Exhibits
The Community Gallery is FREE and open to the public. You are warmly invited to visit.
You will find the Community Gallery on the street level (first floor) adjacent to the Octagon Shop. The Gallery observes the same hours as the Shop.
You are welcome to join in gallery events, such as artist talks. Sign up for the newsletter or follow us on Facebook for announcements. Please note that the gallery is closed during exhibit changes.
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November 2024
The Octagon 2nd Annual Winter Market
The Octagon 2nd Annual Winter Market Event by Octagon Shop November 11th - December 10th, 2024 in the Octagon Community Gallery About this event: The Octagon Shop is excited to announce a temporary expansion in our Community Gallery! From November 11th - December 10th, we will have new work by Shop artists, fun discounts and other surprises! Stay tuned! Exhibition Dates: November 11th, 2024 - Exhibition Opening Day December 10th, 2024 - Exhibition Closes
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The Faces I’ve Seen.
The Faces I've Seen. Solo Exhibition by Karen Cooper December 16th, 2024 - January 11th, 2025 At The Octagon Community Gallery About this solo exhibition: Exhibition Dates: December 16th, 2024 - Exhibition Opening Day January 11th, 2025 - Exhibition Closes Artist Biography:
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Be Still
Be Still Solo Exhibition by Denice Peters January 20th - February 15th, 2025 At The Octagon Community Gallery About this solo exhibition: Exhibition Dates: January 20th, 2025 - Exhibition Opening Day February 15th, 2025 - Exhibition Closes Artist Biography:
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2025 Elementary, Middle School, High School Annual Student Show
2025 Elementary, Middle School, High School Annual Student Show March 31st - April 19th, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery About this group exhibition: The Annual Student Art Show highlights artwork by elementary, middle, and high school students from schools within 20 miles of Ames. Learn more on this exhibition's webpage here Exhibition Dates: March 31st, 2025 - Exhibition Opening Day April 19th, 2025 - Exhibition Closes
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2025 College of Design MFA Capstone Show (Tentative)
2025 College of Design MFA Capstone Show Group Exhibition by graduate students in the Integrated Visual Arts MFA program at Iowa State University April 28th - May 10th, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery About this group exhibition: Graduate students in the Integrated Visual Arts MFA program at Iowa State University will showcase their capstone projects in the Community Gallery. Exhibition Dates: April 28th, 2025 - Exhibition Opening Day May 10th, 2025 - Exhibition Closes
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2025 Annual Members’ Show
2025 Annual Members' Show Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts May 19th - June 14th, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery About this group exhibition: This unjuried show celebrates the skills, creativity, and lived experiences of the Octagon community! Let’s fill the gallery and surround ourselves with our own amazing work — established artists next to emerging artists, all media. Exhibition Dates: May 19th, 2025 - Exhibition Opening Day June 14th, 2025 - Exhibition Closes…
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Color, Pattern, and Form: A Dialogue
Color, Pattern, and Form: A Dialogue Solo Exhibition by Alex Ackerman June 23rd - July 12th, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery About this solo exhibition: Exhibition Dates: June 23rd, 2025 - Exhibition Opening Day July 12th, 2025 - Exhibition Closes Artist Biography:
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