College of Fine Arts Calendar

John C. Gonzalez: Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play

10 a.m.

Calendars: School of Art Calendar, School of Art Calendar

The School of Art is proud to present Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play , an exhibition by John C. Gonzalez.January 7 to 29, 2026 Exhibition Reception, Gallery Talk and Art Performance: January 7, 4 to 6 p.m.

DOMA Gallery Guide Informational Meeting

3:30 p.m.

Calendar: David Owsley Museum of Art Calendar

Learn about becoming a volunteer gallery guide at the museum.

John C. Gonzalez: Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play

10 a.m.

Calendars: School of Art Calendar, School of Art Calendar

The School of Art is proud to present Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play , an exhibition by John C. Gonzalez.January 7 to 29, 2026 Exhibition Reception, Gallery Talk and Art Performance: January 7, 4 to 6 p.m.

Randy Otto as Winston Churchill

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: Emens Auditorium Calendar, CFA, Family, Pruis Hall Calendar, Speakers

7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall

John C. Gonzalez: Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play

10 a.m.

Calendars: School of Art Calendar, School of Art Calendar

The School of Art is proud to present Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play , an exhibition by John C. Gonzalez.January 7 to 29, 2026 Exhibition Reception, Gallery Talk and Art Performance: January 7, 4 to 6 p.m.

John C. Gonzalez: Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play

10 a.m.

Calendars: School of Art Calendar, School of Art Calendar

The School of Art is proud to present Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play , an exhibition by John C. Gonzalez.January 7 to 29, 2026 Exhibition Reception, Gallery Talk and Art Performance: January 7, 4 to 6 p.m.

John C. Gonzalez: Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play

10 a.m.

Calendars: School of Art Calendar, School of Art Calendar

The School of Art is proud to present Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play , an exhibition by John C. Gonzalez.January 7 to 29, 2026 Exhibition Reception, Gallery Talk and Art Performance: January 7, 4 to 6 p.m.

John C. Gonzalez: Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play

10 a.m.

Calendars: School of Art Calendar, School of Art Calendar

The School of Art is proud to present Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play , an exhibition by John C. Gonzalez.January 7 to 29, 2026 Exhibition Reception, Gallery Talk and Art Performance: January 7, 4 to 6 p.m.

Chicago the Musical

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: Emens Auditorium Calendar, CFA, Broadway

7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium

John C. Gonzalez: Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play

10 a.m.

Calendars: School of Art Calendar, School of Art Calendar

The School of Art is proud to present Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play , an exhibition by John C. Gonzalez.January 7 to 29, 2026 Exhibition Reception, Gallery Talk and Art Performance: January 7, 4 to 6 p.m.

John C. Gonzalez: Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play

10 a.m.

Calendars: School of Art Calendar, School of Art Calendar

The School of Art is proud to present Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play , an exhibition by John C. Gonzalez.January 7 to 29, 2026 Exhibition Reception, Gallery Talk and Art Performance: January 7, 4 to 6 p.m.

John C. Gonzalez: Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play

10 a.m.

Calendars: School of Art Calendar, School of Art Calendar

The School of Art is proud to present Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play , an exhibition by John C. Gonzalez.January 7 to 29, 2026 Exhibition Reception, Gallery Talk and Art Performance: January 7, 4 to 6 p.m.

John C. Gonzalez: Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play

10 a.m.

Calendars: School of Art Calendar, School of Art Calendar

The School of Art is proud to present Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play , an exhibition by John C. Gonzalez.January 7 to 29, 2026 Exhibition Reception, Gallery Talk and Art Performance: January 7, 4 to 6 p.m.

CANCELED: Show Choir Solo Competition

3 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Choirs Calendar

This event has been canceled.

CANCELED: Show Choir Solo Competition

All Day Event

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Choirs Calendar

This event has been canceled.

Tom Shah Memorial Concert - Ball State Jazz Ensembles

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Jazz Ensembles Calendar

Enjoy a concert of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Mark Buselli. Program to be announced. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Arts Alive: Jeffrey Gibson

6 p.m.

Calendars: CFA, School of Art Calendar, School of Art Calendar

Portrait of Jeffrey Gibson, 2024. Photo: Inez and Vinoodh

Join us for a talk from Jeffrey Gibson, the first Indigenous artist to represent the United States with a solo presentation in the national pavilion. Free and open to the public.

Ball State Symphony Orchestra

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Orchestras Calendar

Ball State Symphony Orchestra on stage at Sursa Hall

The 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.

Mindfulness in the Museum

12 p.m.

Calendar: David Owsley Museum of Art Calendar

Enjoy a midday break with mindfulness meditation in the DOMA galleries.

Student Recital: Anna Pinto and Braedon Matthews, flute and clarinet

5:30 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

Anna Pinto is a flute student of Mihoko Watanabe. Braedon Matthews is a clarinet student of Elisha Willinger. This event is free and open to the public.

Balls Balls Balls

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Theatre and Dance Calendar

It's the day of The Big Game, and the citizenry is aflutter. The football bros are hungry for blood, the ESL kids are hungry for knowledge, and the hunger strikers are just hungry. Meanwhile, Nubu, a newcomer to our world, considers the meaning of life. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Student Success Celebration

10 a.m.

Calendars: CFA, School of Art Calendar, School of Art Calendar, School of Music Calendar, Theatre and Dance Calendar

Join us for student art & music from each academic area and a celebration of our students! We will honor Dean’s List and SOAR Professional Artists and present the Student Success Ambassador Awards. We will also honor and hear from the Faculty Teaching award recipient. Come Pruis Hall to celebrate with us and snap a photo with the Dean while you're here!

10th Annual Opera Gala

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: Opera Theatre Calendar, School of Music Calendar

The Ball State Opera Theatre program presents their 10th annual Opera Gala. The evening will feature several opera students as well as voice faculty from the School of Music. Tickets will be available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Balls Balls Balls

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Theatre and Dance Calendar

It's the day of The Big Game, and the citizenry is aflutter. The football bros are hungry for blood, the ESL kids are hungry for knowledge, and the hunger strikers are just hungry. Meanwhile, Nubu, a newcomer to our world, considers the meaning of life. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Faculty Artist Series: Elisha Willinger (clarinet)

3 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Faculty Artist Series Calendar

The Faculty Artist Series features School of Music faculty sharing their talent and passion for music with the campus and community. Program to be announced. Free and open to the public with livestream available.