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The arts at Ohio State are driven by open experimentation, vibrant interdisciplinary collaboration and a deep commitment to fostering community.

Several people stand amidst and outdoor bronze sculpture of a woman speaking
Several people stand amidst and outdoor bronze sculpture of a woman speaking

Ohio State Newark dedicates statue honoring Ella Baker

The work, by sculptor Dana King, is the first of the Civil Rights activist.
Read more about the Ella Baker and Dana King
A photo of Parisa Ahmadi, a woman with medium colored skin and dark hair pulled back standing in front of a plaza lined by black monuments
A photo of Parisa Ahmadi, a woman with medium colored skin and dark hair pulled back standing in front of a plaza lined by black monuments

Parisa Ahmadi named director of the Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center

Ahmadi brings extensive experience in education, cultural programming and community engagement to her role.
Read more about Parisa Ahmadi
Young people playing musical instruments on a darkened stage
Young people playing musical instruments on a darkened stage
Performing Arts

Annual Music Celebration Concert 2025

We celebrate 31 years of this exciting concert that showcases the School of Music in a fast-paced, collage-style performance.
Date
Fri, Dec 5
Location
Mershon Auditorium
Read more about this event
Grid of images of people and monuments
Grid of images of people and monuments

Mimi Onuoha exhibition staged around Columbus

For three months — from August 22 until October 27 — Ọnụọha’s work will appear throughout the city.
Read more about Mimi Ọnụọha
A dark rock with some lighter markings on it sits in a green field
A dark rock with some lighter markings on it sits in a green field

Professor Dionne Lee named Guggenheim Fellow

Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship marks pivotal moment in Dionne Lee’s artistic practice
Read more about Dionne Lee
Long grayscale abstract artwork on the wall behind several tables and cubes
Long grayscale abstract artwork on the wall behind several tables and cubes

Professor Tameka Baba awarded 2025/26 Rome Prize

Baba, assistant professor of practice of Landscape Architecture, will spend the academic year at the American Academy in Rome working on her “Urban Tapestry” project.
Read more about Tameka Baba and “Urban Tapestry”
Kate Shannon, a white woman with long straight dark hair, stands while golden laurels are placed on her head
Kate Shannon, a white woman with long straight dark hair, stands while golden laurels are placed on her head

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.
Read more about Kate Shannon

Special Initiatives

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Brandford Marsalis speaks with a student holding a saxophone in front of a piano.

Visiting Artist Program
kevin mcclatchy artist laureate

Artist Laureate Program
urban arts space

Arts Creation and Spark Grants
lyana hill intern

Experiential Learning and Internships
blind boys of Alabama

Special Performances