To mark World Collage Day, a hands-on collage event will be offered Sat., May 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ames Public Library in the Farwell T. Brown Auditorium, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, IA.
Join us at the Workspace to make bowls for the second annual Empty Bowls fundraiser!
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.
The 2025 Ames Artists’ Studio Tour, presented by the Ames Community Arts Council, will be held on Sat., Oct. 11 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) and Sun., Oct. 12 (noon - 4 p.m.).
During the studio tour, Fifth Street Writers will offer space and supplies for creatives to create poetry collage postcards and “Tumbling Words Wild Writing” sessions from 11 to noon and 2 to 3 p.m.. We’ll supply a pen and paper.
The 2025 Ames Artists’ Studio Tour, presented by the Ames Community Arts Council, will be held on Sat., Oct. 12 (noon - 4 p.m.) and Sun., Oct. 12 (noon - 4 p.m.).
The second annual Empty Bowls soup supper will be held on Sat., Nov. 15 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Collegiate United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation (2622 Lincoln Way, Ames). Soup will be served in an artist-made bowl that ticket holders get to keep, along with bread, and dessert.
The Ames Community Arts Council will host the eighth annual Business of Art Conference on Fri., Mar. 6, and Sat., Mar. 7, 2026, at Reiman Gardens in Ames. This two‑day event is designed for creatives at every stage of their careers, offering professional development, networking, and inspiration.
The Ames Community Arts Council will host the eighth annual Business of Art Conference on Fri., Mar. 6, and Sat., Mar. 7, 2026, at Reiman Gardens in Ames. This two‑day event is designed for creatives at every stage of their careers, offering professional development, networking, and inspiration.