The Fitch Building

The Fitch Building Artist studio workspaces and independent businesses. The Fitch Studio Building is the oldest continuing studio home for artists in Des Moines, Iowa.

Built in 1917 as the manufacturing plant for the FW Fitch Co., it has also housed a janitorial services warehouse. Since the early 1990s, the upper floors have been studios for artists and independent small businesses. Many of Des Moines’ most prominent artists have had studios in the Fitch at some point in their careers.

THIS SATURDAY!! Join us at The Fitch Building in downtown Des Moines for our 2025 Winter Open Studio!We are home to pain...
11/06/2025

THIS SATURDAY!! Join us at The Fitch Building in downtown Des Moines for our 2025 Winter Open Studio!

We are home to painters, printmakers, sculptors, photographers, graphic designers, and more! Come and see what we have been creating in 2025. Our studios and galleries will be open to view our work, talk to artists, and see our spaces. Some artists will be selling work or just come to talk and mingle.

🎟 Get your FREE ticket on our website: thefitchbuilding.com

You will not need to show your ticket at the door, this is just to get a head count for the night. We hope to see you there!

Be sure to check out these Open Studios:
2nd Floor:
TandemHart Studio, featuring Jan Bergeron — 201
J Walk Studio — 202

3rd Floor:
Mary Lux — 301
Christian D'Cruz — 304
Kyle Ripp — 307
Rebecca Ekstrand — 308
Larassa Kabel — 309
Andrew San Photography & Figment Art Photo — 314
Beth Ann Edwards — 316

4th Floor:
Alyssa Leicht — 407
Mindy Meinders — 409
Emma Colman — 410

Join us for "Second Saturday" at The Fitch Building for our 2025 Winter Open Studio!We are home to painters, printmakers...
10/22/2025

Join us for "Second Saturday" at The Fitch Building for our 2025 Winter Open Studio!

We are home to painters, printmakers, sculptors, photographers, graphic designers, and more! Come and see what we have been creating in 2025. Our studios and galleries will be open to view our work, talk to artists, and see our spaces. Some artists will be selling work or just come to talk and mingle.

🎟 Get your FREE ticket at thefitchbuilding.com

You will not need to show your ticket at the door, this is just to get a head count for the night. More information on which studios will be open in the coming weeks.

Be sure to check out these Open Studios:
2nd Floor:
TandemHart Studio, featuring Jan Bergeron — 201
JWalk Studio — 202

3rd Floor:
Mary Lux — 301
Christian D'Cruz — 304
Kyle Ripp — 307
Rebecca Ekstrand — 308
Larassa Kabel — 309
Andrew San Photography & Figment Art Photo — 314
Beth Ann Edwards — 316

4th Floor:
Randall Hamilton — 405
Alyssa Leicht — 407
Mindy Meinders — 409
Emma Colman — 410

07/31/2025

We’re excited to announce the new public art installation “TimePiece” by global artist Oyoram in Downtown Des Moines (DSM)! This innovative 3D LED installation, located on The Fitch Building facing the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, brings an immersive experience of time to life with captivating visuals at the top of each hour.

Thanks to Operation Downtown, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel, Bravo Greater Des Moines, MidAmerican Energy, Downtown DSM, Inc. and private donors, as well as in-kind contributions from substance Architecture, Christensen Development and artist Oyoram for helping make this project possible.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/6Ygl50WvyrH

Things have been happening at the Fitch Building… 👀 Check out our new digital mural!
07/25/2025

Things have been happening at the Fitch Building… 👀 Check out our new digital mural!

🚨 Don’t forget — it’s THIS SATURDAY! 🚨Join us for "Second Saturday" at The Fitch Building for our 2025 Spring Open Studi...
05/06/2025

🚨 Don’t forget — it’s THIS SATURDAY! 🚨
Join us for "Second Saturday" at The Fitch Building for our 2025 Spring Open Studio! 🎨✨

We are home to painters, printmakers, sculptors, photographers, graphic designers, and more! Come and see what we have been creating in 2025. Our studios and galleries will be open to view our work, talk to artists, and see our spaces. Some artists will be selling work or just come to talk and mingle.

🎟 Get your FREE ticket at thefitchbuilding.com

You will not need to show your ticket at the door, this is just to get a head count for the night. More information on which studios will be open in the coming weeks. We hope to see you there!

Join us for "Second Saturday" at The Fitch Building for our 2025 Spring Open Studio! 🎨✨We are home to painters, printmak...
04/03/2025

Join us for "Second Saturday" at The Fitch Building for our 2025 Spring Open Studio! 🎨✨

We are home to painters, printmakers, sculptors, photographers, graphic designers, and more! Come and see what we have been creating in 2025. Our studios and galleries will be open to view our work, talk to artists, and see our spaces. Some artists will be selling work or just come to talk and mingle.

🎟 Get your FREE ticket at thefitchbuilding.com

You will not need to show your ticket at the door, this is just to get a head count for the night. More information on which studios will be open in the coming weeks. We hope to see you there! Photos from last Open Studio

02/06/2025

Des Moines-based artist b. Robert Moore will have a piece, "Lost and Found," displayed at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City throughout the month of February.

Join us for "Second Saturday" at The Fitch Building for our 2024 Winter Open Studio! We are home to painters, printmaker...
11/01/2024

Join us for "Second Saturday" at The Fitch Building for our 2024 Winter Open Studio!

We are home to painters, printmakers, sculptors, photographers, graphic designers, and more! Come and see what we have been creating in 2024. Our studios and galleries will be open to view our work, talk to artists, and see our spaces. Some artists will be selling work or just come to talk and mingle.

Get your FREE ticket: thefitchbuilding.com
You will not need to show your ticket at the door, this is just to get a head count for the night.

There will be studios open on all 4 floors!

A cash bar will be available on two floors, and light snacks will be provided throughout the building.

Artist on this post:
James Navarro
Nostalgic Creative
Andrew San Photography
Christian D'Cruz

Opening night of the exhibition "Between the Earth and Sky" is tomorrow at the Moberg Gallery! Don’t miss the incredible...
10/10/2024

Opening night of the exhibition "Between the Earth and Sky" is tomorrow at the Moberg Gallery! Don’t miss the incredible work by our talented Fitch residents.

Don’t miss out—register today to get a behind-the-scenes studio tour with B. moore, one of our talented Fitch Building r...
09/13/2024

Don’t miss out—register today to get a behind-the-scenes studio tour with B. moore, one of our talented Fitch Building residents!

Join us for an inspiring Entrepreneur Field Day with B. moore, a self-taught multidisciplinary artist making waves in the art world. On Tuesday, Sept. 17, get a behind-the-scenes look at Moore's downtown studio and learn how he's creating a league of his own in art.

Register for the free event today: https://ow.ly/gtfv50ThmMK.

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304 15th Street
Des Moines, IA
50309

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