Ohio Northern University Art & Design

Ohio Northern University Art & Design Ohio Northern Art & Design, one of the top
creative programs in the country
(Creative Colleges Guide)

Ohio Northern A&D offers the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees with majors in studio arts, graphic design, and art education and a concentration in pre-art therapy. ONU students can pursue many careers such as design, corporate identity, advertising, wayfinding design, illustration, web design, exhibit design and curating, art therapy, art education and countless other fields. The

department holds memberships in national organizations such as the National Art Education Association, College Art Association, Foundations in Art: Theory and Education and the National Council on Education of Ceramic Arts. Faculty and/or students hold additional memberships in AIGA|The Professional Association for Design, University and College Designers Association, Kappa Pi International Art Honorary, the Ohio Art Education Association, the Mid-American Print Council, and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The department is recognized in the second and third editions of “Creative Colleges: A Guide for Student Actors, Artists, Dancers, Musicians and Writers” as one of the top creative programs in the country. The department is housed in the Wilson Art Center, a state-of-the art facility with up-to-date studios, classrooms, and computer lab. The Elzay Gallery of Art and the Stambaugh Studio Theatre Gallery feature an ambitious exhibit season and visiting artist program. Each year students gain practical experiences through internships, exhibitions, student teaching, study abroad, workshops, conferences and practicums that provide hands-on learning. The department also offers students engagement in a number of student organizations, including pre-professional groups, domestic study opportunities, a film series and summer European trips. We encourage potential students, as well as art teachers, guidance counselors and parents to visit our beautiful campus. Student-led tours and individual appointments with admissions counselors, financial aid counselors and faculty are available by appointment. Please contact the admissions office or the department of art & design for further information and for Portfolio Scholarship Day reservations ([email protected], 419.772.2160).

06/19/2026

Take a look at these! New work by Ohio Northern grad Jen Weisz! 🧡🖤

Happy National Mascot Day to our favorite mascot! Go Polar Bears!
06/17/2026

Happy National Mascot Day to our favorite mascot! Go Polar Bears!

06/15/2026

New work by Ohio Northern grad Jen Weisz! 🧡🖤

Rae Staton is a 1992 graduate of ONU A&D! Beautiful work!
06/15/2026

Rae Staton is a 1992 graduate of ONU A&D! Beautiful work!

ALUMNI NEWS: Congratulations to Laura Barnhardt Corle (BFA ’77) for having work in the 1st Annual Black Swamp Arts Counc...
06/13/2026

ALUMNI NEWS: Congratulations to Laura Barnhardt Corle (BFA ’77) for having work in the 1st Annual Black Swamp Arts Council Member’s Exhibit and for winning a merit award!

The exhibition is on view June 11 through July 23 at the Black Swamp Art Center in Archbold, Ohio.

Image: Night Flight through the Land of the Dark, Watercolor with Gouache, Darches 300 lb wt Hot Press, 11x14

06/13/2026

Pleased my experimental Watercolor, “Night Flight through the Land of the Dark” garnered a Merit Award!

Jon is a 1993 BFA/art-graphic design graduate!
06/13/2026

Jon is a 1993 BFA/art-graphic design graduate!

Congratulations to ONU alumna Laura Corle!
06/10/2026

Congratulations to ONU alumna Laura Corle!

06/08/2026

Tomorrow marks day 1/4 of Freshman Orientation! Our Good News Bears cannot wait to welcome you all to campus!

Our Art & Design and Theatre students recently returned from an unforgettable, life-changing journey through Italy. Expl...
06/07/2026

Our Art & Design and Theatre students recently returned from an unforgettable, life-changing journey through Italy. Exploring cultural landmarks in Rome, Florence, and Pompeii, the students immersed themselves in world-class museum tours, live theater performances, and deep-dive studies of the Renaissance. We extend our sincere gratitude to professors Emily Jay and Joan Robbins for organizing this incredible experiential trip and teaching the preparatory Renaissance courses this past spring semester. 🇮🇹

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