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 which will feature a home for the new Moving-Image Production program. The $161.6 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 project also includes work to enhance roadway and pedestrian access.
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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 – December 20222022
- Facility Opening - MusicMarch 20222023
- Facility Opening - TheatreFebruary 2023
Aerial view of the Arts District.Courtyard view of the Arts District.Street view of the Arts District.Project Team
Project Manager
Bill HoltzConsultants
AE/Design Architect: DLR Group & Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA)Construction Manager
Holder ConstructionLive Updates
Construction News
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January 26, 2021The Lantern provided an update on Arts District construction following a recent webinar hosted by the college. As reported, faculty members are excited for the project to bring in more of the public to experience artistic creations at the university and foster interdisciplinary learning among music, theater and media...
June 4, 2020The Ohio State University alumnus Ratmir Timashev MS ’96 and his wife, Angela Timashev, have committed their charitable foundation to provide $17 million to the College of Arts and Sciences. This gift – the largest philanthropic contribution made by an individual or foundation in the college’s history – will support...
April 17, 2020The Ohio State University continues to navigate the coronavirus (COVID-19) by taking steps to serve the best interests of our students, faculty, staff, patients and visitors. The university has assessed capital projects in an effort to increase financial liquidity until the full impact of COVID-19 is known.
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