Art in the Community

The School of Dance offers opportunities for students to gain professional development through teaching artist internships at a local non-profit partner, Factory Street Studio. Interning teachers gain hands-on experience in dance education, arts administration, and choreography for children and teens in a community setting, while working with one of the only non-competitive dance studios in the state, promoting technique, self-esteem, personal growth, and a cooperative spirit in Southeast Ohio.

From the popcorn machine to the projection room, learn the ins and outs of the business of bringing world class films to adoring audiences at The Athena Cinema in Athens, Ohio. 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. Working directly with the Athena Cinema director, staff, community partners, and visiting filmmakers, students get first-hand experience in the creative and business side of this historic art house cinema— a long-revered community arts venue. Multiple Federal Work Study positions available.

University piano students work directly with an experienced teacher in a community music program setting, introducing young first time students to the piano through a musical journey to explore fundamental musical and technical concepts. Piano Safari is an exciting new approach to learning piano that combines the best of established traditions with innovative ideas. Student teachers will introduce young learners to the basics of music theory, reading notation, and how to play with excellent technique and musicianship. Offered every fall and spring.

Be 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, Ohio for this yearly event. University students at all levels are eligible, both graduate and undergraduate.

The 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.

Arts for OHIO is an OHIO initiative that integrates the arts into the culture and fabric of the university through offering 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.

A professional theater company that serves as a training ground providing apprenticeships for students in the Theater Division at OHIO. The name Tantrum Theater comes from a group of Ohio University graduate students who discovered that one of the collective names for a group of bobcats is a Tantrum, and the university mascot is a bobcat. Tantrum’s mission is to create and propel forward a resident professional theater company and training conservatory in Athens, OH.

Ohio Valley Summer Theater is a collaboration between the Southeastern Ohio community and Ohio University, providing theatrical productions for community enjoyment; education and training for students as they participate in productions; and performance and participation opportunities for university and community members.