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SUMMARY:Solo Art Exhibition: Raluca Iancu "Over + Under"
DESCRIPTION:Over + Under\nSolo Exhibition by Raluca Iancu\n\nExhibition Dates:\nJune 30th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJuly 10th\, 2025 – Exhibition Reception from 6pm – 7:30pm in the Community Gallery\nRaluca will be giving an Artist Talk at 6:30pm on July 10th!\nJuly 12th\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \n \nArtist Statement:\nMy work explores disaster\, memory and vulnerability through different media\, ranging from printmaking to performance\, to edible art and printed objects. I question the way we look at tragedy as well as the way we deal with the aftermath. We depend on our technology (planes\, trains\, automobiles) and easily forget that it is just as fallible as our bodies. In our contemporary media driven culture\, catastrophes\, of all kinds\, are trivialized by their frequent appearances across the spectrum of information media\, especially as access to data is more widespread than ever before. We\, as a society\, have become desensitized to these events through constant exposure\, unable to understand the serious consequences of our actions. Separated from the outside world by our screens and windshields\, we create a culture of indifference as we learn to consume tragedy\, on all scales\, as entertainment. The automobile drastically changed the way that we experience the world\, physically\, as well as intellectually. We find ourselves with endless facets for the consideration of our impermanence\, as morbid curiosity pushes us to hyperextend our necks\, to the point of material transformation (skin\, bone\, and muscle\, into rubber). The work in this exhibition is centered on the role of automobiles in our lives and their impact on our environment. \n \nArtist Biography:\nRaluca Iancu is currently an Assistant Professor in Art & Visual Culture\, Printmaking\, at Iowa State University (ISU). She earned her MFA in Studio Art\, Printmaking\, from The University of Tennessee\, Knoxville (UTK)\, and her BFA in Printmaking from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia. \nHer work investigates disaster\, memory\, and vulnerability through different media\, ranging from printmaking to performance\, to edible art and printed objects. She is interested in how our relationship with technology simultaneously enhances our lives\, while also leaving us vulnerable. \nShe has exhibited internationally\, at venues including the Art Museum of Cluj-Napoca (Romania)\, and the CICA Museum (Korea); and nationally at the International Print Center of New York (NY)\, the Bradbury Art Museum\, (AR)\, the Art Institute of Boston (MA)\, and the Hunterdon Museum (NJ)\, among others. She has been an artist in residence in the United States\, at the Hambidge Center for Creative Arts & Sciences (GA) and the Vermont Studio Center (VT)\, among others; and internationally Art Print Residence (Spain)\, the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Fine Arts (Poland)\, St Michael’s Printshop (Canada)\, Mi-LAB and Studio Kura (Japan)\, and\, most recently\, BetterPress Lab (Italy).
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SUMMARY:Third Thursdays: Paint & Plant on the Patio!
DESCRIPTION:Paint & Plant on the Patio!\nJune 19 from 5:30 – 7:30pm \nChoose a free flower pot and decorate it in any way you can dream up! All are welcome – grab a friend\, bring your family\, or have an evening on your own!\nBack Alley Plants will have a variety of plants available if your pot is in need of a resident. Free cuttings and $5 plants will be offered!
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/third-thursdays-paint-plant-on-the-patio/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members' Show
DESCRIPTION:2025 Annual Members’ Show\nGroup Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nMay 27th – June 21st\, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis non-juried show celebrates the skills\, creativity\, and lived experiences of the Octagon community! Let’s fill the gallery and surround ourselves with our own amazing work — established artists next to emerging artists\, all media.\n \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 27th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJune 21st\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nArtist List:\nCarolyn Abbott\, Sushila Anderson\, Abigail Badger\, Janice Bell\, Tina Campbell\, Vivian M. Cook\, Pamela Douglas\, Lisa Fontaine\, Jennifer Gauerke\, Joe Geha\, Raina Genaw\, Erik Gustafson\, Rex Heer\, Gary Hoard\, Denise Hoffman\, Laurie Hoifeldt\, Diane Holland Rickerl\, Evan Hoyt\, Summer Hoyt\, Sean Johnson\, Letitia Kenemer\, Nancy Lindsay\, Charissa Menefee\, Susan Norris\, Dori Patrick\, Clint Petersen\, Timothy F. Pross\, Kristin M. Roach\, Kimberlee Rocca\, Delayne Segar\, Robert Sunderman\, Kathy Svec\, Troy Thomas\, Barb Thompson\, Sean Thornton\, Karen Van Wert\, Rob Wallace\, Kelsey Wilson\, Jennifer Withers\, J Yang\, Thomas Zimmerman
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/2025-annual-members-show/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Members' Show
DESCRIPTION:2026 Annual Members’ Show\nGroup Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nTBD in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis non-juried show celebrates the skills\, creativity\, and lived experiences of the Octagon community! Let’s fill the gallery and surround ourselves with our own amazing work — established artists next to emerging artists\, all media.\nSubmission information to come!\n \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 21\, 2026 – Exhibition Opening Day\nTBD – Exhibition Reception\nJune 27\, 2026 – Exhibition Closes \nArtist List:\nTBD
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/2026-annual-members-show/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art From the Attic - Octagon Art Sale
DESCRIPTION:Art From the Attic\nArt Sale Event by Octagon Shop\n\nEvent Dates:\nMay 15th\, 2025 – Event Opening Day\nMay 17th\, 2025 – Event Closes \n \nAbout This Event:\nArt from the Attic begins Thursday\, May 15! Purchase art from members of the Octagon who have graciously donated original artwork\, and pieces we have gathered from our building that need a new home. We believe that art is for everyone\, so you will find a variety of styles and prices that are affordable. Stop by the gallery between 10AM and 7PM to browse through one-of-a-kind artworks that will fit perfectly in your space at incredibly low prices. The sale continues Friday and Saturday\, from 10AM to 5PM. \nDonating Artwork:\nIf you have quality art pieces that you no longer have room for or no longer fits with your décor\, we would love to have you consider donating it to our art sale. We provide incredible discounts on quality work to make it accessible to people from all walks of life. We are focused on original art and prints\, as opposed to items purchased from box stores or home decor businesses. All proceeds go to support classes and events at the Octagon.\n \nIf you choose to donate\, please make sure artwork is not damaged\, dirty or faded. If you have multiple or large pieces\, live in Ames\, and don’t have a way to transport them to the Octagon\, please contact office@octagonarts.org and the Octagon staff will make arrangements for pick up. Also\, we are not able to accept jewelry for the sale. Once donated to the sale\, the Octagon has full ownership and discretion of any remaining\, unsold artwork. \n \nWe appreciate your commitment to the Octagon and our mission\, through your membership\, donations and attendance at events. If this is something you are interested in participating in\, you can bring your art pieces to the Octagon Monday through Thursday\, 10 AM to 5:30 PM. If those times don’t work for you\, give us a call and we can set up a time to meet you.\n \nNOTE: Per IRS guidelines\, the Octagon is not able to provide a donation receipt for artwork since it’s a noncash charitable contribution\, and the Octagon is unable to establish a cash value for donated artwork.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/octagon-art-sale/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Live Jewelry Making Demo with Featured Artist\, Margie Magnuson
DESCRIPTION:Live Jewelry Making Demo with Margie Magnuson\nApril 24th at 6PM at the Octagon Center for the Arts \nMargie Magnuson\, a goldsmith from Omaha\, NE designs and creates her own jewelry line of pendants\, earrings\, and rings.  She uses sterling silver\, 14kt. gold and precious and semi-precious gemstones.  Margie says her formal training stressed clean\, simple design\, employing hand forging techniques using a hammer and anvil to form her creations.   \nMargie will travel to Ames on April 24th and demonstrate some of her techniques at 6pm. Please join us and meet Margie in person! \nCLICK HERE for the Facebook Event Page
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/live-jewelry-making-demo-with-featured-artist-margie-magnuson/
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SUMMARY:Group Exhibition: Round Up
DESCRIPTION:Round Up\nGroup Exhibition by Various Artists \nExhibition Dates:\nApril 22nd\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nApril 25th\, 2025 – Exhibition Public Reception\, 6:00PM – 7:30PM in the Community Gallery\nMay 10th\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nAbout This Exhibition:\nA “round-up” of a few like-minded artists living and working in Iowa. \nArtist List:\nSean Thornton\nRuby Walker\nRat Tunnel\nJuan Gomez\nLydia Nong\nZack Bukovich\nRafa\nSpike Dupree
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/group-exhibition-round-up/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Third Thursdays: Needle Night at the Octagon with Nittery Nook and Prairie Rose Needleworks
DESCRIPTION:Needle Night\nThursday\, April 17th 6PM – 8PM \nIt’s needle night at the Octagon! Come see local artists demonstrate a variety of needle and fiber arts\, including knitting\, crocheting\, embroidery\, felting\, quilting and mending. This come-and-go event is from 6:00-8:00 PM and is for all ages. Feel free to bring your own fiber projects to work on as you sit alongside our artists. No need to have experience or skill – enjoy seeing the work of others and possibly try something new! Co-sponsored by Prairie Rose Needleworks and Knittery Nook. \nArtists: Amanda Zagloba\, Rochelle Nickolay\, Teddy Stark\, Jill Guffy\, Marilyn Andersen\, Kristen Roach
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/needle-night-at-the-octagon-with-nittery-nook-and-prairie-rose-needleworks/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:2025 Elementary\, Middle School\, High School Annual Student Show
DESCRIPTION:2025 Elementary\, Middle School\, High School Annual Student Show\nApril 7th – April 18th\, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThe Annual Student Art Show highlights artwork by elementary\, middle\, and high school students from schools within 20 miles of Ames. \nLearn more on this exhibition’s webpage here \nExhibition Dates:\nApril 7th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nApril 18th\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/2025-elementary-middle-school-high-school-annual-student-show/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Draw Your Pet with Bethany Schultz
DESCRIPTION:Draw Your Pet with Bethany Schultz\nThursday March 27 6:00pm-7:30pm\nDonations encouraged! \nThis month’s featured artist\, Bethany Schultz\, is holding a drawing workshop on March 27th! Submit your photo to shop@octagonarts.org and Bethany will prep your drawing with a grid to help you in your drawing adventure!
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/draw-your-pet-with-bethany-schultz/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Third Thursdays - Game Night at the Octagon
DESCRIPTION:Third Thursdays:\n♟♜♞♛ Game Night at the Octagon! ♥ ♠ ♦ ♣ \nSpring break will be wrapping up and you might need an activity to keep the family busy! Or\, an opportunity to hang around some fun adults! Join us for Game Night on Thursday\, March 20. From 5:00-6:30 pm we welcome people of all ages to play board games and card games. Then from 6:30-8:00 we will host an adults-only game time. Feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages with you. Adult beverages will be provided from 6:30-8:00 for a donation.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/third-thursdays-game-night-at-the-octagon/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Octagonal: The All Media Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:February 27th – March 29th\, 2025 \nRECEPTION:\nFebruary 27th 5:30PM-7:30PM\nIn the Community Gallery\nAwards announced at 6:30PM\nALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND! \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nOctagonal: The All-Media Show is the annual\, juried all-media exhibition at the Octagon Center for the Arts in Ames\, Iowa. Originally titled the Clay and Paper Show\, the exhibit opened in 1968 to provide an opportunity to the central Iowa arts community. Over the past 56 years\, the exhibit morphed over the decades to become the Clay\, Fiber\, Paper\, Glass\, Metal\, Wood Exhibit that has featured hundreds of artists from dozens of states. The newest version of the exhibit\, Octagonal: The All-Media Show\, launched in 2018 taking a note from the past while moving forward to continue to provide an exciting opportunity for artists across Iowa\, the Midwest\, and the nation. This exhibit features a regionally-recognized juror each year\, attracts artists from across the United States\, and provides significant cash awards.\n\n\n2025 Juror: Chris Vance\n\n\n \n\nClick Here to learn more \nArtist List:\nAlicia Wilkinson\, Amy Williams\, Angie Huffman\, Barb Thompson\, Carolyn Abbott\, Diana Friend\, Diane Michaud Lowry\, Emily Milewsky\, Geri Wolfe Boesen\, Hana Brock\, Isaac Prior\, Jerene Kruse\, Jess Quinn\, Joanne Alberda\, Joseph Wyckoff\, Josh Sorrell\, Kaitlin Harvey\, Kelly Devitt\, Kelsey Wilson\, Kimberlee Rocca\, Linda Lewis\, Lucy Watters\, Lydia Nong\, Maggie Douglas\, Mattea Whetstone\, Megan Hammer\, Meghan Flynn\, Melynda Van Zee\, Michele Hardy\, Natalie Deam\, Pam Hibbs\, Robert Wallace\, Sara Slee Brown\, Sean Thornton\, Sydney Thompson\, Tiffany Antone\, Tim Olson\, Trey Reis\, Will Hildebrandt\, Zack Bukovich
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/octagonal-the-all-media-show-2025/
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SUMMARY:Third Thursdays: Ames High String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery for beautiful music from the Ames High String Quartet. We will have drinks and snacks available for a donation and\, if you’re interested\, a music related craft at each table. It’s a great reason to get out of the house\, spend time with friends\, or maybe make up for that missed Valentine date. The event begins at 6:00 and music will start at 6:30. Join us anytime from 6:00-8:00 – we hope to see you here!\nSponsored by Lott Music Studio \n\nRSVP Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AAeFtdCED/
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/third-thursdays-ames-high-string-quartet/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Valentine Makers’ Table
DESCRIPTION:Valentine Makers’ Table\nSaturday\, February 8\n2 – 4 pm\n$5 \nMake beautiful “Valentine-y”art\, cards and messages for your special people. All supplies provided. Children under 10 must bring a paying adult partner. \nClick here to RSVP!
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/valentine-makers-table/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Solo Art Exhibition: Denice Peters “Be Still”
DESCRIPTION:Be Still\nSolo Exhibition by Denice Peters\nJanuary 20th – February 15th\, 2025 At The Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this solo exhibition:\n \nCreating realistic pastel paintings using strong light and shadow with a bit of nostalgia and a sense of peace is my goal. I’m inspired by the effect that light has on objects. It’s the spark of brightness shining against the darkness that appeals to me. Every painting is about this dramatic glow evoking an emotional response\, regardless of the subject. Ipaint without any tools other than my fingers and pastel sticks. My work is pure soft pastels. No other medium is used . I paint in my self honed style I call ‘Blended Reality’. I want to help others see the beauty and peace that is all around us. Life is too short to do otherwise. \nExhibition Dates:\nJanuary 20th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJanuary 23rd\, 2025 – Exhibition Reception\, 5:30PM – 7:30PM in the Community Gallery\nFebruary 15th\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nArtist Biography:\n \nDenice Peters is a recognized woman artist in Contemporary Realism Art. This native of NW Iowa has painted with pastels for over 30 years. Her work centers around dramatic light and mood. Her artworks resonate with the viewer and is laced with nostalgia. Her level of skill has bestowed her with recognition In magazines\, national and international competitions and awards. Also she’s achieved a level of talent that garnered her as a juried member of the prestigious International Guild of Realism and earned Signature Status in Pastel Society of America\, MidAmerican Pastel Society and the Iowa Pastel Society and elected as President of the Iowa Pastel Society. Born in 1958 in LeMars\, Iowa\, USA\, and raised on a farm instilled in her connection to the earth and Midwest values. She incorporates these things into her still life paintings. Married to her high school sweetheart and raising a family slowed her art career until they got older. When she decided to take a workshop \, it changed her life\, introducing her to pastels. She had found her medium and never looked back She didn’t have the opportunity to earn an art degree\, so she took it upon herself to hone her talent\, learning by trial and error. She took every art class she could in high school and was selected to be in the advanced art class as a senior. In time she developed a style that she refers to as “Blended Reality”. She worked with pastels until she reached the outcome she could see in her head. She was told you can’t paint realistically with soft pastels\, but she bucked the trend and painted in her own way. She uses no implements\, just pastels and her fingers. So she becomes a part of the work in every way. Her work is collected mostly by private collectors in the US and 2 other countries Denice’s work can be seen on her website denicepelers.com and through Kavanaugh Gallery in West Des Moines\, IA. \n 
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/be-still/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday: Winter Maker's Table Public Craft Event
DESCRIPTION:Winter Maker’s Table Public Craft Event\nJanuary 16th\n6PM – 8PM \nJoin us January 16th for a come and go Winter Maker’s Table in the gallery of the Octagon. Break out of the winter doldrums with an evening of creativity! We provide supplies\, you create to your heart’s content for only $5. Make simple and beautiful art and artsy stuff with friends\, family or folks you haven’t met (yet). Children under 10 must bring a paying adult partner.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/16659/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Faces I've Seen.
DESCRIPTION:The Faces I’ve Seen.\nSolo Exhibition by Karen Cooper\nDecember 16th\, 2024 – January 11th\, 2025 At The Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this solo exhibition:\n \nExhibition Dates:\nDecember 16th\, 2024 – Exhibition Opening Day\nDecember 19th\, 2024 – Exhibition Reception 6PM – 7PM in the Community gallery\nJanuary 11th\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nArtist Biography:\n \nI am a watcher. \nIf someone with an interesting face\, or someone who looks like they might be great in a painting\, is out there on a sidewalk somewhere in the world\, then I say ‘game on’. It’s time to capture some reference material. Lots of these captures come via my camera. On a perfect day\, some of these random\, and often unknowing ‘models’ are stationary long enough to make it to my sketchbook. I have said the bottom line and always the focus\, is that the painting be a thing of substance and solidity and interest and beauty. But here’s something I am observing as my work matures – I no longer like playing it safe. I find it important and necessary to NOT paint safe – but rather to see the challenge\, accept it\, and give it my best shot. \nKaren was born and raised in Nebraska\, and then moved across the river to live in Iowa. From 2013 thru 2017\, Karen lived in Lipetsk\, Russia – long enough for the power and beauty of Russian impressionist art to make a potent impact. Study with a talented figurative artist while in Lipetsk\, increased the desire/need to draw with substance and clarity\, as part of the painting process. Karen has now returned to live\, and paint in Grinnell\, Iowa. \n 
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/the-faces-ive-seen/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits
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SUMMARY:The Octagon 2nd Annual Winter Market
DESCRIPTION:The Octagon 2nd Annual Winter Market\nEvent by Octagon Shop\nNovember 11th – December 10th\, 2024 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this event:\nThe Octagon Shop is excited to announce a temporary expansion in our Community Gallery! From November 11th – December 10th\, we will have new work by Shop artists\, fun discounts and other surprises! Stay tuned!\n \nExhibition Dates:\nNovember 11th\, 2024 – Exhibition Opening Day\nDecember 10th\, 2024 – Exhibition Closes
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/16114/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Party on the Patio - October 17 - Paige Clouse
DESCRIPTION:  \nThursday\, October 17th\n5 PM – 8 PM \nParty on the Patio is every third Thursday of the month\, May – September from 5 PM – 8 PM. Performers are scheduled to perform from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted. Drinks and light refreshments provided for a donation. \nThursday\, October 17th Performer:\nPaige Clouse\n \nPaige Clouse is a singer/songwriter from Southeast Iowa. She writes songs primarily about her experiences as a member of the LGBTQIA population\, as well as songs about general life experiences. Music is about connection\, and she hopes that her music helps people to feel seen and heard. \n  \n \n\n 
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/party-on-the-patio-october-17-paige-clouse/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Demulcent Terrain
DESCRIPTION:Demulcent Terrain\nSolo Exhibition by Lisa Truax\nOctober 7th – November 2nd\, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery\nReception: October 10th 5PM – 7PM in the Community Gallery\n \nAbout this solo exhibition:\n \nI am interested in the contrast between places such as parks and natural areas and modern ways of building and living. We have cultural ideas of beauty and the sense of the untouched associated with these places. Outdoor landscapes seem to be in their natural state\, but are actually created\, planned\, built\, and maintained as part of our culture. We think of nature as untouched and wild\, and not something controlled or created by humans.  \nI question the idea of culturally valuable versus personally valuable natural space. The contrast between the natural and man-made\, and the seen and the unseen are determining factors. The effect of these elements on our lives and psyche are important considerations.  \nNatural places can have positive effects on our well being\, many of which we may not yet understand. The relationship we have both culturally and individually\, the contrast between wildness and wilderness\, and the effect this relationship has on daily living is the focus of my work. \nExhibition Dates:\nOctober 7th\, 2024 – Exhibition Opening Day\nNovember 2nd\, 2024 – Exhibition Closes\nReception: October 10th 5PM – 7PM in the Community Gallery \nArtist Biography:
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/demulcent-terrain/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Party on the Patio - September 19 - Marilyn Jerome
DESCRIPTION:  \nThursday\, September 19th\n5 PM – 8 PM \nParty on the Patio is every third Thursday of the month\, May – September from 5 PM – 8 PM. Performers are scheduled to perform from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted. Drinks and light refreshments provided for a donation. \nThursday\, August 15th Performer:\nMarilyn Jerome\n \nMarilyn Jerome has been performing for about 15 years in central Iowa; before moving to Iowa\, she was performing in the Kansas City area as the lead vocalist in a country rock band. Her sound is a blend of genres including country\, rock\, folk\, and blues. She covers Johnny Cash\, Bonnie Raitt\, The Everly Brothers\, Elle King\, Eric Clapton\, John Prine\, Brandi Carlisle\, The Eagles\, and many\, many more. \n  \n \n\n 
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/party-on-the-patio-september-19-marilyn-jerome/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Mixed Emotions
DESCRIPTION:Mixed Emotions\nSolo Exhibition by Kelly Devitt\nSeptember 3rd – September 28th\, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this solo exhibition:\n \nExhibition Dates:\nSeptember 3rd\, 2024 – Exhibition Opening Day\nSeptember 26th\, 2024 – Exhibition Closing Reception\, 5pm – 7pm in the Community Gallery\nSeptember 28th\, 2024 – Exhibition Closes \nArtist Biography: \nKelly Devitt is a ceramic artist who primarily creates sculptures depicting emotions physically expressed through the human body. Born in Ames\, Iowa\, she received her BFA in Integrated Studio Arts from Iowa State University in 2017 and her MFA in Ceramics from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2022. Kelly is currently an Instructor of Art at the Southwestern Community College in Creston\, IA.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/mixed-emotions/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Party on the Patio - August 15th - Sweet Tator
DESCRIPTION:  \nThursday\, August 15th\n5 PM – 8 PM \nParty on the Patio is every third Thursday of the month\, May – September from 5 PM – 8 PM. Performers are scheduled to perform from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted. Drinks and light refreshments provided for a donation. \nThursday\, August 15th Performer:\nSweet Tator\n \nWe are excited to welcome Sweet Tator to our monthly patio party. Sweet Tator has been busking since 1982 and loves playing with a variety of musicians. He will be joined by Kurt\, a longtime friend in music. They got together several years ago to play at some local farmers markets.  They decided they really needed to hire some “real musicians”\, so they started drafting some of the locals to play with and “The Luther Jam” was born.  With the belief that music really is too important to leave to professionals\, they soldier on in the service of song. \n  \n \n\n 
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/party-on-the-patio-august-15th-tbd/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Compositions of Line
DESCRIPTION:Compositions of Line\nSolo Exhibition by Isaac Prior\nJuly 29th – August 24th\, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this solo exhibition:\n \nExhibition Dates:\nJuly 29th\, 2024 – Exhibition Opening Day\nAugust 24th\, 2024 – Exhibition Closes \nArtist Biography: \nBorn and raised in Ames\, I have been creating artwork professionally since 2012. I am a full time precious metalsmith at Ames Silversmithing\, creating\, repairing\, and designing jewelry. My focus is on abstract line art\, using hundreds of lines to give illusions of folds\, dimension\, or twists.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/compositions-of-line/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T200000
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SUMMARY:Party on the Patio - July 18th - TBD
DESCRIPTION:  \nThursday\, July 18th\n5 PM – 8 PM \nParty on the Patio is every third Thursday of the month\, May – September from 5 PM – 8 PM. Performers are scheduled to perform from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted. Drinks and light refreshments provided for a donation. \nThursday\, July 18th Performer:\nTBD \n\n 
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/party-on-the-patio-may-16th-abdullah-muhammad-and-philip-herbert/
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CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T200000
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SUMMARY:A Place To Mend FREE EVENT (Ages 21+)
DESCRIPTION:A Place to Mend\nThursday\, June 27th\, 5:30 – 8 pm in the Dance Studio \nFree\, or a suggested donation of $5 for instruction\, tips -n- tricks. \nAges 21+ (Feel free to bring your favorite beverage; alcoholic or non-alcoholic) \nHave a few mending/repair projects you have been wanting to work on? Gather them up and join the Octagon for some creative\, productive\, and soulful fun. You are encouraged to bring any projects to work on\, ie.. knitting\, crochet\, needle work\, whatever. We will have a special guest\, and author of Mend it Better\, Kristin Roach\, with us for this community gathering. Kristin is also a published author of worldwide knitting patterns\, the Craftleftovers zine series\, a community organizer\, artist\, and owner of Little Woods: Herbs and Teas in downtown Ames. \nEvent Location: Octagon Center for the Arts\, Dance Studio \nUPCOMING MENDING NIGHTS:\nTBA
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/a-place-to-mend-free-event-ages-21-4/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Events
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SUMMARY:American Oddities
DESCRIPTION:American Oddities\nSolo Exhibition by Nick Gadbois\nJune 24th – July 18th\, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this solo exhibition:\n \nI am a contemporary painter living and working in Kansas City\, Missouri.  My landscape work centers on subjects mostly from the Heartland of America.  The artwork ranges from a somewhat straightforward painting approach to surreal tinged scenes.  My palette displays a heightened dramatic sense of color. The paintings I create are based on photographs\, many of which I take myself.  In terms of surrealism\, I chose to not create scenes from the imagination but paint scenes from real life that already appear surreal.  My newer work pays tribute to what I call American oddities.  To me these subjects show the offbeat\, quirky\, and playful side of the American spirit.  Subjects such as the World’ largest rocking chair\, the giant strawberry\, Cornhenge\, Carhenge\, Wall Drug and the World’s largest ball of twine show a creative inventiveness uniquely American.  My work celebrates subjects from the Heartland that I feel deeply attracted to.  I want to call attention to the roadside attractions in America. \nExhibition Dates:\nJune 24th\, 2024 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJuly 18th\, 2024 – Exhibition Closing Reception 4:30pm – 6:00pm in the Community Gallery\nJuly 18th\, 2024 – Exhibition Closes
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/american-oddities/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Party on the Patio - June 20th - Ben Sanders
DESCRIPTION:  \nThursday\, June 20th\n5 PM – 8 PM \nParty on the Patio is every third Thursday of the month\, May – September from 5 PM – 8 PM. Performers are scheduled to perform from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted. Drinks and light refreshments provided for a donation. \nThursday\, June 20th Performer:\nBen Sanders\, piano\n \nBen Sanders is a jazz pianist from Des Moines Iowa who performs in both group and solo acts around the metro. While Ben primarily performs jazz music his repertoire is influenced by blues\, funk and pop music.  \n \n\n 
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/party-on-the-patio-may-16th-kalliopi-katsiris-2/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:A Place To Mend FREE EVENT (Ages 21+)
DESCRIPTION:A Place to Mend\nThursday\, May 23rd\, 5:30 – 8 pm in the Dance Studio \nFree\, or a suggested donation of $5 for instruction\, tips -n- tricks. \nAges 21+ (Feel free to bring your favorite beverage; alcoholic or non-alcoholic) \nHave a few mending/repair projects you have been wanting to work on? Gather them up and join the Octagon for some creative\, productive\, and soulful fun. You are encouraged to bring any projects to work on\, ie.. knitting\, crochet\, needle work\, whatever. We will have a special guest\, and author of Mend it Better\, Kristin Roach\, with us for this community gathering. Kristin is also a published author of worldwide knitting patterns\, the Craftleftovers zine series\, a community organizer\, artist\, and owner of Little Woods: Herbs and Teas in downtown Ames. \nEvent Location: Octagon Center for the Arts\, Dance Studio \nUPCOMING MENDING NIGHTS:\nJune 27
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/a-place-to-mend-free-event-ages-21-3/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Events
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SUMMARY:2024 Annual Members' Show
DESCRIPTION:2024 Annual Members’ Show\nGroup Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nMay 20th – June 15th\, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis unjuried show celebrates the skills\, creativity\, and lived experiences of the Octagon community! Let’s fill the gallery and surround ourselves with our own amazing work — established artists next to emerging artists\, all media.\n \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 20th\, 2024 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJune 15th\, 2024 – Exhibition Closes \nArtist Biographies:\nTBA
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/annual-member-show/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits
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