Wexner Center for the Arts: Galleries are open, plus virtual experiences

Wexner Center for the Arts, located on campus at Ohio State, is a multidisciplinary research laboratory for the arts with programming featuring performing arts, exhibitions, and media arts.

While the Wex has reopened, they continue to also provide a robust selection of virtual experiences including films, performances, educational opportunities, and related material on the blog.

The Wex galleries and store are open Wednesday–Sunday, 11 AM–4 PM (open until 7 PM on Thursday). Admission to the galleries are timed and require a ticket, unless space is available to purchase at the door. Tickets are available online or by calling the ticket desk at (614) 292-3535. Face coverings are required in all areas of the center.

The Wex is a great place to get lost inside for a few hours by yourself, with friends, or with the family. In addition to exhibitions, once they can open fully, they’ll offer tons of events, including talks, films, music and more at the center during the month.

Exhibitions at Wexner Center for the Arts

Climate Changing: On Artists, Institutions, and the Social Environment – through May 9.

Gallery admission is now free every Sunday thanks to The AEP Foundation.

Virtual Offerings with the Wexner Center for the Arts

Not ready to go out? The Wex also offers virtual experiences.

Virtual lineup of film streams (both free and ticketed), free interactive learning opportunities, performances, lectures, discussions, and more will continue in full force throughout the fall. Check the schedule to see what’s showing now!

Learning & Public Practice

Monday, April 12 at 7 PM – 2021 Director’s Dialogue: How Do We Get Well? On Public Health and Safety, featuring panelists Cameron A. Granger, Baseera Khan, Dr. Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, and Kyle Strickland, moderated by Dr. Amy Acton
Details: https://wexarts.org/talks-more/how-do-we-get-well-public-health-and-safety

On Pause: Join this ongoing series of free art and meditation workshops streaming live from the Wexner Center’s galleries to Instagram and Facebook

The Wex and Replenish: The Spa Co-op are deepening this series of programs to incorporate new interventions and practices. Press pause in the middle of your week to experience meditative creative techniques that connect mind, body, senses, mood, and space.

Contact tmccambridge@wexarts.org for details. Sessions will stream live on Instagram (and remain for 24 hours) and on Facebook Live, where they’ll be archived.

Wed, Mar 31, 12:00 PM
Wed, Apr 07, 12:00 PM
Wed, Apr 14, 12:00 PM
Wed, Apr 21, 12:00 PM
Wed, Apr 28, 12:00 PM
Wed, May 05, 12:00 PM

YogARTS family sessions: Enjoy YogARTS on Facebook hosted by Replenish: The Spa Co-op. Explore yoga, art, and meditation on the first Saturday of the month with your family through April 2021. Replenish creates a safe and enjoyable half-hour experience streamed from their Columbus carriage house that allows children and families to find beauty and strength in their individualities.

Jan 2: I am like a wild flower
Feb 6: I am love
Mar 6: I am a butterfly
Apr 3: I am beautiful, I am me

Monthly Office Hours: Each month features a special guest (or guests!) for a free-flowing, casual conversation. The guest(s)could be a Wex staff member, art enthusiast, critic, artist, community member, activist, or friends and family joining together to talk about anything from recent favorite science fiction reading to baking at home to local legal voting initiatives and policies. Drop in for the whole hour or even just a few minutes to say “hi!” Feel free to listen, laugh, or address critical issues in these open conversations. See upcoming schedule here.

See more upcoming offerings at the calendar.

Film/Video

April 15: 25th Anniversary of Ohio Shorts at South Drive-In!
The premiere for this milestone year will happen in person. The 2021 program will also be presented virtually starting April 17. Selections will be announced later this month.

June 6: Screening at South Drive-In for a spring edition of Zoom: Family Film Festival—Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away.

Also streaming:
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour – through July 31 (requires ticket purchase)
On site in The Box, In/Stability, Part Two: Transmission and Translation – through April 30
Zoom Family Film Fest – selections available through April 30
Cinetracts ’20 – through June 30

Performing Arts

Coming June 2: Raja Feather Kelly, Hysteria
This one’s coming in hot! Details will be shared soon about this live tour of Kelly’s New York Times pick performance from earlier this year. But you can check out a preview now here.

Home Learning with Wexner Center Education Department

The Wexner Center has put together home learning resources for parents. Check out the list of educational links recommended to pique your child’s interest and accompany school lessons.

Details for the Wexner Center

Free and discounted admission to The Wexner Center

Wex Center offers FREE admission for exhibitions for everyone on Thursdays after 4 PM and every Sunday courtesy of the American Electric Power Foundation.

General Admission
$9 general public
$7 senior citizens (65 and older), and Ohio State faculty and staff (with BUCK ID)
Free for Wexner Center members, college students with ID, active military and veterans, and anyone under 18
Free on Thursdays after 4 PM and every Sunday
Gallery admission is also free with a ticket to any same-day Wexner Center event.

Hours
Mon: Closed
Tue – Wed: 11 am-4 pm
Thu: 11 am-7 pm
Fri-Sun: 11 am-4 pm

Wexner Center for the Arts
1871 N High St
Columbus, OH 43201