2019 Ames Artists' Studio Tour
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Saturday, Oct. 12 & Sunday, Oct. 13
CLICK HERE for artist details, locations, & more!
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Saturday, Oct. 12 & Sunday, Oct. 13
CLICK HERE for artist details, locations, & more!
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Welcome to the Ames Community Arts Council
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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.
Here's a quick look at some things we do:
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News of the Day:
Muralist Chosen for Downtown Ames Mural
We are proud to announce that Des Moines-based muralist ASPHATE has been chosen to create the mural for the east facing wall of Morning Bell Coffee Roasters (111 Main St., Ames).
As a member the national recognized Scarce Elementz Mural Crew, ASPHATE has been creating large-scale murals throughout the U.S. for the last 12 years. In addition to murals in Des Moines and Ankeny, his work had appeared in Phoenix, AZ, Denver, CO, and other cities.
A known supporter and practitioner of graffiti writing in all of its forms, ASPHATE’s work focuses on commissioned production and mural work. The Des Moines’ native’s medium of choice is the spray can and surface of choice remains anything that will hold pigment, from freights to concrete.
“We are so excited that ASPHATE will be bringing his vibrant, deep, and colorful work to our downtown,” says Morning Bell Coffee Roasters owner, Nadav Mer, “We are honored.”
The mural design has been proposed, but the final piece is still under consideration by the artist and Morning Bell Coffee Roasters. The work is slated to be done in mid-September, watch for information regarding opportunities to watch the process and interact with the artist.
This project is sponsored by the Ames Community Arts Council and is made possible in part through funding from the City of Ames Commission on Arts (COTA).
We are proud to announce that Des Moines-based muralist ASPHATE has been chosen to create the mural for the east facing wall of Morning Bell Coffee Roasters (111 Main St., Ames).
As a member the national recognized Scarce Elementz Mural Crew, ASPHATE has been creating large-scale murals throughout the U.S. for the last 12 years. In addition to murals in Des Moines and Ankeny, his work had appeared in Phoenix, AZ, Denver, CO, and other cities.
A known supporter and practitioner of graffiti writing in all of its forms, ASPHATE’s work focuses on commissioned production and mural work. The Des Moines’ native’s medium of choice is the spray can and surface of choice remains anything that will hold pigment, from freights to concrete.
“We are so excited that ASPHATE will be bringing his vibrant, deep, and colorful work to our downtown,” says Morning Bell Coffee Roasters owner, Nadav Mer, “We are honored.”
The mural design has been proposed, but the final piece is still under consideration by the artist and Morning Bell Coffee Roasters. The work is slated to be done in mid-September, watch for information regarding opportunities to watch the process and interact with the artist.
This project is sponsored by the Ames Community Arts Council and is made possible in part through funding from the City of Ames Commission on Arts (COTA).
Thanks to the Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau for supporting the Inaugural performance in the Goldfinch Room!
