When thinking of Iowa Art, most people think of American Gothic and that's where the conversation ends. But Jeff Fleming, of The Des Moines Art Center, explains why Iowa is art savvy, and why smart business leaders and civic leaders use art as a secret weapon to grow local economies and development. 

The Des Moines Art Center is 75 years old and therefore they're celebrating 75 years of Iowa art. (Actually, more like 100 years.) The list of Iowa artists is so large they had to use an entire gallery to hold all of it. We also discuss why the arts are usually first to get in periods of economic uncertainty, and why that may be one of the worst economic decisions you can make. 

Also, do you know where all the Downtown Des Moines Sculpture Park Art was stored before it was installed between Grand and Locst? Hint: it was in someone's yard! 

See the show notes here: https://iowapodcast.com/75-years-of-iowa-art-center-jeff-fleming

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