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2025 ​Ames Artists' Studio Tour Application Information

​Saturday, October 11 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  & 
Sunday, October 12 | Noon – 4 p.m.
Online Application
The Ames Community Arts Council is now seeking applicants for the tenth annual juried studio tour! The public will be invited to a “behind the scenes” look at how art is created in this self-guided tour. If you are an artist in the greater Ames area with a working studio and you are looking for ways to showcase your work, this event may be perfect for you!
 
The Ames Artists' Studio Tour is for you if:
  • You have a welcoming, creative, and safe studio with convenient parking. Whether it’s a visual arts haven, a recording space, a dance studio, or a radio station, all kinds of artistic work are welcome on the Studio Tour.
  • You love connecting with people and sharing your story—your journey, your artistic process, and your vision for the future make for an inspiring narrative.
  • Your studio isn’t just a workspace—it’s a showcase. You have amazing work on display and available for purchase.
  • You're ready to go beyond selling—offering demonstrations of your craft or hands-on activities for visitors adds a unique, immersive experience. Every studio will bring its own distinct twist to this opportunity to engage the public.
  • You embrace community and promotion—spreading the word about the Tour through social media, mailing lists, and brochures helps to create buzz and attract visitors.
 
The details:
Application deadline:  Monday, June 20, 2025
Fees:  $75 for Ames Community Arts Council members; $125 for non-members.
           Payment is due at the time of acceptance.
Notification:  Applicants will be notified no later than Monday, June 16, 2025.
​            Up to twenty studios will be accepted.
Artists may choose to participate in either one or both days of the tour.
            [Full fee required, regardless of level of participation.] 
 
What will the Arts Council do to make the Studio Tour successful?
To help get the word out and build an audience, we will:
  • Use our available funding to support marketing efforts.
  • Collaborate with Discover Ames to maximize visitor engagement.
  • Develop, print, and distribute a Studio Tour brochure, available by mid-summer.
  • Promote the event across social media, including with paid for boosted posts. 
  • Partner with local media to ensure wide-reaching publicity.
To make the Studio Tour accessible and welcoming, we will:
  • Create a dedicated webpage featuring up-to-date tour details and an interactive map.
  • Provide clear signage to mark studios, helping visitors find their way.
  • Establish a central tour headquarters to offer guidance and answer questions.
  • Ensure a welcoming experience—if you need support greeting visitors while demonstrating your work, we’ll help find a volunteer host.
 
Questions? Ideas to share? Contact Jennifer Brockpahler at [email protected].
Thank you!

 


Online Application

EMAIL ADDRESS

[email protected]

TELEPHONE NUMBER​

515.259.0494

ADDRESS

P.O. Box 1842
Ames, IA  50010

PRINTABLE APPLICATION

2025 Ames Artists' Studio Tour Application (PDF)

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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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