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  • 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
    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 […]

  • “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
    Exhibits

    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 […]

  • Witches Walk!

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Come out for a scary good time on Thursday, October 9! Downtown businesses will be open late and hosting snacks and sips between 6:00 – 8:00pm. Visit us at the […]

  • Third Thursdays: Halloween Maker’s Table!

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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      Halloween Maker’s Table! Thursday, October 16th, 5:30pm - 7:30pm We provide an array of Halloween and fall art supplies and you create to your heart’s content! Open to all […]

  • Featured Artist Talk: Carol Patrick

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

    Featured Artist Talk Creating With Carol October 23, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:00pm in the Octagon Shop Free! Ages 16+ Join Ames artist Carol Patrick and learn how she creates new […]

  • “Voices” Reception

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

    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 November […]