Open Shelf
Ames, IA

Octagon Center for the Arts Gallery Shop

Heads up: Juried once a year.

Nonprofit art center shop in Ames consigning original work from area artists.

Location
Ames, IA
Address
Not listed
Pitch method
Form, Email
Terms
Consignment: the artist gets 60% of retail. The shop carries 150+ artists (per their page, checked 2026-11-03).
Buying model
Consignment
Carries
Art, Jewelry, Ceramics, Gifts
Instagram
Not listed
Last verified
2026-11-03

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