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  • The Annual High School Show

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

    The Annual High School Senior & Junior Show Group Exhibition by Various High School Artists Exhibition Dates: March 26, 2026 – Exhibition Opening Day March 26, 2026 – Artists' Reception […]

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

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

    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 […]

  • Third Thursday Patch to Quilt

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

    Enjoy demonstrations from area quilters, from cutting fabric for patches to the finished quilt. You can try creating your own square as well!

  • “Lessons Learned: Explorations in Metal” Reception

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

    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 […]

  • 2026 College of Design MFA Capstone Show

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

    2026 College of Design MFA Capstone Show Group Exhibition by graduate students in the Integrated Visual Arts MFA program at Iowa State University May 4th - May 11th, 2026 in […]

  • 2026 College of Design MFA Capstone Reception

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

    2026 College of Design MFA Capstone Show Group Exhibition by graduate students in the Integrated Visual Arts MFA program at Iowa State University May 4th - May 11th, 2026 in […]

  • Art From the Attic – Octagon Art Sale

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

    Art From the AtticArt Sale Event by Octagon ShopEvent Dates:Wednesday, May 13th, 2025 – Member's Only Pre-SaleThursday, May 14th, 2025 – Event Public Opening DaySaturday, May 16th, 2025 – Event […]

  • Third Thursday Paint & Plant

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

    We provide the flower pot and paint, you create a beautiful home for your plants! We will have plants available for a small fee or give one of your own […]

  • Octagon 60th Birthday Hullabaloo

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

    Octagon 60th Birthday Hullabaloo Octagon History Exhibition by the Octagon Staff Exhibition Dates: August 31, 2026 – Exhibition Opening Day TBD – Exhibition Reception October 10, 2026 – Exhibition Closes

  • 55th 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, […]