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  • Third Thursday Patch to Quilt

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

  • 2026 College of Design MFA Capstone Show

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    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
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    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
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    Art From the AtticArt Sale Event by Octagon ShopEvent Dates:Wednesday, May 13th, 2025 – Member's Only Pre-Sale, 4:00-7:00Thursday, May 14th, 2025 – Event Public Opening DaySaturday, May 16th, 2025 – […]

  • 2026 Annual Members’ Show

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    2026 Annual Members' Show Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts May 21 - June 27 in the Octagon Community Gallery About this group exhibition: This […]

  • Third Thursday Paint & Plant

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

  • Third Thursday Music on the Patio

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Music is back at the Octagon this summer! Join us on the patio, on the west side of the Octagon, from 5:30-8:00 PM on Thursday, July 16 for an evening […]

  • Third Thursday Poetry Slam

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    The Octagon is holding its second annual poetry slam! Last year brought creative writers and lyricists and we are excited to see who participates this year! Come hear original work […]

  • Octagon 60th Birthday Hullabaloo

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