LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY GALLERY (Street level) Artist Statement: Pacia Sallomi I began this series in 2010. In the beginning, I was focused on roundabouts or in French, rond-point, which […]
LOCATED IN MAIN GALLERY AND SWEENEY GALLERY (3rd floor) Octagonal: The All-Media Exhibit is the annual, juried all-media exhibition at the Octagon Center for the Arts in Ames, Iowa. Originally titled […]
Handbuilt Pottery, ages 11 - 14 Sundays, 3 – 4:30 pm February 3 – 24 (4 weeks) $80 This is a class where pottery, sculpture and painting meet. Design your […]
Make Your Own Mugs – all skill levels, ages 16+ Mondays, 6 – 9 pm February 4 – 18 (3 weeks) $85 Beginning students will learn basic wheel throwing techniques […]
Mini Makers, ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner Sundays, 1 - 2 pm January 27 February 10 February 24 March 3 $15 per session for one adult/child pair, […]
Bring a date -- Make a Plate, ages 21+ Friday, February 15, 6 – 9 pm $60 per couple Open to couples who wish to create a plates together on […]
Exploring Art, ages: 18 months – younger 3’s Tuesdays, 9:15 - 10am $55 for each 4 week session below: January 8 - 29 February 19 – March 12 April 2 – 23 […]
Creative Explorations, ages 3 - 5 years Thursdays, 9:15 – 10:00 am $55 for each 4 week session below: January 10 - 31 February 21 – March 14 April 4 […]
Thursday Morning Art Projects, ages K - 6 11 am – 12 pm $10 Create unique and interesting art projects each class while learning about new artists, their methods and […]
Printmaking 101, ages 9 - 13 February 21 - March 14 (4 weeks) 6 - 7:30 pm $75 In this class, young artists will sharpen their drawing skills to create eye-catching printed artworks. […]
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
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Thursday 10:00am-7:00pm
Friday 10:00am-5:30pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday CLOSED (except during the holidays)