Photos | Janae Patrice
QUINCY'S SENSORY SPACE, 2025
Immersive multisensory installation
Des Moines Arts Festival
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Galvanized steel, translucent architectural vinyl, tactile installations, interactive instruments, lighting, seating, mixed media
96 × 13 ft.
Created for the Des Moines Arts Festival in partnership with DLR Group, Quincy's Sensory Space reimagines the festival experience through accessibility, sensory inclusion, and community care. Inspired by Quincy Hostager, the immersive pavilion invites visitors to engage through color, light, sound, movement, and touch while offering spaces for rest, recovery, and an accessible adult and youth changing room. The installation proposes care itself as an artistic material, embedding dignity, autonomy, and belonging into every aspect of the experience.
Photos + Drone | Andrew Clements
"Guests visiting Quincy's Sensory Space will encounter a variety of experiences tailored to different needs. These include walls with varying textures, translucent light filters, ambient sounds, and touchable artworks. Interactive musical instruments and hanging fabrics create a stimulating yet adaptable environment. It is meant to serve as a respite for guests before going out to enjoy the Festival."
