DMPS Visual Arts Department
Updated September 2021
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​The Visual Art Department provides access to some equipment on a temporary basis for each school. The following items are available for reservation:
  • Digital Cameras
    • Two cases each with fifteen Nikon Coolpix S6100 cameras with cords and memory cards.
    • MATERIAL MANAGER: Kathleen Davenport (kathleen.davenport@dmschools.org)
  • Printing Presses
    • Four cases (delivered in pairs) including the Blick Econo Etch Model II Press with cushion blankets and bed plates.
    • MATERIAL MANAGER: Kathleen Davenport (kathleen.davenport@dmschools.org)
 
  • Mask Boxes
    • Eight display boxes featuring masks from all around the world for student viewing.
    • MATERIAL MANAGER: Kathleen Davenport (kathleen.davenport@dmschools.org) 
 
Please follow this link to sign up for any of the materials here.
 
All reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance of the delivery date. Please respect those who have already signed up and chose an open date. All equipment should be cleaned, inventory checked, and damage or needs noted on the Travelling Equipment Reporting Form before sending to the next location. Equipment should be placed in the front office of your building for pickup on the last day of your reservation for Operations personnel to pick up and deliver to the next school’s front office. All of the links found here can also be accessed from the “Resources” tab on the Visual Arts Curriculum website.
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Des Moines Public Schools
Visual Arts Curriculum Department
515-242-8459