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 work — established artists next to emerging artists, all media.
"Misplaced and Lost" Exhibition by Lisa Lockman July 31st - August 26th, 2023 An Exhibition by Lisa Lockman Exhibiting in the Community Gallery Lisa Lockman is an artist […]
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.
Crossroads Group Exhibition by Central Iowa Textile Artists September 5th - September 30th, 2023 At The Octagon Community Gallery About this group exhibition: “Crossroads” - A place where two roads […]
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.
Intersection of Parallel Group Exhibition by Jen Hem and Julie Russell-Steuart October 9th - November 4th, 2023 Opening Reception: Thursday, October 12th, 6-8pm The Octagon Community Gallery About this group […]
Octagon Winter Market! November 9th – December 9th, 2023 At The Octagon Community Gallery About this group exhibition: The Octagon Shop is excited to announce a temporary expansion in our […]
Uncontainable Meanderings and Affinities Group Exhibition by Ethan Edvenson and Kimberlee Rocca December 18th, 2023 - January 13th, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery About this group exhibition: Exhibition Dates: […]
The Music in My HeART Solo Exhibition by Antonia Ruppert January 22nd - February 24th, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery Exhibition Dates: January 22nd, 2024 - Exhibition Opening Day […]
February 29th - March 30th, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery About this group exhibition: Octagonal: The All-Media Show is the annual, juried all-media exhibition at the Octagon Center for the […]
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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Ames, IA 50010
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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
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