---
title: Octagon Center for the Arts
description: A community arts center with a shop, classes, exhibits and an annual art festival.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/octagon-center-for-the-arts
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-09-24"
updatedAt: "2026-10-02"
organizationType: Arts center
location: Ames, IA, United States
website: https://octagonarts.org/
---

# Octagon Center for the Arts

*Arts center • Ames, IA, United States*

## About

A community arts center with a shop, classes, exhibits and an annual art festival.

Octagon Center for the Arts is a community arts organization that invites people to become part of the Octagon community because art matters. It runs a shop, in person and online, carrying work from over 185 artists.

Its programming includes classes, exhibitions such as the Octagon Birthday Exhibit, monthly gatherings like A Place to Mend, and the annual Octagon Art Festival. The center relies on volunteers, members, donors and sponsors to support its work.

## Details

- **Address:** 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
- **Website:** https://octagonarts.org/
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OctagonCenterfortheArts/, twitter: https://twitter.com/octagonarts?lang=en, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/octagon_arts/?hl=en, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXg99dSdDpyKLd7xG9NzDw

## Programs

View current programs from Octagon Center for the Arts on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/octagon-center-for-the-arts