Mapping Outdoor Art in Ames
Ames is packed full of outdoor art you can see any time of year. Check out the map to see not just our projects, but out door art projects created by the city, university, and community. Some are permanent, some temporary.
Add to the Map
We are constantly updating the map as we discover more art in Ames. Do you know about a project? Did you make a project? Do you have an image of one of the items on the map? email us images and details amescollaborativeart@gmail.com.
Art Vacancy Downtown
“Art Vacancy” is a series of two 1-month exhibitions running from July 15th – September 15th, 2020 along Main Street in Ames, IA. The project supports 12 local artists and consists of art installations in the windows of local businesses.
Support provided by the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Ames Public Art Commission
From their permanent collection to temporary art installations, the city of Ames has a longstanding joy of public art.
Murals
Tucked all over the place, murals make a vibrant landscape in Ames.
Morning Bell by @ 
Campustown Mural by Kristin M Roach, Welch Ave & Chamberlain 
Kate Mitchell Community Garden Mural by Kristin M Roach
Community Built
Mapping Ames Art Outdoors
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