​Welcome to the Ames Community Arts Council

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Eat Wings. Raise Funds.
Buffalo Wild Wings. 400 S Duff Ave., Ames, 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. 
Enjoy a meal at Buffalo Wild Wings today, and let them know that you would like to benefit the Ames Community Arts Council. The image above notes that you need to show the ticket, but we have it on good authority that you simply need
to let them know when you are placing your order that we are [one] of the reasons that your are there! 

The Ames Community Arts Council Board will be there at 5:30 p.m. for their meeting, so if you want to hang out with us, join us then!

Tell your friends, and thank you for your support!
The Ames Area Studio Tour is just around the corner! Check out the event page for details!
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 Area 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:

AMES AREA STUDIO TOUR
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The 2018 Ames Area Studio Tour will be held on Saturday, October 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, October 7 from noon to 4 p.m. During this free, self-guided tour, patrons may choose to visit any number of the 13 participating artists and discover the original art – paintings, glass, jewelry, ceramics, and so much more – created in their studios and workspaces. Participating artists will demonstrate their craft, share techniques, and discuss what inspires their work. Visitors are welcome to ask questions and purchase artwork.
 
Visit the artists in any order you please! Find a full map of participating artists here: www.amesart.org/ames-area-studio-tour.html.
 
The Ames Area Studio Tour is headquartered at Morning Bell Coffee Roasters (111 Main Street, #103). Throughout the weekend, Morning Bell staff and Arts Council volunteers will be ready to answer your questions and lend a helping hand. While there, enjoy some fresh roasted coffee, espresso, nitro cold brew, or other specialty items. ​

Find the artists and maps HERE.

The Ames Area Studio Tour is coordinated by the Ames Community Arts Council [amesart.org]. It is made possible through the support of the Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA) and the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau Community Grant Program.

​Thanks to the Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau for supporting the 2018 Studio Tour!
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