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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members’ Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nMay 26th – June 21st\, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis 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. \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 26th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJune 21st\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-annual-members-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-7/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members’ Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nMay 26th – June 21st\, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis 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. \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 26th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJune 21st\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-annual-members-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-8/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members’ Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nMay 26th – June 21st\, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis 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. \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 26th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJune 21st\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-annual-members-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-9/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260912T104452
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members’ Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nMay 26th – June 21st\, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis 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. \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 26th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJune 21st\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-annual-members-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-10/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T100000
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members’ Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nMay 26th – June 21st\, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis 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. \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 26th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJune 21st\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-annual-members-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-11/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members’ Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nMay 26th – June 21st\, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis 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. \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 26th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJune 21st\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-annual-members-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-12/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members’ Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nMay 26th – June 21st\, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis 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. \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 26th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJune 21st\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-annual-members-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-13/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T173000
DTSTAMP:20260912T104452
CREATED:20250527T000440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T000440Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members’ Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nMay 26th – June 21st\, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis 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. \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 26th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJune 21st\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-annual-members-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-14/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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DTSTAMP:20260912T104452
CREATED:20250527T015348Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members’ Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nMay 26th – June 21st\, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis 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. \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 26th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJune 21st\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-annual-members-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-15/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drawing Skills: Developing Essential Techniques\, Ages 12 - 14 - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Drawing Skills: Developing Essential Techniques\, Ages 12 – 14\nJune 12 & 13\n9:00 am – 11:00 am \nCampers will learn and refine fundamental drawing abilities through guided practice in line work\, shading\, perspective\, and composition. This camp fosters confidence and creativity\, helping students build a strong foundation for future artistic growth.\nInstructor: Tim Read: Artist\, Illustrator\, and Children’s Book Author\nStudio Location: Second Floor Studios
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/drawing-skills-developing-essential-techniques-ages-12-14-octagon-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T190000
DTSTAMP:20260912T104452
CREATED:20250527T015823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T015823Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members’ Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nMay 26th – June 21st\, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis 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. \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 26th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJune 21st\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-annual-members-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-16/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260912T104452
CREATED:20250604T152716Z
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SUMMARY:Caricature Drawing Mini Camp\, Ages 12 - 14 - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Caricature Drawing Camp\, Ages 12 – 14\nJune 12 & 13\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \nStudents will explore the art of exaggeration and expression to create fun and dynamic portraits. Through guided exercises in distortion\, proportion\, and personality-driven details\, young artists will develop their own unique style while learning the fundamentals of humor and storytelling in illustration.\nStudio Location: Children’s Studios\, 2nd Floor\nInstructor: Tim Read: Artist\, Illustrator\, and Children’s Book Author
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/caricature-drawing-mini-camp-ages-12-14-octagon-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260912T104452
CREATED:20250604T153331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T153331Z
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SUMMARY:Monochrome Muse: Graphite & Ink Portraits\, Ages 16+ - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Monochrome Muse: Graphite & Ink Portraits\, Ages 16 +\nThursdays\, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nJune 12 – 26 (3 Weeks) \nStudents 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.\nStudio Location: TBA\nInstructor: Allison Casar
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/monochrome-muse-graphite-ink-portraits-ages-16-octagon-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260912T104452
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T160235Z
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SUMMARY:Belly Dancing: Drop-In: June - November - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Belly Dance\, Ages 14+\n\n\nThursdays\, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm with optional choreography and intermediate technique from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm\n$10/session\nThis beginner – friendly class is designed for anyone interested in exploring the graceful and expressive art of belly dance. Each session begins with a gentle warm-up with stretching exercises to improve flexibility and get you in the groove. Skilled instructor\, Melinda\, of Mirage Middle Eastern Dance Troupe\, will cover basic techniques\, isolation exercises and short combinations. Connect with other dancers in a supportive and encouraging environment. Wear comfortable clothing.\nInstructor: Melinda Jenkins-Moore\nStudio Location: Dance Studio\, 2nd Floor \nPlease note: They have a new registration platform and encourage you to register online. For your convenience\, online registration will remain open right up until the class begins. However\, in-person payment at the Shop is no longer available.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/belly-dancing-drop-in-june-november-octagon-center-for-the-arts-2/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T173000
DTSTAMP:20260912T104452
CREATED:20250527T020127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T020127Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members’ Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nMay 26th – June 21st\, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis 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. \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 26th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJune 21st\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-annual-members-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-17/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260912T104452
CREATED:20250527T020325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T020325Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members’ Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nMay 26th – June 21st\, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis 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. \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 26th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJune 21st\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-annual-members-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-18/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T173000
DTSTAMP:20260912T104452
CREATED:20250527T025135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T025135Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members’ Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nMay 26th – June 21st\, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis 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. \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 26th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJune 21st\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-annual-members-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-19/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T173000
DTSTAMP:20260912T104452
CREATED:20250527T025257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T025257Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members’ Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nMay 26th – June 21st\, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis 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. \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 26th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJune 21st\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-annual-members-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-20/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T173000
DTSTAMP:20260912T104452
CREATED:20250527T025447Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members’ Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nMay 26th – June 21st\, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis 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. \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 26th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJune 21st\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-annual-members-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-21/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260912T104452
CREATED:20250527T025706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T025706Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members’ Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nMay 26th – June 21st\, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis 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. \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 26th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJune 21st\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-annual-members-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-22/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260912T104452
CREATED:20250604T153650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T153650Z
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SUMMARY:Monochrome Muse: Graphite & Ink Portraits\, Ages 16+ – Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Monochrome Muse: Graphite & Ink Portraits\, Ages 16 +\nThursdays\, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nJune 12 – 26 (3 Weeks) \nStudents 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.\nStudio Location: TBA\nInstructor: Allison Casar
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/monochrome-muse-graphite-ink-portraits-ages-16-octagon-center-for-the-arts-2/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260912T104452
CREATED:20250604T155944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T155944Z
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SUMMARY:Belly Dancing: Drop-In: June - November - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Belly Dance\, Ages 14+\n\n\nThursdays\, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm with optional choreography and intermediate technique from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm\n$10/session\nThis beginner – friendly class is designed for anyone interested in exploring the graceful and expressive art of belly dance. Each session begins with a gentle warm-up with stretching exercises to improve flexibility and get you in the groove. Skilled instructor\, Melinda\, of Mirage Middle Eastern Dance Troupe\, will cover basic techniques\, isolation exercises and short combinations. Connect with other dancers in a supportive and encouraging environment. Wear comfortable clothing.\nInstructor: Melinda Jenkins-Moore\nStudio Location: Dance Studio\, 2nd Floor \nPlease note: They have a new registration platform and encourage you to register online. For your convenience\, online registration will remain open right up until the class begins. However\, in-person payment at the Shop is no longer available.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/belly-dancing-drop-in-june-november-octagon-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T173000
DTSTAMP:20260912T104452
CREATED:20250527T025852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T025852Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members’ Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nMay 26th – June 21st\, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis 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. \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 26th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJune 21st\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-annual-members-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-23/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260912T104452
CREATED:20250527T030021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T030021Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members’ Show - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Group Exhibition by members of the Octagon Center for the Arts\nMay 26th – June 21st\, 2025 in the Octagon Community Gallery \nAbout this group exhibition:\nThis 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. \nExhibition Dates:\nMay 26th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJune 21st\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-annual-members-show-octagon-center-for-the-arts-24/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260912T104452
CREATED:20250604T153807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T153807Z
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SUMMARY:Monochrome Muse: Graphite & Ink Portraits\, Ages 16+ – Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Monochrome Muse: Graphite & Ink Portraits\, Ages 16 +\nThursdays\, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nJune 12 – 26 (3 Weeks) \nStudents 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.\nStudio Location: TBA\nInstructor: Allison Casar
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/monochrome-muse-graphite-ink-portraits-ages-16-octagon-center-for-the-arts-3/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260912T104452
CREATED:20250527T032231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T032554Z
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SUMMARY:“Over + Under” - Solo Art Exhibition by Raluca Iancu - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Over + Under\nSolo Exhibition by Raluca Iancu \nExhibition Dates:\nJune 30th\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nJuly 12th\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED \nArtist Statement:\nMy work explores disaster\, memory and vulnerability through different media\, ranging from printmaking to performance\, to edible art and printed objects. I question the way we look at tragedy as well as the way we deal with the aftermath. We depend on our technology (planes\, trains\, automobiles) and easily forget that it is just as fallible as our bodies. In our contemporary media driven culture\, catastrophes\, of all kinds\, are trivialized by their frequent appearances across the spectrum of information media\, especially as access to data is more widespread than ever before. We\, as a society\, have become desensitized to these events through constant exposure\, unable to understand the serious consequences of our actions. Separated from the outside world by our screens and windshields\, we create a culture of indifference as we learn to consume tragedy\, on all scales\, as entertainment. The automobile drastically changed the way that we experience the world\, physically\, as well as intellectually. We find ourselves with endless facets for the consideration of our impermanence\, as morbid curiosity pushes us to hyperextend our necks\, to the point of material transformation (skin\, bone\, and muscle\, into rubber). The work in this exhibition is centered on the role of automobiles in our lives and their impact on our environment. \n  \nArtist Biography:\nRaluca Iancu is currently an Assistant Professor in Art & Visual Culture\, Printmaking\, at Iowa State University (ISU). She earned her MFA in Studio Art\, Printmaking\, from The University of Tennessee\, Knoxville (UTK)\, and her BFA in Printmaking from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia. \nHer work investigates disaster\, memory\, and vulnerability through different media\, ranging from printmaking to performance\, to edible art and printed objects. She is interested in how our relationship with technology simultaneously enhances our lives\, while also leaving us vulnerable. \nShe has exhibited internationally\, at venues including the Art Museum of Cluj-Napoca (Romania)\, and the CICA Museum (Korea); and nationally at the International Print Center of New York (NY)\, the Bradbury Art Museum\, (AR)\, the Art Institute of Boston (MA)\, and the Hunterdon Museum (NJ)\, among others. She has been an artist in residence in the United States\, at the Hambidge Center for Creative Arts & Sciences (GA) and the Vermont Studio Center (VT)\, among others; and internationally Art Print Residence (Spain)\, the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Fine Arts (Poland)\, St Michael’s Printshop (Canada)\, Mi-LAB and Studio Kura (Japan)\, and\, most recently\, BetterPress Lab (Italy).
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/over-under-solo-art-exhibition-by-raluca-iancu-octagon-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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