08/31/2021
Public art: A catalyst for connection, change National prize partners local students with international talent
The Public Art Committee was created to enhance Urbandale’s aesthetic environment & celebrate the uniqueness of Urbandale through public art.
The Public Art Committee was created to:
• Enhance Urbandale’s aesthetic environment
• Celebrate the uniqueness of Urbandale through public art
• Create educational and tourism opportunities
• Celebrate and support all arts, both visual and performing
08/31/2021
Public art: A catalyst for connection, change National prize partners local students with international talent
07/09/2021
We are excited to share with you the two finalists for the Walnut Creek Regional Park (WCRP) Public Art Sculpture we are commissioning for the entrance of the park (located at the corner of 152nd Street and Meredith Drive.) Please take a moment to review the information and design sketches from the two finalists, and follow the link to share your comments. https://www.urbandale.org/937/Walnut-Creek-Regional-Park-Public-Art-Pr
07/07/2021
BEAUTIFUL, colorful and unique artwork in the gallery this summer!! Go see it when you need a day brightener, this artist's work will absolutely make you happy!
06/30/2021
New mural in Des Moines!
New Mural ‘Future’ Depicts Black Dreams, Honors Late Community Leaders in Des Moines New mural at the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families by artist Jill Wells dazzles and depicts Blacks as dreamers with bright futures.
06/14/2021
06/03/2021
04/19/2021
Have you seen the dirt moving at 152nd Street and Meredith Drive? This project is the northwest corner of the 200-acre Walnut Creek Regional Park (WCRP), which makes it an ideal location for an entryway “landmark” that identifies WCRP. Learn more: www.urbandale.org/1016/Walnut-Creek-Regional-Park
04/09/2021
Checkout the new Public Art StoryWalk at Walker Johnson Park.
The StoryWalk is officially back for the season!
Take a stroll around the pond at Walker-Johnston Park to learn about some of the eye-catching and interesting public art that makes the City of Urbandale, Iowa an attractive place to live, work, and play. Spot the bee on each sign for fun questions and activities geared toward children to make the StoryWalk experience even more interactive! 🐝