Marcia Evans Gallery is wonderful gallery in the Short North Columbus neighborhood…read more A friend and I have visited Marcia's gallery for a number of years, as we've stayed at the B&B nearby and we always stop by when we're in Columbus for an afternoon, as she's always so friendly and welcoming, but also allows you to take time to view and take in the art in the gallery. She has rotating group of artists in the gallery and one of our favorites is Annette Poitau, her colorful abstract art with vibrant colors and just the right amount of varnish are remarkable pieces. This past Saturday finally one of Annette's pieces called my name and proud to purchase and bring a piece home. The art in the gallery is affordable and variety of sizes, from pieces you could put on an office desk, to main focal point in a home or business. Marcia's gallery is a must while you're in Short North!

Wonderful little gallery with a warm atmosphere and a new show every month. Follow Marcia on social…read moremedia to get word about her opening nights where she has been known to provide tasty goodies, wine and live music.

We have a couple of train fans in our family, so when we heard the latest exhibit at Dublin Arts…read morewas "Train Interpretations" by Frederick Ripley, we decided to stop by. By chance, we lucked out and visited while the artist himself was onsite. The staff were so friendly, greeting us as soon as we stepped inside and advised that the exhibit was set up on the first floor in a loop. The building is a former home and is quite lovely on its own, and then the council has done a great job organizing their exhibits to complement the building and make it easy to move around. We enjoyed looking at the wide variety of train photos from all around the country, and getting to chat with the artist was nice - he was great with kids too and had a little game for them to find where the photo on his business card was in the gallery. Outside, the grounds are beautiful too and the backyard goes down to the river. There's a nice parking lot available outside and admission is free. We will have to watch for future exhibits!

What a beautiful, diverse collection of works of art on rotation. Words don't do this gallery…read morejustice. Really fascinating pieces that are worthy of a visit. Be sure to see a collection before replaced by another collection. While I was there I took advantage of grabbing some of the flyers the had about their partner galleries, current artists on exhibit as well as art-related upcoming events. Free admission. Convenient parking. Adorable gallery cat on site.

FUNKY & UNIQUE pieces!…read more Found this gallery on my walk from the hotel to the restaurant strip and decided to stop in. The shop owner was staying late since it was a busy evening so I got to parooz and admire all the works of art. I really liked the layout of the gallery, was very mindfully laid out and not too packed but still enough pieces to keep you interested for quite a while. I liked that there was also a section of photography so that kind of gave the gallery some variety. There was also a nice variety of functional ceramic pieces along with some classic decor pieces and also some super funky and eclectic decor pieces! The owner mentioned they hold shows and rotate artists through monthly so that's super cool to keep the gallery interesting and worth frequent trips! Prices were high, as to be expected with any specialty art, but not insanely high. For someone wanting to purchase art I think the prices were reasonable and affordable to most people who want to prioritize a purchase on artwork. Great gallery and worth a stop!!!

As soon as you walk in to the gallery, the space is so inviting. The owner and the studio assistant…read moreare so nice. They are always switching things around in there so everything is really fresh. They also offer throwing classes and open studio, which I love because I have been looking for somewhere to throw and this is the best option. It gets a lot of light and the windows are very big. It's really a wonderful space. You have to check it out and pop in if you ever want to throw like I did.

This gallery is beyond amazing - world class gallery with world renowned artists and glass artists…read more Hidden gem in Columbus that should be on your monthly visit list as the art is constantly amazing! Meeting the owner Tom Hawk truly brought art into my life in a way that I would never have imagained. I happily live now surrounded with art, many pieces procured at Hawk Galleries, but elsewhere too. Art truly makes an interesting home and Tom is passionate and beyond knowledgable about his art and artists.

Hawk Galleries showcase established as well as new artists…read more Many different styles of art from glass to ceramics, bronzes, in all price ranges. Professional, owner and staff who are always welcoming and helpful no matter whether you are browsing or buying. Have lovely artist openings throughout the year with the artist there to meet. Highly recommend Tom Hawk and Hawk Galleries.

The Ohio Art League is another of my favorite galleries in Columbus. When I first moved here, I…read morereally wanted to work there. OAL is a non-profit gallery that hosts a new exhibit each month. The content is always varied and fresh in every sense of the word. The art here has a new perspective. I think they feature a lot of young visionaries. OAL is great at organizing Ohio Artists. They have a huge roster of members, and they send them tons of information about exhibition opportunities. If you're in need of an artist or artists, you can link up with OAL too. OAL's big fundraiser of the year is a silent auction/party called One Night. It just happened in early October. I agree with Michael U. One of the best shows this year was the Saints, Sinners, Kings, and Criminals. There were all these neon colored painting of recognizable faces like Michael Jackson, Alf, and Queen Elizabeth. Each piece captured the imperfections of its subject. It was fantastic. Another cool and recent exhibition was Empirical Phenomena. The pieces looked like 3D graffiti art. On Hop nights OAL has wine, cheese, and other finger foods. The gallery is always packed on Hops. If you want a more intimate escape, stop by on a week day; you'll have the place to yourself. The gallery worker's area is behind one of the gallery's walls, so you don't feel like anyone is watching you either, which is my main peeve with docents. I can't wait to see what's coming down the pipe.

5 Stars because, according to their website, "The OAL makes no restrictions on exhibition media,…read morecontent, subject or scale, and encourages experimentation in all visual art media." I've seen two exhibits here. The first was a blown glass exhibit by Matt McCormick. Excellent work, and his glass blown drums that light up when played sent me into a spiral of new ideas. The second was the present exhibit, Glimpse by Brian Duran and Tina Matthews. Again, excellent work that inspired me with a new approach. The work is predominantly young and fresh, the gallery itself is developed to support evolving young artists.

I have purchased multiple pieces from Brandt Roberts Gallery. Michelle, Christine and Colleen are…read moretrue professionals making each experience personal and professional. Any collector will tell you "art is personal" and Michelle and her staff remember each piece I have purchased, why I was drawn to the piece and even arranged opportunities for me to meet my favorite artists. Brandt Robert's makes the process of acquiring art for your space enjoyable and exciting. I give Brandt Roberts my highest recommendation and wish them nothing but continued success in the future.

My partner Chad and I have great experiences with Michelle and the entire team at Brandt-Roberts…read more They have done custom frames for us for several photographs and original paintings. We also really appreciate the sense of community that BRG is building with their artist receptions. We've certainly benefitted from the insights and inspirations at their openings and events. And of course it's always a pleasure to stop in during Gallery Hop!

Sharon's Gallery is one of the best in our fair city!…read more Sharon is personable, kind, knowledgeable & an art collector, too. In addition to the regular new artist rotation for the monthly Gallery Hops, Sharon often adds new artwork into the existing collection. I feel Sharon's Gallery, along with Marcia's & Studios on High, are holding the line to keep the Short North a viable Arts District.

When went into Sharon Weiss Gallery and spoke with owner Sharon Weiss, she told me that antique…read morecollecting is in her blood, that it's a trait she inherited from her mother and grandmother. She said her true love is Americana, but her gallery is not overwhelmed with the stuff, which was good for me because it's not really my bag. Alongside antiques, Sharon showcases contemporary art by Ohio artists. Mediums shown include pastels, oils, watercolors, prints, and sculpture. The paintings feature many colorful landscape and still-life scenes. The gallery is stylized to reflect a home. The idea is that it will make the white walls less sterile, making it easier for shoppers to envision the pieces in their own homes. Amongst artists exhibited in the gallery is Daniel Ferlan, whose works were named in the "Best Visual Arts Events" article in The Columbus Dispatch; Sharon proudly displays the article in her storefront window. Personally, I love Daniel's stuff: big-headed children running traveling through nightmare fairytales. I'm big on oxymorons. On special Gallery Hops, if you manage to make it around the swarm of people waiting in line at Jeni's Ice Creams and down E Lincoln St, you'll see artists, maybe a painter or a potter, making art in Sharon's window. I love works in progress.

The Pizzuti Collection is now home to Bar Room, a really cool Jamaican permanent art installation…read moreand working bar located inside of the museum. It is an homage to Skankland, Columbus' first reggae bar, and a nod to Roots Records, Columbus' first and only reggae focused record shop. Both of these businesses are gone now, which is what makes this bar so very cool. The atmosphere is joyous and just very special. The drinks are all very good, and they have a really good Jamaican menu featuring jerked chicken, ox tail and vegetarian pies. All delicious. There is a $5 admission fee if you are not a Columbus Museum of Art member, but I renewed our membership because this place made it so worth it. You might be able to get a free pass through the Columbus Metropolitan Library too, but I seriously recommend getting a CMA annual membership to support great art like this.

Attended a reception at the Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti during a conference last week…read more The current museum exhibition (Las Vegas Ikebana: Maren Hassinger and Senga Nengudi) showcased some interesting works, including several dance-related pieces, a seesaw titled "See-See Riders", Sadness be Gone! Forever (ink on paper), and a video focusing on the color green. The setup of the displays made the rooms feel bare, but it was good for a quick walkthrough. I was actually more captivated by the lovely sculptures outside, surrounding the building. There were about 4 or 5 that I was able to check out while I was there (Jim Hodges' artwork is particularly unique and impressive).