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  • The Words He Cannot Say

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Exhibition by Leo Bird, May 22 - June 17, 2023

  • The Octagon Annual All-Member Show

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    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.

  • “Misplaced and Lost” Exhibition by Lisa Lockman

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    "Misplaced and Lost" Exhibition by Lisa Lockman July 31st - August 26th, 2023 An Exhibition by Lisa Lockman Exhibiting in the Community Gallery     Lisa Lockman is an artist and a Professor of Art at Nebraska Wesleyan University where she teaches ceramics and metalsmithing. Her current work – ceramic murals and vessels - is […]

  • “Crossroads” Exhibition by Central Iowa Textile Artists

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Crossroads Group Exhibition by Central Iowa Textile Artists September 5th - September 30th, 2023 At The Octagon Community Gallery About this group exhibition: “Crossroads” - A place where two roads meet and cross each other. An intersection where a choice must be made, to go straight, or change course and take a new direction. We […]

  • “Intersection of Parallel” Group Exhibition by Jen Hem and Julie Russell-Steuart

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Intersection of Parallel Group Exhibition by Jen Hem and Julie Russell-Steuart October 9th - November 4th, 2023  Opening Reception: Thursday, October 12th, 6-8pm The Octagon Community Gallery About this group exhibition: Even as they act individually and independently, the work of these artists cross paths and intersect in powerful ways. Printmaker Julie Russell-Steuart and mixed […]

  • Octagon Winter Market

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Octagon Winter Market! November 9th – December 9th, 2023 At The Octagon Community Gallery About this group exhibition: The Octagon Shop is excited to announce a temporary expansion in our Community Gallery! From November 9th to December 9th, we will have new work by Shop artists, fun discounts and other surprises! Stay Tuned!   Exhibition […]

  • Uncontainable Meanderings and Affinities

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Uncontainable Meanderings and Affinities Group Exhibition by Ethan Edvenson and Kimberlee Rocca December 18th, 2023 - January 13th, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery About this group exhibition: Exhibition Dates: Debember 18th, 2023 - Exhibition Opening Day January 4th, 2024 - Exhibition Reception at 5pm in the Community Gallery January 13th, 2024 - Exhibition Closes […]

  • The Music in My HeART

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    The Music in My HeART Solo Exhibition by Antonia Ruppert January 22nd - February 24th, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery Exhibition Dates: January 22nd, 2024 - Exhibition Opening Day February 24th, 2024 - Exhibition Closes Artist Biography: Chicago-born Antonia Ruppert is an artist, singer-songwriter and educator who has been painting for over 30 years. […]

  • 2024 Octagonal: The All Media Show

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    February 29th - March 30th, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery About this group exhibition: Octagonal: The All-Media Show is the annual, juried all-media exhibition at the Octagon Center for the Arts in Ames, Iowa. Originally titled the Clay and Paper Show, the exhibit opened in 1968 to provide an opportunity to the central Iowa arts community. […]

  • 2024 Elementary, Middle School, High School Annual Student Show

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    2024 Elementary, Middle School, High School Annual Student Show April 8th - April 20th, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery About this group exhibition: The Student Art Show highlights artwork by local elementary, middle, and high school students annually. Previous participating schools included: Ames, Ballard, Gilbert, Home Schools, Madrid, Nevada, Roland-Story, and United Community School. […]