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SUMMARY:Don't Sell Grandma's House
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Sell Grandma’s House represents a collaborative approach to recreating sites violently fractured by redlining and dispossession. The process of immersive world-building begs the question\, “Where do we gather when our land is gone?” while also thinking about the modified ways that families transmit their histories in intimate and sacred spaces. \nThis show is on view concurrently with I Know Why the Blackbird Sings\, a multimedia exhibition created by Tyiesha Radford Shorts. \nParticipating Artists: Keya Crenshaw\, Matthew Pitts\, Sharbreon Plummer\, Marshall Shorts \nOpening Reception: Thursday\, September 4\, 6–8 PM at Urban Arts Space
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/dont-sell-grandmas-house/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Artist Commune: Telling Tatreez
DESCRIPTION:Urban Arts Space invites you to learn the language of cross-stitching known as tatreez! Starting with a quick lesson on the history and culture of the art form by Palestinian artist Afnan Algharabli\, attendees will be taught authentic tatreez\, inviting you to meet new people and explore the practice of storytelling through needle and thread. Tatreez kits will be provided on a first come\, first serve basis. Guests are also welcome to bring their own supplies and projects!  \nArtist Commune is free and open to all.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/artist-commune-telling-tatreez-2/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
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SUMMARY:Artist Commune: Telling Tatreez
DESCRIPTION:Urban Arts Space invites you to learn the language of cross-stitching known as tatreez! Starting with a quick lesson on the history and culture of the art form by Palestinian artist Afnan Algharabli\, attendees will be taught authentic tatreez\, inviting you to meet new people and explore the practice of storytelling through needle and thread. Tatreez kits will be provided on a first come\, first serve basis. Guests are also welcome to bring their own supplies and projects!  \nRSVP
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/artist-commune-telling-tatreez/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Off-Road Map-Making with Curator Mona Gazala
DESCRIPTION:This drop-in workshop is open to all ages and skill levels\, and it will include a casual curator’s walk-through of the exhibition\, Cartography. \nWhat if your body was a map? What if your family and your circles of influence were continents? What if a map was a dream of the future\, or a political statement? What can maps describe beyond the physical world? Curator Mona Gazala will facilitate this open studio by sharing examples of maps that defy traditional forms and definitions. She will give 3–4 map activity prompts for those who would like one…but you are more than welcome to blaze your own trail! \nThere will be a wide assortment of art supplies available. Participants are also welcome to bring their own printed family photos\, clippings\, maps\, journals\, or other materials to work into their designs. \nThis event is part of Cartography\, an exhibition at Urban Arts Space on view from July 22–August 16. The artists in this exhibition\, whether Palestinian\, Kashmiri\, or Afro-Caribbean\, embark on similar missions to map out their personal relationships with ancestral and migratory lands. Their art gives voice to stories of imperialism\, racism\, and occupation\, while also exploring new vistas of identity\, connection and resilience. \nParticipating Artists: Hala Abubaker\, Michael Hambouz\, Ray Perez\, Numair Qadri\, Tabeena Wani\, and Mona Gazala
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/off-road-map-making-with-curator-mona-gazala-2/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Off-Road Map-Making with Curator Mona Gazala
DESCRIPTION:This drop-in workshop is open to all ages and skill levels\, and it will include a casual curator’s walk-through of the exhibition\, Cartography. \nWhat if your body was a map? What if your family and your circles of influence were continents? What if a map was a dream of the future\, or a political statement? What can maps describe beyond the physical world? Curator Mona Gazala will facilitate this open studio by sharing examples of maps that defy traditional forms and definitions. She will give 3–4 map activity prompts for those who would like one…but you are more than welcome to blaze your own trail! \nThere will be a wide assortment of art supplies available. Participants are also welcome to bring their own printed family photos\, clippings\, maps\, journals\, or other materials to work into their designs.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/off-road-map-making-with-curator-mona-gazala/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Artist Walkthrough — Fragmented-Recaptured
DESCRIPTION:Join curator Sahar Tarighi for a walkthrough of her current group exhibition. \nFragmented–Recaptured brings together seven Kurdish artists in North America whose practices emerge from the enduring impacts of displacement\, state violence\, and systemic fragmentation. These artists engage with the lasting traces of collective trauma shaped by socio-political borders that have historically divided Kurdistan\, alongside the ongoing marginalization and systemic assimilation of the Kurds across Iran\, Iraq\, Syria\, and Turkey. \nThe exhibition presents a diasporic dialogue that explores the deep scars etched into Kurdish existence—whether carried in the body\, inscribed upon the land\, or woven into language\, memory\, and cultural forms. Some artists explore the body as a site where displacement\, violence\, and resistance are physically and emotionally registered. Others reflect on the land as a repository of memory or confront the erasure of cultural symbols and histories as further consequences of systemic oppression. \nTogether\, their practices open space to consider how the trauma of fragmentation has shaped Kurdish lives across generations\, geographies\, and mediums. These works address the reverberations of genocide\, inherited pain\, forced migration\, and cultural silencing\, holding space for layered experiences\, survival\, and the ongoing pursuit of healing. \nFragmented–Recaptured traces the layers of loss\, survival\, and resilience\, inviting viewers to reflect on how shared struggles and enduring longings can cultivate new forms of solidarity. Through art\, the exhibition honors Kurdish complexity—where wounds\, histories\, bodies\, lands\, and futures remain inseparably intertwined. \nParticipating Artists: Xeçe Khadija Baker\, Pedram Baldari\, Nuveen Barwari\, Huner Emin\, Yoosef Mohamadi\, Sener Ozmen\, Sahar Tarighi
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/artist-walkthrough-fragmented-recaptured/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Book Signing & Film Screening with Mandy Shunnarah and Mona Gazala
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the lower gallery of Urban Arts Space for a screening of Mona Gazala’s documentary film\, Trail Markers (82 minutes). Part artist autobiography and part historical documentary\, this film follows Mona’s move to rural Darke County\, Ohio and her discovery of the unlikely existence of a significant artifact related to Palestine’s history\, housed in the county museum only a few miles from her new home. What is the artifact\, and how did it wind up there? Watch Trail Markers to learn the answers. \nPalestinian American writer Mandy Shunnarah (who figures prominently in the film) will be present and signing copies of their new poetry book\, We Had Mansions. \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant. \nThis event is part of Cartography\, an exhibition at Urban Arts Space on view from July 22–August 16. The artists in this exhibition\, whether Palestinian\, Kashmiri\, or Afro-Caribbean\, embark on similar missions to map out their personal relationships with ancestral and migratory lands. Their art gives voice to stories of imperialism\, racism\, and occupation\, while also exploring new vistas of identity\, connection and resilience. \nParticipating Artists: Hala Abubaker\, Michael Hambouz\, Ray Perez\, Numair Qadri\, Tabeena Wani\, and Mona Gazala
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/book-signing-film-screening-with-mandy-shunnarah-and-mona-gazala/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Fragmented-Recaptured &  Cartography Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a shared reception for our two exhibitions. \nFragmented-Recaptured is a coalescing dialogue between a group of artists residing in North America whose diasporic experiences are tethered by a common yet fragmented identity as Kurds. The works on display interrogate histories and modalities of marginalization and the systemic minoritization of the Kurds\, the largest stateless nation within the socio-political borders of the states (Iran\, Iraq\, Syria\, and Turkey) that rule over a part of their homeland Kurdistan. The exhibition navigates shared narratives of displacement\, conflict\, and resistance\, offering a deeply personal yet collective lens on the Kurdish experience recaptured through the new forms of diasporic conversation. \nParticipating Artists: Xeçe Khadija Baker\, Pedram Baldari\, Nuveen Barwari\, Huner Emin\, Yoosef Mohamadi\, Sener Ozmen\, Sahar Tarighi \nThe artists in this exhibition\, whether Palestinian\, Kashmiri\, or Afro-Caribbean\, embark on similar missions to map out their personal relationships with ancestral and migratory lands. Their art gives voice to stories of imperialism\, racism\, and occupation\, while also exploring new vistas of identity\, connection and resilience. \nParticipating Artists: Hala Abubaker\, Michael Hambouz\, Ray Perez\, Numair Qadri\, Tabeena Wani\, and Mona Gazala
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/fragmented-recaptured-cartography-reception/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Fragmented-Recaptured
DESCRIPTION:Fragmented-Recaptured is a coalescing dialogue between a group of artists residing in North America whose diasporic experiences are tethered by a common yet fragmented identity as Kurds. The works on display interrogate histories and modalities of marginalization and the systemic minoritization of the Kurds\, the largest stateless nation within the socio-political borders of the states (Iran\, Iraq\, Syria\, and Turkey) that rule over a part of their homeland Kurdistan. The exhibition navigates shared narratives of displacement\, conflict\, and resistance\, offering a deeply personal yet collective lens on the Kurdish experience recaptured through the new forms of diasporic conversation. \nReception: Saturday\, July 26\, 6–8 PM \nParticipating Artists: Xeçe Khadija Baker\, Pedram Baldari\, Nuveen Barwari\, Huner Emin\, Yoosef Mohamadi\, Sener Ozmen\, Sahar Tarighi
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/fragmented-recaptured/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Cartography
DESCRIPTION:The artists in this exhibition\, whether Palestinian\, Kashmiri\, or Afro-Caribbean\, embark on similar missions to map out their personal relationships with ancestral and migratory lands. Their art gives voice to stories of imperialism\, racism\, and occupation\, while also exploring new vistas of identity\, connection and resilience. \nReception: Saturday\, July 26\, 6–8 PM \nParticipating Artists: Hala Abubaker\, Michael Hambouz\, Ray Perez\, Numair Qadri\, Tabeena Wani\, and Mona Gazala
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/cartography/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Reception: Vessels in Red & OhioDance
DESCRIPTION:The night will include poetry\, dance\, and music performances as artists guide us through the emotional landscapes that Vessels in Red seeks to unearth. Guests are invited to participate\, not just as observers\, but as part of a shared unfolding. \nWear red if you feel moved to—any shade\, any style. \nThere will also be an interactive installation. Throughout the evening\, you’re invited to write down something you want to let go of—a memory\, a feeling\, a name—on red paper and place it in the vessel. Your offering will become part of the exhibition. \nLight food and refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/reception-vessels-in-red-ohiodance/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T200000
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SUMMARY:Artist Commune: Journal Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:Urban Arts Space is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of the first issue of Artist Commune—a community arts journal. This annual arts publication reconsiders accessibility in arts research and community engagement. Artist Commune features work from artists within the Columbus community\, art organizations across Central Ohio\, and arts-based researchers at academic institutions. \nThe forthcoming print and online journal contains a collection of selected pieces that push the boundaries of how art is made\, viewed\, and understood\, particularly through community engagement. This issue\, themed around Care/Culture/Justice\, includes visual art\, personal essays\, poetry\, arts research\, artist interviews\, video/film\, and community project spotlights. \nThe launch party will include a free copy of the Commune. Attendees can also enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks alongside poetry readings from our contributors. \nJoin us on May 15 at our downtown gallery! Doors open at 6:00 PM\, with readings beginning at 7:00 PM.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/artist-commune-journal-launch-party/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T180000
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SUMMARY:Vessels in Red
DESCRIPTION:Vessels in Red is a multisensory exhibition exploring the body as a portal for emotional transformation. Expanding on Vessels in Blue\, it merges visual art\, dance\, and spoken word into an immersive experience where the gallery becomes a living laboratory of collaborative artmaking. \nArtists and curators\, Miriam King\, Ashley Martin\, and Christina Navarro use monochromatic red works to examine how our bodies process love\, shame\, guilt\, anger\, and grief. The exhibition engages multiple senses: sight through artwork and lighting; touch through varied fabrics; sound through spoken word\, music\, and installations; and smell through rich\, primal scents and performances on opening night. \nBy dissolving the boundary between artist and audience\, Vessels in Red challenges traditional art consumption\, fostering a space for self-liberation\, inspired by Audre Lorde’s words: “When I dare to be powerful—to use my strength in the service of my vision—then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” \nCurated and created by Christina Navarro (visual and performance artist\, writer)\, Miriam King (transformative practitioner exploring movement and emotional transmutation)\, and Ashley Martin (visual artist\, community builder\, storyteller)\, this exhibition invites viewers to see their own emotions reflected\, making Vessels in Red as much about the audience’s journey as the artistic vision that brought these vessels of transformation into being. \nExhibition Run: Tuesday\, May 13 – Saturday\, June 7 \nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 16\, 6–8 PM \nClosing Panel: Saturday\, June 7\, Time TBD
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/vessels-in-red/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Artist Commune: Ekphrasis
DESCRIPTION:Artist Commune: Ekphrasis brings together the lyrical voices of poets Ajanaé Dawkins and Tyiesha Radford Shorts with the visual imagination of artist Arris’ Cohen for an evening of boundary-dissolving creation. Experience art that speaks and poetry that paints as these artists transform one another’s work through the ancient practice of ekphrasis. \nnoun: ekphrasis\n1. the use of detailed description of a work of visual art as a literary device. \nOn Friday\, April 25 from 6–8 PM\, join us at Urban Arts Space for a night where visual art inspires poetic response\, poetry births new imagery\, and the dialogue between art forms reveals colors we’ve never seen\, sounds we’ve never heard\, and feelings yet to be felt.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/artist-commune-ekphrasis/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Artist Commune: Sketches in Black
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free live figure drawing session celebrating the beauty and depth of Black and darker skin tones. Led by Dr. Terron Banner\, this event welcomes artists of all skill levels to explore form\, light\, and texture while sketching from live models. \nTraditional art education has often centered on lighter skin tones\, leaving many artists with limited experience in rendering darker complexions. This session aims to bridge that gap by offering a dedicated space to practice and appreciate the richness of Black figures in art. \nBring your charcoals and sketch pads\, or use the free materials provided\, and immerse yourself in a creative experience that highlights representation and artistic growth. \n18+ Event (live drawing involves nude figures) \nOpen to all skill levels!
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/artist-commune-sketches-in-black/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T200000
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SUMMARY:Rachna: Flavors of Emotions and Expressions
DESCRIPTION:An unforgettable evening where poetry sings\, music speaks\, and dance flows like a story untold. Join local artists as they craft moments of passion and connection\, weaving words\, melodies\, and movement into a tapestry of creativity and love.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/rachna-flavors-of-emotions-and-expressions/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T180000
DTSTAMP:20260616T055837
CREATED:20250106T185504Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Lives: Staff Artists & Makers Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Creative Lives shows that creativity is a valuable and enriching pursuit for its own sake. Staff members who choose to create in their private lives are contributing to the body of creative thought and work happening at The Ohio State University and in the greater Columbus arts community. \nThis exhibition features wide range of creative works\, including photographs\, paintings\, video art\, sculptures\, glasswork\, ceramics\, installation pieces\, and more—all created by staff members from Ohio State. \nReception: Saturday January 18\, 4–6 PM \nParticipating Artists: \nShellie Anderson\, Zachary Baumker\, Vita Berezina-Blackburn\, Jolie Braun\, Raymond Brooks\, Matthew Carissimi\, Hannah Conklin\, Mantra Das\, Kate Durham\, Marcia Feller\, Jo Gilicinski\, Jaime Henderson\, Sabra Hickey\, Stuart D. Hobbs\, Kate Horton\, Adam Johnson\, Emily Keeler\, Peggy Kohler\, Rashelle Lashley\, Nico Lawson\, Amber Le\, Angela Less\, Guoqing Li\, Peter Lovering\, Amy McCrory\, Jessica Mercerhill\, Bree Miller\, Esther Myong Hall\, Ardine Nelson\, Andrew Newbold\, Dai Newman\, Courtney Price\, Amy Raubenolt\, Adin Sadic\, Jessie Schiering\, Christopher Seifert\, Carol Shaffer\, Jeremie Smith\, Jackson Stotlar\, Matt Swift\, Jordan Swint\, Clancee Synco\, Leo Taylor\, Margo Thacker\, Troy McGough\, Erin Wallace\, Zach Walton\, Cameron Wrabel
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/creative-lives-staff-artists-makers-exhibition/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T210000
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SUMMARY:FREE Artist Commune: Poetry Ball
DESCRIPTION:Artist Commune: Poetry Ball is a celebration of queer and POC stories through language and dance. Ballroom culture and history will be on full display as artists compete in various categories through poetry and performance. Come dressed to impress in the themes of the High Renaissance era and witness this inaugural event!    \nYou’ll experience an immersive evening of dips\, spins\, and voltas as performers respond to categories with either a poem or walk that exemplifies the theme. Vogue like the Glam Slams of the Nuyorican poets and enjoy this creative fusion! 
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/free-artist-commune-poetry-ball/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T124342Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Commune: Critique Costume Party
DESCRIPTION:October’s Halloween-themed Artist Commune will feature an art critique (spooooky!) combined with a costume party. Come dressed as your favorite artist or inspired by an art piece. Bring a piece of work you would love feedback on—all mediums welcome! Free and open to everyone\, with complimentary snacks and soda. \nArtist Commune is a recurring event hosted by Urban Arts Space that allows artists and the community to come together to create art\, discuss art\, and network.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/artist-commune-critique-costume-party/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T180000
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SUMMARY:Illustrating History: Black Columbus — Preserving Your History (Artist Talk & Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Preserving Your History (Artist Talk + Workshop) \nJoin us on September 11 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Urban Arts Space\, located at 50 West Town Street\, Downtown Columbus\, for a special event in conjunction with the Illustrating History: Black Columbus exhibition. \nArtist Talk (4:00 PM – 4:30 PM): \nBegin the event with an insightful artist talk by Aleesha Nash\, Columbus native\, illustrator\, and writer. Aleesha will share her creative process and the inspiration behind the Illustrating History: Black Columbus exhibition\, which honors influential African American figures in Columbus. Gain a deeper understanding of the artworks and the stories they tell. \nPreserving Your History Workshop (4:30 PM – 6:00 PM): \nFollowing the artist talk\, Kristen Newby\, Special Collections Manager at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Genealogy Department\, will lead the Preserving Your History workshop. This session will offer guidance on tracing and documenting your family history\, utilizing resources from the library\, and exploring creative ways to preserve your family’s legacy.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/illustrating-history-black-columbus-preserving-your-history-artist-talk-workshop/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260616T055837
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SUMMARY:Illustrating History: Black Columbus
DESCRIPTION:Illustrating History: Black Columbus honors influential African American figures in Columbus\, Ohio. The collection features pieces that capture each subject’s achievements and contributions to Columbus. From artists to pioneering educators\, the exhibition brings to life their stories through vibrant illustrations and mixed-media animated installations. Each artwork is a unique tribute\, blending vibrant visuals with elements of their life stories\, preserving their legacy while providing an educational and emotive experience. Each piece includes reflections and anecdotes curated by illustrator\, writer\, and Columbus\, Ohio native Aleesha Nash.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/illustrating-history-black-columbus/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T180000
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SUMMARY:Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner is an evocative exhibition addressing food deserts and inaccessibility in America. Through a fusion of metal portraits\, plywood installations\, and interactive displays\, the exhibition illuminates the human family’s shared struggle for nutritional equity. Highlighting resilience\, unity\, and diverse stories\, the artworks forge a powerful narrative that challenges viewers to confront the impact of food inequality. This poignant exploration invites reflection on collective responsibility and inspires a call to action for a more equitable and nourished future. \nOpening Reception: Saturday\, August 24\, 5–7 PM at Urban Arts Space
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/guess-whos-coming-to-dinner/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T203000
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SUMMARY:Artist Commune: Documentary Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Documentary poetry—or docu-poetics—is poetry that uses various forms of research and archive. In this workshop\, participants are asked to bring something from an archive that is important to them (e.g.\, historical document\, news article\, photograph\, interview\, physical object). This workshop encourages participants to see their poetry as a contribution to the archive. \nThis event is part of No One Teaches Us How to Be Daughters\, the culminating exhibition of poet Ajanaé Dawkins\, Urban Arts Space’s Community Artist-in-Residence. \nhttps://uas.osu.edu/form/documentary-poetry
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/artist-commune-documentary-poetry/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T055837
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SUMMARY:Afrofuturism Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:For this writing workshop\, we will consider what it takes to reach a future where everyone matters. We’ll follow a path carved by recent movements in fiction such as hopepunk and solarpunk\, which feature characters fighting for utopia while resisting its detractors. In a guided writing exercise\, writers will outline the rules for their ideal world\, taking inspiration from the utopian vision for Wakanda in Black Panther and N.K. Jemisin’s short story “The Ones Who Stay and Fight.” \nThis event is a collaboration between FIYAH Magazine and Irrepressible Soul as part of the FREEQUENCY exhibition at Urban Arts Space. FIYAH is a quarterly speculative fiction magazine that features fantasy and science fiction stories by and about Black people of the African Diaspora. \nAbout the Workshop Host: Nelson Rolon is a writer and MFA graduate based in Columbus\, Ohio. His debut novelette\, Saudade\, was published in FIYAH Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction (2018)\, and received mention in Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy (2019). Nelson now serves as Technical Assistant for FIYAH. He lives in a cozy apartment with his wife and their two cats\, Vanta and Muta. Follow Nelson on Twitter @oldmannelson.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/afrofuturism-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T230000
DTSTAMP:20260616T055837
CREATED:20240604T182612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T182612Z
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SUMMARY:"The IRREPRESSIBLE ReDO": An Art and Music Ball
DESCRIPTION:Irrepressible Soul and The Freshest Events combine “The Ball” and “The ReDo” to bring you the “Irrepressible Redo.” Join us for an evening of sounds featuring five DJ’s spinning exclusively on vinyl to keep the dance floor buzzing while being immersed in a gallery full of art centered on Afrofuturism. Come out dressed to impress in Futuristic Fly attire and catch the vibes.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/the-irrepressible-redo-an-art-and-music-ball/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T055837
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T205418Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Commune: Portraits of Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Portraiture is the art of creating portraits\, whether of others or yourself\, capturing the essence of a person through an artistic lens. At May’s Artist Commune\, we’ll be focusing on photography portraiture and finding unique ways to approach this art form. Bring any camera you’d like\, whether that’s your smartphone\, DSLR camera\, or a film camera—no photography experience required! Artist Commune is always free and open to all. \nWe’ll start the event at Urban Arts Space\, where each participant will choose a piece from the two exhibitions on view—Freequency and A Love Letter to This Bridge Called My Back—to inspire new ways of considering how we portray people and personal expression. How can portraits liberate us and others? What is gained and lost from what is shown or not shown in a photograph? \nAfter we choose our sources of inspiration\, we’ll take a guided walk down High Street\, finding interesting backdrops for portraits in downtown Columbus. We encourage attendees to collaborate with each other in taking photos and sharing ideas. Community is the essence of Artist Commune. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, we will still host this program\, but the photo portion will happen inside the gallery and the covered Lazarus building galleria and surrounding walkways. We can also get creative with props and lighting if we are limited to the indoors!
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/artist-commune-portraits-of-liberation/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T203000
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CREATED:20240419T162237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T162237Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Commune: Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to unleash your creativity with Urban Arts Space as we are thrilled to announce April’s Artist Commune: Fashion Show\, where we will challenge ourselves to create garments out of thrifted clothing and recycled materials. \nWe invite visitors to participate in a clothing swap and then alter these clothes within an hour\, using materials provided by Urban Arts Space. Please bring any clothing items and accessories you’d like to upcycle. Once the time runs out\, artists will showcase their work on a runway and explain its significance to them. \nIn the spirit of Earth Day\, we want artists to consider what sustainability means to them\, using nature as a guiding theme. Explore the relationship between fashion and the natural world\, and consider how you can adapt your creations to reflect this connection. What patterns\, colors\, and shapes can we draw from nature? How can fashion tell a story about our relationship with the natural world?
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/artist-commune-fashion-show/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240406
DTSTAMP:20260616T055837
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SUMMARY:Portable Paradise: A Poetry Celebration with Roger Robinson\, Ajanaé Dawkins\, & Cynthia Amoah
DESCRIPTION:“And if I speak of Paradise\,\n\n\n\nthen I’m speaking of my grandmother\nwho told me to carry it always\non my person\, concealed\, so\nno one else would know but me.” \n— Roger Robinson\, “A Portable Paradise” \nThis evening event at Urban Arts Space—7–9 PM on Friday\, April 5—will feature readings by high school and college students\, along with their instructors\, from Arts IMPACT Middle School\, Bexley High School\, Otterbein University\, Denison University\, and The Ohio State University. These students and staff members will have participated in writing workshops with Columbus-based poet-educator Peter Kahn and acclaimed Black-British writer Roger Robinson\, winner of the prestigious T.S. Eliot Prize.  \nCome hear work from burgeoning student writers who will share the stage with local poets Cynthia Amoah and Ajanaé Dawkins\, along with Roger Robinson as the headliner. Time permitting\, there will be a Q&A.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/portable-paradise-a-poetry-celebration-with-roger-robinson-ajanae-dawkins-cynthia-amoah/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240330
DTSTAMP:20260616T055837
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SUMMARY:Artist Commune: Portable Paradise Pop-Up Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Urban Arts Space is excited to announce the theme for March’s Artist Commune: Portable Paradise. We invite artists to radically explore the idea of paradise in a pop-up exhibition. Questions that shape this theme: Who are the architects of Paradise? Who is on the margins in dominant ideas of Paradise? Who is invited? Who gets the authority to name what Paradise is like? How do you get there? Shaped but not limited by these questions\, we’re asking artists to create work that engages the metaphysical\, tangible\, and personal to re-imagine Paradise. \nThe objective of this exhibition is to showcase a diverse range of interpretations of Paradise through various artistic mediums. We aim to create a space that challenges the way our unique identities and socioeconomic positions shape our concept of Paradise.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/artist-commune-portable-paradise-pop-up-exhibition/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240323
DTSTAMP:20260616T055837
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SUMMARY:"Being Michelle" Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Being Michelle follows the astonishing journey of a deaf and disabled woman who survived incarceration and abuse under unimaginable circumstances by a system that refused to accommodate her needs as a deaf person with autism. Michelle’s trajectory changed when she met Kim Law\, a blind volunteer life coach who teaches classes to people in prison. Today\, outside of prison\, Kim and Michelle are doing the difficult work of unraveling Michelle’s history\, of telling the story of Michelle’s traumatic childhood and her adverse experiences in the criminal justice system. With the support of Kim\, Michelle realizes her own voice and strength. Throughout the film Michelle’s artwork provides her own depiction of the trauma she survived as well as a means to her recovery.  \nUltimately\, Being Michelle is a story of redemption. It is about the bonds between women committed to thriving in a broken system\, who are forging a path to healing that can only come through facing the truth and communicating it\, together.  \nThis event is held in collaboration with Art Possible as part of the Reelabilities Film Festival.
URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/being-michelle-film-screening/
LOCATION:OSU Urban Arts Space\, 50 W Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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