Public Art Collection

West Des Moines is home to a diverse collection of permanent public art. Use the guide below to discover the stories behind these pieces and where to find them throughout the city.

Explore Our Permanent Collection

Select an artwork title below to view photos, artist details, and project history.

3 Flags in Space
Location: West Des Moines City Hall
Sensory Wall
Location: Raccoon River Park
Rising from the Prairie
Location: Railroad Park
Confluence
Location: West Des Moines City Hall
Progression
Location: Jamie Hurd Amphitheater
Iowa Barn
Location: Public Services Facility
Limelight
Location: 5th Street Walkway
American Dreamer
Location: Willow Springs Park
Aqua Strata
Location: RRP Nature Lodge
Traffic Signal Box Art
Location: Various WDM Locations
Even Water
Location: Raccoon River Park
Folded Flags
Location: Veterans Parkway
Heartbeat of the Heartland
Location: Ashawa Park
Our Main Street
Location: 5th Street Valley Junction
Surrounds
Location: Jordan Creek Trail
Asteria
Location: Valley View Aquatic Center
Jeff Boshart Project
Location: Holiday Park
Frequency
Location: WDM Library
Circle of Life
Location: West Des Moines City Hall
Railroad Ave Gateways
Location: Railroad Avenue
Nature Lodge Tiles
Location: RRP Nature Lodge
Entrance Sculptures
Location: Raccoon River Park