Name: Indigenous pasts, present, and futures: The enduring story of Native Ohio
Start: 2025-02-27T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-27T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Denison University

Denison Museum hosts a dynamic lineup of events that are always free and open to the public.

From artist talks and panel discussions to film screenings, live performances, and hands-on workshops, our events offer opportunities for learning, creativity, and connection.

Whether you’re interested in exhibition openings, K-12 professional development, family-friendly activities, or unique cultural experiences, there’s something for everyone.

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Upcoming:

Image of Sac and Fox Buffalo Dance, Ernest Spybuck, 1908-1910, watercolor and pencil on paperboard, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

Indigenous pasts, present, and futures: The enduring story of Native Ohio

Feb 27, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Panel talks with a journalist from “The Ohio Country” podcast project with guest speakers.

Moonrise at the Octagon Earthworks, Newark Ohio poster

Lunar Alignment Event at Newark Mounds

Mar 7, 2025 10:30am - 1:00pm

Witness the wonder of ancient astronomy during the Lunar Alignment at the Octagon Earthworks in Newark, Ohio!

Printmaking Workshop

Mar 25, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join artist Carey Newman – Hayalthkin’geme for a hands-on printmaking workshop.

Artist Talk & Opening Reception

Mar 27, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Join us for an evening with artist Carey Newman – Hayalthkin’geme.

Past Events & Workshops:

Illustration of an aerial view of the UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks

Voices of the Past: Exploring the Hopewell Earthworks

Feb 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Join us for lunch and a dynamic hour program celebrating the newly designated UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks.

The Great Hopewell Road: Connections and Questions with Jeff Gill

Jan 23, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Uncover the secrets of Ohio’s ancient superhighway— explore the Great Hopewell Road.

Artist Workshop: Brett Taylor

Nov 2, 2024 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Join curator and artist Brett Taylor at the Denison Museum for a hands-on art-making opportunity for all.

Non-Binary Salsa Dance Workshop with artist Amalís Cintrón

Oct 24, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm

The Denison Museum and Dance Department present a Non-Binary Salsa Dance Workshop with artist Amalís Cintrón.

Denison Museum Family Day

Sep 28, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm

The Denison Museum presents Family Day.

Kick Off the Semester with the Museum: Mingle & Munch—Exploring Identity Through Art

Aug 29, 2024 11:30am - 1:30pm

Come check out the two new opening exhibitions, "Portraying Identity" and "THE FUTURE IS NOT BINARY," with some free refreshments!

The Granville ArtWalk

May 4, 2024 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Come enjoy this fun-filled event with art, students, and music at the Denison Museum and seven other venues in Granville.

Senior Studio Art Exhibition Opening, 'I Will Never Properly Comprehend The Line'

Apr 19, 2024 4:30pm - 6:30pm

The 2024 exhibition will feature work from Rita Costa, Lauren Dyer, Anna Jones, Nadeem Jones, Isabelle Monyak, Duc Nguyen, Ava Peterson, and Lily Thomas.

Pamela Cevallos Virtual Artist Talk

Mar 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am

Listen in as Pamela Cevallos discusses her research on the "Unarchive the museum: archaeological collections and replicas from Ecuador" project.

Artist Talk with Micaela de Vivero

Feb 22, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm

Discover the engaging work of Micaela de Vivero at the museum through an interview with Joy Sperling, Professor Emerita, Art History and Visual Culture.