Severance Art Building (1973), formerly Severance Gymnasium (1912), was given to the College by Louis H. Severance, one of the leading benefactors of the College. It housed the Department of Physical Education until 1973. From 1973-1996, it housed the studio program of the Department of Art. In 1979, additional renovation provided space for the Offices of Financial Aid, Registrar, and Publications.

The Ebert Art Center (1997) represents a major renovation and expansion of this facility, which now accommodates the art studio, art history, and art museum programs. The College of Wooster Art Museum, which is located in an addition to the original gymnasium building, includes the Charlene Derge Sussel Art Gallery, Burton D. Morgan Gallery, a storage area for the College’s Permanent Art Collection, and museum preparatory areas in addition to lecture and seminar rooms. The Office of Publications is located in the Severance portion of the renovation, along with the art studios, slide library, and art department faculty offices. The principal gift for this project came from the Horatio B. Ebert Foundation and honors Horatio and Lyda Ebert, Robert O. Ebert, and Adrienne and Cecile Ebert.

The garden area south of the Ebert Art Center was given by members of the Board of Trustees and other friends in honor of Laura (Lolly) Harper Copeland and in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the College, especially her interest in its buildings and grounds. The garden sculpture, “Girl with Doves” by Richard Hallier, was the gift of the Robert O. Ebert family.

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