Upcoming Events
10 a.m.
students in the atrium art galleryThe School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.
10 a.m.
students in the atrium art galleryThe School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.
4 p.m.
students in the atrium art galleryThe School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
students performing at the 12th Annual Showcase ConcertThe 15th Annual Showcase Concert presents a sampling of the School of Music's outstanding large ensembles, chamber groups, and soloists. We invite you to witness the exceptional talent of our students and help support student scholarships!
3 p.m.
Faculty Artist SeriesThe Faculty Artist Series features School of Music faculty sharing their talent and passion for music with the campus and community. Free and open to the public with livestream available.
10 a.m.
students in the atrium art galleryThe School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.
10 a.m.
students in the atrium art galleryThe School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.
10 a.m.
students in the atrium art galleryThe School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.
6 p.m.
Step inside the colorful world of Tad Carpenter—designer, illustrator, and co-founder of the brand design studio Carpenter Collective. In this honest walk through the studio’s creative process, Tad shares how wandering the hallways of Hallmark Cards as a child sparked a lifelong love affair with playful, purposeful design. This event is free and open to the public. From 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. in LB 125.
9 a.m.
Painting of a theater with audience seats and a stage showing a screen; the screen displays desert hills and two raised arms. The vibrant colors show green in the foreground, red on the sides and a blue seating area.]"Jan Petry's Gift: Outsider and Folk Art in the Museum" is on view at DOMA September 17 through December 18, 2026.
10 a.m.
students in the atrium art galleryThe School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Orchestra conductor and musicians on stage performingThe Ball State Symphony Orchestra is a flagship ensemble of the School of Music that performs orchestral music from a wide variety of backgrounds and time periods. Program to include music from Callirhoé by Cécile Chaminade, the film score from "Spirited Away" by Joe Hisashi, and the Firebird Suite by Igor Stravinsky. Tickets available for purchase through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.
7:30 p.m.
The Fantasticks, the longest-running musical of all time, is a timeless and bittersweet fable of young love, heartbreak, and discovery told with breathtaking poetry, gentle humor, and theatrical simplicity. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.
10 a.m.
students in the atrium art galleryThe School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.
1 p.m.
David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University logoEnjoy a midday break with mindfulness meditation in the DOMA galleries.
7:30 p.m.
The lead singers of Rhinestone Cowgirls pose in their own panels dressed in rhinestone country outfits. Glitter logo text reads, "Rhinestone Cowgirls."7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall
7:30 p.m.
Organ consol on Sursa Performance Hall stageEnjoy a performance with organ faculty Marko Petričić and guest artist Kevin Hildebrand. Event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
The Fantasticks, the longest-running musical of all time, is a timeless and bittersweet fable of young love, heartbreak, and discovery told with breathtaking poetry, gentle humor, and theatrical simplicity. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.
9 a.m.
Art education classroom - teacher instructs the classroom of child paintersThis Fall 2026 we will once again be offering Saturday Children’s Art Classes provided by Art Education students in the School of Art at Ball State University.
3 p.m.
Dr. Nick Zoulek plays the saxophone in an all black outfit in front of a white backdrop.Masterclass with Guest Artist Dr. Nick Zoulek and Professor of Music Performance, Nathan Bogert. This event is free and open to the public!
5:30 p.m.
Mia Chung, pianist, leans against a tree with autumn colored leaves in a chunky gray sweater.The school of music is delighted to invite pianist Mia Chung-Yee for a lecture recital in Sursa Hall. Event is free and open to the public.
7 p.m.
Mike FarrisMike Farris is a GRAMMY, Americana Association, and Dove Music award winner, with six solo albums since 2001. Farris brings a “…supersized voice filled with the electricity of Saturday night and the godly grace of Sunday mornings…” to the stage. This event is free and open to all.
7:30 p.m.
The Fantasticks, the longest-running musical of all time, is a timeless and bittersweet fable of young love, heartbreak, and discovery told with breathtaking poetry, gentle humor, and theatrical simplicity. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.
5:30 p.m.
Dr. Nick Zoulek plays the saxophone in an all black outfit in front of a white backdrop.Join us for a guest recital with guest artist Dr. Nick Zoulek in Sursa Hall! This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
The Fantasticks, the longest-running musical of all time, is a timeless and bittersweet fable of young love, heartbreak, and discovery told with breathtaking poetry, gentle humor, and theatrical simplicity. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.