College of Fine Arts and Center for Entrepreneurship announce panel topics, panelists and new pitch competition for OHIO ARTrepreneurship Summit

December 9, 2022 Twelve nationally known musicians, dancers, filmmakers, founders of arts collectives and studios, and arts advocates will appear at the OHIO ARTrepreneurship Summit: Where Art + Business Converge on Jan. 26,.

29 students receive Provost Undergraduate Research Fund awards

December 7, 2022 The Ohio University Provost Undergraduate Research Fund (PURF) award program provided 29 students with a total of $40,446 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this fall.

Tantrum Theater uses Ohio Arts Council funding to build local junior high drama club

December 7, 2022 The Tantrum Theater was awarded an Ohio Arts Council Arts Partnership Grant to build the Athens Middle School Drama Club.

Fall Grad Spotlight: Maria Gian

November 22, 2022 Maria Gian, from Buffalo, New York, is graduating this semester with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the School of Film in Ohio University’s College of Fine Arts.

Fall Grad Spotlight: Makenna Tuttle

November 22, 2022 Makenna Tuttle, from Painesville, Ohio, is graduating with a bachelor of fine arts degree in film from the School of Film in the College of Fine Arts.

College of Fine Arts and OHIO Center for Entrepreneurship launch OHIO’s first summit to tackle the intersection of art + entrepreneurship

November 22, 2022 The inaugural OHIO ARTrepreneurship Summit: Where Art + Business Converge will be held on Jan. 26, 2023.

Fall Grad Spotlight: Elizabeth Elrod

November 21, 2022 Elizabeth Elrod came to Ohio University from Portsmouth, Ohio and graduates this semester with a bachelor’s degree in music therapy from Ohio University’s College of Fine Arts. 

Athena Cinema announces Holiday Movie Series

November 19, 2022 From Dec. 2 – 22, the Athena Cinema will partner with Arts for OHIO, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, Athens Uptown Business Association, and Athens Food Pantries to present the Holiday Movie Series.

Accomplished pianist visits OHIO, teaches students about becoming "artist citizens”

November 18, 2022 Dominic Cheli visited Ohio University Monday, November 14 to hold a masterclass with piano students and perform for the public that evening in Glidden Recital Hall.

Athena Cinema receives special grants from Ohio Arts Council, looks to grow

November 17, 2022 The Athena Cinema awarded grants from the Ohio Arts Council.

Students create and develop Fall Senior Dance Concert program

November 16, 2022 Thirteen seniors collaborated on the Fall Senior Dance Concert, each choreographing new, original dance works that immerse audience members in unique worlds and perspectives.

New College of Fine Arts Designer in Residence program selects its first designer

November 10, 2022 Swiss designer Nadine Bitterli was chosen from among more than 25 international design applicants to fill the inaugural Designer in Residence role.

University Libraries hosts Interdisciplinary Arts Festival

November 9, 2022 Join OHIO Libraries and the School of Interdisciplinary Arts Nov. 14-18 for the “IARTS BFA Capstone Festival,” showcasing six performance and installation projects by BFA capstone students.

German playwright and director shares unique theater practices with students

November 7, 2022 Kevin Rittberger, a playwright, director, curator and journalist, is “trying to figure out what we can explore in theater when we think about a more-than-human world.”

Honey for the Heart parade returns to Uptown Athens

November 3, 2022 The Honey for the Heart parade made a triumphant return to Uptown Athens with a spectacle showcasing community collaboration and the spirit of Athens.