Mixed Emotions Solo Exhibition by Kelly Devitt September 3rd - September 28th, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery About this solo exhibition: Exhibition Dates: September 3rd, 2024 - Exhibition Opening […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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)
