2025-26 AAOSE Sculptures on Display

The 29thannual Downtown exhibition, sponsored by the Public Art Commission, featured artists Craig Snyder, Tim Adams, Robert Sunderman, Albert Rhea, Jim and Ryan Pedersen, Matt Moyer, Kristin Garnant, Ben Pierce, and Nathan Pierce.The annual exhibition serves the mission of PAC to create a visual and aesthetic environment that incorporates art into the lives of all Ames citizens. Each year, a Best in Show award is voted on by the public. The final opportunity to cast a vote will be at the Octagon Art Festival on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

A large yellow sculpture reading the word Hello

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An oversized blue and silver guitar

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A swirling metal sculpture resembling fire

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Metal figure shifting into a cloud of butterflies

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Abstract metal sculpture with amber looking glass

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Yellow and blue abstract metal sculpture

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Metal ribbon sculpture

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Abstract metal sculpture on metal pedestal

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Abstract textured sculpture on metal base

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Uniquely colored metal cubes stacked on top of each other appearing like they are tipping over

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