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  • 54th 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, […]

  • Group Art Exhibition: Cedar River Artisans “Voices”

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

    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 […]

  • Witches Walk!

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

    Come out for a scary good time on Thursday, October 9! Downtown businesses will be open late and hosting snacks and sips between 6:00 – 8:00pm. Visit us at the […]

  • Third Thursdays: Halloween Maker’s Table!

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

      Halloween Maker’s Table! Thursday, October 16th, 5:30pm - 7:30pm We provide an array of Halloween and fall art supplies and you create to your heart’s content! Open to all […]

  • Featured Artist Talk: Carol Patrick

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

    Featured Artist Talk Creating With Carol October 23, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:00pm in the Octagon Shop Free! Ages 16+ Join Ames artist Carol Patrick and learn how she creates new […]

  • “Voices” Reception

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

    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 […]

  • Third Thursdays: Mandalas and Music!

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

      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

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

    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 […]

  • Winter Sidewalk Sales

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

    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
    Events

      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 […]