Wexner Center for the Arts

The Wexner Center for the Arts at The Ohio State University stands as a bold and vital hub for contemporary art and cultural inquiry. Since its opening in 1989, the Wex has served as both a creative laboratory and a public venue, embracing innovation across disciplines. From exhibitions and film screenings to groundbreaking performances, artist residencies, and educational outreach, the Wex is a space where new ideas are tested, challenged, and shared.

Located in a striking architectural landmark designed by Peter Eisenman in collaboration with Richard Trott and Laurie Olin, the building itself reflects the center’s mission—bridging past and future, tradition and experimentation. Its design references the former Armory that once stood on the site, while simultaneously projecting forward with its open, skeletal structures that echo the ongoing evolution of art and thought.

At the core of the Wex’s programming is a deep commitment to fostering conversation—between artists and audiences, between disciplines, and between local and global communities. The center champions artistic risk and exploration, supporting creators who push boundaries and invite viewers to reimagine what art can be. Equally, the Wex maintains a respect for historical context, presenting contemporary work in dialogue with the legacy of art and culture.

The Wexner Center’s reach extends well beyond campus, engaging Columbus and the wider region with experiences that are immersive, provocative, and deeply human. Its educational programs nurture the next generation of thinkers and makers, while its public events invite all to engage with the pressing issues of our time through the lens of creativity.

As a multidisciplinary force for cultural reflection and artistic advancement, the Wex continues to inspire curiosity, fuel dialogue, and elevate the role of the arts in shaping society.