Calendar of Events

Closed Dates:

Monday, September 28 - Monday, October 12

Wednesday, November 25 - Saturday, November 28

Saturday, December 19 - Monday, January 11

Lifelong Learning Institute Collaboration

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10/5, 12, 19 (Mon) 2-4 p.m. Watercolor Painting Exploration

Join Director Christopher Yates in an exploration of watercolor paintings found in the Ross Art Museum Permanent Teaching Collection. Every week, we'll focus on a new painting, and you'll learn about each artist's process and technique by producing a small, watercolor copy of the masterwork. No previous painting experience is required for this hands-on activity, and all materials will be provided. We'll start with Delaware's own Sallie Humphreys, followed by Columbus luminary Alice Schille, and the internationally celebrated Andrew Wyeth.

More information here.

Central Ohio Symphony Collaboration

10/11 (Sun) 1:30-2:30 p.m. Superhero Mask Making

Before the Superheroes and Supervillains Concert stop by the Museum to make your own superhero mask! 

12/6 (Sun) 12:30-1:30 p.m. Ornament Making

Before the Sounds of the Season concert, visit the museum to decorate an ornament

Thursday Night at the Museum

10/1 6:30-9 p.m. Film Partnership: Good Night, and Good Luck at the Strand (free admission)

Good Night, and Good Luck follows CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow and producer Fred Friendly as they use their groundbreaking television program See It Now to challenge Senator Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist investigations and abuses of power in 1950s America. 

10/15 5-7 p.m. Opening Reception: Ardine Nelson, Faculty Show, A More Perfect Union

Come experience the OWU art scene with three new feature shows and refreshments

10/15 8-9 p.m. Performance: Dylan Craft Solo Performance

Sophomore musician Dylan Craft will be performing a solo show of experimental/improvised music and spoken word, with a focus on percussion and saxophone. Featured composers include John Cage, James Tenney, and Alvin Lucier. 

10/22 6:30-8 p.m. Artist Talk: Ardine Nelson: City Center Mall

Opened in 1989, the mall enjoyed early success before declining amid increased competition, design limitations, and shifting consumer habits. Nelson's work speaks to the forces that shape consumer culture and the changing landscape of American capitalism.

10/29 6-8 p.m. Halloween Bob Ross @ The Ross

Join us for a colaboration with SLAM(Student Led Arts Movement) to paint along with Bob Ross in your Halloween costume!

11/5 6:30-9 p.m. Film Partnership: The Truman Show at the Strand (free entry w/OWU ID)

The Truman Show follows Truman Burbank, an unsuspecting man whose entire life is secretly filmed and broadcast worldwide as a 24-hour reality television program. Raised in the artificial town of Seahaven, an enormous soundstage designed and controlled by the show's creator and producer.

11/5 8-9 p.m. Performance: Exposure Ensemble 

Exposure Ensemble returns to the Ross after their debut performance last year. Exposure Ensemble is a creative performing arts group composed of OWU students and faculty. The group specializes in improvised music and avant-garde works from the 20th/21st century. 

11/12 6:30 p.m. Museum Talk: Jo Ingles: Election Results

Jo Ingles covers politics and Ohio government for the Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau. She reports on issues of importance to Ohioans, including education, legislation, and politics. In addition to serving as a reporter/producer for the bureau, she hosts its weekly podcast, "The Ohio Statehouse Scoop."

11/19 6-8 p.m. Reverse Coloring Pages

Come let your creativity run wild with this fun take on coloring: start with a page of colors, and you add in the lines!

12/3  6-8 p.m. Zentangle Workshop

Relax with this easy-to-learn, meditative drawing method using intricate, repetitive patterns. Absolutely no prior art experience needed.

12/10 6-8 p.m. Therapy Dog Night

Bust that finals stress with our friendly group of visiting therapy dogs.