The West Des Moines Public Arts Advisory Commission is proud to sponsor an Art Week Des Moines artist fellow and event in Valley Junction. To learn more about Art Week Des Moines (June 16-22, 2023), visit www.artweekdesmoines.com.

2023 Project: Drawing Disco

June 22
4-8 pm
Valley Junction Farmers Market

On Thursday June 22, artist Ramona Muse Lambert curated a collaborative, evolving, performative art piece called The Drawing Disco. All ages of the community were invited and encouraged to color her illustrations or simply witness the piece at the Valley Junction Farmer’s Market.

Valley Junction Emerging Artist Pop Up

June 22
4 -8 pm
Valley Junction Farmers Market

An emerging artist pop-up art show was held alongside the drawing disco at the Valley Junction Farmers Market. Young people ages 16-25 offered their arts and creations for the public to see and purchase. What a wonderful opportunity for the community to uplift our city’s emerging artists!

Pop Up Artists

Alicia Kallhoff
Tiara Young
Eva Aguero
Emerson Wiborg
Jayell Fields
Kolby Friedrichsen
Mikelle Murdoch
Atlas Feldmann
Dawn Martinez Oropeza
Bickley Riley
Ellie Huston
Cat Lewin (event manager)

About Artist Ramona Muse Lambert

Born in rural Iowa, and now residing in Des Moines, Ramona Muse Lambert creates art in a variety of mediums including illustration, painting, textile, and multimedia. Since receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Iowa State University, she has cultivated art experiences for children and adults at various schools, museums, and workspaces across the state. Ramona believes that art should be an inclusive experience, and often injects humor and playfulness into her work, in an attempt to make it accessible and enjoyable for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Ramona is the lead of the musical act Ramona and the Sometimes, as well as a long-time member of national act Leslie and the Lys. Working as a freelancer, she has illustrated work for Hinterland, Exile, J. Crew, Zanzibar’s, Pavement, and more. She also sells her art merchandise to unique gift boutiques around the country. Currently, she is writing and directing a tv show, Yarn House, with frequent comedic partner, Leslie Hall. Ramona co-hosts the podcast Mona and Derek’s Quiz Show, makes music and raises three sons with her wonderful husband Derek Muse Lambert.

Artist Website