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  • 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! […]

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

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
    Exhibits

    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. […]

  • “Just Duet” Reception

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
    Exhibits

    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 […]

  • Art Supply Treasure Hunt!

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Find your art supply treasures and bag them up for free!  From 10am - 2pm In the Octagon 2nd Floor Dance Studio Prairie Rose Needleworks, Knittery Nook and the Octagon […]

  • Solo Art Exhibition: Christopher Hynes “Visions of Hildegard”

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Visions of Hildegard Solo Exhibition by Christopher Hynes Exhibition Dates: September 12th, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day September 12th, 2025 – Exhibition Reception 5:30PM – 7PM in the Community Gallery […]

  • “Visions of Hildegard” Reception

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
    Exhibits

    Visions of Hildegard Solo Exhibition by Christopher Hynes  Exhibition Dates: September 12th, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day September 12th, 2025 – Exhibition Reception 5:30PM – 7PM in the Community Gallery […]

  • Third Thursdays: Downtown Ames Music Walk!

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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      Downtown Ames Music Walk! Thursday, September 18th, 5:00pm - 8:00pm Participate in Music Walk, from 5:00-8:00pm, throughout downtown and stop by to see our featured band, Foxpin! Join us […]

  • 54th Annual Octagon Art Festival

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
    General

    The Octagon Art Festival takes place the fourth Sunday of September along Main Street in downtown Ames, IA. The festival is held outdoors on pavement, RAIN OR SHINE. Visual arts, […]

  • Group Art Exhibition: Cedar River Artisans “Voices”

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Voices Group Exhibition by Cedar River Artisans Exhibition Dates: October 9th, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day November 13th, 2025 – Exhibition Public Reception from 6:00 - 7:30PM in the Community Gallery […]