About Mission The City of Kettering’s Art in Public Places program commissions and acquires art that inspires our residents and visitors and celebrates what makes our community special. Vision The City of Kettering’s Art in Public Places program creates meaningful experiences for residents, encourages civic engagement, explores diverse subject matter, and offers significant aesthetic experiences....
29th Annual Dayton-Area Works on Paper Exhibition Chloe Noelle Beaman, Gas Lights no. 3, mixed media collage, 2017 Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the opening of the 29th annual Works on Paper exhibition. The exhibition runs from January 14 through February 22, 2019. There will be an opening reception on Sunday, January 20 from 2-4pm with...
Christian Davell is a lifelong resident of Kettering. This year will be his fifth year on the Kettering Arts Council, and he currently chairs the Youth Arts Education Committee. Christian has also organized KAC events, including Walk + Bike the Arts. He has had a great time volunteering within the community and planning various events...
On Fridays, Rosewood Gallery offers a lunch break that’ll refresh and recharge your mind and body after a long week at work. From 12 – 1 p.m., instructor, Robyn Moore, leads participants through Yoga in the Gallery. This open-level class is a relaxing, unique way of enjoying both the practice of yoga and beautiful artwork....
Ginger Owen-Murakami & Vicki Van Ameyden, Heritage Habitats November 26 - December 28, 2018 Opening reception: Thursday, November 29, 6 - 8 p.m. Both the exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. Collaborating artists Ginger Owen-Murakami and Vicki VanAmeyden have come together to create the installation, Heritage Habitats. In this show they...
Connie R. Campbell, Archetypes November 26 - December 28, 2018 Opening reception: Thursday, November 29, 6 - 8 p.m. Both the exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. Franklin-area artist Connie R. Campbell produces sculptures with a sense of strength and tension. Made with aluminum, copper, and wood each piece of art...
Our Youth Fishing Derby has become an annual event for many families and can be a special summer outing of yours too. Bring your own bait and tackle or use what is provided. There will be plenty of experienced anglers there to help you land the “big one.” Trophies will be awarded. Lunch is also...
For today's 12 Days of Fitness feature, meet personal trainer Larry Fox! Learn about his approach to fitness and wellness and what he enjoys most about helping patrons reach their goals. "My name is Larry Fox, and I decided to become a Personal Trainer about 10 years ago. I have been active most of my...
The 12 Days of Fitness continues! You've met two of our patrons - now meet one of our instructors. JJ Kunkle teaches group exercise classes at the Kettering Recreation Complex. Read what she has to say about finding the right exercise program for you, overcoming obstacles and how fitness helped her recover from an injury....
On the second day of wellness, PlayKettering gave to me...another inspiring fitness story! Meet Quinn Matthews, who worked with personal trainer Larry Fox at the Kettering Recreation Complex to lose over 30 pounds and train for a 5K. Here's what Quinn had to say about his fitness journey: "At 50 years old, I realized it...
It's the 12 Days of Fitness! Join us each day for wellness inspiration and tips for living a healthier life. First up is Amanda, who works out at the Kettering Recreation Complex. Learn how our instructors helped her achieve her fitness goals and prepare for a Spartan race! "My name is Amanda, and I started...
Today's 12 Days of Fitness tip will help you with your strength training goals! Don't have strength training goals? You should - strength training offers tremendous benefits to your fitness and wellness levels. A couple days of resistance training per week can lead to big changes in your body. It'll strengthen your muscles and bones,...
The 12 Days of Fitness continues! As cookie season winds down, here's some advice on how to enjoy and stick with eating healthy foods. The key to healthy eating is to make it an enjoyable and easy enough experience that makes you feel good and becomes self-reinforcing. Similar to a book club, start a recipe...
Our parks are bustling in the spring, summer and fall, but don’t count winter out! Sure, it might be hard to warm (!) to the idea of an outdoor jaunt in 30-degree temps, but the wellness benefits of spending time outside know no season. Bundle up and head to one of Kettering’s beautiful nature trails...
One of two exhibitions currently on view in Rosewood Gallery is Archetypes, a series of sculptures by the artist Connie R. Campbell. Campbell is also the former Cultural Arts Superintendent for the City of Kettering - she was the very first to develop programming for Rosewood Arts Centre, among her many other tasks during her...
Rosewood Gallery presents Juan-Si Gonzalez, Displacement: Collective Practice to Recover Memory (in conjunction with FotoFocus Biennial 2018) On view: October 15 - November 16 Opening reception: Thursday, October 18, 2018, 6-8pm Gallery Tour and Conversation with the artist: Wednesday, November 7 at 7pm Juan-Sí González, Yo Casita, 2018, Digital Print Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio...
