Kettering's Cultural Arts Program Supervisor, Andy Dailey, has a solo exhibition, Drawn Through, currently on view at Rosewood Gallery. Here, he talks inspiration, artistic practice, and balancing life and artmaking. How has working at Rosewood inspired your work as an artist? I think working at Rosewood has inspired my work as an artist in a number...
From kids to seniors, everyone needs to incorporate physical activity into their life each day. If you’re worried you don’t have time to meet the CDC’s guidelines, check out these quick and easy ways to get moving each day. Walk or bike instead of driving. If you must drive, park at the end of the...
Get Wild! Be a Kettering Parks Volunteer! If you like to be outside and would like to bring the love of nature to others, consider volunteering for the Kettering Parks Habitat Environmental Education staff. We offer Land Lab K-5 programs, as well as summer science and nature camps, environmental programs and events for all ages....
From dance to swimming to traditional exercise, Kettering is full of ways for senior adults to have fun and stay healthy! Check out this selection of indoor activities to keep your exercise plan going during the chillier weather. 1. Senior Drop-In Gym Offered weekday mornings to adults ages 55+, this is the perfect opportunity to...
The Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department provides American Red Cross Water Safety programs taught by authorized instructors in a supportive environment. All classes take place at the Kettering Recreation Complex. Upcoming Programs Details about our lifeguarding programs are available below. Registration for American Red Cross courses can be done online, in-person, or by...
Meghan Dillon is an art teacher at Kettering Fairmont High school. An active member of the local arts community, she has served on the Kettering Arts Council since 2013. Meghan's artwork was recently selected for exhibition in Ohio University's School of Art + Design's "State of the Arts" exhibition. An image of the piece is...
Kettering Ice Arena Spotlight: Lillian, age 12, figure skater Curious about the people who practice at Kettering Ice Arena? We’re catching up with our figure skaters and hockey players to learn why they love their sports, how they practice and more fun facts about them! What’s your favorite thing about skating? Learning double jumps and...
Kettering Ice Arena Spotlight: Daphne, age 13, figure skater Curious about the people who practice at Kettering Ice Arena? We’re catching up with our figure skaters and hockey players to learn why they love their sports, how they practice and more fun facts. Check out our first interview below. What’s your favorite thing about skating?...
Meet Susan Bennett, a member of the Kettering Arts Council! Susan has lived with her husband, Kevin, in Kettering for 31 years. Susan is a graduate of Centerville High School, received her Bachelors of Art Education from The Ohio State University and her Masters of Art Education from the University of Dayton. Susan recently retired...
Award-winning ceramics artist CJ Niehaus is coming to Rosewood later this month. She talked with our social team about what inspires her to create artwork, how she got started as an artist and why she loves teaching others to create. What was your first experience with ceramic art? What inspired you to decide to pursue...
Online registration has proved a big challenge for many of our patrons. Your calls and social media comments didn’t go unheard. Starting September 11, 2017, we’ll be launching a three-day update process to our registration system. The system will be down from September 11 – 13. And remember – our registration site is separate from...
Wondering if your softball game is canceled? Is the Kettering Recreation Complex closed due to snow? We’ve made a couple of changes to how we communicate that information. Here are the details, courtesy of Division Manager of Recreation Facilities, Sonja Rom. How does the new communication chain make it easier to find information? The goal...
Frank Travers, What Remains July 17 - August 18 Reception: Thursday, July 20, 6-8pm Printmaker Frank Travers, who also lives and works in Dayton, will exhibit a series of works titled What Remains. Of his work, Travers says, “I’m very interested in the details and the things that get a little gross; puss, guts, worms that live...
Nicholaus Arnold, No One Was Having a Very Good Time July 17 - August 18 Reception: Thursday, July 20, 6-8pm Both the receptions and exhibitions are free and open to the public. Dayton artist Nicholaus Arnold’s studio work, usually humorous and seemingly lackadaisical in nature, takes a more solemn turn in this exhibition titled No One Was Having...
Do you struggle to stay awake at your desk post lunch? Or get home from work and immediately collapse on the couch? Visiting a park at lunchtime could be the key to beating the afternoon blah’s, recent studies suggest. A brisk walk while focusing on nature instead of work kept study participants more productive in...
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ArtLocal Public Art Project Creating Collaborative Public Art in Kettering Neighborhoods Kettering, Ohio DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: June 30, 2017 ESTIMATED BUDGET: $15,000 The City of Kettering CitySites Public Art Program is seeking artists, artist teams, designers or architects living within a 125-mile radius of Kettering to design a site‐specific public artwork in...
Beautiful sunny skies and mild temps made Rosewood Arts Centre’s 29th annual Art on the Commons an ideal day for enjoying Lincoln Park Civic Commons, artwork, music, food and youth activities. Over 10,000 people came out to see us, and several hundred kids created origami boats, finger puppets and beaded jewelry, as well as enjoyed...
