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Printmaking 101: February 21 – March 14

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

Printmaking 101, ages 9 - 13 February 21 - March 14 (4 weeks) 6 - 7:30 pm $75 In this class, young artists will sharpen their drawing skills to create eye-catching printed artworks. Students will explore intricate designs and techniques of mono-print and relief printmaking, as well as alternative processes. Students will develop skills in layering, carving, composition and design […]

$75.00

A Soldier Says Good-bye RICH ABRAHAMSON

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

LOCATED IN THE SMALL WALL GALLERY (Third Floor) Artist Statement Camera’s freeze moments in split seconds while life passes in days, weeks and years. Some lives are mixed with both quality and quantity of time. Those individuals celebrate memories while unaware that the final chapters of their lives are being written. Photographs help us punctuate […]

Mini Makers: Feb 24

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

Mini Makers, ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner Sundays, 1 - 2 pm January 27 February 10 February 24 March 3 $15 per session for one adult/child pair, $12 for each additional child or adult. Spend some creative time making all kinds of art projects including handbuilt clay pieces, canvas paintings, collages, drawings […]

$15.00

Mini Makers: Mar 3

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

Mini Makers, ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner Sundays, 1 - 2 pm January 27 February 10 February 24 March 3 $15 per session for one adult/child pair, $12 for each additional child or adult. Spend some creative time making all kinds of art projects including handbuilt clay pieces, canvas paintings, collages, drawings […]

$15.00

Iowa State MFA Exhibit

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

LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY GALLERY Artist Statement: Jasmine Beul I see my ceramic works as sculptural vessels. They are inspired by historical vessel forms, but without the functionality. The utilitarian function is removed by making the forms asymmetrical, and exaggerating the scale and perforations. When utilitarian nature is removed what remains is an exploration of formal […]

Thursday Morning Art Projects: March 14

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

Thursday Morning Art Projects, ages K – 6 11 am – 12 pm $10 Create unique and interesting art projects each class while learning about new artists, their methods and materials. All supplies included. January 17 February 21 March 14 Class Limit: 8 To register: enter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket […]

$10.00

Spring Break Art Camp: March 18 – 22

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

Spring Break Art Camp, ages K – 5 March 18 - 22 9 am – 3 pm $210 Bring a sack lunch and drink each day to art camp Scholarships Available Class Limit: 16 To register: enter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student) click “add to cart”   complete the contact […]

$210.00

Drawing Workshop: March 23

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

Drawing Workshop, ages 18+ Saturday, March 23 (This is the re-scheduled date.) 2 – 4 pm $45 Learn some fundamentals of drawing and shading in this condensed drawing session. Bring a sketchbook, at least 9”x12” and favorite drawing materials. Some paper and drawing materials will be supplied. Instructor: Dick Shook North Studio To register: enter […]

$45.00

Naturescapes  PRATIK RAY, MIKE LEINHAUSER, & GARY HOARD

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

LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY GALLERY Artist Statement: Pratik Ray I am fascinated by the beauty and majesty of nature and light – not just the landscapes and seascapes, but also the light that paints them in vivid colors. It is the many moods of light that gives rise to a range of emotional response to the […]

JORDAN LUCKOW

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

LOCATED IN THE SMALL WALL GALLERY (3rd floor) Artist Bio Jordan Luckow of Sioux City, IA is a recent graduate from Iowa State University. While at Iowa State he received his bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts focusing on printmaking, and painting.  Jordan currently is a full-time designer at Lincoln Center Hy-Vee Floral in Ames, where […]