Octagonal: The All Media Show

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......More

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 CrySara Carlson – Too Close To The SunTroy Chebuhar – Waste GeocentricismNatalie Deam – Swim SwarmPamela Douglas – Red Lily PadsLinda Emmerson – LondonJoani Feiner – Enticing RufflesElaina Fredrickson – Chaotic ExposureJill Guffy– Abstract Duet: Coming and Going Kaitlin Harvey – Forget Me Nots & MarigoldsJoanna Haug – It’s Over Why Scream?Jim Heemstra – Decay of the MightyHeather Hicks – Neck CrackWill Hildebrandt – FloraDiane Holland Rickerl – Mary JaneEvan Hoyt – Ascent from SlumberMarcia Joffe-Bouska – THE UNRAVELINGPeggy Johnston – Party at Nick’sAnnie Laursen – Gray VLinda Lewis – Comfortable in her own skinIngrid Lilligren – TumblingSarah Loch-Test – Mining NecklaceDiane Michaud Lowry – UnityGenevieve Moritz – Cats in Bloom Lydia Nong – Oranges Smell GoodDeb O’Brien – BirdsongGeoff Paulline – Playin’ PossumSarah Perkins – Barnacle ContainerIsaac Prior – Aeons WaltzSara Rieger – Sinking by the Bow at MidnightLiona Rocca – Image BearerKarl Schecht – Cosmic Marble #9Hongci Shih – Ephemeral BlessingAudrey Stirling – Glowing in the ShadowsSydney Thompson – PenumbraMattea Whetstone – DoneAlicia Wilkinson – The TreasureGraham Young – Renting on Pluto, Dreaming of Saturn

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

HeART of Ames

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 celebra......More

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 a list of ideas for experiences, gifts, gal-entines, food and kids to help guide your way through the Heart of Ames celebrating those you love and care for.Join us to feel the heartbeat of Downtown Ames as you create unforgettable moments together in the heart of the Ames. Event Specials:More information to come

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

Join the Resistance! Create your protest hat

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......More

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 their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal and punishable by law to wear, make, or distribute. This is a chance to engage in one of the oldest forms of resistance, knitting, with like-minded friends. To knit you will need: Red yarn (200 yards, DK or Worsted) knitting needles (4,6 or 8) your beverage of choice attitude. To crochet you will need: Red yarn (200 yards, Worsted) Crochet hook (4.5 or 5.0 mm) your beverage of choice attitude.

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

Third Thursday Mandalas and Music

 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.  

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

Third Thursday Game Night

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 o......More

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!

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

The Annual High School Show

The Annual High School Senior & Junior ShowGroup Exhibition by Various High School ArtistsExhibition Dates:March 26, 2026 – Exhibition Opening DayTBD – Exhibition Opening DayApril 4, 2026 – Exhibition Closes Artist Statements:More information to come Artist Biographies......More

The Annual High School Senior & Junior ShowGroup Exhibition by Various High School ArtistsExhibition Dates:March 26, 2026 – Exhibition Opening DayTBD – Exhibition Opening DayApril 4, 2026 – Exhibition Closes Artist Statements:More information to come Artist Biographies:More information to come

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