Events for week of April 6, 2025 – Octagon Center for the Arts

No events scheduled for April 6, 2025.

2025 Elementary, Middle School, High School Annual Student Show

About Us

The Octagon Center for the Arts is a non-profit community art center in the heart of downtown Ames, Iowa. A cornerstone of the cultural scene in Ames since 1966, the Octagon serves more than 30,000 people each year through art classes and outreach, rotating exhibits, a retail gallery shop, and the annual Octagon Art Festival.

The Octagon Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded in part through memberships, donations, and grants, including the City of Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA) and the Iowa Arts Council.

Connect with Us

Octagon Center for the Arts

413 & 427 Douglas Avenue

Ames, IA 50010

Phone: 515-232-5331

Email: info@octagonarts.org

Go to the Contact Page

Hours

We encourage online shopping! Contact us with questions.

Octagon Shop and Community Gallery

Monday-Wednesday 10:00am-5:30pm

Thursday 10:00am-7:00pm

Friday 10:00am-5:30pm

Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm

Sunday CLOSED (except during the holidays)

Week of Events

2025 Elementary, Middle School, High School Annual Student Show

2025 Elementary, Middle School, High School Annual Student Show

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Monday, April 7, 2025

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Friday, April 11, 2025

Saturday, April 12, 2025

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Hours

The gallery is always free. All are welcome.