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 […]
2024 Elementary, Middle School, High School Annual Student Show April 8th - April 20th, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery About this group exhibition: The Student Art Show highlights artwork […]
A Place to Mend Thursday, April 25th, 5:30 - 8 pm in the Dance Studio Free, or a suggested donation of $5 for instruction, tips -n- tricks. Ages 21+ (Feel […]
Iowa State University Integrated Visual Arts MFA Exhibition 2024 An exhibition by MFA students in the Integrated Visual Arts program at Iowa State University May 1st - May 9th, 2024 […]
The Octagon Center for the Arts is planning to hold an art sale from May 13th to the 16th, 2024. This unique event will allow patrons to view and purchase […]
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.
2024 Annual Members' Show Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts May 20th - June 15th, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery About this group exhibition: […]
A Place to Mend Thursday, May 23rd, 5:30 - 8 pm in the Dance Studio Free, or a suggested donation of $5 for instruction, tips -n- tricks. Ages 21+ (Feel […]
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.
American Oddities Solo Exhibition by Nick Gadbois June 24th - July 18th, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery About this solo exhibition: I am a contemporary painter living and working […]
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
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Ames, IA 50010
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