12 of Our Favorite Outdoor Murals 4 Photo Ops in Des Moines

12 of Our Favorite Outdoor Murals 4 Photo Ops in Des Moines

Have you noticed an uptick in artistic, beautiful and creative wall murals popping up all over the DSM? From local businesses to empty buildings and bypasses, artists are bringing their talents to the streets…quite literally. Photographers are using these colorful murals as backdrops for fun, family photos and kids love them! Do something different with your little ones and take them on a hunt for these fun, contemporary murals. Take pics and add a pop of culture and color to your lives!

Altoona

Shopping

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Artist: Laura Palmer

Where: The Outlets of Des Moines (801 Bass Pro Drive Altoona)

More in Store

12 of Our Favorite Outdoor Murals 4 Photo Ops in Des Moines – dsm4kids.com

Artist: Kelsey Lampe

Where: The Outlets of Des Moines (801 Bass Pro Drive Altoona)

Ankeny

The District

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Artist: ASPHATE and LETER91 of Scarce Elementz Crew

Where: The District of Ankeny located on the side of New American Brewing Company (1631 SW Main St #105)

Clive

Nostalgic Clive

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Artist: Dan Hatala

Where: Swanson Memorial Park (8614 Swanson Boulevard) just next to the Clive Historical Museum

Trail and Woods Behind My Neighborhood

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Artist: Maria Cervantes

Where: Lions Park (15880 Wildwood Drive) located on the side of the restrooms.

Des Moines

Cheers from Des Moines

12 of Our Favorite Outdoor Murals 4 Photo Ops in Des Moines – dsm4kids.com

Artist: Ben Schuh

Where: Exile Brewing Company (1514 Walnut Street)

The Des Moines Wall Project

12 of Our Favorite Outdoor Murals 4 Photo Ops in Des Moines – dsm4kids.com

Artist: Multiple Murals by Multiple Artists

Where: RoCA (208 Court Avenue)

No Action Too Small

12 of Our Favorite Outdoor Murals 4 Photo Ops in Des Moines – dsm4kids.com

Artist: Chris Vance

Where: Metro Waste Authority (200 E Locust Street)

Des Moines Social Club Murals

12 of Our Favorite Outdoor Murals 4 Photo Ops in Des Moines – dsm4kids.com

Artist: Multiple Murals by Multiple Artists

Where: Des Moines Social Club (901 Cherry Street)

Clean

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Artist: Ben Fowlkes and Pep Rally Inc.

Where: Wash N’ Dry Laundry (901 E. University Avenue)

West Des Moines

I don’t know where I’m going…

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Artist: Kelsey Lampe

Where: West Glen Town Center (5465 Mills Civic Parkway) located between Shot Gun Betty’s and Worn

Figure 51

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Artist: Brett Budzinski,

Where: West Glen Town Center (5465 Mills Civic Parkway) located in the area between Hurts Donuts and WineStyles

To find even more murals in the Des Moines area visit Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation and  Viva East Bank.

Do you have a favorite mural in the Des Moines area? Let us know where it’s at!