Octagon Center for the Arts

06/13/2026

Our official membership drive is over - but it's never too late to become a member! $35 for an individual, $60 for a household provide you with wonderful benefits and supports the arts in Ames.

06/12/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who supported us by becoming a member or renewing your current membership! Your commitment helps keep the arts alive in Ames. If you were at Artwalk last night you saw many of the incredibly talented artists in central Iowa, as well as the hundreds who showed up to appreciate their work. Thank you for your support!

06/12/2026

Artists - what an amazing opportunity!

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

These are the last couple days of our Member Drive, and what a way to cap it off with the public reception for the Annual Member Show! Join us at 5:30pm in the Community Gallery, not only for Art Walk, but to check out all of the incredible art that our friends and neighbors have been working on!

Becoming a member is quick, easy, and a simple way to brag about how cool you are for supporting the arts. Plus with our Sustaining Memberships, you can sign up today and never worry about renewing again!

https://octagon-center-for-the-arts-octagon-shop.square.site/membership

06/09/2026

We love Ana's creative designs! As the featured artist, all of her work is 15% off in June.

06/08/2026

Thank you to Diane and Linda! (And thank you to Mike for teaching with us, you know who you are 😉)

We're so grateful for you to be apart of the Octagon art student family! Interested in taking a watercolor classes yourself? Want to join our mission to support the arts here in the Ames area? Become a member to receive 10% off all Octagon classes!
Octagon Classes: https://octagonarts.org/classes-2/