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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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 
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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
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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/
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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:
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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 
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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.
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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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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/
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\, 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/
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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
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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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SUMMARY:Party on the Patio - May 16th
DESCRIPTION:  \nThursday\, May 16th\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.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/party-on-the-patio-may-16th-kalliopi-katsiris/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T190000
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SUMMARY:Art Sale at the Octagon!
DESCRIPTION: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 items from the Octagon which have never before been featured in the Octagon Shop! \nMay 13-15\, Noon-5:00 \nMay 16\, Noon-7:00 \nOctagon Community Gallery
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/art-sale-at-the-octagon/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T193000
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SUMMARY:Iowa State University Integrated Visual Arts MFA Exhibition 2024
DESCRIPTION:Iowa State University Integrated Visual Arts MFA Exhibition 2024\nAn exhibition by MFA students in the Integrated Visual Arts program at Iowa State University\nMay 1st – May 9th\, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\n \nThe MFA in IVA is a distinctive and unique interdisciplinary program offering integrative study among a combination of the following areas: ceramics\, computer applications\, drawing\, textiles\, illustration\, jewelry/metalsmithing\, painting\, printmaking\, photography\, furniture design\, and areas outside of Art and Design. \nMFA students are required to participate in an end-of-semester exhibition during the first four semesters of the program. For this public exhibition\, each student submits a selection of their strongest and most representative work from the semester along with an artist statement to be critiqued by the Art and Visual Culture faculty at Iowa State University.   \nArtists: \nOmid Afsharpour\nNatalie Deam\nParisa Keshavarziyan\nElnaz Masrour\nSam McCauley\nMatty Palamara\nMaryam Siahgaldeh Ghasempour\nNicole Soriano\nRana Tiba\nMichael Vitha Nolan\nRuby Walker\n \nExhibition Dates: \nMay 1st\, 2024 – Exhibition Opening Day \nMay 9th\, 2024 – Closing Reception 6-7:30pm \nMay 9th\, 2024 – Exhibition Closes
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/college-of-design-mfa-capstone-show/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Place To Mend FREE EVENT (Ages 21+)
DESCRIPTION:A Place to Mend\nThursday\, April 25th\, 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:\nMay 23\nJune 27
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/a-place-to-mend-free-event-ages-21-2/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Events
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SUMMARY:2024 Elementary\, Middle School\, High School Annual Student Show
DESCRIPTION:2024 Elementary\, Middle School\, High School Annual Student Show\nApril 8th – April 20th\, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\n \nThe Student Art Show highlights artwork by local elementary\, middle\, and high school students annually. Previous participating schools included: Ames\, Ballard\, Gilbert\, Home Schools\, Madrid\, Nevada\, Roland-Story\, and United Community School. \nLearn more on this exhibition’s webpage here \nExhibition Dates:\nApril 8th\, 2024 – Exhibition Opening Day\nApril 20th\, 2024 – Exhibition Closes
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/elementary-middle-school-high-school-annual-student-show/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T200000
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SUMMARY:A Place To Mend FREE EVENT (Ages 21+)
DESCRIPTION:A Place to Mend\nThursday\, March 28th\, 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:\nApril 25\nMay 23\nJune 27
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/a-place-to-mend-free-event-ages-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T173000
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SUMMARY:2024 Octagonal: The All Media Show
DESCRIPTION:February 29th – March 30th\, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\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 54 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! \nExhibition Dates:\nFebruary 29th\, 2024 – Exhibition Opening Day and Opening Reception\nMarch 30th\, 2024 – Exhibition Closes \nCongratulations to the winners of this year’s Octagonal!\nFrom left to right: Catherine Reinhart (Fiber Award)\, Diana Friend (Wood Award)\, Juliana Jones (Mixed Media Award)\, Natalie Deam (Paper Award)\, Katie DuVal Mihelich (Metal Award)\, Carolyn Abbot (Best of Show Award). Not shown: Steve Aitchison (Clay Award)\, Meghan Flynn (Painting Award) \n  \n  \n\n2024 Juror: Jill Wells\nIowa-based artist\, advocate and mentor\, Jill Wells (she/her) has firmly situated herself within art and advocacy work. A 2005 graduate of Drake University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree\, she is well known for her dynamic\, colorful\, and tactile multimedia works investigating race\, history\, stereotypes\, accessibility\, and human experiences. By exploring the powerful alignment between arts integration and Universal Design\, Wells’ work seeks solutions for innovative pathways into accessible art…\nLearn more on the Octagonal page!\n\n \n  \n  \n  \nThis year we will feature artwork from:\nAlicia Wilkinson\, Angie Huffman\, Anna Segner\, Cameryn Piskule\, Caroline Freese\, Carolyn Abbott\, Catherine Reinhart\, Chelsea Herman\, Cody LeClair\, Diana Friend\, Eirianeth Claire Hays\, Elissa Wenthe\, Hope Bass\, Indonesia Fulcher\, Jan Friedman\, Janet Bergeron\, Jennifer Gauerke\, Joe Crimmings\, Joshua McCunn\, Juliana Jones\, Katie DuVal Mihelich\, Kelly Devitt\, Kelsey Wilson\, Leo Bird\, Liz Koerner\, Louise O’Donnell\, Lydia Nong\, Maddison Jo Edwards\, Margaret Lewis\, Mark True\, Megan McCoy\, Meghan Flynn\, Natalie Deam\, Penny Adam\, Ruby Walker\, Steve Aitchison\, Terri Eger
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/octagonal-the-all-media-show-2024/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibits
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SUMMARY:The Music in My HeART
DESCRIPTION:The Music in My HeART\nSolo Exhibition by Antonia Ruppert\nJanuary 22nd – February 24th\, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery \nExhibition Dates:\nJanuary 22nd\, 2024 – Exhibition Opening Day\nFebruary 24th\, 2024 – Exhibition Closes \nArtist Biography:\nChicago-born Antonia Ruppert is an artist\, singer-songwriter and educator who has been\npainting for over 30 years. Growing up in the Austin community\, she creates paintings that\nconnect people and tell a story. The oldest of six siblings\, with no funds to purchase art\nsupplies\, she recalls drawing on discarded paper inserts from her Mom’s stockings. These\nhumble beginnings have been instrumental in inspiring hundreds of paintings and drawings\,\nwhere hope\, faith and community are central.\nRuppert was the 2021 Invest South/West Artist in Residence for Chicago’s Austin community\nand the 2022 Artist in Residence for the Addison Public Library. Ruppert is an honoree of the\nPeggy A. Montes Unsung Heroine Award for Cook County\, IL.\nRuppert has been featured in the Museum of Science and Industry Black Creativity Exhibition\,\nMoraine Valley Community College and the Dupage Art League’s Best of the Best Exhibition.\nHer favorite paintings and murals can be found in numerous regional venues including the\nChicago Public Library\, Berwyn North District 98 Elementary Schools\, University of Chicago\nHospitals\, Acorn Public Library\, Addison Public Library\, Austin Childcare Network\, Chicago\nSchool of Professional Psychology\, Forest Park Park District\, Elmwood Park Public Library\,\nGrand Prairie Services\, Living Springs Community Church\, Markham Public Library\, Near\nNorth Montessori School\, Oak Forest Park District and the Oak Park Area Arts Council.\nIn 2021\, she collaborated with the Office of the Mayor of the City of Berwyn and the Award-\nWinning Junior State of America Morton West Debate Club Chapter to commission and speak\nat the first Juneteenth Commemoration held in the city. Most recently\, she supported the\nMayor of the Village of Hazel Crest and the new 2023 Arts Committee.\nRuppert is thankful to God for her gifts and is the illustrator of a recently published children’s\nbook —The Place Where I Belong—by Candice Klopfenstein.\nRuppert’s art and music will be featured in upcoming exhibitions at the Harold Washington\nLibrary Center\, The Chicago Public Library North Austin Branch Library and now the Octagon\nCenter for the Arts in Ames\, Iowa in 2024.\nRuppert is well known at the frontlines of the artivist community and seeks to uplift her entire\ncommunity with artistic expression. Like African American sculptor\, Elizabeth Catlett\, Ruppert\naims to “do something for the betterment of all of us.”
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/the-music-in-my-heart/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Uncontainable Meanderings and Affinities
DESCRIPTION:Uncontainable Meanderings and Affinities\nGroup Exhibition by Ethan Edvenson and Kimberlee Rocca\nDecember 18th\, 2023 – January 13th\, 2024 At The Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\n \nExhibition Dates:\nDebember 18th\, 2023 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJanuary 4th\, 2024 – Exhibition Reception at 5pm in the Community Gallery\nJanuary 13th\, 2024 – Exhibition Closes \nArtist Biographies: \nEthan Edvenson is a fine artist from Des Moines\, IA who creates mixed media drawings. He conveys individualism\, humor\,\nand rebirth through gestural marks\, surreal imagery\, and storytelling. Edvenson graduated from the University of Northern\nIowa with a BFA in studio art and Art History minor. \nKimberlee Rocca is an Iowa artist whose passion for color\, process\, experimentation and reclamation merge to translate\nher love of nature and modern lines into vibrant and textural 2-d and 3-d abstract works and play sculptures. Works are\ncreated from mixed media and discarded construction debris.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/ethan-edvenson-kimberlee-rocca/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Octagon Winter Market
DESCRIPTION:Octagon Winter Market!\nNovember 9th – December 9th\, 2023 At The Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThe Octagon Shop is excited to announce a temporary expansion in our Community Gallery! From November 9th to December 9th\, we will have new work by Shop artists\, fun discounts and other surprises!\nStay Tuned! \n  \nExhibition Dates:\nNovember 9th – Exhibition Opening Day\nDecember 9th – Exhibition Closes
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/octagon-holiday-shop/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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