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.