2026 DSM Exhibited
AFTER THAT
2026 DSM Exhibited
AFTER THAT
The Greater Des Moines Exhibited show will be returning to the Polk County Heritage Gallery in January of 2027! This is an annual show where artists from the greater Des Moines area can submit up to three works to be blindly judged by this year’s juror, Anna Segner. Works selected for awards will receive a cash prizes. Submissions for the show will be open from October 30, 2026 through November 20, 2026. There will be an opening reception and awards ceremony on January 7th and the sow will run through February 18. This show and event are free and open to the public.
Please use the button below to submit an entry.
Awards
The juror will award $950 in cash among seven artists
One $350 Best in Show
Three $125 Merit Awards
Three $75 Honorable Mention Awards
Meet the Jurrior
Anna Segner
Anna Segner, a Minnesota native, is a studio artist focused in painting, mixed media and installation. In her practice, Anna incorporates critical animal studies and other research to question the human act of “toying” with animals and nature. Outside of the studio, Anna works with various collaborators to paint murals across Iowa. Most recently, Anna is working with a team on a mural in Ames, IA. She currently teaches at Iowa State University.