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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

Students Today Artists Tomorrow

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

The Best is Yet to Come

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

Student Art Show

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

Into the Light

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.

February 7 - 22, 2025

Color Outside the Lines

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

Recent Work from ART 271 Sculpture Class

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

Collective Exhibition

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

Environmentally Conscious Found Object Art

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

Our Stories

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

Going Platinum

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

from Fitton Center Classes, Programs & Partners

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

You Are NOT What You Eat

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.

BUILDING HOURS

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Saturday: Closed 
Sunday: Closed

GALLERY HOURS

Monday – Thursday 10:00am – 7:00pm

Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Galleries are accessible during public building hours and prior to performances and public events.  Group gallery tours may be scheduled outside of listed gallery hours with adequate notice.  Galleries are periodically closed for the installation of new art, so please check the exhibition schedule before your visit. All exhibitions are FREE and open to the whole community.

CONTACT THE FITTON CENTER

Phone: 513 863 8873, ext. 110
Email: frontdesk@fittoncenter.org

101 S Monument Ave, Hamilton, OH 45011

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