Chocolaterie Stam Presents the 18th Annual ArtWalk and Introducing: ArtWalk After Hours 

The 18th annual ArtWalk presented by Chocolaterie Stam will showcase local artists at 40 downtown Ames locations Friday, June 1, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. ArtWalk offers a wide variety of media from jewelry makers, painters, photographers, and wood workers, fun entertainment and live demonstrations.  

While enjoying local artistry, sample Ames cuisine and taste wine at Chocolaterie Stam, Ames British Foods, American Country, Gilger Designs, Photosynthesis and American Legion. Stop by Tom Evans Plaza at 5pm to kickoff ArtWalk and to join MSCD in giving the Ames Foundation a “BIG Thanks.” Come sign a giant card to show your support and appreciation of all the projects the Ames Foundation completes in Downtown Ames.  

There will be many new activities for ArtWalk this year including a new chalk drawing competition. Area artists are invited to chalk a drawing to a given a theme. People’s Choice voting will be available throughout the duration of ArtWalk. A new kid’s crafts area will also be available with fun live music to entertain guests of all ages. Stick around for a brand new ArtWalk After Hours event featuring art-related entertainment in participating downtown bars and restaurants. 

Thank you to 2012 ArtWalk Sponsors Chocolaterie Stam, Wilson Toyota Scion, and H&R Block. Artists who would like to participate in ArtWalk may call 515.233.3472 for information on how to get involved in this historic event.

4th of July Parade and Festival 

Registration for July 4, 2012 is now open. The following forms can be mailed to 312 Main Street, Suite 201 Ames, IA 50010 or emailed to events@amesdowntown.org.

Register as a parade entrant here. 

Register for a festival booth here.

Register to volunteer at the Parade and Festival here. 

Register as a food vendor here. 

Register for the Bill Riley Talent Show here.