

The Octagon Gallery Shop features fine art and craft by more than 150 regional artists.Ideal for gift giving or for yourself, these unique and handcrafted items include pottery, jewelry, fiber, glass, wood, paintings and prints, photography, cards and more.

Annual High Schools Senior exhibit on display in Main & Sweeney Galleries April 29 - May 10. Integrated Visual Arts MFA exhibit in the Community Gallery April 21 - May 5.

The Octagon Center for the Arts offers nearly 200 classes a year to Ames and surrounding communities. Classes and workshops are open to all ages in a variety of media such as ceramics, dance, drawing, fiber arts, painting and photography.