Shayna V. McConville is the division manager of cultural arts for the City of Kettering, where she oversees Rosewood Arts Centre and the CitySites Percent for Art Program. One of the best parts of her job is working closely with the dedicated residents of Kettering on the Kettering Arts Council and the Art in Public...
Virginia Kistler (Gahanna, OH) Mutual Homes, 2018 Stainless steel Location: Oak Park Mutual Homes reflects the meaning of home to Oak Park residents. Kistler was inspired by the characteristics of Oak Park's 1945 Cape Cod-style homes, the history of the neighborhood, and the words and images shared by its residents today. Kistler found the manufacturing...
5, 4, 3, 2, 1! Have you ever wondered what goes into planning a pyrotechnic show? Spoiler alert- it’s quite the process! Kettering’s Go 4th stands out among the area’s fireworks displays – we have several elements you’re not going to find anywhere else. Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks in Loveland, Ohio has been in charge of...
Exciting news! Free admission to Adventure Reef Water Park on select Wednesday evenings is available this summer to children in grades K – 12 who attend Kettering City Schools, Kettering Alter High School, Kettering Montessori School, Ascension School, St. Albert School, St. Charles School, Dayton Regional Stem School and Kettering resident children participating in Home...
City of Kettering selects Virginia Kistler for ArtLocal Public Art Commission The City of Kettering CitySites Public Art Program is proud to announce the selection of Virginia Kistler for the inaugural ArtLocal public art commission. Kistler will create a new public artwork, in collaboration with residents of Kettering, to be installed in Oak Park this...
Since fall 2017, artist Virginia Kistler has been working with children, residents and veterans to create a unique piece of artwork for Oak Park. The dedication of this artwork will be in late spring of 2018. Details will be posted on this page! Support for this project is made possible by CitySites, the Community Foundation...
Kim Rae Taylor Rendered Complete Equals On view: April 16 - May 18, 2018 Opening reception: Thursday, April 19, 6-8pm Free and open to the public Painter Kim Rae Taylor, who lives and works in Cincinnati, will exhibit a series of mixed media paintings in an exhibition titled Rendered Complete Equals. Of her work, Taylor says, “Through...
Virginia Kistler Fungal Impressions April 16 - May 18, 2018 Opening reception: Thursday, April 19, 6-8pm Free and open to the public Columbus-area artist Virginia Kistler investigates the ubiquity of urban landscapes and their absence of biodiverse spaces as she seeks to understand the intersection of urban growth and the natural landscape. “I mine impressions that are...
Today, we continue our National Water Safety Month series introducing a few of the members of our aquatics staff. Longtime water workout instructor Jodi Quinn talked with us about the benefits of working out in the water and how you can get the best results from this type of workout. How long have you been...
Have you heard about our Chalk It Up To Play contest? Artist Tiffany Kelly of Chalk N’ Awe will create a new piece of chalk art in a different Kettering park each week. View the official Chalk It Up To Play page for details on how to enter and win a $10 Orange Leaf gift...
Polen Farm is a beautiful and historic nineteenth century farmhouse and barn. The 15-acre complex is a beautiful spot for weddings, receptions, meetings, luncheons, small conferences, retreats, reunions and other social affairs. Polen generally has a busy schedule, and it takes a dedicated staff to make all these events run smoothly. We talked with event...
May is National Water Safety Month! One of the most valuable water safety tools a person can have is the ability to swim. This month, we’re featuring a few of our amazing aquatics staff. Learn what inspires them to help people enjoy the water safely. First up, meet Ruth Kohstall, who first learned to swim...
Please complete as thoroughly as possible. Assessment process can take 7-14 days, which means your child may not be able to attend until after assessment process is complete. Return form at any PRCA front desk or email to kettprca@ketteringoh.org Notice The City of Kettering understands the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. We invite participation by...
