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“Text Me When You Get Home” explores the complexity of “home” through art of the written word
Text Me When You Get Home is a collection of work by seven artists with connections to Ohio, Palestine, and the written word. The exhibition features an array of…
Urban Art Space Exhibit Explores the Black Aesthetic
Irrepressible Soul, a collection of artwork form 26 Black and Afro-diasporic artists, is on display at Urban Arts Space at The Ohio State University from June 1-July 1.
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Spotlighting Three Artists from 'Irrepressible Soul'
Aaron Gilliam of CityScene shares the artist statements for three of the artists from Irrepressible Soul at Urban Arts Space: Sierra Hamilton, Josiah Jamison, and Ky Smiley. Read the full…
'Irrepressible Soul' Exhibition Reinstates Art as Universal Language
Viewing art is often considered a deeply intimate and individualized experience. But lyana Hill, creator and co-curator of the "Irrepressible Soul" art exhibition, has a more collaborative…
‘Irrepressible Soul’ aims to capture the full Black experience
“Irrepressible Soul,” an expansive new art exhibit currently on display at Ohio State’s Urban Art Space, traces its roots to a series of questions kicked around beginning last Juneteenth by…
Sara Abou Rashed digs down to her core with intimate new poems
...Rashed will participate in “Text Me When You Get Home,” a multifaceted new exhibit spearheaded by Mona Gazala that opens at Ohio State’s Hopkins Hall on…
Beyond Guilt: Stories of Redemption After Incarceration
On March 3, 2023, Urban Arts Space held an opening reception for the Ohio Justice and Policy Center’s Beyond Guilt initiative. Four previously incarcerated individuals were invited to speak about…
31st annual Fergus Family Art Exhibition showcases donor impact on the arts
Art and appreciation of art are key to The Ohio State University experience. Each year on campus, Buckeyes from all backgrounds enjoy theatre shows, jazz performances and visiting the art…
Community engagement essential to Ohio State’s land-grant mission, scholars say
Symposium brings together faculty, staff, community to address challenges
The Ohio State University strives to maintain mutually beneficial relationships with communities…