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Spring 2025 Production Alice in Wonderland Fridays,  April 4 & 11, 7 p.m. Saturdays,  April 5 & 12* 7 p.m. Sundays,  April 6 & 13  2 p.m. *sign interpreted performance Adapted by: Brainerd Duffield Directed by: Mary Snapp Alice plunges down the rabbit hole and becomes involved in that madcap and deliciously satiric series of...

Welcome to Our City Public art plays a vital role in shaping vibrant, inclusive, and connected communities. It brings creativity into everyday spaces. In Kettering, public art is more than decoration, it’s a shared experience that enhances the quality of life and builds a stronger sense of community.  Art in our public space offers solutions...

Founded in 1986 at Rosewood Arts Center, the Kettering Health Art Gallery (Rosewood Gallery) is dedicated to exhibiting the work of contemporary artists living and working in the Kettering region and throughout the United States. The Gallery receives operating support through City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts and the Ohio Arts Council. Contact...

Rosewood Arts Center is dedicated to enriching the quality of life for the residents of Kettering and the greater Dayton area by providing creative experiences through the arts. What does Rosewood offer? A division of the City of Kettering’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, Rosewood presents hundreds of classes annually for youth and adults, as...

The 37th Annual Art on the Commons Fine Arts and Crafts Festival presented by Rosewood Arts Center Aug. 10, 2025 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Back for its 37th year, the Art on the Commons Fine Arts and Crafts Festival features approximately 100 artists from around the country. Located in a scenic park within the...

Artist in Residence Program In 2019, Rosewood Arts Centre launched our Artist in Residence program with inaugural artist, Arthur Kettner of Dayton. Our artists in residence create work at Rosewood, provide assistance in our specialized studio facilities, exhibit their body of work in Rosewood Gallery, and work to educate the community on their artistic medium...

Since 1985, the Rosewood Arts Center has offered hands on experiences in the visual and performing arts. Visitors participate annually in classes, gallery exhibitions, theater performances, studio visits, special events and festivals. No other art organization in southwest Ohio delivers the scope of high quality and diverse offerings for the breadth of population the Arts...

Fraze Pavilion home to Summer's Best Music! Tap or click the image below to visit the Fraze website, Fraze.com

The first public artwork was commissioned in Kettering in 2000 with the development of the beautiful park Lincoln Park Civic Commons.  Since then, the collection has grown to over two dozen artworks located throughout our parks and facilities.  Information about each artwork is below. Kettering Rocks! International Stone Sculpting Exposition  Held at Delco Park, in September...

The City of Kettering’s Art in Public Places program commissions and acquires art that inspires our residents and visitors and celebrates what makes our community special. The program creates meaningful experiences for residents, encourages civic engagement, explores diverse subject matter, and offers significant aesthetic experiences.   Tour Kettering's Art and Architecture  Want to learn more about...

Join Our Team! The City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department offers fun, flexible and rewarding part-time positions in a wide variety of our facilities, parks and programs. Whether you enjoy spending time outdoors, want to get experience contributing to youth learning and enrichment, love sports or have a passion for fine arts,...

Thanks to the Kettering Parks Foundation, financial assistance for recreation programs is available to families in need. Families can qualify for up to $400 to help remove the financial barriers of participating in programs. Steps for Applying for and Receiving AssistanceTo receive financial assistance, the recipient must: Be a resident of the City of KetteringMeet eligibility...

Gentile Park Project Update Join us for the groundbreaking ceremony at the future site of Gentile Park! All are welcome to attend on Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 6 - 7 p.m. near the intersection of Peach Orchard Road and Maddix Drive. Named for Major Don S. Gentile, the Gentile Park project is located at...

Advisory Boards Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center - Be part of the planning! We would like to extend a great big THANK YOU to all the Senior Advisory Board members both current and past, for helping create the vibrant community and extensive menu of programs available to today’s members. Going forward, the Lathrem Senior Center...

Kettering Parks Foundation The Kettering Parks Foundation was established in 1982 to assist in improving the quality of life for Kettering citizens by supplementing the services provided by the Kettering Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department. It achieves this goal through the generous donations of many individuals, businesses, industries and organizations. These tax-deductible donations allow...