College of Fine Arts Calendar

John C. Gonzalez: Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play

10 a.m.

Calendars: School of Art Calendar, School of Art Calendar

The School of Art is proud to present Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play , an exhibition by John C. Gonzalez.January 7 to 29, 2026 Exhibition Reception, Gallery Talk and Art Performance: January 7, 4 to 6 p.m.

John C. Gonzalez: Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play

10 a.m.

Calendars: School of Art Calendar, School of Art Calendar

The School of Art is proud to present Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play , an exhibition by John C. Gonzalez.January 7 to 29, 2026 Exhibition Reception, Gallery Talk and Art Performance: January 7, 4 to 6 p.m.

John C. Gonzalez: Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play

10 a.m.

Calendars: School of Art Calendar, School of Art Calendar

The School of Art is proud to present Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play , an exhibition by John C. Gonzalez.January 7 to 29, 2026 Exhibition Reception, Gallery Talk and Art Performance: January 7, 4 to 6 p.m.

CANCELED: Show Choir Solo Competition

3 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Choirs Calendar

This event has been canceled.

CANCELED: Show Choir Solo Competition

All Day Event

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Choirs Calendar

This event has been canceled.

Tom Shah Memorial Concert - Ball State Jazz Ensembles

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Jazz Ensembles Calendar

Enjoy a concert of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Mark Buselli. Program to be announced. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Arts Alive: Jeffrey Gibson

6 p.m.

Calendars: CFA, School of Art Calendar, School of Art Calendar

Portrait of Jeffrey Gibson, 2024. Photo: Inez and Vinoodh

Join us for a talk from Jeffrey Gibson, the first Indigenous artist to represent the United States with a solo presentation in the national pavilion. Free and open to the public.

Ball State Symphony Orchestra

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Orchestras Calendar

Ball State Symphony Orchestra onstage at Sursa Hall

The Ball State Symphony Orchestra is a flagship ensemble of the School of Music that performs orchestral music from a wide variety of backgrounds and time periods.

Mindfulness in the Museum

12 p.m.

Calendar: David Owsley Museum of Art Calendar

Enjoy a midday break with mindfulness meditation in the DOMA galleries.

Student Recital: Anna Pinto and Braedon Matthews, flute and clarinet

5:30 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

Anna Pinto is a flute student of Mihoko Watanabe. Braedon Matthews is a clarinet student of Elisha Willinger. This event is free and open to the public.

Balls Balls Balls

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Theatre and Dance Calendar

It's the day of The Big Game, and the citizenry is aflutter. The football bros are hungry for blood, the ESL kids are hungry for knowledge, and the hunger strikers are just hungry. Meanwhile, Nubu, a newcomer to our world, considers the meaning of life. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Student Success Celebration

10 a.m.

Calendars: CFA, School of Art Calendar, School of Art Calendar, School of Music Calendar, Theatre and Dance Calendar

Join us for student art & music from each academic area and a celebration of our students! We will honor Dean’s List and SOAR Professional Artists and present the Student Success Ambassador Awards. We will also honor and hear from the Faculty Teaching award recipient. Come to Pruis Hall to celebrate with us and snap a photo with the Dean while you're here!

10th Annual Opera Gala

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: Opera Theatre Calendar, School of Music Calendar

The Ball State Opera Theatre program presents their 10th annual Opera Gala. The evening will feature School of Music faculty, alumni, and students performing together! Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Balls Balls Balls

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Theatre and Dance Calendar

It's the day of The Big Game, and the citizenry is aflutter. The football bros are hungry for blood, the ESL kids are hungry for knowledge, and the hunger strikers are just hungry. Meanwhile, Nubu, a newcomer to our world, considers the meaning of life. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Faculty Artist Series: Elisha Willinger (clarinet)

3 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Faculty Artist Series Calendar

The Faculty Artist Series features School of Music faculty sharing their talent and passion for music with the campus and community. Program to be announced. Free and open to the public with livestream available.

Balls Balls Balls

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Theatre and Dance Calendar

It's the day of The Big Game, and the citizenry is aflutter. The football bros are hungry for blood, the ESL kids are hungry for knowledge, and the hunger strikers are just hungry. Meanwhile, Nubu, a newcomer to our world, considers the meaning of life. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Blueprints for Bahay-Bahayan - An Artist Talk with Cheeny Celebrado-Royer

6 p.m.

Calendars: School of Art Calendar, School of Art Calendar

Please join the School of Art for a presentation by Cheeny Celebrado-Royer. From 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. in AJ225. Free and open to the public.

Guest Artist Recital: Robert Reed, cello

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

Cellist Robert Reed will perform pieces by Mexican and African America composers in Hahn Hall.

Guest Artist Recital: Paul Christopher, cello

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

Cellist Paul Christopher will perform contemporary cello music in Hahn Hall. Event is free and open to the public.

Sister Sadie

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: Emens Auditorium Calendar, CFA, Family, Music, Pruis Hall Calendar

7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall

91st Annual Student Art Exhibition Opens to the Public

10 a.m.

Calendars: School of Art Calendar, School of Art Calendar

The School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition, running from February 13 to March 18, 2026.

Junior Recital: Kaida Collard, voice

5:30 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

Kaida Collard is a voice student of Daniel Narducci. This event is free and open to the public.

Balls Balls Balls

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Theatre and Dance Calendar

It's the day of The Big Game, and the citizenry is aflutter. The football bros are hungry for blood, the ESL kids are hungry for knowledge, and the hunger strikers are just hungry. Meanwhile, Nubu, a newcomer to our world, considers the meaning of life. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Band Conducting Workshop with Dr. Russel Mikkelson

8 a.m.

Calendars: Bands Calendar, School of Music Calendar

The outside of Sursa Performance Hall at sunset

Learn from professional conductors, get a chance to conduct the Ball State University Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony, and see them perform live!

Balls Balls Balls

2:30 p.m.

Calendar: Theatre and Dance Calendar

It's the day of The Big Game, and the citizenry is aflutter. The football bros are hungry for blood, the ESL kids are hungry for knowledge, and the hunger strikers are just hungry. Meanwhile, Nubu, a newcomer to our world, considers the meaning of life. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.