Entrepreneur Field Days: Creating Spaces that Inspire: Liz Lidgett
Join us for the 2026 Entrepreneur Field Days series hosted across Greater Des Moines
It all started with the idea that entrepreneurs learn best from entrepreneurs. Take someone's hard-earned lessons and shared skills to jump-start business success. Seed the next generation of entrepreneurs. Cover a broad range of industries and subject knowledge expertise. Grow your perspective and see new areas across the community.
Creating Spaces that Inspire: Liz Lidgett
Speakers: Liz Lidgett, owner of Liz Lidgett Gallery + DesignGo behind the scenes at Liz Lidgett Gallery + Design to learn how a contemporary gallery connects artists with collectors and businesses to create meaningful spaces. From private homes to hospitality and corporate environments, discover how original artwork can elevate communities, workplaces, and everyday experiences while making art collecting welcoming and accessible for all.
Learn & Discuss:
- How to design spaces that tell a story
- Building a platform to champion local Iowa artists, emerging youth, and contemporary worldwide artists
- Launching a book around how "art is for everyone" to collect, whether first-time to seasoned buyers
- Going from a 'company of one' to building a strong, creative team
Lunch and beverages will be provided.
Open to Everyone! All Entrepreneur Field Days are free and open to the public, with registration required. Not an entrepreneur? No problem – you're invited too! If you’re a creative, mentor, educator, corporate leader, economic developer, investor, or simply curious about how things work – all play a role in building a strong community of support for entrepreneurs across Iowa.
Champion a Spirit of Curiosity! Entrepreneur Field Days is a space to learn from each other first and foremost! Bring a spirit of curiosity, shared respect, a notepad to capture your next idea, and the mindset to make new connections.
