2023 Elementary/Middle/High School Annual Student Show

2023 Elementary/Middle/High School Annual Student Show

by | Monday, Apr 17, 2023

The Octagon Center for the Arts highlights artwork by local elementary, middle, and high school students annually. GRADES K – 8 (Virtual): SHOW DETAILS: Google Form Submission Due: 5 pm, Saturday, April 1, 2023 Virtual Exhibit Opening: Monday, April 17, 2023 Art from...
WHAT’S THE BUZZ? [explorations in handmade paper]: Dawn Wohlford

WHAT’S THE BUZZ? [explorations in handmade paper]: Dawn Wohlford

by | Saturday, Nov 19, 2022

Artist Statement: I could be the Poster Child for the slogan “Reuse, Reduce, Recycle.” Handmade paper is the basis for the majority of my artwork, but I often incorporate, weave or build using other found materials. I use old clothes, dead plants, shredded money, and...
LAYERS OF REALITY: ANDREW CLARRIDGE AND MATTHEW TERRY

LAYERS OF REALITY: ANDREW CLARRIDGE AND MATTHEW TERRY

by | Saturday, Oct 8, 2022

Artist Statements Andrew Clarridge “My work is an endeavored process culminating out of experiences many or all of us have had in our lives. I like to focus on an array of issues such as technology and its psychological effects, enslavement, love, loss, death,...
OUT Exhibit

OUT Exhibit

by | Thursday, Sep 1, 2022

On View September 1-30, 2022 Exhibition Locations: Ames History Museum: “Selfportrait: Flickering” by Sasha Phillips 416 Douglas Avenue; Hours: Tuesday-Friday 1-4, Saturday 10-4 Ames Public Library: “Queer Family” by Charlie Esker 515 Douglas Avenue; Hours: Sunday...

Second Annual Member Show

by | Saturday, Jul 9, 2022

Located in the Community Gallery This 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....