
Community Gallery
Hundreds of artists of all ages display and celebrate their art in 10 to 12 shows annually in a gallery that wraps around active classrooms. In these collaborative projects, the Fitton Center highlights art made in our classes and outreach programs, and partners with local schools, universities, artist networks, retirement villages, community centers and other organizations to celebrate the talented artists in our area. Contact us with your Community Gallery exhibition ideas.
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Leading Sponsor: Penny Brooks
May 17 - July 2, 2025

Miami University Regionals
Students Today Artists Tomorrow
FREE Opening Reception: Saturday May 17, 6:00 – 7:30pm in conjunction with Just Strange Brothers: Blues Explosion
The HCA (Humanities and Creative Arts department) of Miami University Regionals hosts the annual Art Exhibition promoting the best work produced by Miami University Art and Community Arts and Cultures students. This juried art exhibition highlights the best work produced through the various art classes, including: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, Sculpture, Digital arts. A small group of local High School art students competing for a scholarship to attend classes at Miami University Regionals Middletown campus, is awarded as well.
-The Undergraduate students will be competing for 3 awards: Best of Show (a purchase award), a Second-place Prize and an Honorable Mention.
Coordinated, curated and installed by Jennifer Purdum and Miami capstone students.
May 1 - 9, 2025

Badin High School
The Best is Yet to Come
FREE Closing Reception: Thursday May 8, 6:00 – 7:30pm
The Stephen T. Badin High School Visual Arts Department cultivates a dynamic and immersive curriculum, guiding students through a transformative exploration of media. Our program offers a profound artistic experience—one that fosters creative self-expression, critical thinking, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. We invite you to experience this journey alongside them. As you walk through the gallery, find inspiration in over 300 artworks by over 100 young artists - each piece a testament to their creative evolution and the boundless possibilities that lie ahead.\
Curated and installed by art instructors, Sarah Daniels & Michelle Martin-McDulin
Installation support: Badin High School Students
April 14 - 26, 2025

Hamilton Freshman Campus
Student Art Show
FREE Closing Reception: Saturday April 26, 5:30 – 7:30pm
In conjunction with 52nd Hamilton Current Exhibition Opening and Fitton Showstoppers performance: Son Del Caribe
The artwork in this Community Gallery exhibition combines work collected from eight different Art II classes that take place at Hamilton City School District’s freshman campus building. Art II is an art appreciation course where students explore the social and historical contexts of art making while developing the technical skills and vocabulary for art production and art aesthetics. Featured in this spring show are over 475 2D and 3D artworks from over 250 students.
Installation support: Ben and Maddy Peterson
Art credits: Aubree Gambrell, Landen Dille, Mariah Hernandez, Olivia Philpot, Rosalene Ramirez, and AubreyTatman
Curated and installed by art instructor, Melissa Peterson
March 3 – April 11, 2025

Women’s Art Club of Hamilton
Into the Light
FREE Gallery Opening: Saturday March 8, 6:00 – 7:30pm, with awards presented!
In conjunction with Jazz & Cabaret performance: Singin’ & Swingin’
Into the Light is a dual-venue exhibition supported by The Fitton Center and Strauss Gallery, featuring the work of the Women's Art Club of Hamilton. Witness the broad talents of over 50 local women artists in media ranging from watercolor and oil paintings to mosaics, fiber arts and more. This exhibition shines a light on our artistic abilities, and we are proud and delighted to share our work with you. We believe art brings people together, and together we can have a positive impact on each other and on our city. Vote for your favorite artwork at each venue through April 2.
To learn more email wach@womensartclubofhamilton.com
February 7 - 22, 2025

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton
Color Outside the Lines
FREE Gallery Opening: Friday February 7, 6:00 – 7:30pm, in conjunction with Fitton Family Friday performance: BPO Meet the Music
Step into a world of imagination and creativity brought to life by the young artists of Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton as part of the Fitton Center’s Outreach Programming! Under the expert guidance of Ms. Jennifer Hobbs, our members, ages 6-16, from the East Club, Grand Club and Teen Program, and Highland Club have poured their hearts and talent into these vibrant works of art. Selected pieces from this collection will go on to shine on a national stage in the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Arts Competition.
Prepared and installed by Isaiah Florence, Jennifer Hobbs, Montessa Morgan, Tonya Roark, Amber Sneed and Doug Ware.
December 17, 2024 – February 1, 2025

Miami University Hamilton
Recent Work from ART 271 Sculpture Class
FREE Closing Reception: Saturday February 1, 5:30 – 7:30pm, in conjunction with Beauty and the Beast Exhibition Opening and Fitton Showstoppers – Classic Country
This exhibition features over 25 works by 11 student artists, including Furniture Reconstruction Projects, Beam, Mass, Plane (BMP) Projects and wall-displayed Shadow Boxes after Joseph Cornell.
This exhibition is presented concurrently with 2D works by students of Butler Tech School of the Arts.
Curated, prepared and installed by Roscoe Wilson and students
December 17, 2024 – February 1, 2025

Butler Tech School of the Arts
Collective Exhibition
FREE Closing Reception: Saturday February 1, 5:30 – 7:30pm, in conjunction with Beauty and the Beast Exhibition Opening and Fitton Showstoppers – Classic Country
This collection of work represents the strength and diversity of the School of the Art’s visual art + design program. The artwork on display demonstrates a range of mediums which include drawings, paintings, and mixed media illustrations created by 48 students in grades 11 - 12 throughout their junior and senior year at Butler Tech School of the Arts.
This exhibition is presented concurrently with sculptural works by students of Miami University Hamilton.
Curated, prepared and installed by Mary Catherine Ruby and students
November 11 – December 6

Hamilton Lane Library
Environmentally Conscious Found Object Art
FREE Gallery Opening: Saturday December 6, 6:00 – 7:30pm, in conjunction with Fitton Family Friday, Calypso Christmas
This series of 62 artworks was created by 21 children who participated in found object art workshops at the Hamilton Lane Library, transforming trash and secondhand materials into compelling works of art. Their work demonstrates that the labels “art” and “trash” are fluid social categories that are not exclusive. Exhibiting artists are: Angelica, Aria, Brandon, Canlee, Christopher, Clarence, Emersyn, Ipa, Jonah, Jordyn, Jose, Killey, Kylee, Libby, Linken, Marlee, Miley, Paisley, Stefan, Vinny, Zelda
Curated by Brian Vogt
Prepared and installed by Jeff Baker, Cathy Mayhugh, Christopher Neumann, Brian Vogt
The Fitton Center appreciates our partnership with the Lane Libraries during selected Fitton Family Friday events!
October 11 – November 7, 2024

Hamilton City School District
Our Stories
FREE Gallery Opening: Saturday October 19, 5:00 – 7:30pm. Artist Talk 6:00 – 7:00pm
In conjunction with the current exhibition We > Me: 17 Artists Explore Hamilton Neighborhoods,Hamilton City Schools students were asked to tell their stories through photographing their neighborhoods and schools. Their focus is how their neighborhood or school fits into one of the 17STRONG neighborhoods in Hamilton. A district wide call for entries was sent out, over 400 images were submitted through their art teachers and 96 images were selected for this exhibit. Participating photographers were from Bridgeport Elementary, Brookwood Elementary, Ridgeway Elementary, Riverview Elementary, Garfield Middle, Wilson Middle, Hamilton Freshmen, and Hamilton High. We hope you enjoy the neighborhoods of Hamilton captured through the lens of kids kindergarten through Grade 12.
Curated by Leslie Getz
Prepared & Installed by: Alexis & Meghan Bell, Missy Dornan, Leslie Getz, Paul Loehle, Cat Mayhugh, Tara Showalter, Wendy Spurlock
September 4 – October 4, 2024

A 70th Anniversary Exhibition of Southwest Ohio Art Education Association Member Artworks
Going Platinum
FREE Gallery Opening: Friday, September 6, 5:30 – 7:30pm. Awards Ceremony 6:30pm.
This exhibition, featuring 40 artworks by 23 artists in a variety of media, serves as a testament to the enduring creativity and passion of Southwest Ohio's art educators, members, and advocates. Over the decades, SWOAEA members have not only honed their craft but also inspired countless generations, fostering a deep appreciation for the arts in the communities they serve.
Curated by Jamie Schorsch. Coordinated and installed by Zanna Ferree, Marisa, Riley & Steve Groh, Cat Mayhugh, Christopher Neumann, Kate Rowekamp, Jamie & Peg Schorsch.
August 8 – 23, 2024

New Art
from Fitton Center Classes, Programs & Partners
FREE Gallery Opening: Saturday August 17, 3:00 – 8:00pm as part of Season Launch Block Party. (Meet the artists 4:00 – 6:00pm)
The dynamic art on view represents both youth and adult works from onsite classes and summer camps plus some of the communities of artists who engage in Fitton Center outreach programming and connect with us as partners. The show includes over 120 artworks by over 80 artists in a range of media.
Curated by: Patricia Bailey, Chrissy Collopy, Caroline Digiovenale, Lori Kay Farr, Cat Mayhugh, Amanda Joy Phirman, Kate Schaich and Allison Sommers
June 6 - 30, 2024

SOS ART Artist in Residence
You Are NOT What You Eat
FREE Gallery Opening: Thursday June 6, 5:30 – 7:00pm
We’re teaming up with several local organizations during our free Gallery opening Thursday June 6, 5:30 – 7:00pm:
Shared Harvest - Receiving canned good donations and sharing information on area food pantries.
The Butler County Board of Health - Information on food insufficiency and nutrition.
Lane Library - Information table with books on gardening and free seed packets for guests to grow their own vegetables.
Additional partners: Hamilton Urban Gardens (HUGS) & JEE Foods
Featuring paintings by SOS ART Artist in Residence, Chrissy Collopy, and student collages created in her community workshop.