Art

Tuesday, March 23, 6-8pm, Bridge Gallery, 400 W. Rich St.

Spring is here and it’s a new year, so it’s time to level up on our art collections by creating a fresh Pop Art themed painting to suit any space and personality. Bring your “bestie” or meet a new friend, while creating the perfect wall accessory for your home office or apartment. This socially-distanced activity is for anyone who wishes to explore a few simple design techniques and have some fun with pure imagination. No previous art experience is required. Join us and you’ll be on your way to a new creative you!

Friday, February 12, 6-9pm, Bridge Gallery, 400 W. Rich St.

Join us for socially-distanced open hours during Franklinton Friday on Friday, February 12, 6-9pm, at the Bridge Gallery at 400 West Rich St.

We are allowing ten people in the gallery at one time. Please reserve your time slot.

Kaleidoscope is a collection of works by Justin Campbell, Felicia Dunson, and Brenden Spivey that explore innovation, reflection, and expression.

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.