Octagon Center For the Arts

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427 Douglas Ave
Ames, IA 50010
The Octagon Center for the Arts is a non-profit community art organization. The Octagon has been a cornerstone of the cultural scene in Ames since 1966. The Octagon serves more than 30,000 people annually through education classes and outreach programs, rotating exhibits, retail gallery shop, and special events such as the annual Octagon Art Festival

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4.55 reviews
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Patrick T.
9/29/2014

I really love this place! Cool art store/gallery/space to rent! I have enjoyed concerts, classes, and art shows here! The rooms are beautiful and big enough for a nice crew to be in, but not...

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Eric B.
9/28/2014

The Octagon Center of the Arts has since moved down the block a few spots. I recently wandered into the shop and the adjacent gallery that was featuring a sign history of Ames. Great Stuff.

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K.W. B.
8/8/2012

A fixture of art in Ames. Go down and see the train exhibit by Stewart Buck. Outstanding art and history of Ames. Shop in their cute store.

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Christopher F.
2/11/2014

This is a cool place! Their store carries loads of local art, including some Maximum Ames Records releases. They also host shows from time to time, which are really cool. If you live in Ames,...

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Danelle W.
9/24/2007

They offer a lot of great artsy classes and the Octagon shop has a unique offering of items made by local and regional artists. This is a great place to go when you're looking for a one of a kind...

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