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Spend an evening being creative, experiencing artwork, and engaging with artists through conversations and music at our April First Thursday!
This month, make art in our Community Studio, visit the galleries and chat with Wex educators, join an artist talk with interdisciplinary artist Walid Raad, and experience a jazz performance by Bill Frisell. You can also grab a snack and beverage in Heirloom Café and peruse the Wexner Center Store for the latest selection of books, gifts, and goodies. Ohio State students get an additional 20% off in the store during First Thursday events. Check in and scan your BuckID to get the most out of the Wex!
See the program schedule below. Return to the Wex in the fall to explore contemporary art and culture through a new season of multidisciplinary experiences!
IMAGE CAPTIONFirst Thursday, photo: Harrison Images.
Community StudioHeirloom Café | 5–7 PMFree for all audiences
You won't want to miss our final Community Studio of the semester! During this all-ages, drop-in art-making session, you can choose from lots of collaging and crafting options. We will also have a big table of FREE assorted art and crafting supplies thanks to Chartreuse Supply Shop. Take some home to continue creating art this summer.
Drop-In Gallery ExperiencesGalleries | 5–7 PMFree for all audiences
Learn more about our spring exhibitions featuring, Ximena Garrido-Lecca, Hew Locke, Eric N. Mack, and Naeem Mohaiemen from Wex educators. The galleries stay open until 9 PM.
Walid RaadFilm/Video Theater | 5:30 PMFree for all audiences
Join internationally acclaimed artist Walid Raad for a presentation on his groundbreaking artistic practice of photography, video, installation, and performance.
Bill FrisellPerformance Space | 7 PM and 9 PMSee event page for ticket pricing
Brilliant jazz guitarist Bill Frisell returns for this year’s jazz series with his project In My Dreams.
Heirloom Café Extended HoursTake a dinner or snack break! Heirloom Café will remain open until 7 PM.
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Huntington
Ohio Arts Council
Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
Ingram-White Castle Foundation
American Electric Power Foundation
Greater Columbus Arts Council
The Wexner Family
Ohio Arts Council, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts
CampusParc
The Columbus Foundation
Every Page Foundation
Mellon Foundation
Axium Packaging
Nationwide Foundation
Michael and Anita Goldberg
Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease LLP
Joyce Shenk
Rebecca Perry and Ben Towle
Lachelle Thigpen
April 2026 First Thursday
