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...
Rosewood Gallery presents solo exhibitions by Derry Cox and Char Norman On view: March 5 - April 6, 2018 Opening reception: Thursday, March 8, 6-8pm Free and open to the public Sculptor Char Norman, who lives and works in Columbus, will exhibit a series of mixed media sculptures in an exhibition titled Veneration. Of her work, Norman...
Rosewood Gallery presents solo exhibitions by Derry Cox and Char Norman On view: March 5 - April 6, 2018 Opening reception: Thursday, March 8, 6-8pm Free and open to the public Centerville-based artist Derry Cox’s photographs demonstrate a medium of his own invention: the microscopic abstract triptych. Each image, comprised of three photographs of a single...
We all know that when kids make art, it promotes creativity. We also know that creativity is extremely important for a child’s development. But artmaking at a young age has many more benefits to kids' physical, emotional and mental well being. Read on to find out more. Motor skill development Scribbling with markers and crayons...
Meghan Dillon teaches art at Kettering Fairmont High School. She has been a member of the Kettering Arts Council since 2013 and serves on the Art in Public Places Committee as well. In honor of Youth Art Month, we asked her to give us her perspective on the arts in Kettering and the value of...
A recent assessment of all the works in Kettering’s CitySites public art collection found that overall, the artwork is in good condition. Robert Lodge, the owner of McKay Lodge Conservation Laboratory in Oberlin, Ohio assessed the collection in the fall of 2017. McKay Lodge works with public art collections throughout the country, including the US...
