Rosewood Arts Center
Our Classes
Our top-notch faculty of working artists and art educators is committed to helping you find your creative bliss without leaving your neighborhood. Rosewood's youth programs focus on introducing artistic media and developing a foundation of skills while making sure each child has an enjoyable experience. Adult programs offer a wide range of options to both hobbyists looking for a creative outlet and to experienced artists who want to take their work to the next level. For all ages, we offer multi-week registered classes, workshops, drop-in programs, and virtual programming. Want to try painting, drawing, dance, creative writing, ceramics, language learning, jewelry making and more? You’ll find it at Rosewood! Use the buttons below to explore our digital guides and enroll.
Gallery
Founded in 1986 at Rosewood Arts Center, the Kettering Health Art Gallery (Rosewood Gallery) is a non-collecting exhibition space dedicated to exhibiting the work of contemporary artists living and working in the Kettering region and throughout the United States. The Gallery receives operating support through City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts and the Ohio Arts Council.
Our Special Events and Programs
Rosewood is home to a wide variety of special events each year. Art on the Playground, held each May, is an award-winning interactive arts festival for kids of all ages. Comic book lovers will enjoy creating comics, meeting authors, and connecting with the community at Comic Book Studio Day in the spring and SuburbiCon: A Comic Creator Expo in the fall. Rosewood's signature event, Art on the Commons, is held every August and draws over 100 juried artists plus thousands of visitors. Since 2013, A Rosewood Holiday Arts Festival has brought cheer to Kettering with artists offering handmade gifts for sale, festive performances by community groups, artist demos, kids’ activities, a fan-favorite soup contest and much more.
We also host an Artist in Residence program, the Kettering Children’s Theatre and also online, Hispanic Heritage Month, self-guided art projects with Art From Home!
Our Amenities
Whether you’re looking for a fun place to develop your own photos or create your own artwork, Rosewood’s amenities are some of the region’s most specialized and unique. Our equipment and facilities available for public drop-in studio use include pottery, darkroom, printmaking, painting, dance, glass and jewelry. In order to use the drop-in studios, previous enrollment and completion in a relevant Rosewood Arts Center class is required and an orientation must be completed. Please call Rosewood to learn more at (937) 296-0294.
The City of Kettering invites people with disabilities to enjoy our programs, services, parks, and facilities. Contact Anna Breidenbach at anna.breidenbach@ketteringoh.org or call 296-2439 for more information about our accessibility, inclusion, and special programs initiatives. For TTY assistance, contact Ohio Relay Service at 800-750-0750. More information can also be found on our Department Info Accessibility page.
Community Partners
We are proud partners with the regional initiative Essential Arts Dayton.
Volunteering and Internships
Interested in volunteering with us? Visit the City of Kettering Volunteer Office homepage to learn more!
Advisory Committees
The Kettering Arts Council is a 15 member citizen advisory committee comprised of local artists, art educators, community leaders, and those who truly appreciate the arts. The Kettering Arts Council, in partnership and collaboration with the community, strives to provide access to the arts for all ages, encourage a passion for the arts, and promote art appreciation and education. The Arts Council promotes and enhances an awareness and appreciation of Kettering arts.
Accessibility
Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is firmly committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We invite individuals with disabilities to participate in our programs, sites and services.
If you would like to request a modification, the request can be made to program staff at any of our front desks, downloading and completing this form or by emailing our Compliance and Inclusion manager at anna.breidenbach@ketteringoh.org
For further information on accessibility, please call (937) 296-2439