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Aperture: The Biennial Juried Photography Exhibit 2018
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames
Ongoing
Ceramic Bowls & Mugs on the Wheel, ages 16+
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames
$120
Week of Events
Artisans Roadtrip
ARTISANS ROADTRIP August 17 - October 27, 2018 SWEENEY GALLERY This year is the 15th Annual Artisans Road Trip. Artisans Road Trip invites you to travel Iowa's scenic byways and back roads looking for one-of-a-kind treasures. Artisans will offer a rare glimpse into creative processes as they demonstrate their craft in personal and unique work spaces. […]
Aperture: The Biennial Juried Photography Exhibit 2018
Aperture: The Biennial Juried Photography Exhibit 2018 Theme: Community Sports September 14 - November 21, 2018 Main Gallery We experience the world around us in flashes of action and emotion in the world of sports. From the youngest to the oldest members of our community, competitive games bring people together and spark movement and involvement. Photographers […]
Ceramic Bowls & Mugs on the Wheel, ages 16+
Ceramic Bowls &Mugs on the Wheel Throwing, ages 16+ Tuesdays, 6 – 9 pm (6 weeks) September 18 - October 23 $120 includes 25Lbs. of clay, all glazes and firing. Students will learn basic throwing techniques from wedging to glazing. Students will have finished bowls at the end of the course. Instructor: Suzy Block Ceramics Studio […]
$120
Knitting For Total Beginners
Knitting For Total Beginners Saturdays, 9 – 11 am September 29 – October 13 (3 weeks) $60 If you’ve always wanted to learn to knit, this is your chance, while making something fun in the process. We’ll learn the basics of the classic, English-style knitting method that’s been used for centuries to create everything from […]
$60
Exploring Art (Session 2)
Exploring Art Ages: 18 months – younger 3’s Tuesdays, 9:15 - 10am $55 for each 4 week session -- See the class listing for the other 4 week sessions. October 2 - 23 Children and their adult partner will explore art together in a relaxed environment. Toddlers will create their own works of art while learning new […]
$55
Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street Exhibit: Hometown Teams
Smithsonian Institution's Museum on Main Street Exhibit Hometown Teams October 4 - November 10 MAIN GALLERY Our love of sports begins in our hometowns. We play them on ball fields and sandlots, on courts and on ice, in parks and playgrounds, even in the street. From pick-up games to organized leagues, millions of Americans of […]
Worlds Apart BOGUMIL BRONKOWSKI
Worlds Apart by BOGUMIL BRONKOWSKI October 4 - November 10, 2018 COMMUNITY GALLERY My current body of work explores the concepts of struggle, place, and belonging. I immigrated to America at the age of nine; initially, no one told me that my family was permanently moving here. I boarded that international flight thinking that my family […]
Sunday, September 30, 2018
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September 30, 2018 -Indigo Dyeing, ages 12+
Indigo Dyeing, ages 12+
Indigo Dyeing, ages 12+ Sunday, September 30 1 – 2:30 pm $45 Explore the plant and science magic of dyeing with indigo! Indigo is a plant based dye that is use to create beautiful blue colors. All materials provided including two items to dye, however feel free to bring any extra item such as a […]
$45
Monday, October 1, 2018
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Tuesday, October 2, 2018
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Wednesday, October 3, 2018
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Thursday, October 4, 2018
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October 4, 2018 -Gallery Night: Aperture Awards & Smithsonian Exhibit Tailgate
Gallery Night: Aperture Awards & Smithsonian Exhibit Tailgate
Join us for an exciting Gallery Night -- FREE and open to the public! Ames Downtown will host a tailgate event on Douglas Avenue in front of the Octagon. Details to follow! The awards for Aperture 2018 will be announced. Artist Bogumil Bronkowsk may also be with us; we are still working on this possibility.
Friday, October 5, 2018
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Saturday, October 6, 2018
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