The Octagon Center for the Arts in Ames, Iowa will host the Integrated Visual Arts Graduate Exhibition titled “Nine Lives”, featuring work by IVA graduates Fahmida Rafa, Corinne Dengler, Ritt Ramakrishnan, Lily Mercural, Dakota Harvey, Yue Ma, Austin Miller, Jennifer Bickel, and Tashina Azure‑Mitchell.
There will be a reception open to the public on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 PM. The Octagon Center for the Arts is located at 427 Douglas Ave. Ames, IA 50010.