ODU Arts

06/01/2026

ODU’s Baron and Ellin Art Galleries are pleased to present our Fall 2026 Exhibition Season. Keep an eye out for innovative and engaging programming coordinated with these exhibitions. All exhibitions and exhibition receptions are free and open to the public!

Ju Yun: Fragments of Memory
August 28 to November 14. Opening reception August 27, 6 to 8 p.m.

Bread + Puppet Theater: Sculpture in Action
September 4 to December 12. Opening reception September 3, 6 to 8 p.m.

Food, Community, and Climate on the Eastern Shore
September 8 to September 26.

ODU Art Department Fall Senior Exhibition
December 4 to December 12. Opening reception December 3, 6 to 8 p.m.

04/29/2026

Arts@ODU are pleased to present the Duane Squire Smith Quintet at the Gordon Art Galleries in coordination with the exhibition Samuel Kahn, Ph.D. + Friends. Join us May 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a night of music with some of Hampton Roads' top jazz musicians and an after-hours presentation of the one-of-a-kind exhibition. Seating at this intimate showcase is limited, so purchase tickets soon!

For more information and tickets, please visit ODUArtsTix.com

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04/16/2026

04/14/2026

Join us Thursday, May 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. for the opening reception of 𝘞𝘢𝘺𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 at the Gordon Art Galleries. The exhibition will feature work from the Spring 2026 graduating class of ODU's Bachelor of Fine Arts program. The reception is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

The exhibition will be on view Thursday, May 7 to Saturday, May 16.

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04/14/2026

Join us for an Art Therapy Pop-Up with the Intro to Art Therapy class today at 12:30 at the Gordon Art Galleries. Come help us adorn a larger than life woodpecker! .sal

04/13/2026

Starting Wednesday at University Theatre, experience an unforgettable evening of diverse works, as emerging and established artists expand the boundaries of dance. The University Dance Theatre's Spring Concert presents pieces performed by Old Dominion University students in a variety of dance styles.

Apr. 15–17, 7:30 p.m.
Apr. 18, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Visit ODUArtsTix.com to purchase tickets!

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04/09/2026

Join us Monday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Chandler Recital Hall for an evening with Rex Richardson performing with the John Toomey Trio!

Renowned as champion of new, genre-busting music featuring the trumpet as a solo voice, Yamaha Performing Artist Rex Richardson was named the 2008 Brass Herald International Personality of the Year, has been called “One of the finest virtuosos of our time” (Brass Herald, 2018).

Visit ODUArtsTix.com to purchase tickets and view Rex’s full residency schedule.

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04/08/2026

Make sure to purchase your tickets for ODU Theatre's production of 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 at the Goode Theatre as opening night rapidly approaches this Thursday, April 9! 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 by Nick Payne, directed by guest director Melissa Mowry, is a luminous, intimate love story told across infinite possibilities. When a physicist and a beekeeper meet, their relationship unfolds again and again—each version shaped by the smallest choices, each revealing a different future.

April 9, 10, 11, | 7:30 p.m.
April 12 | 2:00 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at ODUArtsTix.com

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04/07/2026

Happening this Thursday, April 9 from 6 to 9 p.m., don’t miss the third annual Spring Fling! Exploring themes of whimsy, wonderland, fantasy, and growth, this event brings together students, faculty, and the broader community for an evening of art and connection.

The event will feature a print-your-own tote bag station, the Perry Mobile Glass Studio, artist talks by keynote speakers Amber Pierce and Matthew Pierce, and much more. Event locations include the Hixon Student Gallery (Room 2002) and the ground floor of the Barry Art Building. If you’re a lover of all things art, make sure to stop by and bring friends for an evening of music and fun!

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