Art

Instructor: Joseph Durham, CRI®, CRFI®

Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”

This workshop is held in the Bob Ross Experience studio, which is only accessible by stairs. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.

Please note: 765.282.4848 for more information.

Join us Wednesdays for a 6 week program to explore drawing materials & mediums. Be challenged through using familiar materials in new ways and new mediums you haven't had the chance to play with yet. 

Ages 9-13 will focus on quick sketches of common items in our space, fun prompts, and tips to learn the new materials. Every other week is a new drawing medium.

Ages 14-24 will focus on quick sketches of live figures and a deep dive on a still life with challenges and tips to get more out of the mediums. Each week is a new drawing medium and still life.

We look forward to drawing with you!

Nora Krug Hand with Heart, 2021 Illustration for On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder, Ten Speed Press, 2021 Mixed media and collage on paper Collection of Nora Krug ©2021 Nora Krug

February 19 – June 13, 2026

Please note: DOMA will be closed February 28 – March 9 for Ball State's Spring Break.

Events related to this exhibition include:

• February 23: Exhibition Overview Tour for educators at 4:00 p.m.
• March 11: Public Artist Talk by Nora Krug at 6:00 p.m. (AT SURSA HALL)

“Images have political power, and they can change the way we think. Illustrating is also an act of witnessing: images compel us to notice and investigate, and at their best, they shed light on and at the same time critically confront the subjects they engage with.”

—Nora Krug

Award-winning artist Nora Krug’s powerful graphic memoir, Belonging: A German Reckons With History and Home, and her more recent book publication, an illustrated edition of Yale historian Timothy Snyder’s On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century, are the focus of an exhibition at the David Owsley Museum of Art. Each book takes inspiration from the artist’s personal experiences as well as the events of history through engagement with deep topical research, museum artifacts and flea market finds, vintage photography, oral histories, and personal conversations, with the goal of trying to understand, reckon with, and depict the past in order to take something revelatory and useful away from it.

The exhibition was organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA, and curated by Stephanie Haboush Plunkett, Chief Curator.

This is a free letterpress printing event. No experience is necessary. Come select type and images from our collection to create your own unique print to take home. If you carve your own blocks feel free to bring them. Kids can join as long as an adult is with them. 

Join us for an exclusive Member Saturday at The Orchard Shop! Enjoy a special 20% discount on all merchandise (consignment pieces excluded) as a thank you for your support. Savor complimentary coffee, sample local treats, and shop new seasonal favorites—all while supplies last.

Not a member yet? Sign up today to enjoy all the perks!

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Tuesday, February 24, 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $55
Limited to 10 students
Registration required
Please register online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057

Apply lessons learned from painting marbles to a glass still life painting and create the illusion of transparent glass. You’ll use layering, overlay, and reflection techniques to give your masterpiece a marble glass sparkle and shine.

Instructor: Ann Johnson, local artist and former owner of F.B. Fog

Turn your imagination into wearable art! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll craft a copper or brass pendant using Precious Metal Clay (PMC)—a moldable clay made of real metal particles that transforms into solid metal when kiln-fired. Learn how to cut, texture, and layer your piece while working with the clay in both its wet and green (dry) stages. Finished pendants will be kiln-fired by the instructor and ready for pickup the following week.

All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided; please wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.

Happens on the following Dates:

• Feb 25, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
• Feb 26, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Turn your imagination into wearable art! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll craft a copper or brass pendant using Precious Metal Clay (PMC)—a moldable clay made of real metal particles that transforms into solid metal when kiln-fired. Learn how to cut, texture, and layer your piece while working with the clay in both its wet and green (dry) stages. Finished pendants will be kiln-fired by the instructor and ready for pickup the following week.

All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided; please wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.

Happens on the following Dates:

• Feb 25, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
• Feb 26, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”

This workshop is held in the Bob Ross Experience studio, which is only accessible by stairs. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.

Please note: 765.282.4848 for more information.

Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”

This workshop is held in the Bob Ross Experience studio, which is only accessible by stairs. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.

Please note: 765.282.4848 for more information.

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Tuesday, March 3, 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $55
Limited to 10 students
Registration required
Please register online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057

Ann guides artists in crafting a truly unique world of creative expression. You’ll explore a blend of drawing, painting, stamp-making, printing, and collage to create imaginative and refined portraits. Your artwork will show off your creativity.

Instructor: Ann Johnson, local artist and former owner of F.B. Fogg

Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”

This workshop is held in the Bob Ross Experience studio, which is only accessible by stairs. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.

Please note: Admission to the Bob Ross Experience exhibition is not included with workshop registration. All attendees must be registered to participate. Contact our front desk at 765.282.4848 for more information.

Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”

This workshop is held in the Bob Ross Experience studio, which is only accessible by stairs. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.

Please note: 765.282.4848 for more information.

Enjoy tea and light refreshments as Diego Fajardo, Collections Manager at the Museum of Miniature Houses in Carmel, Indiana, shares the fascinating evolution of miniatures in the United States over the past century. From early collectors to contemporary artists, he’ll explore how these tiny works reflect shifting cultural values and artistic practices. Diego will also discuss the unique challenges of caring for and exhibiting miniatures within a museum setting.

Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.

Please note: this event is at Sursa Performance Hall.

Join DOMA at Sursa Hall (located in the Music Instruction Building on the southeast corner of McKinley and Riverside Avenues) when award-winning artist Nora Krug will discuss her work and DOMA's Spring exhibition Nora Krug: Belonging.

Visit bsu.edu/doma for more information on the exhibition and other events. This lecture is free and open to the public with no registration required.

Image: Cover illustration for Belonging, by Nora Krug © 2018 Nora Krug. All Rights Reserved.

Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”

This workshop is held in the Bob Ross Experience studio, which is only accessible by stairs. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.

Please note: 765.282.4848 for more information.

Campus-Wide; Check-In at Center Building  
Free Community Event  

Bring your family and friends for a day filled with exhibition-themed adventures at Minnetrista! With so much to explore, the day offers a choose-your-own-adventure experience. The activities encourage learning, active family participation, and plenty of fun. Enjoy a beautiful spring day at Minnetrista!

- Live Animal Shows: Three engaging live animal shows will take place in the Cantina. The first show begins at 11 a.m., a second show at 1 p.m., and a final show at 3 p.m.
- Screen Printing Station: Guests can get creative at the screen printing station.
- Storytime: Join us for an interactive storytime.
- Betty’s Cabin Activity: Join us for an fun activity at Betty’s Cabin.
- Horticulture Activity: A Horticulture activity will be available.
- Lawn Games: Head to the Wishing Well Lawn for a variety of classic lawn games, offering fun and friendly competition for the whole family.
- Imagination Playground: Unleash your creativity with the big blue blocks in the Indiana Room.
- Food Trucks: Food trucks will be available during the event.

The event will have staggered entry times for a relaxed arrival, but you're welcome to stay and explore all day! Preregistration is highly encouraged. 

Go behind-the-scenes with the Collections team on an engaging tour exploring the rich history of social clubs and service organizations in the region. Discover stories of camaraderie, civic engagement, and community service as you see a captivating collection of artifacts highlighting the vital role these groups played in shaping local society.

This tour may include standing, stairs, and exposure to loud HVAC noise. Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead. If you need accommodations, please notify us in advance.

Join pysanky artist Carol Powers to learn the centuries-old art of Ukrainian wax-resist egg dyeing. Carol is part of a five-generation lineage of pysanky makers, having learned from her aunt, who learned from her grandmother—who brought the tradition with her when she immigrated from Ukraine. In this hands-on workshop, Carol will demonstrate traditional techniques and guide participants step-by-step as they create their own pysanky egg. While often associated with Easter, pysanky carry deep cultural significance as gifts symbolizing friendship, love, and protection.

All tools and supplies will be provided. Preregistration is required; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Wednesday, April 15, 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $45
Limited to 10 students
Reservations required
Please register online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057

Learn how using opposites or complementary elements can make your painting more dramatic and complete. In this class, you’ll explore contrast while using a goose—or a gaggle of geese—as your subject. Discover how to effectively handle a strong foreground subject when you’re unsure what to do with the background, and uncover your own “golden egg” for successful painting.

Instructor: Ann Johnson, local artist and former owner of F.B. Fogg

During the Brink of Summer event, come watch artists and creatives make giant prints using a steamroller. Weather allowing this event will be held in the parking lot on the corner of Walnut and Adams. There will be interactive parts for the general public as well.