Demulcent Terrain Solo Exhibition by Lisa Truax October 7th - November 2nd, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery Reception: October 10th 5PM - 7PM in the Community Gallery About this solo exhibition: I am interested in the contrast between places such as parks and natural areas and modern ways of building and living. We have […]
Party on the Patio is every third Thursday of the month, May - September from 5 PM - 8 PM. Performers are scheduled to perform from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted. Drinks and light refreshments provided for a donation.
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 […]
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 December 19th, 2024 - Exhibition Reception 6PM - 7PM in the Community gallery January 11th, 2025 - Exhibition Closes Artist Biography: […]
Winter Maker's Table Public Craft Event January 16th 6PM - 8PM Join us January 16th for a come and go Winter Maker's Table in the gallery of the Octagon. Break out of the winter doldrums with an evening of creativity! We provide supplies, you create to your heart's content for only $5. Make simple and […]
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.
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Octagon Center for the Arts
413 & 427 Douglas Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-232-5331
Email: info@octagonarts.org
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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)
