The arts at Ohio State are driven by open experimentation, vibrant interdisciplinary collaboration and a deep commitment to fostering community.
Art Professor Kate Shannon Named 2025-26 Artist Laureate
The Ohio State University has selected Kate Shannon, associate professor in the Department of Art at Ohio State Mansfield, as its 2025-26 Artist Laureate.
Kevin McClatchy: Using the arts to support autistic and military communities across Ohio
This past autumn, The Ohio State University Artist Laureate Kevin McClatchy brought his enriching Shakespeare and Autism Project to six locations across the state to help members of the autism community explore communication, express themselves and build social skills.
Emanuel Admassu and Jen Wood (AD-WO) visit Ohio State
Jen Wood and Emanuel Admassu, founders of the New York-based art and architecture firm AD-WO, visited Ohio State during spring semester, as part of the Office of Academic Affairs’ Visiting Artist Program.
PhD dance student Sidra Bell featured in new exhibit at the Met
Dancer and choreographer Sidra Bell, who is pursuing a PhD from The Ohio State University, was recently commissioned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to create a work for a major exhibition.
