Join the OSU Urban Arts Space as it celebrates City Center Gallery's sixth exhibition Nothing is Very Complicated. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments provided.

While you're here for the reception, check out Paging Columbus! where five ferociously talented writers will read their poetry and prose. We are proud to feature Lesley Jenike, Anne Valente, John M. Bennett, James De Monte, and Tobin F. Terry.

Paging Columbus! is a literary arts themed event series with a local focus. Taking place on the first Thursday evening of every month (from 6 to 8pm), events will feature readings and panel discussions, as well as networking events to strengthen our already flourishing community of writers, readers and artists. Events will be curated by Hannah Stephenson.

Image courtesy of Liz Celeste

This month's Art Explorations will feature Waste Not Center volunteer Brenda Beaty will lead the young students in creating a work of art from their donated materials. The Waste Not Center reduces the burden on local solid waste sites by receiving donations of supplies that would otherwise be discarded and makes them available to teachers, artists and non-profit organizations for a nominal fee.

Art Explorations is a monthly family program designed to engage youth

(recommended for ages 4 to 8) and families on a different topic each month. Please RSVP for this free program by phone at (614) 292-8861; space and materials are limited.  

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In Nothing is Very Complicated, artist Dina Sherman utilizes the perspective of puns as a point of entry in considering the inadequacies of language. Text is moved into the visual field, revealing the lyricism and poetics of both the form and content of words.  

Enlisting the help of writer Ryan Williams and artist Sarah Blyth-Stephens, Nothing is Very Complicated contains humorous and endearing pieces centered on wordplay.   

 
Image: Dina Sherman, Nothing is Very Complicated 

 
The Accessible Expressions Ohio visual art exhibit and tour began in 1996. This program provides professional development opportunities for artists to create, exhibit and sell their art. Additionally the exhibition raises awareness of all abilities by presenting art by people with disabilities in inclusive settings. The OSU Urban Arts Space is proud to be one stop on the statewide tour in 2011.   

VSA Ohio is a statewide service organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, creatively and inclusively, through the arts. VSAO is an affiliate of the international network, VSA, and presents programming in education, professional development, access, and outreach.

 
Leni D. Anderson exhibits his installation War and Peace to the OSU Urban Arts Space as an exploration of medieval and renaissance-inspired art in a post-9/11 world.

 "My goal as an artist is to use my artwork to challenge thoughts and opinions (subjective and objective) about how we as individuals & as members of society-at-large interpret, form, and/or base our understanding and beliefs about information (visual, text and media based) we have grown up with and are confronted with on a daily basis."

Image: Leni Anderson, War and Peace 

 
The unique spirit of southeastern Ohio - as shaped by its geography, history and people - will emanate from this exhibition, juried and brought to the OSU Urban Arts Space by Majestic Galleries. With an open call for entries from artists of southeastern Ohio, this exhibition will bring to Columbus works from a region that is rich with character and artistry.

Majestic Galleries is an artist cooperative based in Nelsonville, Ohio. 

Image: Aaron Smith, Untitled #2, Nelsonville Series, oil on canvas, 2010    

Wednesday, June 1st through Wednesday, August 31st

We are excited to work in partnership with the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation for the Urban Arts Outdoors - an open air gallery on the grounds of the new Columbus Commons park every Wednesday through August 31st. We'll have student and alumni artwork on display and for sale at our booths. 

Urban Arts Outdoors will be a part of the weekly Lunch on the Lawn at the park which will include a farmers market, live music coordinated by CAPA, and a plethora of food trucks.   

For the first time in its history, the OSU Urban Arts Space is thrilled to present Internal Affairs, an exhibition consisting entirely of original art from its current staff members. Work will stem from the diverse collection of artists who compose the Space team; including fine artists, designers, writers and scholars. Join us as we create a new dialogue between our staff and the community.      

Call for Entries

We are excited to offer two new opportunities for students and the public alike to exhibit their artwork through the Space! For more information and to apply, visit our Call for Entries page.