December To-Do's
Ohio Wesleyan Announces the University's December 2025 Public Events
DELAWARE, Ohio – Ohio Wesleyan University, including its Richard M. Ross Art Museum, announced its December 2025 public events today. Unless otherwise noted, admission is free.
8 p.m. Dec. 2 – Ohio Wesleyan student music recital, in Jemison Auditorium in Sanborn Hall, 23 Elizabeth St., Delaware. Admission is free. For more information, visit owu.edu/PerformingArts.
8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 12 – Friday night skywatches, at Perkins Observatory, 3199 Columbus Pike (U.S. 23), Delaware. Content varies based on weather conditions, but may include a planetarium show, observatory tours, and stargazing with the 32-inch Schottland Telescope. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 on the day of the event and at the door. Reserve tickets by calling (740) 363-1257. Learn more at owu.edu/Perkins.
Richard M. Ross Art Museum
Continuing its year-long curatorial and programmatic exploration of environmental issues, Ohio Wesleyan University's Richard M. Ross Art Museum is showcasing three exhibits in December that feature artists reacting to "humanity's impact on our planet," says Christopher Yates, museum director. Please note: The museum will be closed Dec. 15 through Jan. 13, 2026, for winter break.
- Through Dec. 14 – "Sprawl: OWU Faculty Show," including works by Fine Arts professors and working artists Kristina Bogdanov, Frank Hobbs, and Jeff Nilan. The exhibition showcases their latest creations in ceramics, painting, photography, and other media. Learn more at owu.edu/FineArts.
- Through March 29, 2026 – "Demarcations and Delineations" by Michelle Stitzlein, giving new life to discarded materials pulled from the waste stream. Stitzlein uses the recycled material to create imaginary topographies. Learn more at www.artgrange.com/michellesculpture.html.
- Through March 29, 2026 – "Our Changing Landscape: Life in the Anthropocene," curated to support OWU's First Year Seminar Curriculum and featuring more than 30 artists. The exhibit sheds light on man-made environmental destruction as well as creative, climate solutions and the dream of a better future.
Children and Family Events
- 3-5 p.m. Dec. 7 – Egg Carton Penguins: Visit the Ross Art Museum before Main Street Delaware's Christmas parade to create your own make-and-take penguin family. This free craft is open to all ages.
Ohio Wesleyan's Richard M. Ross Art Museum is located at 60 S. Sandusky St., Delaware. During the academic year, the Ross is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed Saturdays and Mondays. The museum is handicap-accessible and admission is always free. Call (740) 368-3606 or visit owu.edu/Ross or www.facebook.com/RossArtMuseum for more information.
All Ohio Wesleyan public event information is subject to change. For the latest updates, visit owu.edu/calendar. For more Battling Bishop athletics events, visit battlingbishops.com.
Founded in 1842, Ohio Wesleyan University is one of the nation's premier liberal arts universities. Located in Delaware, Ohio, the private university offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and competes in 24 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Through its signature experience, the OWU Connection, Ohio Wesleyan teaches students to understand issues from multiple academic perspectives, volunteer in service to others, build a diverse and global perspective, and translate classroom knowledge into real-world experience through internships, research, and other hands-on learning. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book "Colleges That Change Lives" and included on the U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review "Best Colleges" lists. Connect with OWU expert interview sources at owu.edu/experts or learn more at owu.edu.