Ames Public Art Commission

Ames Public Art Commission Putting the 'Public' in Public Art The Public Art Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. in City Hall.

Citizens are appointed to the Public Art Commission by the Mayor for the purpose of establishing public art philosophy and developing a public art plan for the City, monitoring the public art budget and recommending funding allocations for public art within City facilities, developing guidelines for selecting artwork, seeking private and governmental funding for public art, and developing educational, promotional projects for public arts programming.

🎨 Ames Art Spotlight 🎨 Art of HeartAlbert RheaSteelIncluded in the 2026-2027 AAOSE programCity Hall
08/31/2026

🎨 Ames Art Spotlight 🎨
Art of Heart
Albert Rhea
Steel
Included in the 2026-2027 AAOSE program
City Hall

🎨 Ames Art Spotlight 🎨 A Big HelloCraig SnyderPainted SteelDonated to City of Ames by Dan and Stacey Culhane, 2026Main S...
08/25/2026

🎨 Ames Art Spotlight 🎨
A Big Hello
Craig Snyder
Painted Steel
Donated to City of Ames by Dan and Stacey Culhane, 2026
Main Street and Duff

CALLING ALL SCULPTURE ARTISTS!
08/24/2026

CALLING ALL SCULPTURE ARTISTS!

08/19/2026

🎨 CALL FOR ARTISTS: 2027–28 Ames Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition 🎨

The City of Ames Public Art Commission is now accepting entries for the Ames Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition (AAOSE) — a rotating outdoor sculpture exhibit displayed throughout Ames, Iowa.

💰 Honorarium: $2,000 per selected sculpture, plus a $1,000 "Best in Show" award
📅 Entries open: August 15, 2026
⏰ Deadline: November 15, 2026
📍 Location: Ames, Iowa

What to submit:
✅ Completed entry form
✅ Up to 3 sculptures per artist
✅ Up to 5 photos per sculpture (all sides represented)
✅ Artist statement for each entry
✅ Installation & securing instructions

Sculptures must be built for outdoor, public display — durability and safety are key, as pieces will be exposed to weather and public access year-round. The City provides a concrete display pad, insures selected work up to $10,000, and handles installation logistics with the artist.

Selected sculptures may also be considered for permanent City purchase and placement in Ames neighborhoods and parks.

🔗 Apply here (preferred, online form):
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/5ce7edd4031647818a5c8ebb7012a79a

📄 Full entry guidelines (PDF):
https://www.cityofames.org/files/assets/city/v/1/city-manager/documents/aaose-2027-28.pdf

✉️ Questions? [email protected]

Come spend your Sunday, July 12, at Reiman Gardens from 9:00 AM –3:00 PM at their annual Garden Art Fair. While you're t...
07/07/2026

Come spend your Sunday, July 12, at Reiman Gardens from 9:00 AM –3:00 PM at their annual Garden Art Fair. While you're there, please stop by and vote for your favorite downtown sculpture at the Ames Public Art Commission booth!

We always enjoy having visitors to participate in our public forum! In May, some Ames High School students attended our ...
06/17/2026

We always enjoy having visitors to participate in our public forum! In May, some Ames High School students attended our meeting as part of an assignment from their government class. Glad to show them an example of local government at work!

🎨 Ames Art Spotlight 🎨 Cynthia Duff GatewayTom StancliffeAssemblage and SteelDedicated 2002Main Street at alley by Inter...
06/15/2026

🎨 Ames Art Spotlight 🎨
Cynthia Duff Gateway
Tom Stancliffe
Assemblage and Steel
Dedicated 2002
Main Street at alley by Intersection of Main and Douglass

In case you didn't see us at the Art Walk yesterday, you can still vote for your favorite sculpture in Downtown Ames by ...
06/12/2026

In case you didn't see us at the Art Walk yesterday, you can still vote for your favorite sculpture in Downtown Ames by scanning the QR code. Every year the Ames Outdoor Art Sculpture Exhibition displays a collection of juried sculptures on pads around downtown. The public choice winner receives an honorarium and often one or two of the sculptures are chosen for our city's permanent collection.

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