Slideshow: Arts District

January 26, 2023
An exterior view of the building from College Road.
A view of the Proscenium Theatre where crews are installing drywall.
A view of a long cement catwalk over the theatre with steel railings on each side.
A dimly lit rigging system with lighting on the walls.
A view of a white room with yellow padding on the ground used for making the room sound better for acoustic recordings.
A view of a finished office with multi-colored carpeting. A large window covers one wall of the office looking East towards Ohio Stadium.
A large room with white painted walls and four large windows.
Three workers installing a large window in the Thrust Theatre
An exterior view of the East side of the building. Landscapers are working in the Plaza.

The construction finish line is in sight for the Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts building. While the Timashev Family Music Building opened in March 2022, the Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts building is on track for a March 2023 opening. The $163.5 million Arts District aims to open Ohio State’s front door to the heart of the University District at 15th Avenue and High Street.

The Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts building is about 85% complete. Construction progress includes:

  • Framing and hanging in Proscenium Theatre.
  • Acoustic panel installation in the Sound Stage.
  • Starting up hot water tanks.
  • Installation of pavers in the Arts District plaza.
  • Finishing hard lid ceilings in Thrust Theatre and the third and fourth floors.
  • Painting stairways and the lobby.
  • Thrust Theatre interior glazing.
  • Installation of shelving and countertops on lower level.
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