​Welcome to the Ames Community Arts Council

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​2021 Business of Art Conference ​- Registration is Open!
We're going virtual! The 3rd annual Business of Art Conference will be held via Zoom on Saturday, March 6 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Go HERE to learn more and to register.

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. 

What we do:
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. 

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, like ArtWalk, MusicWalk and more. 

News of the Day

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The Ames Community Arts Council’s January Gathering of Artists will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, January 19 at 6 p.m., and will feature visual artists Kyle Renell. This event is free and open to everyone.

The evening will include a short presentation about Renell’s latest series COVID and Chaos and include an opportunity for discussion. Artists and art enthusiasts of all types are invited to learn about a local art offering and enjoy each other’s virtual company. Join us in this online format until we are once again able to gather together in person.

Participants will need to pre-register for the event to attend. Please use the link below to register or email info@amesart.org for registration information.

The 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. If 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 or calling 515-259-0494.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodeiqqTkoHdTtnoA-1ZQUm_m7ATz39DA2 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.