Be Still Solo Exhibition by Denice Peters January 20th - February 15th, 2025 At The Octagon Community Gallery About this solo exhibition: Creating 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 […]
Valentine Makers’ Table Saturday, February 8 2 - 4 pm $5 Make beautiful “Valentine-y”art, cards and messages for your special people. All supplies provided. Children under 10 must bring a paying adult partner. Click here to RSVP!
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 […]
February 27th – March 29th, 2025 RECEPTION: February 27th 5:30PM-7:30PM In the Community Gallery Awards announced at 6:30PM ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND! Octagonal: 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 […]
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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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