Art Sale at the Octagon!
The Octagon Center for the Arts is planning to hold an art sale from May 13th to the 16th, 2024. This unique event will allow patrons to view and purchase […]
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Party on the Patio – May 16th
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesParty 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.
2024 Annual Members’ Show
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States2024 Annual Members' Show Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts May 20th - June 15th, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery About this group exhibition: […]
A Place To Mend FREE EVENT (Ages 21+)
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesA Place to Mend Thursday, May 23rd, 5:30 - 8 pm in the Dance Studio Free, or a suggested donation of $5 for instruction, tips -n- tricks. Ages 21+ (Feel […]
Party on the Patio – June 20th – Ben Sanders
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesParty 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.
American Oddities
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesAmerican Oddities Solo Exhibition by Nick Gadbois June 24th - July 18th, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery About this solo exhibition: I am a contemporary painter living and working […]
A Place To Mend FREE EVENT (Ages 21+)
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesA Place to Mend Thursday, June 27th, 5:30 - 8 pm in the Dance Studio Free, or a suggested donation of $5 for instruction, tips -n- tricks. Ages 21+ (Feel […]
Party on the Patio – July 18th – TBD
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesParty 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.
Compositions of Line
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesCompositions of Line Solo Exhibition by Isaac Prior July 29th - August 24th, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery About this solo exhibition: Exhibition Dates: July 29th, 2024 - Exhibition […]
Party on the Patio – August 15th – Sweet Tator
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesParty 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.
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)