About the program coordinator
Emma Bowen is the Program Coordinator for the Momentum Artist Collective, a program of Community Support Advocates. She has served in this role since 2025. Emma graduated from BYU-Idaho with a BA in English (creative writing emphasis) and a minor in Music. Emma has worked in a variety of fields, with a focus in recreation, adaptive/accessible programming, and disability services. Her work has taken her across the United States and has encompassed everything from being a deckhand in Alaska, snowboard and ski instructor in Wyoming, rock climbing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu adaptive instructor in North Carolina, and a direct support professional in Iowa. Emma loves to create accessible spaces for art and creativity. Thanks to her ADHD and autism, she considers herself a maker versus an artist and dabbles in tailoring, leather work, construction, and automotive repair. She will happily die on her soapbox that accessibility is not that hard and genuinely believes more energy is wasted arguing about why something can’t be made accessible than it takes to figure out how it can.
Works of Growth and Recovery
FAQ
Do I have to have a diagnosis to become a Momentum artist?
No! Our studio is open to anyone that ‘self-identifies’ as having a disability or mental health condition– including adhd, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, etc. We do not require any paperwork or doctor’s verification.
Do you accept used art supplies for donation?
Yes! We would happily take your gently used art supplies. Contact Emma at [email protected] to set up a drop off time.
How can I become a volunteer? What do Momentum volunteers do?
For volunteer opportunities, contact Emma at [email protected]. We are always looking for volunteer artists to help teach classes/workshops, and individuals to assist with general studio upkeep!
Is there an age limit to be in the studio?
Because we serve a wide range of individuals, we encourage parents to contact Emma at [email protected] to inquire about minors attending open studio times.
Is Momentum studio handicap accessible?
We do our very best to ensure that our studio space is accessible to people of all abilities. In the event that you need specific accomodations, please contact Emma at [email protected].
Map
Momentum Studio is now housed in Suite 109 at Mainframe Studios with a connected gallery space in Suite 103.
Email
[email protected]
Phone Number
515-669-4821
Address
900 Keo Way
Suite 109 + 103
Des Moines, IA 50313
Business Hours
Wednesday - Friday
10am-4pm
*By Appointment*