The Ballet Des Moines Campus for Arts and Education
The Ballet Des Moines Campus for Arts and Education will provide a new home for the Ballet, nonprofits, educators, artists, and leaders to improve outcomes and quality of life across our region. The campus will serve as a physical and virtual hub and connector between disciples and communities, and an inclusive environment for learning and collaboration.
A world-class city deserves a world-class ballet
Expand the Ballet’s award-winning programming, increase access and participation, and create opportunities for students and audiences of all ages
An infusion of creative energy in downtown Des Moines.
Revitalize the downtown core with every day, everywhere art and accessible programming
A central hub for outreach and education
Access, equity and support of transformative programming for communities across the region and state
““Ballet Des Moines’ continued excellence is vital to the ongoing strength of our city’s arts community. From iconic classics to contemporary and cutting
edge new works, their performances are invigorating for the community, and I am excited about what the future holds for this impressive company.””
Gifts of all sizes are instrumental in supporting the new Ballet Des Moines Arts and Education Campus
All donors who contribute $5,000 and above will be recognized on a donor recognition wall at the new campus.
WAYS TO GIVE
To discuss any of these ways to give or to learn more email Blaire Massa, CEO, Ballet Des Moines at blaire@balletdesmoines.org.
Campaign pledge forms can be mailed to Ballet Des Moines, c/o Blaire Massa, 655 Walnut Street, Suite 120, Des Moines IA 50309.
THANK YOU
Thank you to our generous donors!
Donor list as of 7/31/24
$500,000 +
EMC Insurance
$250,000 +
The Ruan Foundation
$100,000 +
American Equity
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Krause Gentle Foundation
Polk County Board of Supervisors
Prairie Meadows
$50,000 +
Bravo Greater Des Moines
Sammons Financial Group
$25,000+
Anonymous
Andrea & Greg Abel
Kay Myers
Sunnie Richer & Roger Brooks
Connie Wimer
$10,000+
Joyce & Rick Chapman
The Graham Group
Dr. Richard Deming
Jaina & Chuck Johnson
Joany & Mic Jurgens
Ric & Carol Jurgens
Linda & Tom Koehn
Amy Kristof-Brown and Kenneth Brown
Colleen & Jerry Patterson
Tom Smull & Liz Gilman
West Bank
$5,000+
Kirk & Cathy Besh
Pamela Bass-Bookey & Harry Bookey
Kathy and Bill Fehrman
Allison & Jim Fleming
Hy-Vee
Diane & Dr. Keith Krell
Neumann Brothers, Inc.
Agnieszka Pieta & Dak Kaye
Joey Patino & Peter Larkin
Pigott
Natasha & Zack Sayles
Nancy Shafer
Shannon Sole & Joseph Moser
Kim & Chuck Swanson
Lisa-Marie and Simon Wright
Under $5,000
Kelly Caldbeck & Ted Thoms
Michaela & Nathan Carhoff
Martha & Jim Fifield
Carrie & Jeff Fleming
ITA Group Foundation
Mike Lovell
Alissa McKinney & Matt Gannon
O’Halloran Family Foundation
Bridget Penick