Wexner Center Closed July 3 - 4
June 30, 2009
Wexner Center for the Arts will be closed July 3 and 4.
Summer Next@Wex Shows
June 30, 2009
A full and varied slate of new indie music is coming your way. Former Bright Eyes front-man Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band on July 13, 1980s inspired French synth pop act M83 on July 18, and Chicago jazz quintet Vandermark 5 on August 5, are rounding out the dog-days of summer. See the whole schedule (including fall shows) here and download a podcast on summer shows from our blog.
Value-Priced Arts: Exhibitions, Free Thursdays, and First Sundays
June 19, 2009
Keeping a close eye on your budget? A special feature in the calendar section of this web site lets you search for events that are totally free or that cost $5 or less per person. Among the events you'll find are our current exhibitions, which are only $5 general admission and free to members and visitors 18 and under. Gallery admission is free to everyone on Thursdays after 4 PM and all day on the first Sunday of every month, including July 3.
Member Advantage--BOGO Benefits for Our Members
June 18, 2009
If you're a Wexner Center member, you can visit the Blooms and Butterflies exhibition at Franklin Park Conservatory with buy-one get-one admission through the end of this month. It's one of your ongoing perks through the Member Advantage partnership, which brings our members admission discounts or other offers at six other area cultural organizations. Find out more about the program on the Member Events page. Be sure to bring your Wexner Center membership card and the coupon you can find in the member-only section of our web site.
Summer 2009 Road Construction Alert
June 16, 2009
Beginning June 15, several roads including State Route 315 will be undergoing major construction. Click here for complete details and plan alternate routes if necessary.
Get a Free iPod Touch at the Store
June 15, 2009
Here's a hot Apple promo that's going on all summer: buy a new Mac at the Wexner Center Store--an Apple Authorized Campus Store--and receive a brand new iPod Touch absolutely free. You can also get discounted AppleCare plans and education savings on qualified purchases. Restrictions apply.
Save Money With Our Summer Films Ticket Package
June 15, 2009
Save with a convenient packet of 9 Soundtrack Available: Music in American Film ticket vouchers for only $36 for members, students, and senior citizens or $54 for the general public. The vouchers can be used at any Soundtrack Available film or redeemed for multiple seats at any combination of screenings. Call (614) 292-3535 or stop by the Wex to get the ticket pack.
Workshops Available for Teens 15 -18
June 12, 2009
It's not too late for the teens in your life to get involved in weeklong Teen Arts Fusion (ages 15 to 18) workshops at the Wex. Options include "Environmental," an outdoor sculpture workshop that meets at Ohio State's beautiful Chadwick Arboretum; "Architecture and New Thinking," an introduction to architectural design based on the current COOP HIMMELB(L)AU exhibition; and "Documenting Your Extreme Life," which brings together photography and skate culture. See all the available courses and register online here.
June 30, 2009
Wexner Center for the Arts will be closed July 3 and 4.
Summer Next@Wex Shows
June 30, 2009
A full and varied slate of new indie music is coming your way. Former Bright Eyes front-man Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band on July 13, 1980s inspired French synth pop act M83 on July 18, and Chicago jazz quintet Vandermark 5 on August 5, are rounding out the dog-days of summer. See the whole schedule (including fall shows) here and download a podcast on summer shows from our blog.
Value-Priced Arts: Exhibitions, Free Thursdays, and First Sundays
June 19, 2009
Keeping a close eye on your budget? A special feature in the calendar section of this web site lets you search for events that are totally free or that cost $5 or less per person. Among the events you'll find are our current exhibitions, which are only $5 general admission and free to members and visitors 18 and under. Gallery admission is free to everyone on Thursdays after 4 PM and all day on the first Sunday of every month, including July 3.
Member Advantage--BOGO Benefits for Our Members
June 18, 2009
If you're a Wexner Center member, you can visit the Blooms and Butterflies exhibition at Franklin Park Conservatory with buy-one get-one admission through the end of this month. It's one of your ongoing perks through the Member Advantage partnership, which brings our members admission discounts or other offers at six other area cultural organizations. Find out more about the program on the Member Events page. Be sure to bring your Wexner Center membership card and the coupon you can find in the member-only section of our web site.
Summer 2009 Road Construction Alert
June 16, 2009
Beginning June 15, several roads including State Route 315 will be undergoing major construction. Click here for complete details and plan alternate routes if necessary.
Get a Free iPod Touch at the Store
June 15, 2009
Here's a hot Apple promo that's going on all summer: buy a new Mac at the Wexner Center Store--an Apple Authorized Campus Store--and receive a brand new iPod Touch absolutely free. You can also get discounted AppleCare plans and education savings on qualified purchases. Restrictions apply.
Save Money With Our Summer Films Ticket Package
June 15, 2009
Save with a convenient packet of 9 Soundtrack Available: Music in American Film ticket vouchers for only $36 for members, students, and senior citizens or $54 for the general public. The vouchers can be used at any Soundtrack Available film or redeemed for multiple seats at any combination of screenings. Call (614) 292-3535 or stop by the Wex to get the ticket pack.
Workshops Available for Teens 15 -18
June 12, 2009
It's not too late for the teens in your life to get involved in weeklong Teen Arts Fusion (ages 15 to 18) workshops at the Wex. Options include "Environmental," an outdoor sculpture workshop that meets at Ohio State's beautiful Chadwick Arboretum; "Architecture and New Thinking," an introduction to architectural design based on the current COOP HIMMELB(L)AU exhibition; and "Documenting Your Extreme Life," which brings together photography and skate culture. See all the available courses and register online here.
