April 2026 First Thursday

This month, make art in our Community Studio, visit the galleries and chat with Wex educators, join an artist talk with interdisciplinary artist Walid Raad, and experience a jazz performance by Bill Frisell. You can also grab a snack and beverage in Heirloom Café and peruse the Wexner Center Store for the latest selection of books, gifts, and goodies. Ohio State students get an additional 20% off in the store during First Thursday events. Check in and scan your BuckID to get the most out of the Wex!

See the program schedule below. Return to the Wex in the fall to explore contemporary art and culture through a new season of multidisciplinary experiences!

Program schedule

Community Studio
Heirloom Café | 5–7 PM
Free for all audiences

You won't want to miss our final Community Studio of the semester! During this all-ages, drop-in art-making session, you can choose from lots of collaging and crafting options. We will also have a big table of FREE assorted art and crafting supplies thanks to Chartreuse Supply Shop. Take some home to continue creating art this summer.

Drop-In Gallery Experiences
Galleries | 5–7 PM
Free for all audiences

Learn more about our spring exhibitions featuring, Ximena Garrido-Lecca, Hew Locke, Eric N. Mack, and Naeem Mohaiemen from Wex educators. The galleries stay open until 9 PM.

Walid Raad
Film/Video Theater | 5:30 PM
Free for all audiences

Join internationally acclaimed artist Walid Raad for a presentation on his groundbreaking artistic practice of photography, video, installation, and performance.

Bill Frisell
Performance Space | 7 PM and 9 PM
See event page for ticket pricing

Brilliant jazz guitarist Bill Frisell returns for this year’s jazz series with his project In My Dreams.

Heirloom Café Extended Hours
Take a dinner or snack break! Heirloom Café will remain open until 7 PM.