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Mellon Foundation Grant

The Ohio State University received a $2 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to support community engagement through the arts.
A photo of Parisa Ahmadi, a woman with medium colored skin and dark hair pulled back standing on the steps of a building.
Oct 23, 2025

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.
Photo of Terron Banner, a man with medium colored skin, dark hair pulled back and facial hair. He wears a dark blue and black suit jacket and shirt and looks at the camera.
Sep 26, 2025

Dr. Terron Banner Appointed New Director of Urban Arts Space

Urban Arts Space is thrilled to announce that Dr. Terron Banner has been appointed as the organization’s new Director, bringing his commitment to comm...
An installation in a room with blue carpet, a monitor, and speakers of various shapes and sizes
Sep 25, 2025

Mimi Ọnụọha seems to be everywhere

For three months — from August 22 until October 27 — Ọnụọha’s work will appear throughout Columbus.
A thin white spiral is visible over a grayscale background
Jul 2, 2025

Professor Dionne Lee Named Guggenheim Fellow

Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship marks pivotal moment in Dionne Lee’s artistic practice
Model of blocky light purple, gray, and light yellow building on a tiered base
Jun 23, 2025

Knowlton Faculty are winners in LA's Small Lots, Big Impacts competition

Outpost Office, the collaborative design practice led by Knowlton School of Architecture faculty members Ashley Bigham and Erik Herrmann, has been nam...
Tameka Baba stands with two pink round sculptures, one of which is only partially completed
Jun 16, 2025

Professor Tameka Baba Awarded 2025/26 Rome Prize

She will spend the year at the American Academy in Rome working on her project, “Urban Tapestry.”
Bill Horrigan, a white man with gray hair, wears a button-down shirt and slightly smiles at the camera
May 29, 2025

Founding Wex Curator Bill Horrigan Dies

The Ohio State University arts community is saddened to announce that former Curator at Large Bill Horrigan passed away on May 15.
Ruthie Clemons (right) and her daughter Yolanda smile at one another during a recent Drumming for Wellness class at Ohio State Lima.
May 27, 2025

Drumming for Wellness unites Ohio State students and people with Parkinson’s

Exercise and a social life are key for people with Parkinson's, and participants get both during Drumming for Wellness.
Kate Shannon, a white woman with long straight dark hair, stands behind a podium in a dark space
May 2, 2025

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 Laure...