History

Priscilla Sage teaching a class

Original Home and namesake of the Octagon. Circa 1966

Gallery in the Octagon

Masonic Building. Circa 1919. Current home of the Octagon Center for the Arts

The Octagon was the vision of four women dedicated to promoting the arts in Ames: Veronika Ruedenberg, Martha Benson, Priscilla Sage and Janet Harris Squires.(pictured left to right).

Collegiate Manufacturing Company. Circa 1944

Logo 1966

In 2016, The Octagon Center for the Arts celebrated 50 years and the “Masonic Building” turned 100!