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 […]
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 […]
Mandalas and Music! Thursday, November 20th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Learn to create a paint mandala as you listen to meditative music. The perfect way to relax before the rush […]
3rd Annual Winter Market Event by Octagon Shop Event Dates: November 24th, 2025 – Event Opening Day December 24th, 2025 – Event Closes About This Event: The Octagon will hold […]
Holiday Ornaments 20% Off & Select Artist’s Works 20-50% Off Get ready… Set… Shop local! Winter Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Ames are a semi-annual sale held by businesses in the […]
Snack, Sip, and Sparkle! Jewelry Night Thursday, January 15th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Join us for a metal jewelry demonstration by Terrie Hoefer and an opportunity to make your own […]
Octagonal: The All Media Show Group Exhibition by Various Artists Exhibition Dates: January 19, 2026 – Exhibition Opening DayJanuary 22, 2026– Exhibition ReceptionMarch 14, 2026 – Exhibition Closes […]
Octagonal: The All Media Show Group Exhibition by Various Artists Exhibition Dates: January 19, 2026 – Exhibition Opening DayJanuary 22, 2026 – Exhibition Reception Awards announced at […]
Love is in the Air in the Heart of Ames! Indulge in all that Downtown Ames has to offer as our Downtown Businesses present a curated celebration of love and […]
We will gather at the Octagon Center, 427 Douglas, to create Norwegian protest hats, called a nisselue. You bring your supplies, we will provide the pattern and the space. Why […]
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)