Thank you Bravo Greater Des Moines!
A HISTORY OF BRAVO
Bravo was formed in 2004 after central Iowa business and civic leaders recognized that quality of life – driven by arts and culture – would play a significant role in the region’s future success. Through a visionary public-private collaboration, Bravo Greater Des Moines was created to make high impact investments on behalf of the region. Still funded almost entirely with hotel/motel tax revenue contributed by local government partners, Bravo provides leadership to the community and invests in arts and culture organizations, programs and initiatives that enhance quality of life and drive economic impact.
Thank you all government cultural partners for investing in Arts & Culture!
Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Indianola, Johnston, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Polk County, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights.
Taste of the Junction a recipient of a 2025 Operations Grant!
Season of Giving
Taste of the Junction is dedicated to giving back to the community through art and culture. Your donations and contributions help us fulfill our mission of creating spaces for the community to come together. Join us in preserving history and inspiring future generations. Together, we can make a difference and enrich lives through the power of creativity and knowledge.
Thank you for supporting the Nubian Holiday Bazaar featuring the Teree Caldwell Johnson Collection
December 7th-8th
Review the article by Jodi Long from KCCI
Taste of the Junction Welcomes
New Board Members!
Passionate Committed Dynamic Leaders joins the Team!
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Thank You For Supporting
Multicultural Festival Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Venue Sponsor
Pop Up Museum & Gallery Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Polk County Board of Supervisors
Matt McCoy & Angela Connolly
Silver Sponsors
Ronnie & Dr. Annissa Roland
Al & Sara Womble
Dr. Mary Sconiers-Chapman
Alonda Long
Community Sponsors
Renee Hardman, CEO LSI
At Large WDM City Council Member
Kid Zone Sponsor
People Sponsors
Matt* & Mallary McKinney
*At Large WDM City Council Member
Margaret Long
Shirley Ramirez
Valora James
Wallace & Sheila Pedigo
Valley Community Church, Stephen Long, Pastor
Multicultural Festival Weekend Event Partners
Contact us about Sponsor & Volunteer Opportunities info@tasteofthejunction.org
Taste of the Junction in the Community
April 2024
Spoken Word & Live Music Featuring
Dwight Jackson Charles Scott
Dean Newman &
Other Local Artist Poets & Musicians
March 2024
Cesar Chavez Celebration
Community Building Partnership with Co Hosts:
West Des Moines Human Rights
Des Moines University
Medical Students for Latino Health
Taste of the Junction
February 2024
Des Moines Chapter Links, Inc. Dinner & Meeting
Celebrated our
New Location
November 2023
January 2024
December 2023
Valley High School Jazz Band
Curation & Preservation
Community Building
Cultural Education
The People The Cultures The Cuisines
Ribbon Cutting Event Oh What a Night!
Thanks to Everyone for your Support
Special thanks to the Valley High School Jazz Band
West Des Moines Chamber
Renee Hardman, WDM At Large Council Member
Eddie Davis Community Center
Hip Hope Inc.
MoMere
Reike Plecas & Tim Alston
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Labor Day Weekend the people who LIVE, WORK, OR PLAY in Valley Junction unite to celebrate our vibrant community.
Live entertainment, food trucks, arts, crafts, & more. Fun for the whole family!
Labor Day Weekend hear the history of Valley Junction that you won't find written in a history book. Open mic storytelling, pictures, presentations, and videos.
The Pop Up Museum exhibit is a series of double-sided panels highlighting the diversity and culture of the Valley Junction community.