MISSION Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation places art in public spaces in the community through public and private collaborations. VISION Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation engages, inspires, and enriches the lives of citizens and visitors in our community. The Foundation increases cultural awareness by establishing a world class destination for public art. DESCRIPTION Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation (PAF) is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization which, as a public charity, funds and administers a program to advance public art throughout Greater Des Moines. PAF is the “go to” resource, the lead organization and advocate for “advancing public art” in Greater Des Moines. It is dedicated to envisioning, developing, advancing and promoting public art projects in the community. PAF recognizes that art belongs in streetscapes, parks, buildings and infrastructures of a thriving community, not just in galleries and museums. Thus, it actively seeks opportunities for art integration throughout the community with the goal of establishing a world-class destination for public art.