Beginning May 27, we will be closed as part of Oberlin College’s Sustainable Infrastructure Program.
Closed Summer 2024
Beginning May 27, we will be closed as part of Oberlin College’s Sustainable Infrastructure Program.
The Allen presents changing exhibitions along with engaging guest speakers and public programs.
Learn MoreThe Allen's collection is particularly strong in 17th century Dutch and Flemish painting, Japanese prints, early modern art, African art, and more.
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Support for the museum continues our tradition of bringing art to the people.
Learn MoreEllen Johnson, who began this program in 1940, believed that, to truly appreciate a work of art, one must live with it over time.
Ellen Johnson, who began this program in 1940, believed that, to truly appreciate a work of art, one must live with it over time.
Oberlin College students can choose up to two works of art to take home each semester. Photo by John Seyfried An Oberlin College tradition since 1940, Art Rental invites students to live with an original work of art for a semester. The Art Rental collection has about 400 works to choose from.
Oberlin College students, faculty, staff, and community members may rent one work each. Participants will need to show their Oberlin College ID or proof of Oberlin residence.
Each renter will be given a random selection of five works from which to choose. There is no need to line up the day before, or to start a list, because the selection for each person is completely random.
The cost is $5 for each work rented. Cash or check only.
You will enter the museum through the rear courtyard doors. Please do not bring backpacks or other personal items into the museum.
Saturday, February 17, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Works will be brought out at random, so there is no need to line up early to choose from the Art Rental collection.
Wednesday, May 8, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
There is a late fee of $10 per work, per day, for works returned after the above date. Prior to return week, email reminders will be sent to all renters.
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