by Octagon | Thursday, Nov 15, 2018
Cairo, Illinois: Photographs & Enamels by SARAH PERKINS & GWEN WALSTRAND November 15 – December 21, 2018 COMMUNITY GALLERY This work is a collaboration, of sorts, by Gwen Walstrand, photographer, and Sarah Perkins, metalsmith and enamelist. The works...
by Octagon | Thursday, Oct 4, 2018
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...
by Octagon | Friday, Aug 17, 2018
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...
by Octagon | Friday, May 18, 2018
Based on a True Story ALEX BRAIDWOOD May 18 – August 11, 2018 SWEENEY GALLERY Sound is an important aspect of the world around us. It tells a great deal about our surroundings when we take the time to listen. Listening requires time to experience because sound...
by Octagon | Thursday, Apr 19, 2018
Elem/Mid/High 2018 An Annual Exhibition of Local Elementary, Middle, and High School Senior Students April 19 – May 5, 2018 MAIN GALLERY & SWEENEY GALLERY The Octagon Center for the Arts showcases artwork by local elementary, middle, and high school students...
