Arts and Culture

Otterbein offers not only the opportunity to study theatre, dance, music, and visual art, but enriches the central Ohio area with its professional productions, lectures, and exhibits.

Love the theatre or dance?

Audition for a part or settle into one of our comfortable theatres to catch the latest theatre performance. The spring brings our annual Dance Concert. The Department of Theatre and Dance summer productions feature guest directors and performers.

Check out upcoming productions here.

How about some music?

Perform in one of our many groups or kick back and enjoy a concert. From a full complement of bands to choirs and orchestras, you can find a number of ensembles to satisfy your music tastes. Check the Department of Music's News and Events page for performances.

Performances of Otterbein's many musical groups are free for students!

Take in an exhibit!

There's always something new to see at the our museum and galleries. The Department of Art coordinates diverse exhibits of local and nationally known artists, as well as student and faculty shows. Many exhibiting artists offer lectures or workshops in conjunction with their exhibitions. Graduating art majors also show their work in Miller Gallery during spring quarter. See the exhibit schedule.

In addition to hosting exhibits, our Frank Museum of Art is home to our extensive collection of African and Asian artwork.

Are you a budding artist yourself? Take some classes in our new art facility, or join the student group Starving Artists. This group hosts art shows and takes trips to museums and the monthly Short North Gallery Hop, as well as offering leadership opportunities including an arts workshop at a local elementary school.

Lectures

The Vernon L. Pack Distinguished Lecture and Scholar in Residence Program brings distinguished lecturers to campus.

Past guests include actor and environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr., acclaimed historian and Pulitzer Prize winner Doris Kerns Goodwin, and Fareed Zakaria, editor of Newsweek International and host of CNN's international affairs program, Fareed Zakaria GPS.