Arts District
The Arts District includes 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, envisions 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 includes 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 is scheduled to be completed by March 2022 with classes and programming available by Autumn 2022. The project also includes 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 - Timashev Family Music BuildingJune 2019 – January 20222020
- Construction - Department of Theatre, Film and Media ArtsNovember 2020 – December 20222022
- Facility Completed - Timashev Family Music BuildingMarch 2022Facility Open for Classes & Programming - Timashev Family Music BuildingAugust 20222023
- Facility Opening - Department of Theatre, Film and Media ArtsFebruary 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
Bill HoltzProject Accountant
Jasmine MylesConsultants
AE/Design Architect: DLR Group & Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA)Construction Manager
Holder ConstructionLive Updates
Construction News
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May 24, 2022Crews are nearing the halfway point on construction of the Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts. They are working on mechanical, electrical and plumbing lines and installing drywall, windows, exterior panels, framing, and the roof. Next door, the School of Music is currently moving into the completed Timashev...
March 17, 2022Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on the Timashev Family Music Building. The building is scheduled to be completed by the end of the month with classes and programming available by Autumn 2022. Next door, work continues on the Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts which is approximately...
November 5, 2021Hanging and painting drywall, pouring terrazzo floors, and finishing exterior curtain walls are among the construction tasks being completed this month at the Timashev Family Music Building. Part of the larger Arts District project, the Timashev Family Music Building is scheduled to be completed by March 2022 with classes and...
