Grand View University Student Luis A. Ramirez Selected for 2025 Des Moines Arts Festival Emerging Iowa Artist Program

May 28, 2025

Grand View University is proud to announce that Luis A. Ramirez, a talented student from Des Moines, has been selected for the 2025 Emerging Iowa Artist Program at the prestigious Des Moines Arts Festival. This honor places Ramirez among a select group of promising visual artists recognized for their exceptional work and potential in the arts community.

The Des Moines Arts Festival, scheduled for June 27–29 in downtown Des Moines' Western Gateway Park, is a nationally acclaimed event that celebrates artistic excellence and innovation. The Emerging Iowa Artist Program, presented by Principal, offers Iowa residents who are currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from a university, college, or art school the opportunity to exhibit their work at the festival free of charge. This program aims to foster professional and artistic development while nurturing creative skills among emerging artists.

Ramirez's selection was the result of a rigorous blind jury process held in February, where jurors evaluated submissions based solely on the quality and originality of the artwork. As part of the program, Ramirez will showcase his work in a joint booth located on Grand Avenue near 13th Street, alongside other Emerging Iowa Artists.

More information and a full list of selections.