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 […]
LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY GALLERY Artist Statement: Pratik Ray I am fascinated by the beauty and majesty of nature and light – not just the landscapes and seascapes, but also the […]
LOCATED IN THE SMALL WALL GALLERY (3rd floor) Artist Bio Jordan Luckow of Sioux City, IA is a recent graduate from Iowa State University. While at Iowa State he received […]
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 […]
Drypoint Printmaking, ages 16+ Thursdays, 6 – 8 pm April 4 – 11 (2 weeks) $70 Learn the basics of intaglio drypoint printmaking. Week one you will develop a plate […]
Charmed Copper Charms TUESDAY, APRIL 9 6 - 9 pm $35 Learn how to make some charms, dangles or other fun adornments and come away with a fun new necklace. […]
LOCATED IN MAIN & SWEENEY GALLERIES. The Octagon Center for the Arts showcases artwork by local elementary, middle, and high school students annually. High School art instructors from schools within […]
Artistry in Cold Process Soapmaking Saturday, April 27 1 – 4:30 pm $60 This workshop will focus on the artistry possible in cold process soapmaking. Using the masterbatch process of […]
Mirage Bellydance Hafla 2019 Date: Saturday, May 4, 2019 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Location: The Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames IA 50010 515-232-5331 Cost: $10 […]
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)