The Words He Cannot Say
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesExhibition by Leo Bird, May 22 - June 17, 2023
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Ames Art Walk – June 1st
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States5 PM - 8 PM June 1st, 2023 Here's who is coming to The Octagon during Ames Art Walk! ⏪ Nathan Moore Ceramicist, Artist, Teacher "Born in the Midwest, my journey as a ceramic artist started at a small liberal arts college nestled in the northeast corner of Iowa. There, I became increasingly interested […]
Party on the Patio – June 15th – Featuring Cyre Empire™
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.
The Octagon Annual All-Member Show
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesThis 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.
Party on the Patio – July 20th – Featuring The Bone People
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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413 & 427 Douglas Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
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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)