Gallery Season and Exhibitions
Operated by the department of art & design, the Elzay and Stambaugh Studio Theatre galleries are educational art galleries for the Ohio Northern community and for the Northwest Central Ohio region. The gallery season is designed to serve as a cultural resource, host national and international touring exhibitions and programs, and host original exhibits distinctly suited to an academic environment.
This year’s exhibition season showcases shows and events of invited artists and designers who encourage dialogue about the visual arts: studio processes, history, criticism, curation and cultural contexts. The season also showcases artists and designs with areas of expertise in biological and environmental preservation art in recognition of the University's Year of the Polar Bear.
Marilyn Lysohir
"A heart, a generous caring, loving heart … that is what I think of when I think of Ohio Northern University. Back in the late ’60s when I was a student, I realized that the art department cared about each and every student ... they still do. They always went the extra mile to help us succeed. When I was invited back to visit in 2000, I quickly realized that ONU’s heart is still alive and well and ticking away … not only in the art department but in all the other aspects of the University. I have very fond memories that have continued to inspire me, and continue to make the art department at ONU special for me."