Cathedral Arts at St. Paul’s
Art, music, and beauty in a sacred space at the heart of Des Moines.
Cathedral Arts shares the beauty of St. Paul’s with the wider community, offering sacred space as a place for creative expression. Rooted in the life of the cathedral, our programs welcome people of all backgrounds to experience wonder.
What We Offer
Cathedral Arts brings together music, visual art, performance, and community gathering in the sacred setting of St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Music in Sacred Space
Choral Evensong, organ recitals, carillon concerts, seasonal music, and community performances in the architecture and acoustics of the cathedral.
Visual Arts
Rotating exhibitions, special installations, and opportunities for artists to share work in a sacred place.
Community & Collaboration
Partnerships, performances, talks, and emerging arts programming that invite the wider community into shared creativity and reflection.
Upcoming Cathedral Arts Events
Join us for concerts, Evensong, exhibitions, recitals, and special events..
Next fall's season is going to be announced by the end of June — stay tuned
Music in Sacred Space
Music remains central to Cathedral Arts. Performances take place within the architecture and acoustics of the cathedral, inviting listeners into focused attention, shared beauty, and sacred reflection.
Our musical offerings include:
- Choral Evensong
- Organ recitals by local, regional, and visiting artists
- Carillon concerts and seasonal music
- Community concerts held in the cathedral
You are welcome to attend whether you come for worship, for music, or simply to listen.
Learn About Music at St. Paul’sVisual and Emerging Arts
Cathedral Arts is expanding to include visual and interdisciplinary arts. Current and developing work includes rotating exhibitions in the Guild Hall, opportunities for artists to show work in a sacred setting, and future collaborations that may include spoken word, performance, and community-based projects.
These programs invite visitors to experience the cathedral in new ways and to engage art as part of shared reflection.
As this work grows, Cathedral Arts will continue to create space for artists, audiences, parishioners, and neighbors to encounter beauty together.
View Upcoming EventsLooking Ahead
Cathedral Arts is entering a period of growth. In the coming years, we plan to expand visual arts programming, build partnerships with artists and organizations, support emerging artists, and offer programs that reflect the creativity of our wider community.
Expanding Visual Arts
We are developing more opportunities for exhibitions, installations, and sacred-space visual arts.
Building Partnerships
We seek collaboration with artists, schools, organizations, and community partners.
Welcoming the Community
We remain committed to programs that are thoughtful, generous, accessible, and welcoming.
Support Cathedral Arts
Cathedral Arts is supported by donors, patrons, and partners who believe beauty belongs in public life.
Your gift helps sustain concerts, Evensong, organ recitals, visual arts exhibitions, artist support, hospitality, and the practical needs that make this work possible.
Together, we can help Cathedral Arts grow as a generous and welcoming presence in the heart of Des Moines.
Support Cathedral ArtsBe Part of What’s Next
Attend a concert, visit an exhibition, support the arts, or sign up for updates. Cathedral Arts is growing, and you are invited.