Third Thursday Mandalas and Music
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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.
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Octagon Center for the Arts
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Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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Join the Resistance! Create your protest hat
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesEventsWe 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 […]
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HeART of Ames
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesShopLove 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 […]
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Octagonal Artists’ Reception
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesExhibitsOctagonal: 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 […]
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Third Thursdays: Snack, Sip, and Sparkle! Jewelry Night
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesEventsSnack, 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 […]
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Winter Sidewalk Sales
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesShopHoliday Ornaments 20% Off & Select Artist’s Works 20-50% Off Get ready… Set… Shop local! Winter Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Ames are a semi-annual sale held by businesses in the Downtown district. Not only will you find great deals, you’ll be supporting the local community by shopping local! You’ll find discounts, promotions, sales and many […]
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3rd Annual Winter Market
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesShop3rd Annual Winter Market Event by Octagon Shop Event Dates: November 24th, 2025 – Event Opening Day December 24th, 2025 – Event Closes About This Event: The Octagon will hold the 3rd annual Winter Market, featuring great finds on holiday-themed artworks from local artists and week-by-week special deals. 11/24 - 11/30 : Cards & Ornaments 12/1 […]
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Third Thursdays: Mandalas and Music!
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesEventsMandalas and Music! Thursday, November 20th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Learn to create a paint mandala as you listen to meditative music. The perfect way to relax before the rush of the holiday season. Open to anyone 18+ from 6:00-8:00pm. Refreshments available for a donation.
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“Voices” Reception
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesExhibitsVoices Group Exhibition by Cedar River Artisans Exhibition Dates: October 9th, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day November 13th, 2025 – Exhibition Public Reception from 6:00 – 7:30PM in the Community Gallery November 13th, 2025 – Exhibition Closes Artist Statement: VOICES will center around what makes our thoughts similar not what makes us different. We look beyond ideologies, […]
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Featured Artist Talk: Carol Patrick
Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United StatesShopFeatured Artist Talk Creating With Carol October 23, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:00pm in the Octagon Shop Free! Ages 16+ Join Ames artist Carol Patrick and learn how she creates new from old, how to combine colors and patterns, and a few of her tips that make sewing fun and easy. Carol creates unique reversible aprons […]
