A family owned custom framer and art gallery,Gallery Art Center has been here for nearly 40-years…read more They specialize in creating amazing showcases for customer's art and collectables which is why I often suggest them for those in need. They also double as a small gallery with some beautiful art, one of the rare sellers of originals outside of the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. They feature many local and national artists here at their small gallery in the shopping center Reed and Henderson. Susan (I think her name is) is the owner and gives upstanding customer service. You can tell from the start she really cares for doing a high quality job, helping you through the process selecting frames and mattings. She and her team look at framing as if it were an art form itself, often providing more than you expected. A few years ago I had a signed Ted Ginn Jr picture that I thought would benefited from better framing than what my poor skills and cheap drug store frame could provide. I expected something a little better but what came out was amazing. They took my needs seriously and came up with a nice display that augmented my collectable into something worthy of hanging in my home. They take great care in framing anything, from antique maps, fine art, or even a cherished poster. The prices of course vary from style, size, and shape--it can be a little expensive compared to do-it-yourself with an Odd Lots frame, but the result is well worth the expertise you pay for. I've purchased a few small painting and prints here before too. For a small space the art here can be diverse and striking. Featured here my last visit was P. Buckley Moss whose paintings are whimsical landscapes and still lifes, Takmaj and her bloaty beautiful colors of cityscapes, Renee Bovet 's Van Gogh-ish rendering of place, and Laurie VanBalen's awesome Impressionistic oils among other talented artist. Glass art is sold here too. Jewelry found here includes necklaces, wrist bands, and earrings. I did not notice any rings or ankle braces for those wondering, but I think I've seen them here before. I highly recommend this shop if you have valuables, collectables, art or anything of sentimental value you want to hang.

Studios on High is an artist collective. Artists come in and out of ownership of the gallery, but…read morethe average number of associated artists usually hovers around 15. I find that Studios On High has a female slant. Many of the artists are women, many of the themes in the work deal with femininity, and much of the work is aimed (in my opinion) at female buyers. A lot of the art features animals and nature as well. I most appreciate Studios On High for its history as a Columbus gallery; it's been around since the mid-1980s. Many of the artists who leave end up opening their own galleries, case in point, Jeff Hersey of Terra Gallery. If you visit, you'll catch a handful of the artists in the studio; sometimes they're in the process of creating something, or perhaps they're just knitting. The artists are very inviting and don't mind if you hang around to watch them work. My favorite pieces at Studios On High are always the blown glass vessels by husband and wife duo Scott Conover and Lisa Horkin. The tiny vessels are so colorful, and they all have great shapes. I saw Scott and Lisa last summer making the vessels on High St at a Gallery Hop. They also make bowels and vases. The colored pencil drawings by Rhonda Bartoe Tuckers are also phenomenal. They are so smooth that they look like they were painted. Since Studios On High is a collective, there's all kinds of art to be seen (in all kinds of genres): prints, paintings, jewelry, sculptures, paintings, drawings, knits, glass, ceramics, etc. The artwork changes often.

Another great stop along the Short North Gallery Hop and an affordable one to boot…read more Friendly staff, clever items mixed with high-end art, a laid back atmosphere, and a great 'standing collection' all contribute to making this one of the more accessible options in the Short North for fans of many styles.

Kathryn Gallery is a very high end gallery that features American artists but prides itself on its…read moreinternational artist collection. I've found a lot of Spanish art here and even some Israeli art. One of Kathryn's signature artists is Jaline Pol, a well-cultured French artist. She paints big, globby flowers. She's really good. I don't think she uses any brushes, just a palette knife. I saw her stuff in another high end gallery on a recent Chicago trip. I recognized her immediately. That's one of the key requirements of great art: a recognizable style. Her color palette is also very bright and upbeat. Most of the pieces at Kathryn Gallery are landscape oils. But there are also sculptures. The sculptures tend to have a circular-motion feel, if that makes sense. Even the stickman types are bending into a sphere, making them appear voluminous. For nearly a year, Kathryn Gallery has also been showing these vibrant swirled pitchers that look like something you'd see in Fantasia. They have leaves and lily pistils placed in offbeat places. I don't know what you'd do with something like that, but they're fun to look at for a few minutes while you're visiting. I love Kathryn Gallery's location. It's at the south end of the district near a bunch of other galleries. It's on a corner, so it has all these display windows that are very alluring from the outside, but they also provide a bunch of natural light inside the gallery. I do wish the art changed more rapidly. Sometimes they have the same stuff in there for what seems like months. They don't have exhibits like, say OAL. But they do put pieces in the closet and bring them back out six months later. They do, of course, also get new stock. If you go, I have two suggestions. One, fill your pockets with some of the chocolate from the candy dish near the entrance. Two, go all the way to the back under the exit sign; there's a closet/hallway back there filled with more art.

Very nice art gallery! They always have interesting pieces and it makes a great stop when you're…read moredoing the short north gallery hop. Outside of that I'd check their hours before turning up.

Great place to go and learn arts like pottery and more. . Teachers are very knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. You will make lasting friends.

Interesting place to go to for art classes or free events!…read more I came with some friends to listen to an artist talk about her work featured in the current exhibition. It's a pretty low key place with friendly staff. They've got lots of trees and flowers outside and one of the ladies told me that they do weddings here. Very cool! Can't wait to return!

"There is so much in such a small space." This was my recurring thought throughout every square…read moreinch of The Red Stable. And I wanted all of it? Clocks. Artwork. Plants. Jewelry. All the knick-knacks and trinkets we Midwesterners adore. There is something for almost everyone here in terms of home decor. Basically split into three areas - a little patio outside, the main area inside, and almost an attic upstairs. All covered in neat finds. Definitely worth a look if you're in town!

The customer service was excellent. Great merchandise but outrageous prices. One can find some…read moreof the same product on Amazon for 1/2 the price and the Amazon prices are more in line with what these items cost in Germany. (I lived there). Maybe it's the shipping and overhead that drives the prices to double the value.

Great store easy to shop!! You can always find the gift you…read moreare looking for. Super nice ladies work there.

I just love this store. If I ever need a special gift for someone (or myself) I come here. The…read morestaff is always so friendly and helpful. They carry all kinds of locally made and unique items. Always a fantastic shopping experience.

We've been to several exhibitions there over the years which have all been great - with the actual…read moregalleries long since priced out of the short north and even Franklinton getting pricey, this is one of the few left that is available to work with artists, collectives, etc. for shows. The murals on the outside are great, too. I'm sure they will be glad when the construction across the street is done, but in the meantime parking can be a bit confusing due to lack of signage about where it's legal. But keep supporting them in the meantime - we need more spaces like this!

Very cool gallery that I wish had a little more popularity…read more It's a small space but you still see a good number of paintings and sculptures. I came a little past 1 on a Saturday for an exhibition and it was only us and a volunteer and an intern. They said that they typically don't get many people here unless they have a huge event in which the artist brings their friends to the reception. Still, I wish more people knew about it. They do events here once a month and have an annual festival in early September! Be sure to follow their Instagram and Facebook for more updates! It's volunteer-run, so if you're interested in helping them out they welcome it! They had a few appetizers out, coffee, and juice. The juice was very refreshing! There are a few murals around it and on the building itself. There's a parking lot to the right of it that I think is theirs or you can do street parking on Starr Ave. I'm coming back again next month!

Good exhibit. However, I think it was a better museum back in the 80's when I saw some amazing…read moreexhibits and the curator was so friendly and helpful.

Schumacher gallery is (I believe) the second biggest art museum in Columbus! The permanent…read morecollection is extensive and new exhibitions are featured each semester. It's worth the trek to the fourth floor above the Blackmore Library! Karen LaValley and I are honored to have our work exhibited during Jan 17-April 9th during 2022 spring semester.

Simply put, Otherworld is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Don't even finish this review. Load up the car and go…read morethere now. I did zero research before going here. It was a place on my wife's "must see" list and so we went. Pulling up to the experience is underwhelming. It's located in an old mall that looks like it's auditioning for a post-apocalyptic dystopian zombie future. But, this is a perfect example of don't judge a book by its cover. From the moment that the experience starts, you're transported to another world and you're on a choose your own adventure that doesn't disappoint. The individual exhibits are all unique and so well thought out. You keep thinking "I can't believe I'm seeing this" and "I can't wait to see what's in the next room". This is certainly a place that we'll travel to go see again, and I've already told my friends and family about how special it was. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Now off to see their Philadelphia location...

The kids kept asking to come here, so we finally did. Good…read moreplace for families, and it was pretty busy when we went. The lighting made me a little dizzy afterward, but the kids had a good time.

Words can not explain what this place does for the underserved mentally ill. In addition to…read moreadvocacy this place has given the mentally ill a venue to show and sell works of art. 100% of sales go to the artist and the gallery takes no commission. To date the gallery has sold over $60,000 worth of art. They recently celebrated the 10 year anniversary and I donate work to be auctioned to help raise money for the galleries operation expenses. They have a framing budget and a gallery manager to make sure work is displayed professional. There are affluent collectors that believe in the gallery mission and purchase artwork regularly. I feel like as I'm writing this I can't articulate just how necessary this place is for the targeted population and for the community at large. I urge you to stop on for a show on a random weekday and please give them your support. Help make the city, the country and the world a better, more beautiful place!

From the owner: We are a non profit art gallery in Columbus Ohio that showcases the work by people affected by…read moremental illness and substance use disorders. Our mission is to work to break down the stigma associated with mental illness and bring focus to the artistic vision.