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SUMMARY:Business of Art Conference 2026 - Ames Community Arts Council
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCreated to strengthen business skills and provide practical resources for both formally trained and self‑taught creatives\, the conference gives artists the opportunity to build new competencies and connect with peers from across the region. Sessions will explore topics such as marketing beyond social media\, strategic business development\, time management\, ethical business practices\, and more. A full schedule is available on the event website. (https://www.amesart.org/business-of-art-conference.html) \nArtists and students working in any creative discipline\, whether part time\, full time\, emerging\, or established\, are encouraged to attend. \nEarly registration is available through Jan. 15 at $90 for professional artists and $40 for students. After Jan. 15\, rates increase to $100 for professionals and $50 for students. Registration covers both days of the conference; single‑day passes are not available. Lunch and light snacks are included. \nComplete conference details and registration information can be found at www.amesart.org/business-of-art-conference. For questions\, contact the Ames Community Arts Council at (515) 259‑0494 or info@amesart.org. \nThis year’s conference features keynote speaker Chad Elliott (www.chadelliott.net/art)\, an artist and musician known for work that inspires and uplifts through dream‑like imagery rooted in lived experience. Elliott holds a Bachelor of Arts in ceramics from Graceland University and has completed graduate coursework at the University of Montana. Early in his career\, he earned “Best of Show” at the 1995 Iowa Student Artists Exhibit. \nElliott’s creative accomplishments span multiple disciplines. In 2008\, he created the first‑ever People Project for ArtsLIVE during the University of Okoboji Winter Games\, arranging 175 people on a frozen lake to form a stylized turtle captured in an aerial photograph. His extensive mural portfolio includes installations across Iowa and beyond\, such as large‑scale works for the Spencer Community Theatre\, Mohr Lumber in Coon Rapids\, the Woody Guthrie Folk Music Center in Pampa\, TX\, and Crouse Park in Sparta\, NC. Most recently\, he completed murals on both sides of the Greene County Historical Museum in Jefferson\, IA (2024). A full list of his murals can be found on his exhibitions page (http://www.elliottartstudio.com/exhibitions). \nElliott has served as an artist‑in‑residence with TreeBed Design in Vallejo\, CA (2004)\, and Arts on Grand in Spencer\, IA (2005–2008). After many years of creating art from his home\, he opened Elliott Art Studio in Jefferson\, IA\, in 2023. The studio was recognized as a Senate Small Business of the Week in December 2024. \nThe Business of Art Conference is hosted by the Ames Community Arts Council and supported in part by the City of Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA) and the Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA).
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/business-of-art-conference-2026-ames-community-arts-council/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Business of Art Conference 2026 - Ames Community Arts Council
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCreated to strengthen business skills and provide practical resources for both formally trained and self‑taught creatives\, the conference gives artists the opportunity to build new competencies and connect with peers from across the region. Sessions will explore topics such as marketing beyond social media\, strategic business development\, time management\, ethical business practices\, and more. A full schedule is available on the event website. (https://www.amesart.org/business-of-art-conference.html) \nArtists and students working in any creative discipline\, whether part time\, full time\, emerging\, or established\, are encouraged to attend. \nEarly registration is available through Jan. 15 at $90 for professional artists and $40 for students. After Jan. 15\, rates increase to $100 for professionals and $50 for students. Registration covers both days of the conference; single‑day passes are not available. Lunch and light snacks are included. \nComplete conference details and registration information can be found at www.amesart.org/business-of-art-conference. For questions\, contact the Ames Community Arts Council at (515) 259‑0494 or info@amesart.org. \nThis year’s conference features keynote speaker Chad Elliott (www.chadelliott.net/art)\, an artist and musician known for work that inspires and uplifts through dream‑like imagery rooted in lived experience. Elliott holds a Bachelor of Arts in ceramics from Graceland University and has completed graduate coursework at the University of Montana. Early in his career\, he earned “Best of Show” at the 1995 Iowa Student Artists Exhibit. \nElliott’s creative accomplishments span multiple disciplines. In 2008\, he created the first‑ever People Project for ArtsLIVE during the University of Okoboji Winter Games\, arranging 175 people on a frozen lake to form a stylized turtle captured in an aerial photograph. His extensive mural portfolio includes installations across Iowa and beyond\, such as large‑scale works for the Spencer Community Theatre\, Mohr Lumber in Coon Rapids\, the Woody Guthrie Folk Music Center in Pampa\, TX\, and Crouse Park in Sparta\, NC. Most recently\, he completed murals on both sides of the Greene County Historical Museum in Jefferson\, IA (2024). A full list of his murals can be found on his exhibitions page (http://www.elliottartstudio.com/exhibitions). \nElliott has served as an artist‑in‑residence with TreeBed Design in Vallejo\, CA (2004)\, and Arts on Grand in Spencer\, IA (2005–2008). After many years of creating art from his home\, he opened Elliott Art Studio in Jefferson\, IA\, in 2023. The studio was recognized as a Senate Small Business of the Week in December 2024. \nThe Business of Art Conference is hosted by the Ames Community Arts Council and supported in part by the City of Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA) and the Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA).
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/business-of-art-conference-2026-ames-community-arts-council/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Empty Bowls Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION: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. Tickets will be $30 when purchased in cash in advance\, $35 if purchased online\, and if available\, $40 at the door. The income from the event will be split among these three organizations: \nBackpack Buddies provides food to children from families subject to food insecurity. Gilbert Community School students who need meals over weekends and holidays may participate in this program. No other specific qualifications are required. \nThe SHOP is a food pantry for Iowa State students whose mission is to engage with anti-hunger advocates and serve the student population by increasing hunger awareness and food security. The SHOP is run by student volunteers\, and the food is obtained through donations from a mix of individual\, university\, and community partners \nThe Ames Community School District has a central HOPE (Helping Other People Eat) Pantry\, a warehouse from which all the buildings are able to draw\, including satellite centers at Edwards\, Mitchell\, and Sawyer Elementaries. These resource are available to all district families in need of finding their next meals and other supplies. \nEmpty Bowls is a global\, grassroots movement that raises money for food-related charities and organizations to fight hunger. Participating artists create and donate bowls\, then organizers serve a simple meal. Guests choose a bowl to keep as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. In addition to the pottery being provided by local artists\, local restaurants and grocery stores also donate to the project.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-empty-bowls-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Collegiate United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation\, 2622 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, 50014\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ames Artists' Studio Tour - Ames Community Arts Council
DESCRIPTION:During this FREE\, self-guided tour\, patrons are able to choose to visit any number of the participating studios and discover the original art – paintings\, sculptures\, writing\, ceramics\, glass blowing\, woodworking\, and more – created by Ames area artists in ​their studios and workspaces. Patrons can visit the artists in any order they please and can find artist ​info & and an interactive map of the locations on the website: www.amesart.org/ames-artists-studio-tour.html. 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/ames-artists-studio-tour-ames-community-arts-council-2/
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SUMMARY:2025 Ames Artists’ Studio Tour at Fifth Street Writers
DESCRIPTION:2025 Ames Artists’ Studio Tour at\nAmes Writers Collective Fifth Street Writers\n612 5th St\, Ames\nWriting & Spoken Word\nSATURDAY ONLY \nDesigned to serve as a hub for writers\, Fifth Street Writers provides a quiet and inspiring environment for writing while also offering a range of programs\, classes\, and special events tailored for writers of all ages and experience levels. This new space furthers the Ames Writers Collective mission to create healthy communities through the art of writing\, while also supporting writers in the region. \nDuring 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.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/2025-ames-artists-studio-tour-at-fifth-street-writers/
LOCATION:Ames Writers Collective / Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th St\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ames Artists' Studio Tour - Ames Community Arts Council
DESCRIPTION:During this FREE\, self-guided tour\, patrons are able to choose to visit any number of the participating studios and discover the original art – paintings\, sculptures\, writing\, ceramics\, glass blowing\, woodworking\, and more – created by Ames area artists in ​their studios and workspaces. Patrons can visit the artists in any order they please and can find artist ​info & and an interactive map of the locations on the website: www.amesart.org/ames-artists-studio-tour.html. 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/ames-artists-studio-tour-ames-community-arts-council/
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SUMMARY:Gathering of Artists - Nathan Moore\, Ceramic Artist - Ames Community Arts Council
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArtists and art enthusiasts of all types are invited to the Gatherings\, where they can meet other artists\, build community\, and have fun. The Gatherings are free and open to all.\nForm//Line is a ceramic sculpture exhibition by Moore that takes inspiration from the minimalism movement. \n“These sculptures are what minimalism promotes best\, simplicity. What they lack in color and other elements\, they make up for in thought-provoking lines and forms\,” said Moore in a written artist statement. “The clay\, which is a mix of porcelain and stoneware\, takes on shapes that might look industrial and geometric and possibly challenges ideas of how ceramics ought to be. The surface treatment of these pieces with silver\, grey\, rustic being the focus of the glazes reflect an industrial look that pairs with the geometric minimalism.” \nMoore is a ceramic artist and teacher whose studio is located in CASA and offers mobile pottery workshops\, in-studio lessons\, and handmade ceramics.\nThe monthly Gathering of Artists is hosted by the Ames Community Arts Council and made possible with the support of the City of Ames Commission on the Arts [COTA]. Additional support for this exhibit is provided by the Iowa Arts Council\, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority. \nIf you would like more information about participating in or hosting a gathering\, please contact the Ames Community Arts Council by e-mailing info@amesart.org\, visiting the website at www.amesart.org\, or calling 515-259-0494.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/gathering-of-artists-nathan-moore-ceramic-artist-ames-community-arts-council/
LOCATION:Creative Artists’ Studios of Ames\, 130 S. Sheldon Ave.\,\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Empty Bowls Throwing Session at the Workspace
DESCRIPTION:Fri.\, May 30\, 2025 4 – 7p.m.\, ISU Memorial Union Workspace\, East Basement\, 2229 Lincoln Way \nRegister here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AACA82EAAF9CE9-55985558-workspace \nJoin local artists at the Workspace\, to make bowls for the 2025 Empty Bowls soup supper to be held in November. If you’re interested in helping\, join us on Fri.\, May 30\, between 4 – 7 p.m. The Workspace\, in partnership with the Ames Community Arts Council\, will provide clay\, tools\, a wheel\, and the space to create — all you need to do is show up and throw some bowls! \nDue to limited space\, we are asking potters to register in advance. You may sign up for one\, two\, or all three hours. We do ask that if you reserve a space and your plans change\, please release the time so others can fill the timeslot. \nThis opportunity is intended for folks who feel comfortable throwing bowls independently\, as there will not be instructors available. Potters must also commit to returning to the Workspace to trim their bowls between Mon.\, June 2 and Tues.\, June 10 during open hours (Mon. – Fri.\, 2 – 9 p.m. and Sat.\, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.). The Workspace staff will fire and glaze all finished bowls. \nPlease reach out to Workspace staff member Erin McCollum at erinmcc@iastate.edu with any questions. \nAbout the event: Empty Bowls is a global\, grassroots movement that raises money for food-related charities and organizations to fight hunger. Participating artists create and donate bowls\, then organizers serve a simple meal. Guests choose a bowl to keep as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. In addition to the pottery being provided by local artists\, local restaurants and grocery stores also donate to the project. \nThe second annual Empty Bowls will be held Sat.\, Nov. 15 at Collegiate United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation (2622 Lincoln Way\, Ames). The Ames Community Arts Council\, Hardie Clay Studio\, Creative Artists Studios of Ames\, Nathan & Clay\, the ISU Memorial Union Workspace\, the Octagon Center for the Arts\, and numerous Ames artists\, along with our beneficiary organizations: Gilbert Community School’s Backpack Buddies\, the ISU Students Helping Our Peers (SHOP) food pantry\, and the Ames Community School District\, through a central HOPE (Helping Other People Eat) Pantry at the newly renovated AMES Center\, are partnering to organize an Empty Bowls event to address food insecurity for students across the community.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/empty-bowls-throwing-session-at-the-workspace/
LOCATION:The Workspace\, The Workspace Iowa State Memorial Union 2229 Lincoln Way Ames\, IA 50014
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SUMMARY:World Collage Day - Ames Community Arts Council & Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event\, suitable for ages 14 and up\, is free but advanced registration is required to ensure your spot. Visit the APL calendar or call the adult services desk at 515-239-5646\, ext. 4 to register. \nCollage is the artistic technique of creating a composition by cutting and pasting together various unrelated paper images and materials into a new whole. \nThe day will begin with a short presentation from local artists about the various styles of collage. Attendees can then use a wide array of provided materials to create their own artwork to bring home. The artists\, Bob Anders\, Deb Anders-Bond\, Kathy Svec\, and Susan Norris\, will be available to offer advice and assistance. No experience necessary for what will be a leisurely day of crafting\, creating\, and experimenting. \nParticipants should bring a sack lunch and a pair of good scissors. Water\, coffee\, and snacks will be provided. Parking is available on the street or in the city lot north of the library. \nThis event is sponsored by Ames Community Arts Council\, Ames Public Library\, and local ACAC artist members. For more information\, email andersbond1977@gmail.com or visit the Arts Council (www.amesart.org) website. \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/world-collage-day-ames-community-arts-council-ames-public-library/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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