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As COVID-19 affects many of our members, please understand that our calendar is out-of-date.
We'll get our listings updated as soon as we're able!

We’re going virtual for our next Gathering! The April Gathering of Artists will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, April 22 from 7 - 8 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day with Ames Community Arts Council poet Mark Widrlechner. Mark will read from his most recent works, including his chapbook, Winter Storm Warning which begins, “Wrapped around a barkless branch, Poetry is a beautiful snake waiting for the right moment to strike.”

Join us via Zoom, by pre-registering HERE. If you have questions, email info@amesart.org.

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​Welcome to the Ames Community Arts Council

The 2020 Arts Awards Celebration
will be rescheduled as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and patience. 
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:

We’re going virtual! The April Gathering of Artists will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, April 22 from 7 - 8 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day with Ames Community Arts Council poet Mark Widrlechner. Mark will read from his most recent works, including his chapbook, Winter Storm Warning which begins, “Wrapped around a barkless branch, Poetry is a beautiful snake waiting for the right moment to strike.”
 
Participants will need to pre-register HERE.  If you have questions, email info@amesart.org.
 
Artists and art enthusiasts of all types are invited to meet other artists, get inspired, and have fun. The events are free and open to all.  Please join us in this new format until we are once again able to gather together in person.
 
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, visiting the website at www.amesart.org, or calling 515-259-0494.