Kwanzaa Youth Winter Academy
December 22, 23, 26, 29-31, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Ages 5 - 13 (Kindergarten through 8th grade)
Programming: $25. per student (Only 25 spots available)
*Please note there will not be before or after care.
Drop off begins at 8:30 AM and pick up ends at 3:30 PM.
MidWest PsychFest
October 3-4, until 1am Sunday
861 S 3 Bs and K Road.
Explore the depths of your mind and expand your consciousness with Midwest Psych Fest - a celebration of all things trippy and transcendent. Let the music transport you to another dimension and embrace the psychedelic spirit of the Midwest.
“Opening reception: ‘Caution: Artists at Play’,” hosted by Greater Columbus Arts Council
Monday, August 28, 5pm, Greater Columbus Arts Council, 182 E. Long St.
Join us in the Loann Crane Gallery at the Greater Columbus Arts Council for the opening reception of “Caution: Artists at Play,” a group exhibition of fiber art curated by Renee Wormack-Keels that features six artists who have been encouraged to break the rules in using color and patterns in their textile work.
Hosted by Greater Columbus Arts Council.
“Foundation to Future at Juneteenth on the Ave.,” hosted by Urban Arts Space
Saturday, June 17, 12noon-6pm, MPACC Box Park by Maroon Arts Group, 925 Mt. Vernon Ave.
As part of “Juneteenth on the Ave.,” presented by Maroon Arts Group and located in the historic Bronzeville community, “Foundation to Future” will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop by diving into its historical, cultural, and creative impact on the world through art historical archiving, technology immersion, and music and arts enrichment programming, and activities.
“March Gallery Opening: Hour of the Owl,” hosted by Wild Goose Creative
Friday, March 10, 6-9pm, Wild Goose Creative, 188 McDowell St.
Join us this Franklinton Friday from 6pm to 9pm for our March Gallery Opening introducing artist Paul Giovis in his solo exhibition titled “Hour of the Owl.”
Hosted by Wild Goose Creative.
“A little Too Much” Artist’s Reception: Dana Lynn Harper, hosted by The Vanderelli Room and Dana Lynn Harper
Friday, December 9, 6-9pm, The Vanderelli Room, 218 McDowell St.
“Artists’ Reception: Creative Women of Color,” hosted by The Vanderelli Room
Friday, November 11, 6-9pm, The Vanderelli Room, 218 McDowell St.
Join us for this all-women’s exhibition featuring work from the Creative Women of Color and the Ohio Dominican Sisters of Peace! This exhibition will be one that you will not want to miss!
Hosted by The Vanderelli Room.
“August Franklinton Friday,” hosted by Franklinton Fridays
Friday, August 12, 6-10pm, 400 Square, 401 W. Town St.
It’s hard to believe that the August Franklinton Friday is right around the corner. Where does the time go?! Join us on the 400 Square campus for a sweet summer night of open art studios and galleries at 400 West Rich and Chromedge, the Friendship Flea night market, delicious food and drink, and so much more!
Opening reception for “halfway here” exhibition, hosted by Wild Goose Creative
Friday, July 9, 6-9pm, Wild Goose Creative [now in their new location], 188 McDowell St.
We’re thrilled to open our doors in the Franklinton Arts District!Join us during “Franklinton Fridays” to see our new space and to celebrate the start of our new future at 188 McDowell St.
Our opening reception will feature the work of artists Dana Lynn Harper and Lucie Shearer in a show entitled “halfway here.”
More About “halfway here”
“Feast Your Eyez: A Solo Painting Exhibition by Shawntel,” hosted by Wild Goose Creative
Friday, June 11, 6-9pm, Wild Goose Creative, 400 W. Rich St.
The time has come for Shawntel Johnson, a multi-hyphenate notably known under the mononym Shawntel, to showcase her most tantalizing work in her first solo exhibition. “Feast Your Eyez” showcases the human form, the Divine Feminine, and intimacy, and dares viewers to see the beauty of it all (as opposed to the stigma).
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