MADE at Ohio State

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MADE at Ohio State

MADE = Multidisciplinary Arts Discovery and Engagement

MADE at Ohio State is a student-centered, student-driven, and student-led interdisciplinary arts festival that celebrates bold experimentation, collaborative invention, and community connection. It is designed to catalyze creativity across Ohio State, supporting original student work in all forms—performance, installation, digital media, writing, curation, and beyond.

Through a flexible and inclusive platform of curated and fringe events, the festival invites undergraduate and graduate students to harness the power of the arts to spark dialogue, challenge norms, and envision new futures. MADE at Ohio encourages risk-taking and boundary-pushing work while minimizing bureaucratic constraints. Faculty and staff serve as mentors—not gatekeepers—supporting student leadership, artistic autonomy, and collaborative experimentation.

The first MADE at Ohio State Festival will be held during the spring of 2027. Come back to this page throughout the current semester for more information but begin planning your contribution now!