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OSU Museum of Art

Rambling and Meandering

April 28 - June 20, 2026

In 2026, the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This milestone invites reflection on ideas of freedom, movement, and self-determination that have shaped the nation’s history and imagination. Rambling and Meandering responds to this moment by examining journeys, both literal and symbolic, and their role in how place and identity are understood.

Featuring prints, paintings, and photographs from the permanent collection, the exhibition traces winding paths, open landscapes, and traveled routes. These works invite wonder and rest, while also asking viewers to consider journeys beyond national borders and to see wandering—pausing, noticing, reflecting—as a shared human experience.

Curator | Carla Shelton, Associate Director, Museum Collection and Chief Registrar, OSU Museum of Art

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  • Funding for our 2025/26 exhibitions and programs is provided by Marilynn and Carl Thoma, Lou Watkins, and the OSU Museum of Art Advocates.

    Top Image: Detail of Frederic Hamer Maude (British/American, 1858-1958), California Landscape, 1899. Doel Reed Center for the Arts Collection, DRC.