Arts District
The Arts District realized long-term plans to open Ohio State’s front door to the heart of the University District at 15th Avenue and High Street. The project, sited between 15th and 18th avenues, envisioned high-quality, modern learning environments for interaction across arts disciplines. Included are new facilities for the School of Music (Timashev Family Music Building) and Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts. The $165.3 million project included both renovation and expansion to the School of Music building and construction of a new Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts building. The Timashev Family Music Building was completed in March 2022 with classes and programming available in Autumn 2022, with theatre completing in Spring 2023 with classes and programm in Autumn 2023. The project also included work to enhance roadway and pedestrian access. For a closer look at the project, visit the College of Arts and Sciences website.
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Project Timeline
- 2017
- BOT Approval for Professional ServicesNovember 20172018
- DesignMay 2018 – July 20192019
- Board Construction ApprovalMay 2019Construction - MusicJune 2019 – January 20222020
- Construction - TheatreNovember 2020 – June 20232022
- Facility Completed - MusicMarch 2022Facility Open for Classes & Programming - MusicAugust 20222023
- Facility Opening - TheatreAugust 2023
Aerial view of the Arts District.Recital Hall – Timashev Family Music BuildingDepartment of Theatre, Film and Media Arts – Proscenium Theater – View from balconyCourtyard view of the Arts District.Timashev Family Music Building and Weigel Lobby looking SouthTimashev Family Music Building, 2nd level south – Commons area outside entrance into Weigel TheatreTimashev Family Music Building, lobby North – commons area looking out onto College RoadStreet view of the Arts District.Project Team
Project Manager
Sara LytleProject Accountant
Jasmine MylesConsultants
AE/Design Architect: DLR Group & Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA)Construction Manager
Holder ConstructionConstruction News
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August 22, 2023The Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts is substantially complete with construction, meaning only final touchups are being made as the facility is now open for programming. The five-floor building features new state-of-the-art performance areas, including a 450-seat proscenium theatre and black box theatre, Multipurpose Theatre Lab for...
April 24, 2023Crews are in the home stretch of construction on the Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts building, the final step on completing the Arts District. Work is about 95% complete and is on track to open for programming by this Fall as tenants have already started moving in....
January 26, 2023The 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...
