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
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
If you love to be creative but are intimidated by the idea of painting, drawing or throwing clay, this is the night for you. Join our group of mixed media […]
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 […]
About Us
The Octagon Center for the Arts is a non-profit community art center in the heart of downtown Ames, Iowa. A cornerstone of the cultural scene in Ames since 1966, the Octagon serves more than 30,000 people each year through art classes and outreach, rotating exhibits, a retail gallery shop, and the annual Octagon Art Festival.
The Octagon Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded in part through memberships, donations, and grants, including the City of Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA) and the Iowa Arts Council.
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Octagon Center for the Arts
413 & 427 Douglas Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-232-5331
Email: info@octagonarts.org
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Octagon Shop and Community Gallery
Monday-Wednesday 10:00am-5:30pm
Thursday 10:00am-7:00pm
Friday 10:00am-5:30pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday CLOSED (except during the holidays)