David Owsley Museum of Art Events

Please note: Docent's Choice Tours are on hiatus until Fall 2019.

A docent is a volunteer who can
lead guided tours at the museum.

Docent’s Choice Tours are available most Saturdays during the academic year at 2:30 pm.

A museum host and docent will also be available for the hour beforehand to welcome visitors and answer questions.

Meet in Sculpture Court.
This is a free event.

Please note: Meditation in the Museum is on hiatus until Fall 2019.

Most Fridays during the academic year at 3:00 p.m.

Meet in front of the Amida Buddha (Chinese and Japanese Gallery).

Free and open to the public. Each session lasts approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. RSVPs are not necessary; simply stop by. A towel, blanket, or yoga mat is recommended.

Presented by the Ball State University Counseling Center and Dr. George Wolfe for meditation, and Cindy Cash for laughter yoga, with the support of the David Owsley Museum of Art. Dr. Wolfe is Professor Emeritus at Ball State University, where he served as director of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies.

Faculty and Staff participating in the LiveWell Incentive Program receive one point for attendance.

Petty Memorial Lectures

The generosity of the Edmund F. Petty Memorial Fund supports periodic talks by visiting artists and scholars. 

First Person

First Person provides visitors a unique opportunity to hear firsthand from professionals involved in the development of the exhibitions at the David Owsley Museum of Art. These informal talks are approximately 30 to 45 minutes long and are held during Ball State's fall and spring semesters.

Admission is free.

Art in Bloom is an annual springtime event and exhibition celebrating the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) through innovative interpretations created by the region’s top floral designers.

An opening reception is a fundraiser supporting the museum’s programs and acquisitions. The floral creations are displayed for the public during museum hours with free admission the following weekend. Stay tuned for the date of the 2020 event.

This event is made possible by the generous support of the presenting sponsor, Sursa Griner Wealth Management of Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

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