DELAWARE — Whether you’re looking to admire art, watch a film in a historic theater or create your own pottery, Delaware County offers a variety of destinations that bring art and culture to the community.
This guide shares places for the community to explore hands-on and immerse themselves in all Delaware has to offer.
Boardman Arts Park
Explore creative outlets while connecting with nature at the Boardman Arts Park. Covering 2.2 acres the community can explore art pieces and walking paths with benches throughout.
The Imagination Space is another section allowing for guests to not only view art, but interact with it.
Boardman Arts Park also hosts annual events with a variety of activities.
📍Location: 154 West William Street
Website: https://boardmanartspark.org/
Strand Theatre & Cultural Arts Association
The Strand Theatre has made its presence known in Delaware for 109 years. According to their website, The Strand has survived the Spanish Flu, the Great Depression, as well as the birth and rise of movie multiplexes. It’s also one of the 10 oldest movie theaters in America.
Their website states the theater attracts 75,000 patrons annually and operates throughout the year. They offer sensory-friendly movie showings, as well.
📍Location: 28 East Winter Street #1924
Website: https://strandtheatreoh.com/
Gallery 22
If you’re looking for the perfect spot to find Ohio based art, look no further. Gallery 22 not only hosts multiple gallery shows, but is also home to GalleryShop@22. They feature fine art and contemporary crafts including jewelry, ceramics, wood, glass and more.
Gallery 22 is managed by the Delaware Cultural Arts Center, also known as The Arts Castle.
📍Location: 22 East Winter Street
Website: https://gallery22.net/
The Arts Castle
A place to gather, create and connect, The Arts Castle offers a variety of creative outlets for the Delaware area — including painting, ceramics, jewelry, culinary arts, fiber and more.
The Arts Castle also offers classes for ballet, tap, jazz and other forms of dance. Classes can be found on their website.
Founded by the people, for the people, they are recognized as one of the state’s most premier community teaching centers for the arts.
📍Location: 190 West Winter Street
Website: https://www.artscastle.org/
The Nash House Museum
While upgrades to things such as plumbing and electric have been made, this historic house remains mostly intact from originally being built for the Slattery family, who took residence in 1878.
In 1885 William Henry Nash purchased the home. Nash worked for the railroad and lived at the home with his wife, Emiline and their five children.
Nash died after an icicle fell from a water tank stabbing him in the chest. His funeral took place in the parlor of the Nash House.
According to the website, the Nash House is furnished with period pieces and accessories donated to the Historical Society by Delaware County families.
📍Location: 157 East William Street
Website: https://www.delawareohiohistory.org/our-facilities/nash-house-museum/
Delaware Pottery Studios (DPS) and The Bare Bowl
Looking for something more hands-on? These creative spaces share a roof, offering a one-of-a-kind experience. DPS is located in the basement of the building, offering a variety of options for pottery enthusiasts.
The Bare Bowl gives you the other end of the spectrum: painting pottery. For over 20 years, The Bare Bowl has planted and grown its roots in Delaware. Choose your pottery, paint it, then return in two weeks to pick it up.
📍Location: 5 West Winter Street
Website: https://www.delawarepotterystudios.com/
Richard M. Ross Art Museum
The museum is located at Ohio Wesleyan University, showcasing artists from around the world. According to their website, the exhibitions are open to the public. This allows faculty, students, artists and community members to connect and experience the artwork together.
Their permanent collection has nearly 3,000 works done by artists such as Pablo Picasso and Frank Stella.
The museum closes during parts of the summer, OWU academic and holiday breaks and occasionally to install new exhibits. To verify their hours of operation, the office can be reached at 740-368-3606.
📍Location: 60 South Sandusky Street
Website: https://www.owu.edu/about/ross-art-museum/
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