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  • Winter Sidewalk Sales

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    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 […]

  • Third Thursdays: Snack, Sip, and Sparkle! Jewelry Night

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

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    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 Artists’ Reception

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    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 […]

  • HeART of Ames

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    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 […]

  • Join the Resistance! Create your protest hat

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    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 […]

  • Third Thursday Mandalas and Music

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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     Spend a few hours relaxing while creating beautiful mandalas and enjoying meditative music. This free event is open to ages 16+ and refreshments will be available for a donation.  

  • Third Thursday Game Night

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Join us for a fun night of board games and cards. Families and friends of all ages, join us from 5:30-7:00. If you prefer an adults only space and more […]

  • The Annual High School Show

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    The Annual High School Senior & Junior Show Group Exhibition by Various High School Artists Exhibition Dates: March 26, 2026 – Exhibition Opening Day TBD – Exhibition Opening Day April […]

  • Group Art Exhibition: Joe Muench “Lessons Learned: Explorations in Metal”

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Lessons Learned: Explorations in Metal Group Exhibition by Joe Muench & former students of the ISU jewelry/metalsmithing courses  This exhibit features work created by Joe Muench, Professor Emeritus of Art […]