Octagon Center for the Arts

Local, regional and national art exhibitions and juried art shows, classes and workshops for all ages. Octagon Shop offers Midwestern arts and crafts for sale. The Octagon’s Art Festival is held each September.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Fee
Hours
Gallery: 10-3 Tue.-Sat., 2-5 Sun.; gift shop: 10-5:30 Mon.-Fri., 10-7 Thu., 10-5 Sat.
Address
427 Douglas Ave.
Phone
515-232-5331
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.octagonarts.org
Map
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