Big as a Barn News: April 2024

Love Live Music? Be a Sponsor!

Do you believe that live music makes everything better? Become a patron of the local music scene with a live music sponsorship during this year's Pizza on the Prairie season. Only 7 sponsorship spots are still available, so don't wait to sign up. Discounts kick in with a sponsorship of 3+ nights.

Depending on the number of weeks you sponsor, your name/logo will be featured on the Pizza on the Prairie webpage, weekly menus, signage, social media posts and more. Email Amy or Ann or call 641.337.5019 (Amy) or 515.243.7063 (Ann) for details.

Additional sponsorships are available for most other programs and events. Ask Ann for a menu of opportunities.

Garden Programs Intern

Do you know a college student interested in learning about fruit and vegetable production? We're looking for just the right person for this unique position. In addition to helping the Garden Programs Manager manage the garden and orchard, the Intern will participate in special projects, one of which might be integrating the newly completed geothermal greenhouse into WCI's food production and educational programs.

The internship pays $450/week and basic housing is available at the Wallace Farm. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Minimum of 10 weeks, maximum of 14 weeks – actual dates TBD. Description & application info here.

Prairie Art 2024

Reserve one or more primed Prairie Art boards NOW and take part in the summer-long exhibit. This year's theme of "Prairie Grasses & Flowers" offers lots of creative possibilities for everyone--all ages and skill levels are welcome. Boards are just $10 each to cover cost of materials. Your masterpiece is due back to the Wallace House or the Wallace Farm by Friday, May 10. Boards will be displayed in the prairie May 31 through October 1. There's an option to claim your artwork after the exhibit is over.

To reserve your board, visit the Prairie Art Exhibit web page. The online reservation process gathers your contact info and payment. Amy and Colette will be in touch soon after with pickup details.

American Dreamer Online

In this new online program, watch Iowa actor Tom Milligan portray Henry A. Wallace in the one-act play “American Dreamer: The Life and Times of Henry A. Wallace”, then stay tuned for expert insight from historians Dr. Pamela Riney-Kehrberg and Dr. Timothy Walch.

The free program is available to anyone, but history classes, book clubs and study groups may have a particular interest. Simply fill out a short request form on the American Dreamer web page and the video link will be provided in just a few days. A study guide and timeline are also available.

Grants from the Iowa Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts and Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area supported this project.

Connect with us!

Visit us online at wallace.org

The Wallace Centers of Iowa

Wallace House: 756 16th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50314

Wallace Farm: 2773 290th Street, Orient, Iowa 50858