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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 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
    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 Attic Art Sale Event by Octagon Shop Event Dates: Wednesday, May 13th, 2025 – Member's Only Pre-Sale Thursday, May 14th, 2025 – Event Public Opening Day Saturday, […]

  • 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, […]

  • 4th Annual Winter Market

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

    4th Annual Winter Market Event by Octagon Shop Event Dates: November 23, 2026 – Event Opening Day December 24, 2026 – Event Closes About This Event: The Octagon will hold […]