Octagon Center for the Arts

The Octagon Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community art center in the heart of downtown Ames, Iowa. A cornerstone of the cultural scene in Ames since 1966, the Octagon serves more than 20,000 people each year through art classes, outreach programs, rotating exhibits, a retail gallery shop, and the annual Octagon Art Festival, which will take place along Main Street in Ames on September 22, 2024.

Mission Statement: The Octagon Center for the Arts encourages interaction and creative self-expression by providing inclusive opportunities and spaces that bring people together through art.