Imagine the following scenario: You are a person in a wheelchair. Rolling over gravel and cracks in the sidewalk you make your way to the bus stop. You come to the corner of a busy downtown intersection and wait for… [Read More]
With Independence Day around the corner, there is no better time for central Ohioans to visit to the “People’s House” and be reminded about our great democracy. Restored to its 1861 appearance, the Ohio Statehouse has functioned as the center… [Read More]
(The names in this story have been changed to protect the innocent) Martha walks into the sanctuary, realizing this is the first time she’s been in a church in the three years since her divorce. She walks towards the ushers… [Read More]
Volunteers are the power behind the Columbus Arts Festival. Literally. And the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) couldn’t do the Festival without them. More than 200 volunteers working nearly 300 shifts are the people who make the Columbus Arts Festival… [Read More]
Earlier today, the Greater Columbus Arts Council issued a press release announcing the addition of four new Board of Trustee members as well as the stepping down of current president Bryan Knicely. Knicely has served in the role for for… [Read More]
Press Release from GCAC: GCAC Annouces Winners of Individual Community Arts Partnership Awards Philanthropist Anne Melvin, educator Judy Shafer and artist and Junctionview Studios member Mike Reed will receive awards for their support of the arts at the Greater Columbus… [Read More]
From The Dispatch: Somali photographer given fellowship By Michael Grossberg Photographer Abdi Roble has been awarded the first Raymond J. Hanley Fellowship, a $10,000 prize in memory of the former Greater Columbus Arts Council president. Roble is an acclaimed photographer… [Read More]
The Columbus Arts Festival is looking for a few new food vendors for their 48th annual event taking place on June 5, 6, and 7 this year. The festival will once again be held near CCAD in the Discovery District… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote Developers kick out tenants of Downtown’s Trautman Building Saturday, August 16, 2008 BY MARK FERENCHIK The Columbus Downtown Development Corp. is charged with revitalizing Downtown. So Nancy Menefee wonders why it’s torpedoing her jewelry business. The… [Read More]
snponline.com wrote Columbus Arts Festival thrived in temporary digs By GARTH BISHOP, COMMENTARY EDITOR Published: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 In this world, there are few activities I find less enjoyable than moving. So when I learned Columbus’ downtown festivals would… [Read More]
The Alive wrote All for 100 By Melissa Starker May 22, 2008 If you’re heading to this year’s Columbus Arts Festival with unlimited funds to spend, you’re in a very fortunate minority. Shrinking consumer confidence, a weak dollar and rising… [Read More]
The Alive wrote Columbus Arts Festival By Brittany Kress May 22, 2008 This year, the 47th-annual festival debuts in the Discovery District after being displaced from the riverfront, which is being transformed into the Scioto Mile. Those involved with the… [Read More]
Press Release wrote Artspace Artist Market Survey to begin March 25 On March 25, a national organization dedicated to creating affordable arts spaces will begin a survey of local artists to determine the parameters of an artist live/work project in… [Read More]
Press Release wrote City Council, JPMorgan Chase and Columbus Downtown Development Corporation Sponsor Artspace Artist Market Survey GCAC stays committed to moving artist housing project forward Columbus, Ohio – Columbus City Council, JPMorgan Chase and Co. and the Columbus Downtown… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote Applications sought Wednesday, December 5, 2007 The Columbus Arts Festival is accepting applications from artists to participate in the three-day event, set for June 6-8. About 300 national and international artists will be selected from more than… [Read More]
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