3 upcoming events with the design tag

Beginnings 2026: The First-Year Foundations Student Show

September 4 – October 9, 2026 | Reception and awards ceremony: September 11, 4-6 p.m.

The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery

Normal Hours

• M – F: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Closed weekends and all Ball State breaks and holidays.

The Beginnings 2026 exhibition showcases student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. We are pleased to offer awards in four categories (2D, 3D, 4D, and Drawing) and a Best in Show Award that is generously sponsored by Art Mart in the Village. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6pm.

Foundations provides all first-year students in the studio art, animation, graphic design, and art education programs with the fundamental concepts of art and design through an intensive year-long studio-based experience in AFA 101 Drawing Studio, ADS 101 2D Foundations, ADS 102 3D Foundations, ADS 103 4D Foundations. This interdisciplinary program emphasizes critical thinking and making skills, conceptual development, process, collaboration, and experimentation. Students are introduced to the School of Art’s learning approaches and gain a deeper understanding of historical and contemporary practices in art and design.

Beginnings 2026: The First-Year Foundations Student Show

September 4 – October 9, 2026 | Reception and awards ceremony: September 11, 4-6 p.m.

The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery

Normal Hours

• M – F: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Closed weekends and all Ball State breaks and holidays.

The Beginnings 2026 exhibition showcases student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. We are pleased to offer awards in four categories (2D, 3D, 4D, and Drawing) and a Best in Show Award that is generously sponsored by Art Mart in the Village. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6pm.

Foundations provides all first-year students in the studio art, animation, graphic design, and art education programs with the fundamental concepts of art and design through an intensive year-long studio-based experience in AFA 101 Drawing Studio, ADS 101 2D Foundations, ADS 102 3D Foundations, ADS 103 4D Foundations. This interdisciplinary program emphasizes critical thinking and making skills, conceptual development, process, collaboration, and experimentation. Students are introduced to the School of Art’s learning approaches and gain a deeper understanding of historical and contemporary practices in art and design.

Get ready for a night packed with creativity, comedy and live performances! Join us as IPR's Pop of Culture guests take the stage to share their talents.

Enjoy live music by Free Joel and Caleb McCoach; a standup comedy showcase featuring Dafina Kirk and Jeff Crone, hosted by Ray Toffer; an arts market with local artists and authors; and a live taping of Pop of Culture!

Admission includes pizza from Downtown Farm Stand, drinks, and one alcoholic drink ticket for The Guardian Brewing Company beer, with a cash bar available.