Ohio Northern University Art & Design

Ohio Northern University Art & Design Ohio Northern Art & Design, one of the top
creative programs in the country
(Creative Colleges Guide)

Ohio Northern A&D offers the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees with majors in studio arts, graphic design, and art education and a concentration in pre-art therapy. ONU students can pursue many careers such as design, corporate identity, advertising, wayfinding design, illustration, web design, exhibit design and curating, art therapy, art education and countless other fields. The

department holds memberships in national organizations such as the National Art Education Association, College Art Association, Foundations in Art: Theory and Education and the National Council on Education of Ceramic Arts. Faculty and/or students hold additional memberships in AIGA|The Professional Association for Design, University and College Designers Association, Kappa Pi International Art Honorary, the Ohio Art Education Association, the Mid-American Print Council, and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The department is recognized in the second and third editions of “Creative Colleges: A Guide for Student Actors, Artists, Dancers, Musicians and Writers” as one of the top creative programs in the country. The department is housed in the Wilson Art Center, a state-of-the art facility with up-to-date studios, classrooms, and computer lab. The Elzay Gallery of Art and the Stambaugh Studio Theatre Gallery feature an ambitious exhibit season and visiting artist program. Each year students gain practical experiences through internships, exhibitions, student teaching, study abroad, workshops, conferences and practicums that provide hands-on learning. The department also offers students engagement in a number of student organizations, including pre-professional groups, domestic study opportunities, a film series and summer European trips. We encourage potential students, as well as art teachers, guidance counselors and parents to visit our beautiful campus. Student-led tours and individual appointments with admissions counselors, financial aid counselors and faculty are available by appointment. Please contact the admissions office or the department of art & design for further information and for Portfolio Scholarship Day reservations ([email protected], 419.772.2160).

Tonight’s sunset!
09/04/2026

Tonight’s sunset!

09/04/2026

Attention high school students and parents! Now is the time to visit ONU. Join us for Polar Preview Day on Sept. 19 to see what the incredible ONU experience is all about. Enjoy the football home opener, Family & Sibs Day, and Ada’s Harvest & Herb Fest! You don't want to miss this!

📲 Register here: https://connect.onu.edu/register/?id=69183d51-0fb1-447e-90cd-540f05d40b84

: About 50 years after opening its doors, the Wilson Art Center inspires a creative spirit. While graphite, ink, and pi...
09/04/2026

: About 50 years after opening its doors, the Wilson Art Center inspires a creative spirit. While graphite, ink, and pigments now share space with digital tablets and modern media, the dedication to artistic expression remains unchanged.

That legacy is proudly showcased in Polaris, Ohio Northern University’s award-winning undergraduate magazine of arts and literature. Established in 1957, the publication has earned high acclaim over the decades, including National Pacemaker Awards, All-American ratings, and awards from the Associated College Press, including Best in Show.

This Fall 1985 issue of Polaris featured exceptional work from the following Art & Design students:
• “Spotlights” (ink) by Kent Oliver, freshman, Ada, Ohio
• “Brickhouse No. 1” (intaglio print), by Timothy Laing, senior, Ada, Ohio

The editor-in-chief was Timothy Laing and Amy Corle served on the art staff.

Other art students included in the edition were:
• Julianne Bay, senior, Urbana, Ohio
• Luci Dimick, sophomore, Aurora, Ohio
• Gloriann E. Geib, senior, Erie, Pennsylvania
• Wendy, Keplinger, sophomore, Shelbyville, Indiana
• Melanie Macrino, Omaha, Nebraska
• Lorna Minich, senior, Ada, Ohio
• Amy Neds, senior, Findlay, Ohio

Here’s to a great start to the Fall 2026 semester for the ONU Art Club: boundless creativity, fun projects, and exciting...
09/02/2026

Here’s to a great start to the Fall 2026 semester for the ONU Art Club: boundless creativity, fun projects, and exciting year ahead.

Nice work by our graduate, Steve Broseke!
09/01/2026

Nice work by our graduate, Steve Broseke!

The copper ratio

The Ohio Northern campus is lively again! We welcomed our new and returning students to the fall semester at our annual ...
09/01/2026

The Ohio Northern campus is lively again! We welcomed our new and returning students to the fall semester at our annual picnic. Have a great year, Polar Bears!

It’s only the second week of fall semester and we are already seeing some great work from our students!
08/31/2026

It’s only the second week of fall semester and we are already seeing some great work from our students!

08/28/2026

Our new Polar Bears!

The view over Ada last night! 🤩
08/28/2026

The view over Ada last night! 🤩

*** UNBELIEVABLE LUNAR ECLIPSE PICTURE FROM ELIDA, OHIO! MATT BURTON SNAPPED THIS MASTERPIECE! ***

Posted: 12:35 AM Friday, August 28, 2026

Oh my goodness!!! Take a look at THIS! Matt Burton in Elida BEAUTIFULLY captured the Moon over Allen County as it peaked in tonight's lunar eclipse! You can CLEARLY see Earth's shadow casted upon the moon and the reddish glow!

I do not have words- this is just simply stunning! Matt, you should frame this! Enter this into a photography competition!! Thank you so much for sharing this with me!

08/27/2026

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