Visit Ames History Museum with free admission on the second Saturday of June, July, and August! Meet up with friends, explore the exhibit galleries, and enjoy special activities and crafts. Fun for the whole family - all ages welcome!
The Workspace at the Memorial Union has a lineup of fun, engaging activities for all ages. Drop-in Crafts and Paint Your Own Pottery can be done in our studio, or if you’d like to take an art kit to go, that option is available. Open hours are Monday through Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (The Workspace will be closed July 3-5.) Everyone is welcome at The Workspace.
This non-juried show celebrates the skills, creativity, and lived experiences of the Octagon community! Come fill the gallery and surround yourselves with the amazing work — established artists next to emerging artists, all media.
Hoggatt School is open Sundays, June 1 - July 27, 2 - 4 p.m. Free and open to the public - all ages welcome!
This non-juried show celebrates the skills, creativity, and lived experiences of the Octagon community! Come fill the gallery and surround yourselves with the amazing work — established artists next to emerging artists, all media.
This non-juried show celebrates the skills, creativity, and lived experiences of the Octagon community! Come fill the gallery and surround yourselves with the amazing work — established artists next to emerging artists, all media.
Nathan Moore will host the Ames Community Arts Council’s monthly Gathering of Artists on Tues., June 17 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Gallery of the Creative Artists’ Studios (CASA), located at 130 S. Sheldon Ave., Ames. Come to enjoy a reception for an exhibition titled Form//Line. There will be a short presentation by the artist at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
This non-juried show celebrates the skills, creativity, and lived experiences of the Octagon community! Come fill the gallery and surround yourselves with the amazing work — established artists next to emerging artists, all media.
This non-juried show celebrates the skills, creativity, and lived experiences of the Octagon community! Come fill the gallery and surround yourselves with the amazing work — established artists next to emerging artists, all media.
Monochrome Muse: Graphite & Ink Portraits, Ages 16 +
Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
June 12 – 26 (3 Weeks)
Students will develop foundational skills in capturing likeness and expression using graphite, ink, and brush techniques, with guidance in proportion, shading, and character. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your practice, this class offers a supportive space to bring faces to life on paper. Supplies included.
