Columbus College of Art & Design - CCAD

CCAD is celebrating the retirement of Professor and Faculty Director of Beeler Gallery, Tim Rietenbach.

A CCAD alum, accomplished artist, educator, and curator, Tim dedicated his career to shaping generations of artists and curating impactful exhibitions in Beeler Gallery. He encourages students to look closely, make thoughtfully, and remember that every detail matters.

Congratulations to Tim on his retirement and his appointment as Emeritus Faculty. We thank him for his creativity, leadership, and lasting contributions to the CCAD community.

A look inside College Preview, where high school artists and designers experience college-level creative learning at CCAD. Swipe through to see a few moments from this summer's immersive pre-college program.

Congratulations to CCAD alum Jay Hubbard (Advertising & Graphic Design, 2025) on receiving a Silver Telly Award for his production of SOUR’s music video “₩ON FOR A LIFE.”

Created alongside fellow CCAD alumni, students, and members of the Columbus community, the project is a testament to what can happen when talented creatives come together. Congratulations to Jay and everyone who helped bring it to life.

Congratulations to CCAD alum Michelle Stitzlein (Interior Design, 1989), a 2026 Greater Columbus Arts Council Visual Arts Fellowship recipient.

See her work in the Columbus Museum of Art through Sept. 20, and join Michelle Stitzlein and Rae Root for an artist talk on Thursday, July 23, from 6–7 p.m.