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‘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 Wednesday, June 7. The exhibit features…

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 throughout…

Iyana Hill sheds light on cultural influences and expresses her own individuality
In honor of Women’s History Month, Urban Arts Space will highlight artwork created by our talented interns. In these personal interviews, you can learn about where their creativity all started and…

Madeline Vogelmeier finds a love of art through painting and drawing
In honor of Women’s History Month, Urban Arts Space will highlight artwork created by our talented interns. In these personal interviews, you can learn about where their creativity all started and…

Sierra Hamilton explores internal conflict in her art
In honor of Women’s History Month, Urban Arts Space will highlight artwork created by our talented interns. In these personal interviews, you can learn about where their creativity all started and…

Art in the Outdoors: Julia Matejcek creates her artwork by capturing moments outdoors that escape the touch of humans
Julia Matejcek is one of the artists from this year’s Ohio State Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Thesis Cohort featured in Big Cloud at Urban Arts Space from February 14–March 18, 2023.…