Octagon Center for the Arts Events

Thursday October 9 8:00am - Thursday November 13 5:00pm CST

Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010, United States

Group Art Exhibition: Cedar River Artisans “Voices”

VoicesGroup Exhibition by Cedar River ArtisansExhibition Dates:October 9th, 2025 – Exhibition Opening DayNovember 13th, 2025 – Exhibition Public Reception from 6:00 – 7:30PM in the Community GalleryNovember 13th, 2025 – Exhibition Closes Artist Statement:VOICES will center around what makes our thoughts similar not what makes us different. We look beyond ideologies, divisive words, materials and techniques. We live in a time when it is more critical than ever to come together as a country, community, and region and find commonalities. How does the ephemeral nature of paper speak to a paused sunset? How can abstraction bring us together in an age of dialogue and representation? Our focus returns full circle to look at our core values to share our interior person experiences and the kinship of the Cedar River Artisans with the greater Iowa community. Exhibiting Artists:Robert Fox, Ellen Kleckner, M.L Kline, Julia Kottal, Nancy Lindsay, Marty Mitchell, Elizabeth Rhoads Read, and John Schwartzkopf. Artists’ Biographies:Cedar River Artisans (CRA) is a consortium of professional artists seeking public and private art commissions for collaborative or individual artwork. We are based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Our artists live in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding regions. Individually, the members have a history of success in juried art shows throughout the area and are represented in several leading galleries and museums. As a collective we are interconnected. The Cedar River Artisans work in a broad swatch of materials: printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, pastel, oil painting, fiber arts and photography. Our working method is collaborative, and our objective is to produce a unified visual statement through our art and to bring the power of art into your public or commercial spaces.The collective consists of eight members: Robert Fox, Ellen Kleckner, M.L Kline, Julia Kottal, Nancy Lindsay, Marty Mitchell, Elizabeth Rhoads Read, and John Schwartzkopf. **Work in Event Image (from top left to bottom right)John Schwartzkopf – SwingMarty Mitchell – Phlox at the QuarryBob Fox – Spotted Bee BalmM.L. Kline – Captured MomentsNancy Lindsay – Untold StoriesEllen Klenecker – LoopJulia Kottal – Colorfield Lilac, Green & OrangeElizabeth Rhoads Read – Super Imposition

Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010, United States

Thursday November 13 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST

Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010, United States

“Voices” Reception

VoicesGroup Exhibition by Cedar River ArtisansExhibition Dates:October 9th, 2025 – Exhibition Opening DayNovember 13th, 2025 – Exhibition Public Reception from 6:00 – 7:30PM in the Community GalleryNovember 13th, 2025 – Exhibition Closes Artist Statement:VOICES will center around what makes our thoughts similar not what makes us different. We look beyond ideologies, divisive words, materials and techniques. We live in a time when it is more critical than ever to come together as a country, community, and region and find commonalities. How does the ephemeral nature of paper speak to a paused sunset? How can abstraction bring us together in an age of dialogue and representation? Our focus returns full circle to look at our core values to share our interior person experiences and the kinship of the Cedar River Artisans with the greater Iowa community. Exhibiting Artists:Robert Fox, Ellen Kleckner, M.L Kline, Julia Kottal, Nancy Lindsay, Marty Mitchell, Elizabeth Rhoads Read, and John Schwartzkopf. Artists’ Biographies:Cedar River Artisans (CRA) is a consortium of professional artists seeking public and private art commissions for collaborative or individual artwork. We are based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Our artists live in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding regions. Individually, the members have a history of success in juried art shows throughout the area and are represented in several leading galleries and museums. As a collective we are interconnected. The Cedar River Artisans work in a broad swatch of materials: printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, pastel, oil painting, fiber arts and photography. Our working method is collaborative, and our objective is to produce a unified visual statement through our art and to bring the power of art into your public or commercial spaces. The collective consists of eight members:Robert Fox, Ellen Kleckner, M.L Kline, Julia Kottal, Nancy Lindsay, Marty Mitchell, Elizabeth Rhoads Read, and John Schwartzkopf. **Work in Event Image (from top left to bottom right)John Schwartzkopf – SwingMarty Mitchell – Phlox at the QuarryBob Fox – Spotted Bee BalmM.L. Kline – Captured MomentsNancy Lindsay – Untold StoriesEllen Klenecker – LoopJulia Kottal – Colorfield Lilac, Green & OrangeElizabeth Rhoads Read – Super Imposition

Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010, United States

Thursday November 20 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST

Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010, United States

Third Thursdays: Mandalas and Music!

Mandalas 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....More

Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010, United States

Monday November 24 10:00am - Wednesday December 24 5:00pm CST

Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010, United States

3rd Annual Winter Market

3rd Annual Winter MarketEvent by Octagon ShopEvent Dates:November 24th, 2025 – Event Opening DayDecember 19th (or 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......More

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Group Art Exhibition: Cedar River Artisans “Voices”

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3rd Annual Winter Market

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Tag sale

Pelham Jewish Center

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