this June 26 + 27! #AFMW #ArtFestMidwest #artistspotlight

Allison & Jonathan Metzger of Midnight Oil Studio are artists from Des Moines that create traditional hand-pulled, multilayer serigraph prints! The collaborative couple explores the visual rhythms of nature. #AFMW #ArtFestMidwest #artistspotlight

Laura Yost of Hecho en Iowa weaves flat and 3-D beads using a herringbone and tubular stitches. Visit Hecho en Iowa at ArtFest Midwest this June 26 + 27! #AFMW #ArtFestMidwest #artistspotlight

Virgil Penner is known for paintings of homes and buildings, with an architectural perspective. His paintings are colorful and bright. Visit Virgin Penner at ArtFest Midwest this June 26 + 27! #AFMW #ArtFestMidwest #artistspotlight

Pekarek Fine Jewelry creates beautiful rings using gold, silver, and sterling silver combined with precious and semi-precious stones. Visit Donald Pekarek at ArtFest Midwest this June 26 + 27! #AFMW #ArtFestMidwest #artistspotlight

Shawn Palek enjoys using an airbrush to accomplish hyper-realism and pop culture fine art paintings. His demonstrations at ArtFest Midwest are some of our favorite! Visit Palek Studio at ArtFest Midwest this June 26 + 27! #AFMW #ArtFestMidwest #artistspotlight

Thomas Styczynski Photography is a landscape and seascape photographer, typically showcasing his work on printed aluminum or canvas. Visit Thomas Styczynski Photography at ArtFest Midwest this June 26 + 27! #AFMW #ArtFestMidwest #artistspotlight

Nolan Prohaska of Dance Wither Glassworks makes beautifully crafted sculptures, vessels, and bowls from blown glass, using multiple layers of colors to create their original work. Visit Dance Wither Glassworks at ArtFest Midwest this June 26 + 27! #AFMW #ArtFestMidwest

Working exclusively with oil, Mona Nelson is an impressionistic artist who often chooses gardens or flowers as subject matter.   Her exuberant use of color and texture breeds a soulfulness in her art. When painting people, she creates a warmth and inviting personal presence.

Zovar Fine Art creates interactive, lighted sculptural paintings. Visit his page to view see photos and videos of his beautiful work! Visit Zovar Fine Art at ArtFest Midwest this June 26 + 27! #AFMW #ArtFestMidwest #artistspotlight

Kathy and John Winterburn of J&K On The Rocks designs, hand grinds, and polishes their stones. She then wrap them in 14k gold, pure silver, and rose gold wire. Visit J&K On The Rocks at ArtFest Midwest this June 26 + 27!

A. Weiss Custom Copper Design cuts, crimps, and heat-treats copper with natural chemical reactions, forming paintings and sculpture. Visit A. Weiss Custom Copper Design at ArtFest Midwest this June 26 + 27! #AFMW #ArtFestMidwest #artistspotlight

Ann Ringness / Leather has been creating beautiful handmade leather bags since 1974. These bags are class, functional, and made using natural, textured, and finished hides. Visit Ann Ringness / Leather at ArtFest Midwest this June 26 + 27! #AFMW #ArtFestMidwest #artistspotlight

Chad Jerzak pottery creates handmade decorative raku and barrel-fired ceramics for the home! Visit Chad Jerzak pottery at ArtFest Midwest this June 26 + 27!

Artist applications are now open for ArtFest Midwest 2022! Our focus is success for fine art creators during the 2-day art festival held during Des Moines Art Week in the air-conditioned, rain-free Iowa Event Center downtown. Learn more at artfestmidwest.com/how-to-apply!

Our leadership is now accepting marketing proposals to promote ArtFest Midwest 2022! We’re excited to reach art enthusiasts from more areas and backgrounds to join us. Do you have a creative approach? We want to hear from you! Learn more at artfestmidwest.com/procurement.

We've got NEWS! 2022 ArtFest Midwest will bring a new era as the event transitions to nonprofit and grows DEI focus. The full press release can be found at artfestmidwest.com/news.

Artist applications for ArtFest Midwest 2022 close March 25! ArtFest Midwest is a 2-day art festival held during Des Moines Art Week in the air-conditioned, rain-free Iowa Event Center downtown. Learn more at artfestmidwest.com/how-to-apply and apply today!