After filling its space with the rowdiness of the World Wrestling Federation last Monday night, Hilton Coliseum is about to switch gears to a more delicate form of entertainment.

Art in the Park will invade Hilton’s confines Saturday morning with a message of community.

Though the annual fundraiser began in a park in 1970, the event eventually out-grew the space. As the exhibit continued to expand, it was relocated to the parking lot outside of the Scheman Building. Now, Hilton is the only venue that will hold the mega-exhibit.

Known for its variety and size, Art in the Park has given artists from all over America an opportunity to exhibit their art, especially artists from around Iowa.

“The event tries to get local people involved,” co-event coordinator Letitia Hansen said.

The annual fundraiser for The Octagon Center for the Arts will boast over 100 artists, most of whom are from Iowa.

“There are also a lot from Ames and Des Moines,” Hansen added.

In addition to the diverse selection of works, the variety of mediums used by the different artists includes everything from glass, mixed media, wood, fiber, painting, print making and jewelry.

Each artist’s work was judged by three local professionals in the art field. Keith VanDePole of the Frame Shop, Ames Public Art Committee member Jane Gereimann and metal sculptor Dave Johnson comprised the panel of judges, Hansen said.

While art is the focus of the day-long event, plenty of interesting entertainment will be provided by local music groups.

Cowboy singing group The Good Guys, will play two half-hour sets at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. A Middle Eastern dance troupe called The Mirage Dancers will go on at 12:30 p.m., followed by ABC Connection Sweet Adelines, “an all female chorus singing a capella in multiple part harmony,” according to an Octagon press release.

Adding to the vocal performances, The Amestones will hit the stage at 2:30 p.m.

At 3:30 p.m., Gloria VanDerWetering and her partner will spice things up with some Latin dance, and the Ed Kaiser Band will finish things off at 4:30 p.m. with some jazzy sounds.

Tickets, which are available at The Octagon or any location of Firstar Bank in Ames, are $3 in advance and $4 at the door. Children under 10 years old will be admitted at no cost and no more than $10 will be charged per family.