The Annex
An Art Initiative by The Gund at Kenyon College,
located at 12 East Gambier St. in Mount Vernon
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Located in a restored storefront in downtown Mount Vernon, The Annex is an extension of Kenyon College's teaching museum, The Gund. Through programs informed by The Gund’s growing permanent collection, we reimagine what it means to "learn with art” as a community. We invite neighbors, families, students, and lifelong learners to discover new connections to art, ideas, and each other through free workshops, creative activities, and events.
Vision
As an extension of The Gund’s mission to reimagine the 21st-century learning museum, The Annex explores how multigenerational audiences can learn together through creating and responding to art. Using a work or works from The Gund's permanent collection as inspiration, The Annex features three seasons (fall, winter/spring, and spring/summer) of theme-focused programming.
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If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, please contact Wynne Morgan at morgan8@kenyon.edu or 740-427-5753. ¡Wynne también habla español!
Community Event: Art at the Park
On view July 10 - August 16, 2026 at the CA&C Visitor Center.
This vibrant exhibition showcases a diverse range of artwork from emerging and established artists across three categories: 2-D, 3-D, and Multimedia. Visitors are invited to experience the region’s artistic voice while exploring the historic setting of the CA&C.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, July 10 from 4:00–6:00 pm, featuring a welcoming atmosphere, community connection, and food trucks on-site.
Throughout the exhibition, guests can participate by casting their vote for the Community Choice Award, with ballots collected from July 10 - August 10. Final awards will be determined by a panel of judges representing area institutions, including:
- Margaret Allotey-Pappoe
- Christina Biggarstaff
- Robin Nordmoe
Awards will be presented across all age groups in:
- Multimedia
- 3-D Artwork
- 2-D Artwork
- Community Choice
Whether you’re an artist, supporter, or curious visitor, Art at the Park offers a chance to engage with the arts, celebrate local creativity, and be part of a shared cultural experience in Knox County.
Located in the Heart of Downtown Mount Vernon
We’re Neighbors Here
The Annex, launched in 2023 as a two-year initiative supported by the Mellon Foundation with additional support from the Ariel Foundation. Maintaining the architecture of the historical Mount Vernon storefront it inhabits, The Annex is an invitation to the exciting ideas and connections between students, artists, and community blossoming within. Art inspires us, and we inspire each other. This is not just a place to view work—it’s a hub of conversation and experimentation, and we welcome you to take part.
What To Expect
The Annex features three seasons of theme-focused programming (Fall, Winter/Spring, Summer). We also host weekly workshops for young families, retirees, K-12 students, and Kenyon students, as well as monthly events for the wider Knox County community.
2024-2025 Season
Winter/Spring 2024
Chitra Ganesh | Printmaking | Architects of the Future series (2014).
Summer/Fall 2024 Romare Bearden | Collage | Two Women with Child (ca. 1973).
Spring 2025 Faith Ringgold | Quilting and Storytelling | Dancing at The Louvre (1991).
2025-2026 Season
Summer/Fall 2025 Naudline Pierre | Painting and Sculpture
Winter/Spring 2026 Dionne Lee | Video