Fine Arts Student Experiences
The Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts supports individual creativity and prepares students to excel through transformative opportunities and experiences connected to local and global communities.
Athens is home to many collaborative spaces, organizations and events that allow students to display work, teach their craft, and get involved in the community in a variety of ways through film festivals, theater productions, community arts programming, and more!
The many arts focused programs housed within the College of Fine Arts also offer a variety of ways to gain experience, work, and internships for students throughout the year.
Arts for OHIO is an OHIO initiative that offers free student admission to Fine Arts events and community offerings. Expect to see award-winning students, acclaimed faculty, and world-renowned visiting artists at their best, at hundreds of events throughout the year.
Professional Fine Arts Experiences for Students
Experience the arts first hand. Hone your craft and make an impact in the community.
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Work with the Athena CinemaLearn the ins and outs of the business of bringing world class films to the Athena Cinema. Students build on a foundation of customer service and event support to advance into opportunities in theater management, film projection, social media, communications, arts administration and more.
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Piano Safari Class PracticumUniversity piano students work directly with an experienced teacher in a community music program, introducing young first time students to the piano through a musical journey to explore fundamental musical and technical concepts.
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Staff the Athens Film FestBe a part of putting on the largest film event in Southeast Ohio! Participate in screening and programming films for the Academy Qualifying, Athens International Film + Video Festival as well as help in bringing over 250 films from over 60 countries to Athens for this yearly event.
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Get Involved with Summer Arts ProgramsOHIO Summer Arts offers one-week and two-week workshops in Art, Design, Music, Dance, Film, and Theater. Taught by professional artists and designed to accommodate an inclusive community of art-interested participants at a variety of skill levels. Engage in the arts at Ohio University in beautiful Athens, Ohio!
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Gain Experience with the Kennedy Museum of ArtThe Kennedy Museum of Art is an integral part of the educational, research, and public service missions of Ohio University, enhancing the intellectual and cultural life of the University and the region through quality national and international exhibitions, collection-based research, and diverse formal and informal learning opportunities.
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Apprentice with the Tantrum TheaterTantrum Theater, a professional theater company that serves as a training ground, provides apprenticeships for students in the School of Theater at OHIO. Tantrum’s mission is to create and propel forward a resident professional theater company and training conservatory.
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Perform with the Marching 110The 245-member marching band is best known for its unique marching style and choreographed dance moves. The Marching 110 has performed at NFL halftime shows, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades, and internationally in Canada, Ireland, and Italy.
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Funding Opportunities for Fine Arts Students
Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts students can seek funding for their scholarly and creative projects through a variety of college and university funding sources.
Funding Opportunities for Fine Arts Students
Resources and Funding for Student Experiences
Ohio University is committed to putting experiential learning within reach for all students. Toward that goal, awards and grants are available to support students in pursuing experiential learning opportunities and to support faculty/staff in providing them.
Funding opportunities are available on regional campuses and the Athens campus and are supported by the Career and Experiential Learning Fee that Ohio University adopted in Fall 2018. Deadlines are mid-October and mid-March.
Experiential Learning Funding Opportunities at OHIO
The College of Fine Arts has Experiential Learning funds to support students in experiencing a variety of co-curricular opportunities that help students broaden their professional network and career trajectory. Please review the eligibility requirements to apply for this funding.
Experiential Learning Award for Special Opportunities
The College of Fine Arts has Experiential Learning funds to support a few special partnerships including:
- Broadway Dreams (Theater)
- Chautauqua Institute (Music, Dance, Arts Administration, and Art + Design)
- Decorative Arts Center of Ohio (Art + Design)
If you are interested in these partnerships, please reach out directly to Courtney Kessel at kesselc@ohio.edu.