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​Welcome to the Ames Community Arts Council



Who we are:

Artists and supporters of the arts, non-profit organizations and businesses have come together as the Ames Community Arts Council since 1976. We are dedicated to building a sense of community and helping artists succeed. We believe that participating in the arts--as audience members, musicians, actors, dancers, writers, makers, volunteers, and more--enriches our lives and our community. 

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What we do:

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The Ames Community Arts Council is a non-profit 501(c)(3) funded through memberships, donations, and grants, including the City of Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA). The Arts Council is dedicated to celebrating the arts and serving the community. 
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Here's a quick look at some things we do:
  • connect you to vocal and instrument concerts, dance and theater performances, visual arts exhibits, unique shopping, cultural events, arts classes and more through our free weekly on-line newsletter and on-line calendar. 
  • organize a monthly “gathering of artists” for local artists of all kinds. 
  • recognize excellence in the arts through the annual Arts Awards Celebration.
  • give you a behind-the-scenes look at local artists' studios with the Ames Artists' Studio Tour.
  • support opportunities that expand learning outside the regular classroom and utilize partnerships with artists / arts organizations through Arts in Education Grants. 
  • provide free art activities for the community.
  • make it easy to find an artist. Member artists are listed with links to their websites and social media pages.
  • provide special benefits for artists, art organizations and businesses and promote arts events of the members through traditional and social media.
  • We collaborate with Ames area organizations to support community activities. Let us know how we can partner with you!

News of the Day

Next Gathering of Artists to be held on Tues., June 17, 2025
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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.

Artists 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. There will be a short presentation by the artist at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
 
Form//Line is a ceramic sculpture exhibition by Moore that takes inspiration from the minimalism movement.
 
“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.”
 
Moore is a ceramic artist and teacher whose studio is located in CASA and offers mobile pottery workshops, in-studio lessons, and handmade ceramics.

The 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]. If you would like more information about participating in or hosting a gathering, please contact the Ames Community Arts Council by e-mailing [email protected] or calling 515-259-0494.

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The Ames Community Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded through memberships, donations, and grants, including the City of Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA).

© 2025 Ames Community Arts Council
Our Mission:
The Ames Community Arts Council is dedicated to celebrating the arts in Ames. To this end, we strive to bring people together through the arts, and to increase arts awareness, collaboration, participation, and education.​

Mailing Address:
PO Box 1842, Ames, IA  50010
Email Address:
[email protected]
Phone:
515.259.0494
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