Future Exhibitions

Our Exhibitions and Programming:

The Ross Art Museum strives to exhibit diverse, emerging and established artists for our OWU family and community. Exhibits rotate in alignment with the academic calendar. We proudly support the creativity and vitality of the arts in the state of Ohio and beyond. 

Every year, our curatorial focus centers on specific issues impacting our students and community. Our goal is to foster discussion, learning, and shared discovery. During the 2026-27 academic year, the Ross Art Museum will include exhibitions examining the complex issues surrounding communication, surveillance, and democracy.

Communication, Surveillance, and Democracy 2026-2027

August 11- September 27

Nicholas Hill: Pandemic Portraits

Focusing attention on the impact of government intervention and public health policy on the individual, Nicholas Hill's selection of portrait ink drawings—created on the pages of The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal—examines the recent pandemic era through a deeply personal reflection on loss.

Ohio Art League Curated Show

The Ross Art Museum will participate in a curated exhibition featuring artist members of the Ohio Art League exploring themes of Communication, Surveillance & Democracy.

October 13 - December 18

Ardine Nelson: City Center

Columbus's short-lived City Center Mall is the subject of Ardine Nelson's photographic series of the same name. Operating from 1989 to 2009 before its demolition, the mall was intended to revitalize the downtown urban core but was plagued by challenges almost from the outset. Nelson's photographs explore the limits of capitalism and consumer culture.

OWU Faculty Show

Department of Fine Art Faculty exhibit.

October 13 - April 4

A More Perfect Union

Featuring works from the Ross Art Museum's Permanent Teaching Collection, A More Perfect Union examines efforts to live up to the aspirations and ideals of the United States of America. 

January 13 - April 4

Ricky Weaver: Photographs

Continuing our theme of Communication, Surveillance & Democracy, Ricky Weaver's photographs explore the complexities of the Black experience in America including issues of surveillance and social justice. 

April 17 - May 8

2027 Student Show

April 17 - June 27

Jim Krehbiel: Emeritus Faculty

Building on our theme of Communication, Surveillance & Democracy, OWU emeritus faculty member Jim Krehbiel investigates First Nations cultures of the American Southwest. Drawing upon the disciplines of archaeology and astronomy, his work invites viewers to consider how collective histories are shared, preserved, and remembered. 

May 14 - June 26 

TBD - Collection/Alumni Show