Otterbein University Art & Art History Department

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Otterbein University Art & Art History Department

Welcome to the Otterbein University Art & Art History Department page. At Otterbein, art and art history students create in a strong liberal arts environment.

Ideas encountered in Integrative Studies (Otterbein's core liberal arts curriculum) and elective courses inform students' studio and art history experiences. Critical thinking and clear communication are emphasized in the creative process. The Department of Art & Art History also emphasizes professional development. In addition to trips to large regional art museums, students regularly explore art

opportunities in Columbus through frequent visits to museums, galleries, and artists' studios as a part of classes. From the freshman year onward, visiting art professionals provide students with opportunities to learn about art careers. An annual juried student art exhibition is open to all art students. Art major seminars provide three semesters of professional preparation including a senior year exhibition. These classes assist students in career development processes such as résumé writing, portfolio preparation, interviewing, graduate school research, and exhibition planning.

09/03/2026

We're excited for Prof. Jim Bowling's sabbatical exhibition, Inside Out public reception today starting at 4p in the Miller Gallery!

Reminder! Join us on Thursday, September 3, 2026, 4p - 7p for Inside Out, Jim Bowling's sabbatical exhibition public reception at Otterbein University's Miller Gallery, 33 Collegeview Rd., Westerville.
Free parking. Hors d'oeuvres will be served.
August 19 - November 4, 2026
M-F, 9a - 4p, Sa-Sun 1p-4p
Closed holidays and breaks

09/01/2026

08/26/2026

Join us on Thursday, September 3, 2026, 4p - 7p for Inside Out, Jim Bowling's sabbatical exhibition public reception at Otterbein University's Miller Gallery, 33 Collegeview Rd., Westerville.
Free parking and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
August 19 - November 4, 2026
M-F, 9a - 4p, Sa-Sun 1p-4p
Closed holidays and breaks

08/19/2026

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Otterbein Fall 2026 Art Exhibitions & Receptions!

Jim Bowling Sabbatical Exhibition, Inside Out
Public Reception: Thursday, September 3, 2026, 4p – 7 p
Exhibition open Aug. 19 – November 4, 2026
Open M-F 9a -4p, Sa-Su 1p – 4p Closed Holidays and breaks.
Miller Gallery, 33 Collegeview Rd, Westerville, OH 43081

Weight & Witness, Alex Lewis ‘21 and Jack Koppert ‘21
Public Reception: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 4p – 6p
Exhibition open April 5 – September 26, 2026
Open Daily 9a- 9p
Fisher Gallery, Roush Hall, 27 S. Grove St., Westerville, OH 43081

Celebrating 250 Years: A Journey Through America with Robert Freimark
Public Reception: Thursday, October 1, 4p – 6p
Exhibition open August 19 – December 4, 2026
Open W – Su, 11 a – 3p Closed Holidays
The Frank Museum of Art, 39 S. Vine St., Westerville, OH 43081

The Living Art of Generative Scribing, Olaf Baldini
Public Reception: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4p – 7p
Baldini will be joined by Arawana Hayashi (co-founder of Social Presencing Theater) and Otterbein students for a performative event.
Exhibition open October 5, 2026 – April 15, 2027
Open Daily 9a- 9p
Fisher Gallery, 27 S. Grove St., Westerville, OH 43081

05/21/2026

Today! The Ohio Art League's Spring Juried Exhibition 2026 Opening Reception! Thursday, May 21, 5p - 7p at the Miller Gallery, 33 Collegeview Rd, Westerville, OH

Juror: Andrew Hendrixson

The art exhibition and parking are free.

05/13/2026

Be sure to see Christopher Jackson's, Otterbein's Artist-in-Residence (OAIR), Muse art exhibition before it closes this Friday, May 15th at 4p.

Miller Gallery, No admission fee and free parking.
33 Collegeview Rd., Westerville, OH
The exhibition is open from April 27 - May 15, 2026.
M-F, 9a - 4p

04/30/2026

TODAY! Christopher Jackson, Otterbein's Artist-in-Residence (OAIR) , art exhibition public reception is Thursday, April 30, 4p-6p, Miller Gallery! Open and free to the public. Free parking.
33 Collegeview Rd., Westerville, OH

The exhibition is open from April 27 - May 15, 2026.
M-F, 9a - 4p; Closed Weekends

04/28/2026

Reminder! Christopher Jackson, Otterbein's Artist-in-Residence (OAIR) , art exhibition reception is Thursday, April 30, 4p-6p, Miller Gallery!

The exhibition is open from April 27 - May 15, 2026.
M-F, 9a - 4p; Closed Weekends

Open and free to the public. Free parking.
33 Collegeview Rd., Westerville, OH

04/20/2026

Christopher Jackson, Otterbein Artist-in-Residence (OAIR) , art exhibition reception is Thursday, April 30, 4p-6p, Miller Gallery!
The exhibition is open from April 27 - May 15, 2026.
Open and free to the public. Free parking.
33 Collegeview Rd., Westerville, OH

04/19/2026

Today! 3p-5p

Otterbein's Senior Capstone Art Exhibitions and Reception at the Miller Gallery!

Exhibitions and receptions are free and open to the public. Parking is free!

Sunday, April 19, 3p - 5p

Tethered by Mary Koeppen, Sara Salem, Worthy Wilson
Exhibition from April 20 - 24, 2026

Reminder! Otterbein's Senior Capstone Art Exhibitions and Reception at the Miller Gallery!

Exhibitions and receptions are free and open to the public. Parking is free!

Sunday, April 19, 3p - 5p

Tethered by Mary Koeppen, Sara Salem, Worthy Wilson
Exhibition from April 20 - 24, 2026

Address

33 Collegeview Road
Westerville, OH
43081

Telephone

+16148231792

Website

http://otterbein.edu/

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