Art

Friday, February 12, 6-9pm; 400 Square, 401 W. Town St.; and Chromedge Studios, 289 W. Walnut St.

Join us for February Franklinton Friday at 400 Square! Artist studios and galleries will be open at 400 W. Rich St. and across the street at Chromedge Studios! This event is free and open to the public.

Experience a brand-new gallery exhibition featuring artist Eric Murphy! Eric creates surrealistic pieces with people, landscapes, and social justice themes. His pieces are extremely powerful and timely.

Friday, January 1, 6pm, The Vanderelli Room, 218 McDowell St.

The pandemic has put a halt to the noise, allowing me to not only see, but to have the time to reflect.

Racism, sexism and classism stare me directly in the eyes.

So much hatred, deception and greed still exist in this country.

I was forced to memorize their rhetoric through history lessons and parables, forced to pledge allegiance to a country that clearly puts profit before people.

Friday, March 6 to Sunday, May 31, Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.

Friday, September 13, 7-10pm, The Vanderelli Room, 218 McDowell St.

Leni D. Anderson is a self-taught artist who served as a M.P in the U.S. Army, earned a Masters Degree of Library and Information Science, a B.A. in Art History, an A.A in Humanities and Mental Health Services, and worked as a special collections librarian/archivist.

Leni’s unique world view has taught him to defend the rights of individuals and groups he may or may not agree with. It is this dichotomy in his personal and professional life that is reflected in his artwork.

Saturday, August 24, 12noon-10pm, and Sunday, August 25, 12noon-6pm; 400 W. Rich St.

Urban Scrawl is a two-day arts festival organized by the Franklinton Arts District that features the live creation of murals at 400 W. Rich St. by talented artists from central Ohio and beyond. Since 2007, Urban Scrawl has provided Columbus artists a way to showcase their talent while participating in Central Ohio’s largest ongoing urban renewal project. Each year, the number of participants, murals, sponsors, and attendees grows, making this a landmark summer event in Columbus, Ohio.

Saturday, August 24, 12noon-10pm, and Sunday, August 25, 12noon-6pm; 400 W. Rich St.

Urban Scrawl is a two-day arts festival organized by the Franklinton Arts District that features the live creation of murals at 400 W. Rich St. by talented artists from central Ohio and beyond. Since 2007, Urban Scrawl has provided Columbus artists a way to showcase their talent while participating in Central Ohio’s largest ongoing urban renewal project. Each year, the number of participants, murals, sponsors, and attendees grows, making this a landmark summer event in Columbus, Ohio.

Thursday, July 11, 6:30pm, (Not) Sheep Gallery, 17 W. Russell St.

On Thursday, July 11, at 6:30pm, three poets will perform at the gallery. This will be great fun!! If you’ve never been, you should come.

Come on out to (not) Sheep Gallery in the Short North for a night of incredible local poets! The vision of (not) Sheep Gallery is to showcase art that is unapologetically political and powerful. This quarterly poetry show shares that vision and brings spoken word artists to the stage to showcase their stories.

Friday, May 3, 7-10pm, ROY G BIV Gallery, 435 W. Rich St.

A new look. A new gallery. The same commitment to emerging artists. Join us at our new location in Franklinton as we open our doors and invite artists, art lovers, fresh faces, and old friends to enter in. We’re kicking off our next chapter with “The ROY Family Reunion Exhibition,” a celebration of ROY artists from 1989 until now, showcasing the diverse talent that has made ROY the home for thoughtful, innovative work that it is today.

Sunday, May 5 [opening reception], 12noon-3pm, (not) sheep art gallery, 17 W. Russell St.

Beginning on May 4, we will present a one-person show of Sue Cavanaugh’s new work, entitled “Real People Don’t Eat Other People.”

This exhibit will be a protest of the 2010 landmark “corporate personhood” U.S. Supreme Court decision, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.

Friday, November 9, 5-9pm; Saturday, November 10, 10am-5:45pm; Sunday, November 11, 12-4pm, Whetstone Community Center, 3923 N. High St.

Over fifty local artists from the Clintonville Arts Guild will be selling their work for the Holiday season. Find that perfect unique gift: something you have always wanted made by a local artist. You will see woodworking, jewelry, fiber art, painting, photography, cards, ceramics, glass, and more. Free parking and entry.

Hosted by Clintonville Arts Guild.