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August 2019
Blacklight Magic
Imaginative, psychedelic, and wildly creative works make for a genuinely far-out experience in Blacklight Magic. View more than 20 vintage works of blacklight art from the collection of Daniel Donahue, author of Ultraviolet: 69 Blacklight Posters from the Aquarian Age and Beyond, the first catalogue to celebrate the art of blacklight posters. These works reveal the role that blacklight posters played in the American counterculture of the late 1960s and early 1970s, and address environmental awareness, anti-war activism, women’s reproductive…
Find out more »Greater Columbus 2019
The annual Greater Columbus exhibition features work by outstanding artists based in Central Ohio and is a partnership between CMA and the Greater Columbus Arts Council (Arts Council).On behalf of the Arts Council, a jury of distinguished arts professionals working outside the region awarded Individual Artist Fellowships to Daric Gill, Cameron Granger, Jared Thorne, and Ryland Wharton. Greater Columbus features their work alongside two additional artists, Cody Heichel and Andrea Myers, who were selected for residencies in Dresden, Germany as…
Find out more »In a New Light: Alice Schille and the American Watercolor Movement
More than 50 works, many of which have not been exhibited for decades, comprise In a New Light: Alice Schille and the American Watercolor Movement. Organized by CMA and Guest Curators Jim Keny and Tara Keny, this exhibition honors the Columbus native’s 150th birthday and her contribution to the American watercolor movement, offering new critical insights on this remarkable artist. In addition, the illuminating exhibition explores Schille’s travels, critical reception, support of the women’s suffrage movement, and technical virtuosity in…
Find out more »RODIN: MUSES, SIRENS, LOVERS Selections From The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Collections
In the 1860s, when Auguste Rodin began making sculpture, art was deeply rooted in the past and depicted stories from religion, history, and myth. At the peak of his career in the 1890s, Rodin had transformed sculpture into something that elicited emotions and imaginations. His work told stories that were internal and conceptual, and that were open to interpretation. By the time Rodin died in 1917 he had, through prodigious talent and a remarkable volume of work, revolutionized sculpture. Today…
Find out more »Yoga at the Columbus Museum of Art
Join CMA and Replenish for Thursday night yoga and meditation in the galleries. From 6:00 – 7:00 pm, enjoy yoga for everyday life followed by meditation in motion from 7:00 – 7:30 pm. Intentionally explore art inspiration through movement and stillness. Cost of yoga is $5. Bring your yoga mat and a creative heart. All are welcome, no registration requested.
Find out more »A Mile and a Half of Lines: The Art of James Thurber
Celebrating the 125th anniversary of James Thurber’s birth, A Mile and a Half of Lines showcases the drawings of James Thurber, Columbus’ native son and one of America’s best-known 20th-century writers. His depictions changed the nature of cartooning as he drew spontaneously with child-like abandon. The drawing often came first and then the caption. The exhibition will include his work for The New Yorker, his illustrations for his own and others’ books, ad campaigns, and children’s illustration. After a childhood…
Find out more »VIVO Music Festival
Join us as we celebrate our fifth season of bringing our community together through exhilarating chamber music performances. Venues include the Columbus Museum of Art, the Short North Stage, Seventh Son Brewing Co., and Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber. All events are open to the public and pay-what-you-want admission.Stay tuned for more details!
Find out more »September 2019
Think Like An Artist Thursdays
Play, make art, and enjoy craft beer, cocktails and live music the first Thursday of the month with Columbus Museum of Art and our local creative partners during Think Like an Artist Thursdays. Each month we partner with local creatives to bring you new experiences. Tickets are $5, free for members. Includes Thursday evening admission.
Find out more »Randolph Foster Seize the Music Series with Carpe Diem String Quartet
Unwind on a Sunday afternoon with a classical concerts brought to you by the Carpe Diem String Quartet. These full-length concerts feature classical music at its finest. Each concert will have a tie to a CMA exhibition or collection.
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