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  • 2026 Annual Members’ Show

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    2026 Annual Members' Show Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts TBD in the Octagon Community Gallery About this group exhibition: This non-juried show celebrates the […]

  • 2025 Annual Members’ Show

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    2025 Annual Members' Show Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts May 27th - June 21st, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery About this group exhibition: […]

  • Third Thursdays: Paint & Plant on the Patio!

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Paint & Plant on the Patio! June 19 from 5:30 - 7:30pm Choose a free flower pot and decorate it in any way you can dream up! All are welcome […]

  • Solo Art Exhibition: Raluca Iancu “Over + Under”

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Over + Under Solo Exhibition by Raluca Iancu Exhibition Dates: June 30th, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day July 10th, 2025 – Exhibition Reception from 6pm - 7:30pm in the Community […]

  • Group Art Exhibition: Iowa Artist/Mother Group “Elusive Balance”

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Elusive Balance Group Exhibition by Iowa Artist/Mother Group Exhibition Dates: July 21st, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day August 9th, 2025 – Exhibition Reception 2:00PM - 5:00PM in the Community Gallery […]

  • Art Supply Drive!

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States +2 more
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     Calling for all spare art supplies!  We are partnering with area art stores and community members to provide a free art supply day for artists of all ages in September! […]

  • “Elusive Balance” Reception

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Elusive Balance Group Exhibition by Iowa Artist/Mother Group Exhibition Dates: July 21st, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day August 9th, 2025 – Exhibition Reception 2:00PM - 5:00PM in the Community Gallery […]

  • Group Art Exhibition: Alexandra and Jeremy Ackerman “Just Duet”

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Just Duet Group Exhibition by Alexandra Ackerman and Jeremy Ackerman Exhibition Dates: August 18th, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day September 5th, 2025 – Exhibition Reception 5:30PM – 7:30PM in the […]

  • Third Thursdays: Poetry SLAM!

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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      Poetry SLAM! Thursday, August 21st, 5:30pm – 8pm The Octagon is holding its first ever poetry slam! Come hear original work from local poets of all ages and styles. […]