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Wexner Center for the Arts loses one artist and grant, citing the center's name for pulled support
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (569+ words) The Wexner Center for the Arts said one artist and one grant have pulled art and support from the center, citing the center's name amid controversy over billionaire Les Wexner's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Cat Predmore, interim…...
Review: Maltz Museum celebrates Jewish contribution to comic books, but it needs an update
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1505+ words) It's widely known that Jews have made significant contributions to global art, culture, science and commerce over centuries. Less well understood is that American Jews, particularly in New York and Cleveland, played a big role in the invention of comic…...
CAPA to begin renovations on newly named Wrightsel Music Hall in former church
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (625+ words) The sounds of confetti cannons echoed through the cavernous church. The crowd of arts supporters applauded while gold paper stars floated down from the balcony, catching in the glow from the stained glass windows. Chad Whittington, CEO of the Columbus…...
'Murals on Main' initiative aims to beautify East Main Street between Bexley and Whitehall
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (339+ words) A new initiative will bring murals along East Main Street between Bexley and Whitehall to beautify the area as plans continue for a bus rapid transit line along East Main Street. Those behind the "Murals on Main" initiative want local…...
From stage to page: exhibit showcases high-tech ways to write down dance
10+ mon, 3+ hour ago (781+ words) At the end of a long night of clubbing, you leave your moves on the dance floor. But if you wanted to write those moves down for next time, how would you do it? Choreo/Graphics: Diagramming Dance and Movement,…...
All Sides Weekend: Arts and Culture
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (67+ words) WOSU Public Media All Sides Weekend: Arts and Culture Central Ohio is slowly warming up as spring is starting to taking hold. Like so many spring flowers, the central Ohio arts community is blossoming. All Sides Weekend and Classical 101 Morning…...
Sarah Kirkland Snider's "Forward into Light' offers an immersive orchestral experience
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (807+ words) To listen to a piece of orchestral music is to enter a forest, to walk around there for a while and to get blissfully lost in a world of sound, story and imagination. Award-winning composer Sarah Kirkland Snider knows well…...
New Greater Columbus Arts Council President and CEO Mitch Menchaca
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (107+ words) Having spent more than 10 years as the president and CEO of the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Tom Katzenmeyer stepped down from his post in 2025. Late last year, it was announced that the GCAC board of trustees selected Mitch Menchaca as…...
King Arts Complex names Corey Favor as president and CEO
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (364+ words) The King Arts Complex Board of Trustees has named Corey Favor as its news president and CEO. Favor, 46, said Tuesday that for decades King Arts has elevated Black history, arts and culture, while shaping the lives of the community and…...
Fascinating Ohio: outreach director, videographer, arts network creators
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (143+ words) Gracehaven serves youth and families by providing sex trafficking prevention services. Their mission involves empowering youth rescued from sex-trafficking and helping them to thrive with dignity in a renewed life. We will meet with Gracehaven's community outreach director and learn…...