Octagon Center for the Arts

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427 Douglas Avenue
Ames, IA 50010 United States Get Directions
Phone 515-232-5331
Website www.octagonarts.org

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  • Third Thursday Patch to Quilt

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Enjoy demonstrations from area quilters, from cutting fabric for patches to the finished quilt. You can try creating your own square as well!

  • The Annual High School Show Reception

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
    Exhibits

    The Annual High School Senior & Junior Show Group Exhibition by Various High School Artists Exhibition Dates: March 26, 2026 – Exhibition Opening Day March 26, 2026 – Artists' Reception from 4:30-5:30pm; Awards to be announced at 5:00pm April 4, 2026 – Exhibition Closes

  • The Annual High School Show

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
    Exhibits

    The Annual High School Senior & Junior Show Group Exhibition by Various High School Artists Exhibition Dates: March 26, 2026 – Exhibition Opening Day March 26, 2026 – Artists' Reception from 4:30-5:30pm; Awards to be announced at 5:00pm April 4, 2026 – Exhibition Closes

  • Third Thursday Game Night

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Join us for a fun night of board games and cards. Families and friends of all ages, join us from 5:30-7:00. If you prefer an adults only space and more advanced games, come from 7:00-8:30. Beverages will be available for a donation. Bring your own favorite game or use one of ours!

  • Third Thursday Mandalas and Music

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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     Spend a few hours relaxing while creating beautiful mandalas and enjoying meditative music. This free event is open to ages 16+ and refreshments will be available for a donation.  

  • Join the Resistance! Create your protest hat

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    We will gather at the Octagon Center, 427 Douglas, to create Norwegian protest hats, called a nisselue. You bring your supplies, we will provide the pattern and the space. Why the nisselue? In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of […]

  • HeART of Ames

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Love is in the Air in the Heart of Ames! Indulge in all that Downtown Ames has to offer as our Downtown Businesses present a curated celebration of love and connection February 1-16! Our mission? To showcase Downtown Ames as the ultimate date night destination to celebrate those you love! Our Downtown Businesses have curated […]

  • Octagonal Artists’ Reception

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
    Exhibits

    Octagonal: The All Media Show Group Exhibition by Various Artists   Exhibition Dates: January 19, 2026 – Exhibition Opening DayJanuary 22, 2026 – Exhibition Reception       Awards announced at 6:15pmMarch 14, 2026 – Exhibition Closes   Exhibiting Artist List:Joanne Alberda – Lunar LandscapeShelly Bales – WonderlustJasmine Beul – Rose Window BottleAmanda Brown – SpaceBetsy Busby – Behold the […]

  • Octagonal: The All Media Show

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
    Exhibits

    Octagonal: The All Media Show Group Exhibition by Various Artists   Exhibition Dates: January 19, 2026 – Exhibition Opening DayJanuary 22, 2026– Exhibition ReceptionMarch 14, 2026 – Exhibition Closes   Exhibiting Artist List:Joanne Alberda – Lunar LandscapeShelly Bales – WonderlustJasmine Beul – Rose Window BottleAmanda Brown – SpaceBetsy Busby – Behold the OnionMaureen Burke – AweTroy Cannon – Osprey’s […]

  • Third Thursdays: Snack, Sip, and Sparkle! Jewelry Night

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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      Snack, Sip, and Sparkle! Jewelry Night Thursday, January 15th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Join us for a metal jewelry demonstration by Terrie Hoefer and an opportunity to make your own jewelry. For $5, adults have an opportunity to create a metal piece with Terrie - pre-registration required. Click Tickets to register. We will also have […]