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  • 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-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
    Exhibits

    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
    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

  • Third Thursday Musicwalk with Foxpin

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Music Walk is back for another year and we are thrilled to have Foxpin back with us. Join us on the patio for great music, a place to sit and […]

  • 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, […]

  • Third Thursday Puppets and Cheese

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    If your first response is confusion, you’re not alone. If your first response is oh, I remember that, then you’ve been around Ames for a while. In honor of our […]