Be Still Solo Exhibition by Denice Peters January 20th - February 15th, 2025 At The Octagon Community Gallery About this solo exhibition: Creating realistic pastel paintings using strong light and shadow with a bit of nostalgia and a sense of peace is my goal. I'm inspired by the effect that light has on objects. It's […]

February 27th – March 29th, 2025 RECEPTION: February 27th 5:30PM-7:30PM In the Community Gallery Awards announced at 6:30PM ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND! Applications are now OPEN!   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 […]

2025 Elementary, Middle School, High School Annual Student Show April 7th - 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: April […]

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 […]