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| Event Starts | Fri. Feb 1, 2019 10:00 AM |
| Event Ends | Sun. Mar 31, 2019 05:00 AM |
| Event Details | 2019 marks the 51st annual All-Media juried exhibit at the Octagon Center for the Arts. The first Clay, Fiber, Paper, Glass, Metal, Wood opened in 1968, two years after the organization’s founding in 1966. The Octagon was founded out of the community’s desire to provide exciting art experiences for the public and professional opportunities for artists. This show the organization’s attempt to fully embody the founding vision. As a result, it has a reputation for being one of the best group juried shows in Iowa due to its national reach, high standards for jurors, and significant cash awards. The title of the show reflects a media-focused theme. The founders believed that many art forms seen as lowly “crafts,” such as ceramics or woodworking, should be elevated to compete with the level of other “fine” arts. The idea of excellent craftsmanship combined with compelling ideas continues to be a central theme as artwork is selected. This is the longest repeating exhibit at the Octagon and is responsible for bringing some of the most prestigious artwork into the community. |
| Event Address |
427 Douglas Ave Ames, Iowa 50010 USA |
| Reception Date | Thu. Feb 1, 2018 05:00 PM |
| Reception Address |
427 Douglas Ave Ames, Iowa 50010 |
