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About Mainframe Studios: Mission & History
About Mainframe Studios: Mission & History
Mainframe Studios is a financially self-sustaining nonprofit providing affordable workspaces to advance equity and opportunities in the arts. We are the nation’s largest nonprofit building for creative workspaces, located in the heart of downtown Des Moines.
Arts Project Grant Proposal Form
Arts Project Grant Proposal Form
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CommUNITY Request for Submissions
CommUNITY Request for Submissions
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Mainframe Studios - 2026 BRAVO Spotlight Award Video
Mainframe Studios - 2026 BRAVO Spotlight Award Video
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
First Friday - Partnership with Des Moines Public Schools
First Friday - Partnership with Des Moines Public Schools
A Grant Writing Guide for Artists Who’d Rather Be Making - Arts Midwest
A Grant Writing Guide for Artists Who’d Rather Be Making - Arts Midwest
Creating might come naturally, but asking for money can feel daunting. This starter guide explains where to find artist grants, how to craft clear and compelling applications, and how to manage next steps.
Find An Artist
Find An Artist
Search our community of Artists, Entrepreneurs, Makers, Designers, Producers, Nonprofits & more. Mainframe Studios are sharable, bringing our current tenant total to over 200 artists who represent a broad array of creative production.
Find Workshops & Classes
Find Workshops & Classes
Support Mainframe Studios: Make a Donation
Support Mainframe Studios: Make a Donation
Mainframe Studios Latest News
Mainframe Studios Latest News
Get your news fix on the latest happenings at Mainframe Studios. Check back regularly to stay in touch with news about our artists, nonprofits, residencies, entrepreneurs and events/workshops that are coming up.
State of the Arts: Iowa's Artist Fellows | dsm magazine
State of the Arts: Iowa's Artist Fellows | dsm magazine
Mainframe Studios Wins Community Award
Mainframe Studios Wins Community Award
The Iowa Architectural Foundation recognizes Mainframe Studios with the 2025 Community Enhancement through Historic Vitalization Award. Mainframe has boldly transformed a former Brutalist structure—once built for computing infrastructure—into the largest nonprofit creative workspace in the nation.
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