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Velislav Minekov (Bulgaria) Untitled, 2002 Indiana Limestone Location: Indian Riffle Park Velislav Minekov's Untitled sculpture weighs approximately 13,500 pounds and depicts a recurring theme from his artwork, incorporating stalactites which are leg and foot extensions sandwiched between a parted egg shape. The whimsical nature of his work is well known throughout Bulgaria. Velislav Minekov was...
Erika Inger (Austria and Italy) The Interior Animal, 2002 Indiana Limestone and Steel Location: Polen Farm Erika Inger’s work The Interior Animal is a rough-cut block of stone, untouched from the quarry except for the graduating metal discs forming a backbone shape over the stone. The variation of sizes of the metal discs form a...
Dale Johnson Whack, Whack, Paddy Whack, 2002 Indiana Limestone Location: Kettering Recreation Complex Dale Johnson's “Whack, Whack, Paddy Whack ,” was created as a part of 2002’s Kettering Rocks! stone sculpture symposium. Assisted by Jack Oliver, this playful ten-foot structure depicts the tension between a cat, a dog and a child, all standing on a...
Carolina Ramersdorfer (Austria) Inner View, 2002 Indiana Limestone Location: Rosewood Arts Centre Carolina Ramersdorfer's sculpture Inner View incorporates the partnering of organic and geometric forms with a hard-edge cube revealing an inner space where transformation of thought can develop. Carolina Ramersdorfer resides and works in Wein, Austria. In 1979, she began studying art in Paris,...
Fall 2025 Production at Rosewood Arts Center Theater Treasure Island Showtimes: Fridays, Nov. 7 & 14 at 7 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 8 & 15* at 7 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 9 & 16 at 2 p.m. *Sign interpreted performance Tickets available at the door ($7 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under) Adapted by: Max...
Founded in 1986 at Rosewood Arts Center, the Kettering Health Art Gallery (Rosewood Gallery) is dedicated to exhibiting the work of contemporary artists living and working in the Kettering region and throughout the United States. The Gallery receives operating support through City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts and the Ohio Arts Council. Contact...
The 37th Annual Art on the Commons Fine Arts and Crafts Festival presented by Rosewood Arts Center Aug. 10, 2025 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Back for its 37th year, the Art on the Commons Fine Arts and Crafts Festival features more than 100 artists from around the country. Located at Lincoln Park Civic Commons...
Artist in Residence Program In 2019, Rosewood Arts Centre launched our Artist in Residence program with inaugural artist, Arthur Kettner of Dayton. Our artists in residence create work at Rosewood, provide assistance in our specialized studio facilities, exhibit their body of work in Rosewood Gallery, and work to educate the community on their artistic medium...
Since 1985, the Rosewood Arts Center has offered hands on experiences in the visual and performing arts. Visitors participate annually in classes, gallery exhibitions, theater performances, studio visits, special events and festivals. No other art organization in southwest Ohio delivers the scope of high quality and diverse offerings for the breadth of population the Arts...
The first public artwork was commissioned in Kettering in 2000 with the development of the beautiful park Lincoln Park Civic Commons. Since then, the collection has grown to over two dozen artworks located throughout our parks and facilities. Information about each artwork is below. Kettering Rocks! International Stone Sculpting Exposition Held at Delco Park, in September...
The City of Kettering’s Art in Public Places program commissions and acquires art that inspires our residents and visitors and celebrates what makes our community special. The program creates meaningful experiences for residents, encourages civic engagement, explores diverse subject matter, and offers significant aesthetic experiences. Tour Kettering's Art and Architecture The Kettering Arts Council and...
Join Our Team! The City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department offers fun, flexible and rewarding part-time positions in a wide variety of our facilities, parks and programs. Whether you enjoy spending time outdoors, want to get experience contributing to youth learning and enrichment, love sports or have a passion for fine arts,...
Thanks to the Kettering Parks Foundation, financial assistance for recreation programs is available to families in need. Families can qualify for up to $400 to help remove the financial barriers of participating in programs. Steps for Applying for and Receiving AssistanceTo receive financial assistance, the recipient must: Be a resident of the City of KetteringMeet eligibility...
Fraze Studies Fraze Operational & Organization Study 2024 Fraze Master Plan Study 2016 - Volume I Fraze Master Plan Study 2016 - Volume II Gentile Nature Park Comes to Life Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts celebrated the grand opening of Gentile Nature Park with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Gentile...
Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center - Be part of the planning! We would like to extend a great big THANK YOU to all the Senior Advisory Board members both current and past, for helping create the vibrant community and extensive menu of programs available to today’s members. Going forward, the Lathrem Senior Center will replace...
Kettering Parks Foundation The Kettering Parks Foundation was established in 1982 to assist in improving the quality of life for Kettering citizens by supplementing the services provided by the Kettering Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department. It achieves this goal through the generous donations of many individuals, businesses, industries and organizations. These tax-deductible donations allow...
Adults over the age of 55 can join the Lathrem Senior Center. This membership provides a discount for all adult and senior programs. The three prices are for CIL members, residents of Kettering and non-residents of Kettering. Regardless of residency, CIL members receive the CIL discounted price.
