The Invitational Art Fair Announces Live Music Line-Up

New fall event to feature Iowa musicians

(Des Moines, Iowa) - ARTSwork, the sister organization of the Des Moines Arts Festival, announces today the live music line-up for its new community event, The Invitational Art Fair, taking place November 6-7, 2026, at the historic Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, Iowa.

The two-day celebration of art and music begins with an invitation-only VIP Showcase on Friday, November 6, featuring performances by Cedar County Cobras and The NOLA Jazz Band Trio.

The event opens to the public on Saturday, November 7, with a full day of live music from Mabel's Porch, Casey Joe Collins & The Foxes, Matt Woods & Malcolm Wells and the Sara Routh Band. The complete music schedule is available at TheInvitational.org

The Invitational Art Fair will feature 50 professional visual artists, showcasing and selling their newest original works across a wide range of artistic mediums. An online artist gallery featuring participating artists is available at TheInvitational.org.

The event will be open to the public on Saturday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Advance tickets are $5 online and $8 at the door. Tickets are available now at TheInvitational.org.

The Invitational Art Fair is supported by Prairie Meadows, VolunteerLocal, the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce , GuideOne Insurance, Sammons Financial, and Strategic America.

For more information, to purchase tickets, or to view the artist gallery, visit TheInvitational.org

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About ARTSwork

ARTSwork was launched by the Des Moines Arts Festival in January 2023 to strengthen the creative economy by developing the talent and skillset of creative entrepreneurs and while increasing access to artists, makers and movers throughout the community.

About the Des Moines Arts Festival

The Des Moines Arts Festival was founded in 1998 to produce an annual summer festival and serve as a platform to celebrate arts, culture and community. The Festival provides a platform for artists and arts organizations while inspiring individuals to find their creative voice.

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