Æthelred Eldridge Celebration
Celebrating Æthelred Eldridge (1930–2018)
The School of Art + Design and the College of Fine Arts celebrates the life and work of Professor Emeritus Æthelred Eldridge (1930–2018) with an exhibition, performances, alumni and community event, and exhibitions in Athens and beyond, beginning with Æthelred Eldridge Exhibition of Work, opening September 24 in the Trisolini Gallery, Baker Center.
The former Ohio University associate professor of art and influential avant-garde artist, Eldridge taught in the School of Art + Design from 1958 to 2014 at OHIO, developing his own unique curriculum influenced by his personal style of art which did not fit neatly into prescribed categories. Many of his classes, as alumni may recall, functioned as performance pieces unto themselves, often surprising, shocking, and always memorable.
News from Golgonooza: Æthelred Eldridge
and Instructions for Imaginative Living
Opening Reception: Sept. 21 • 6-9 p.m.
Exhibition: Sept. 19 – Nov. 24
Closing Reception: Nov. 15 • 6-9 p.m.
Columbus Printed Arts Center, Columbus
2000 S High St, Columbus, Ohio
Æthelred Eldridge Memories and Reflections +
Alexandra Eldridge: One Must Pass Inward
Exhibition: Sept. 27–Oct. 20
Opening Reception: September 27, 6-9 p.m.
Artist Reception: Oct. 4, 6-9 p.m.
(With artist Alexandra Eldridge in person)
The Majestic Galleries
20 Public Square, Nelsonville, Ohio
Ohio Paint | Print | Photo Exhibition
Featuring work by Æthelred Eldridge
Reception: Oct. 4 • 5-7 p.m.
Exhibition: Oct. 5 – Nov. 30
Dairy Barn Art Center, Athens
Æthelred Eldridge: Memories & Reflections Exhibition
We are collecting memories of Æthelred Eldridge, and we need your help!
Ohio University School of Art + Design is organizing an exhibition of archived memories and stories about the artist and educator Æthelred Eldridge, paired with an exhibition of works on paper by Alexandra Eldridge to be presented at the Majestic Galleries, 20 Public Square, Nelsonville, from Sept. 24 – Oct. 24.
Alumni, former faculty, and community friends who wish to share personal recollections and experiences about Æthelred Eldridge are encouraged to send writings for inclusion in the Æthelred Eldridge Memories and Reflections Exhibition.
Please submit your memories as follows: 2-20 written sentences, typed, emailed to:
art-design@ohio.edu
Please include this information:
- When you knew Aethelred Eldridge, and/or what context
- Specific memory/memories/comments
- (Optional) Information about yourself or your current career and/or location
New Swag
Featuring Æthelred Eldridge Art
Proceeds benefit undergrad student research in the School of Art + Design
Æ T-Shirts
The School of Art + Design and the College of Fine Arts celebrate the life and work of Professor Emeritus Æthelred Eldridge (1930–2018).
- Next Level brand
- 100% combined ringspun cotton fine jersey
- Available in XS-2XL , unisex
Purchase in person at any of the events listed above.
Æ Notecards
12-pack of notecards: Set of four designs / Blank on the inside
Featuring selections from the collection of Æthelred Eldridge
The School of Art + Design and the College of Fine Arts celebrate the life and work of Professor Emeritus Æthelred Eldridge (1930–2018).
Purchase in person at any of the events listed above.