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SUMMARY:A Few of My Favorite Things MEGAN ANDERSON
DESCRIPTION:LOCATED IN THE SMALL WALL GALLERY \nFrom Megan Anderson:\nI have always been in awe of nature and its beauty. I see the world through a\nphotographer’s eyes and always wish I had a camera permanently attached to my hand.\nWith the invention of cell phones\, my dream came true. I want to show that it doesn’t\nmatter what fancy equipment you possess\, you can still capture beautiful and interesting\nphotography. Art is what you make of it. I have been fortunate enough to be able to\ncapture my every day experiences involving my animals and the nature around me\, and\nturn that into a creative outlet. \n\nI don’t typically take photos for others\, but find joy in them for myself. Over time\, family\nand friends have shown interest and I’ve been honored to give my photographs as gifts.\nThis will be the first time the public is receiving my work. I hope I can continue to grow and\nimprove in my photography skills and potentially parlay a hobby into a living. \nMegan Anderson’s Bio:\nMegan Anderson is a local amateur photographer. She feels fortunate to have grown up\non a farm in Northern Iowa where her love of animals and the outdoors was apparent from\nan early age. What started out as taking photographs for 4H\, evolved into taking photos\nfor personal entertainment. Megan attended Iowa State University and currently works as\nan equine veterinary technician. She has been able to combine her love of photography\nand animals into a hobby revolving around her own
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SUMMARY:70K: The Biennial Community of Artists Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:LOCATED IN MAIN GALLERY \nLet’s do a little math! A = πr2 There are 70\,686 square miles in a circle with 150 square mile radius. Thus the name for this exhibit…  70K is a juried exhibition of artists located 150 miles from Ames or nearer. This focus on local and regional artists is an important part of the mission of the Octagon Center for the Arts. \nOpening Reception: August 30\, 2019\, 5-7pm. Awards at 6pm. \n\n \nJuror: \nAllison Sheridan\nMuseum Collections Manager\,\nPublications Coordinator\, &\nFarm House Museum Manager \nSheridan is a two-time Iowa State University graduate with a B.S. in History (’01) and a M.S. in Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies (’11). She began with University Museums at ISU in 2001 as the Education Assistant and has since moved on to the role of Collections Manager\, Publications Coordinator and Farm House Museum Manager. In that capacity\, she is in charge of the many museum collection works of art – over 30\,000! She researches\, coordinates\, authors\, edits and designs all aspects of University Museums’ publications including the popular Campus Beautiful (2015). She is the staff member in charge of the Farm House Museum\, the oldest campus building\, and routinely curates exhibitions\, presents programs and outreach\, provides tours\, and coordinates strategic planning. She has served as the chair of the Ames Public Art Commission\, on the State of Iowa Technical Advisory Network and grant review committees\, Iowa Museum Association conference planning committee\, and recently consulted with the City of Clive on their public art master plan. \n\n \nAccepted Work:\n\n\n\nPenny\nAdam\nBirch Grove 3\n \n\n\nTilda\nBrown Swanson\nOrange Maple Leaf\n \n\n\nNanette\nCatigbe\nThree’s Company\n \n\n\nAnna\nChukharevakhudilayn\nForest Ride\n \n\n\nAnna\nChukharevakhudilayn\nGolden Rider\n \n\n\nRuthellen\nCunnally\nCoral Reef\n \n\n\nRuthellen\nCunnally\nGauze\n \n\n\nJudith\nEastburn\nWild Parsnips\, Elkader Iowa\n \n\n\nCaroline\nFreese\nClaire\n \n\n\nCaroline\nFreese\nDeep Dish Pie Pan with Blue Whale Pattern\n \n\n\nCaroline\nFreese\nRed Fox Face\n \n\n\nJan\nFriedman\nEarth Series: Spiral\n \n\n\nJan\nFriedman\nBefore It’s Too Late\n \n\n\nRex\nHeer\nThinking of Flamingos\n \n\n\nRex\nHeer\nCool Flamingos\n \n\n\nVictoria\nHerring\nWoman in Havana Street\n \n\n\nMarcia\nJoffe-Bouska\nEmblem\n \n\n\nMarcia\nJoffe-Bouska\nSacrifice\n \n\n\nMarcia\nJoffe-Bouska\nEquivalence\n \n\n\nMary\nJohnson\nFaded Bouquet\n \n\n\nHolly\nKellogg\nConstruct\n \n\n\nLinda\nLewis Lieberman\nCow Henge\n \n\n\nLinda\nLewis Lieberman\nJoyous Dawn\n \n\n\nDiane\nMichaud Lowry\nFog Rolling In\n \n\n\nDiane\nMichaud Lowry\nReflections on Sullivan Lake\n \n\n\nPat\nMillin\nIdomeni\n \n\n\nChuck\nOulman\nIn Stockholm\n \n\n\nJarred\nPfeiffer\nTide Pool\n \n\n\nJarred\nPfeiffer\nArctic Circle\n \n\n\nIsaac\nPrior\nMuspelheim Gateway\n \n\n\nIsaac\nPrior\nAsgard Gateway\n \n\n\nJeremy\nRoy\nInsight: Justin and Andrew\n \n\n\nConnie\nSherman\nYellow Dress 89\n \n\n\nConnie\nSherman\nMidnight Dress\n \n\n\nAudrey\nStaples\nWintertime (Grasses)\n \n\n\nTeresa\nTownsend Miller\nMinus One\n \n\n\nRob\nWallace\nThe Naked Truth\n 
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SUMMARY:Exploring Art\, ages: 18 months – younger 3’s (Session 1: SEPT)
DESCRIPTION:EXPLORING ART: SESSION 1 (SEPT)\nAges: 18 months – younger 3’s \nDay/Time: Tuesdays\, 9:15 – 10am \nCost: $60 for each 4 week session below.  \nSession 1 (SEPT): September 3 – 24 \nSession 2 (OCT): October 1 – 22 \nSession 3 (NOV): October 29 – November 19 \nSession 4 (DEC): November 26 – December 17 \nTHIS REGISTRATION IS FOR SESSION 1 (SEPT) ONLY. Check the class listing for additional sessions. Register for just one or all four; a separate registration is required for each session. \nDescription. Children and their adult partner will explore art together in a relaxed environment. Toddlers will create their own works of art while learning new skills like tearing paper\, gluing\, cutting\, coloring over texture\, painting with different objects\, moving through transitions and imitating art making processes. Activities will focus on age appropriate\, playful\, artistic and sensory materials. \nLimit: 6 adult/child pairs. \nInstructor: Beth Weninger\nLocation: Hunziker Studio \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 8/30/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon!
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LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creative Explorations\, ages older 3's - 5 years (Wed. Session 1: SEPT)
DESCRIPTION:CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS: WEDNESDAYS\, SESSION 1 (SEPT)\nAges: older 3’s – 5 years \nDay/Time: Wednesdays OR Thursdays\, 9:15 – 10:00 am (Sign up for the day that suits you best!) \nCost: $60 for each 4 week session below.  \nWEDNESDAYS\nSession 1: September 4 – 25\nSession 2: October 2 – 23\nSession 3: October 30 – November 20 \nTHURSDAYS\nSession 1: September 5 – 26\nSession 2: October 3 – 24\nSession 3: October 31 – November 21 \nTHIS REGISTRATION IS FOR WEDNESDAY\, SESSION 1 (SEPT) ONLY. Check the class listing for additional sessions. Register for just one or all four; a separate registration is required for each session. \nDescription.This class is dedicated to the process of exploration through materials such as paint\, charcoal\, fabric\, plastic\, sculpture media\, cardboard\, paper\, ink etc…Use of scissors and proper handling of materials will be covered. Practice of arranging materials\, and basic color mixing projects will also be explored. \nClass Limit: 6  \nInstructor: Beth Weninger\nLocation: Hunziker Studio \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 8/30/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon!
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SUMMARY:Creative Explorations\, ages older 3’s - 5 years (Thurs. Session 1: SEPT)
DESCRIPTION:CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS: THURSDAYS\, SESSION 1 (SEPT)\nAges: older 3’s – 5 years \nDay/Time: Wednesdays OR Thursdays\, 9:15 – 10:00 am (Sign up for the day that suits you best!) \nCost: $60 for each 4 week session below.  \nWEDNESDAYS\nSession 1: September 4 – 25\nSession 2: October 2 – 23\nSession 3: October 30 – November 20 \nTHURSDAYS\nSession 1: September 5 – 26\nSession 2: October 3 – 24\nSession 3: October 31 – November 21 \nTHIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THURSDAY\, SESSION 1 (SEPT) ONLY. Check the class listing for additional sessions. Register for just one or all four; a separate registration is required for each session. \nDescription.This class is dedicated to the process of exploration through materials such as paint\, charcoal\, fabric\, plastic\, sculpture media\, cardboard\, paper\, ink etc…Use of scissors and proper handling of materials will be covered. Practice of arranging materials\, and basic color mixing projects will also be explored. \nClass Limit: 6  \nInstructor: Beth Weninger\nLocation: Hunziker Studio \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 9/3/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon!
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SUMMARY:ANGIE HUFFMAN & ROBERT JINKINS
DESCRIPTION:LOCATED IN SWEENEY GALLERY (3RD FLOOR) \n  \nAngie Huffman\nI try to render scenes from generally unremarkable life events that bring me joy when I first see them. Though mundane\, they reach out with a harmonious balance of composition and color. Quiet and wordless\, they imply a visual narrative and ask for further consideration. Transporting these moments in time onto canvas allows me freeze them in a state where others also have the opportunity to reflect on their harmony. Hopefully the viewer will to go forth and find unexpected moments of personal radiance in their daily lives as well\, like mindfulness meditation for the visual soul. Beauty and the mundane do not need to be not mutually exclusive. \nI have called my work portraits for lack of a more accurate term\, but I never feel their environments are subservient to their figures. They work together and do not compete. My source material is captured when life’s visual variables align in a fortuitous way and beg to be documented or (more commonly) is found in photographs previously judged unremarkable and left in storage. Painting a scene gives me ownership over every element in a way photographic reproduction could not\, and the level of control I crave in all things. \nSome critics have argued that realism is an outdated relic\, perfected centuries ago and more recently replaced with photographic reproduction. I have never understood how reality\, true human existence\, could be unilaterally discounted. Now more than ever (in my short lifetime)\, reality itself is attacked and called into question. What better time to embrace realism once again? \nEveryone sees the world through their own eyes\, but the fabric of existence is still the same. With the endless problems and downfalls that life has\, I will always focus on and celebrate what positivity it does provide. \nAngie Huffman was born and raised near Dallas\, Texas. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a BFA in Drawing and Painting in 2010. The school’s focus on contemporary and postmodernist work challenged her to find a way to act on her attraction to realism and portraiture while avoiding banality. \nIn 2014\, after critical evaluation of her everyday life\, Huffman relocated to Eastern Iowa. Lower costs of living and a healthier work-life balance have allowed her to devote more time and energy to her paintings. Her work has been included in exhibitions in Texas and throughout the Midwest. \nhttp://angiehuffman.com/ \n \nRobert Jinkins\nGrowing up on a farm that has been in my family since 1849\, I gained an admiration and reverence for the land that so many of my family members have worked upon. Like ghosts or spirits that walk the place\, monument-like markers exist signifying the actions and lives of those who came before me: a tractor may remain parked as it has been for years since the last time it was driven; a broken crock full of metal now slowly sinks into the earth under years of maple leaves falling from the massive trees that my grandfather planted when he was six year old. I find stories on this farm and record them in my art. Recent additions to the farm and surrounding landscape\, like some older relics\, have almost cosmic significance to me—a dead cow in a low-lying pasture may represent sin\, death\, and redemption. I enjoy painting every blade of grass while allowing a disconcerting ambiguity to lurk below the surface in order to encourage viewers into a deeper dialogue with the paintings. The entire world is portrayed within each individual line of graphite or stroke of acrylic ink from which my drawings and paintings are woven. \nRobert Jinkins is currently an MFA student at Iowa State’s Integrated studio arts program and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Platteville. Robert Jinkins is an emerging regional artist whose graphite and acrylic mixed media work focuses upon the people and landscape of the Midwest. Much of Robert’s subject matter comes from the family farm in Wisconsin that was homesteaded by an ancestor in 1849. In his work\, strives to reflect the  strength of the people and their history. \nhttps://robertjinkins.carbonmade.com/
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