Jean Koeller (Dayton, Ohio) Great Mulberry Tree, 2013 Fraze Park, 2013 Passing, 2013 Oil on canvas Location: CitySites Collection, Government Center North Building, Upper Level Jean Koeller is a remarkable Dayton-area painter whose numerous commissions, exhibitions, presence in private and public collections, artist awards and her commercial gallery representation has established her as a significant...
Tess Little (Fairborn, OH) Friendship Arch, 2011 Stainless steel Location: Wenzler Park Tess Little created Friendship Arch with over 250 participants from the Kettering community in 2010 and 2011. This 12 foot, stainless steel arch and two accompanying benches exhibit the hands traced by the participants with their individualized symbols. Little is a faculty member...
Katherine Kadish (Yellow Springs, Ohio) Summer Garden, 2013 Spring Garden, 2013 Autumn Garden I and II, 2013 Location: CitySites Collection, Government Center South Building, Lower Level Katherine Kadish has exhibited her paintings and prints since the early 1970s around the world, including in museums and galleries throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Inspired by nature,...
Beth Holyoke and Käthi Seidl EGG, 2010 Concrete, ceramic, glaze, glass Location: J.F. Kennedy Park, Kettering Beth Holyoke and Käthi Seidl worked with the community surrounding Kennedy Park in Kettering to design a larger-than-life egg, covered in hand-made mosaic tiles. Through a public meeting, Kennedy Park neighbors and Kettering residents planned the theme of the...
Barry Gunderson Song and Dance, 2000 Aluminum, Brick Pavers and Concrete Location: Lincoln Park Civic Commons Barry Gunderson’s sculpture Song and Dance features a choreographed arrangement of four 16-foot tall figures. One hand on the ground, one high in the air, bodies arched, these figures salute all who enter the Commons area. The sculpture honors...
Glenna Goodacre Ollie, installed 2007 Bronze Location: Rob Dyrek /DC Shoes Skate Plaza Ollie is a larger-than-life skater frozen in a skate maneuver of the same name. This bronze piece is from Glenna Goodacre’s series entitled Sidewalk Society and is an edition of 5. Nationally recognized, Goodacre is most well-known for her representational bronze sculptures including...
Glenna Goodacre The Runner, installed 2007 Bronze Location: Lincoln Park Civic Commons The Runner is a bronze are from Glenna Goodacre’s series entitled Park Place and is from an edition of 16. Nationally recognized, Goodacre is most well-known for her representational bronze sculptures including the Women’s Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C. and the Sacagawea dollar...
Glenna Goodacre Old Man and His Dog, installed 2007 Bronze Location: Lincoln Park Civic Commons Old Man and His Dog is from Glenna Goodacre’s series entitled Park Place from an edition of 16. Goodacre choose her models for her sculptures from people she knows around her hometown of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The dog in...
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Optimum fitness results are obtained through sound, consistent training that is both progressive and varied. Our certified personal trainers will work one-on-one with you to craft a program for maximum results, variety and on-going feedback. Our trainers will consult with you about your personal fitness goals, exercise preferences and time constraints. Then they'll design a...
We offer group exercise classes for youth ages 12 and up. All classes are held at the Kettering Recreation Complex. Annual passes are available or you can pay a drop-in fee to participate. Please check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program. Free Fridays Group Exercise It's fun, it's fit and it's free!...
We are Kettering’s home for fitness! We have affordable fitness memberships designed just for you that includes access to two convenient fitness centers with amenities you won't find anywhere else. The Kettering Fitness & Wellness Center (next to Trent Arena) and Kettering Recreation Complex (2900 Glengarry Dr.) offer: State-of-the-Art Cardio Equipment Updated Strength Equipment Indoor...
The Government Center Regional Art Collection The City of Kettering established a permanent art collection to commemorate the renovation of the Government Center at 3600 Shroyer Road. It includes work by several talented regional artists. Subjects include the natural world, such as Kettering’s own Hills and Dales Metropark and nearby Clifton Gorge. View a PDF version of the collection...
Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts offers a wide variety of youth ice skating instruction programs. These classes are held at the Kettering Ice Arena.
Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts has a extensive offerings of art classes. We have something for everyone including pottery, drawing, dancing, photography and much more. Please check out our programs schedule to see what classes are coming up!
Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts offers a large variety of youth swimming instruction. These classes are held at the Kettering Recreation Complex indoor pool.
Kettering Parks Recreation and Cultural arts offers a large variety of youth arts programs, including dance, pottery, drawing and painting. These classes are mainly held at Rosewood Arts Centre.
Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts offers a wide range of adult programs. We have a variety of cooking, technology and general interest classes that are always changing. Please check our Adult Recreation homepage to find more information!
Kettering Parks Recreation and Cultural Arts offers a large variety of youth recreation programs, mainly held at the Kettering Recreation Complex. Youth recreational programs consist of one day camps, Lego club and babysitting classes.
