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    The Top 10 Local Artists of 2019

    Art can take many forms — from visual arts to performing arts, and from music to film to dance. This year, we interviewed and profiled dozens of artists and arts events throughout Columbus, but one local artist made waves on the national stage in a very big way.

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    Columbus’ own Nina West made her long awaited debut on the 11th season of VH1 reality show RuPaul’s Drag Race. Locals flocked to viewing parties to cheer on Nina, who landed in sixth place out of the 15 contestants this year.

    Back home, Nina not only continued with performances as well as philanthropy. The Nina West Fund at The Columbus Foundation supports multiple LGBTQIA nonprofits and programs that impact lives in Central Ohio in a positive and important way.

    For more information, visit www.ninawest.com.

    The Top 10 Columbus Artists of 2019:

    1. Nina West
    2. Adam Brouillette
    3. April Sunami
    4. Lisa McLymont
    5. Michael Bush
    6. Stephanie Rond
    7. Ashley D. Pierce
    8. Scott Woods
    9. Mandi Caskey
    10. Laura Alexander

    Flashback: Best Local Artist of 2017 — Mandy Caskey
    Flashback: Best Local Artist of 2016 — Stephanie Rond
    Flashback: Best Local Artist of 2015 — Christopher Burk
    Flashback: Best Local Artist of 2014 — Christopher Burk

    Flashback: Best Local Artist of 2013 — Laura Alexander

    Flashback: Best Local Artist of 2012 — Laura Alexander
    Flashback: Best Local Artist of 2011 — Laura Alexander
    Flashback: Best Local Artist of 2010 — Joey Monsoon
    Flashback: Best Local Artist of 2009 — Joey Monsoon

    Note: Our “Best of 2019″ lists are published as the combined results of our annual Reader Nomination Survey and Editor’s Choice picks.

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