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THE OCTAGON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
427 Douglas Aveue - Ames, IA 50010
- 515.232.5331
Teresa Albertson | directorart@isunet.net
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Disciplines
Dance
Visual Arts
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Type of Program
After school
Weekends
All day
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Age Range
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
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| Organization |
| Mission: | |
To serve as an influential regional hub incubating the creative arts, delivering comprehensive arts education, and providing a retail outlet for artists. The Octagon offers dynamic programming that includes challenging visual exhibits and memorable public programs while enriching the lives of central Iowans.
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| Founder: | |
Martha Benson, jewlry artist
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| Founded: | |
1966
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| Program |
| Programs: | |
Art education beginning for ages 18 months and up. A free and public art gallery hosting 8-10 shows per year. A retail shop selling original artwork from regional artists.
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| Youth Served: | |
Education
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| Gender Specific: | |
No
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| Prerequisites: | |
All beginning artists are welcome. Some upper level classes require demonstrated experience.
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| Season: | |
Year-long
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| Schedule: | |
Weekly
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| Method of Evaluation: | |
Other
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| Free Program: | |
No
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| Scholarships: | |
Yes
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| Additional Info: | |
Not only is this art center all inclusive, but we are continuing to build our services to better support professional artists with an Artist's Symposium to help artists with the business side of their work.
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| Administration |
| Primary Instructor: | |
Artist
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| Professional Development for Artists or Teachers: | |
No
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| Curriculum Guides or Lesson Plans for Teachers: | |
No
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| Budget: | |
$50,000+
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| Funding: | |
Earned revenue, Private support, Government and/or foundation grants, Corporate underwriting
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| Governing Board: | |
Yes
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| Advisory Board: | |
Yes
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| Community |
| Service Area: | |
Multiple county
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| Serve At-risk Youth: | |
Some
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| Collaborations: | |
Schools, Libraries, Cultural institutions, Businesses, Social Service
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"Tomorrow's Picasso will develop their talent in an art center like The Octagon today."
-- Martha Benson, founder
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