Friday, April 17, 2026
BFA Studio Art Senior Capstone Exhibitions I, II, and III
10 a.m.
Calendars: School of Art Calendar, School of Art Calendar
students in the atrium art galleryThe School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA Studio Art exhibitions between April 14 through May 2. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors! All exhibitions will be in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building. Free and open to the public.
Mindfulness in the Museum
12 p.m.
Calendar: David Owsley Museum of Art Calendar
David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University logoEnjoy a midday break with mindfulness meditation in the DOMA galleries.
"Follow the North Star" 5pm Live Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
planetarium seatsIn this live presentation with partners from the Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, discover how people have used the stars throughout history as a guide. Learn how freedom-seekers followed the North Star to escape slavery and find their way to freedom. Then partake in astronomy-focused crafts and hands-on activities. This event is recommended for school-age children and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome!
Junior Recital: Brittany Semler, clarinet
5:30 p.m.
Calendar: School of Music Calendar
Brittany Semler is a clarinet student of Elisha Willinger. This event is free and open to the public.
"Follow the North Star" 6:30pm Live Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
planetarium seatsIn this live presentation with partners from the Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, discover how people have used the stars throughout history as a guide. Learn how freedom-seekers followed the North Star to escape slavery and find their way to freedom. Then partake in astronomy-focused crafts and hands-on activities. This event is recommended for school-age children and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome!
THED Show: Back to the 80s
7 p.m.
Calendar: Theatre and Dance Calendar
Support our Theatre Education students and the cast a crew of Back to the 80s at Northside Middle School!
THED Show: Oz!
7 p.m.
Calendar: Theatre and Dance Calendar
Support our Theatre Education students and the cast a crew of Oz!
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:30 p.m.
Calendar: Theatre and Dance Calendar
Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. Follow along as an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.
Spring Senior Capstones - Listen! ¡Escucha! And all the other beautiful languages
7:30 p.m.
Calendar: Theatre and Dance Calendar
Listen! ¡Escucha! And all the other beautiful languages is a devised performance exploring culture, identity, and different viewpoints on immigration in America. Created by an ensemble of artists from diverse backgrounds, the piece invites audiences to listen, connect, and reflect on what it means to belong in today’s world. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts box office.