Columbus Art Galleries, Museums, Supplies & More

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Thanks for checking out our post about art in Columbus. Galleries, museums, supplies, schools, shows, events and more will all be discussed in detail right here.

This intro will be short and sweet because we know your time is valuable. Jumping directly into the best Columbus art galleries and museums where the finest exhibits in your area can be found seems like the most natural starting point.

You may want to know about the best art stores in town where you can find all the supplies and materials you desire so they will be listed. We also don’t want to forget about the best shows and events this area has to offer.

If you get a sunny day enjoy it by going on an art walking tour or by seeing some of the most unique statues and sculptures here. Taking group classes or private lessons at one of the nicer local art schools can be a great way to improve your skills quickly.

Renting out an art studio near you when the time is right to get things moving on your next project could improve your odds of success. Dealers, appraisers, and framing services will also get their own sections.

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Best Art Galleries & Museums In Columbus

If you want to check out the best art galleries and museums in Columbus you can head to:

The Artist Residency Award Program at the Wexner Center for the Arts is something that all emerging local and regional artists should know about. Why? Because the program gives out over $200,000 a year to help people reach their dreams.

You will find over 3,500 unique pieces at the Columbus Museum of Art which opens at 10am Tuesday through Sunday including featured pieces by Edward Hoppar, Edgar Degas, Jacob Lawrence, and Honoré Sharre. They also have a popular summer art workshop program in your area for kids in elementary or middle school.

One of the largest selections of contemporary and post-war art is viewable at the Brandt Roberts Galleries which is open from 1pm to 5pm Wednesday through Sunday and can also help you with brokering or restorations.

A good place to rent studio space is 400 West Rich and they also have specialized classes for all ages and skill levels.

Every September the 934 Gallery hosts the fun 934 Fest and they also sell some of the pieces in their collection that you can check out from noon to 3pm on Saturdays.

Marcia Evans Gallery offers full appraisal and restoration services while being open from 11am to 5pm Tuesday through Saturday and from noon to 3pm on Sunday.

The Sharon Weiss Gallery is another good spot to lease studio space.

Materials & Supplies Near You

The best local stores to buy art supplies and materials are:

Since 1936 Star Beacon has been one of the best distributors of arts and crafts materials in your area.

There will be supplies to help make murals, graffiti, or other mediums of public art at Lookout Supply which also has mural and drawing workshops on site.

Shows & Events

Some of the top shows and events held throughout the year are:

The cities Greater Arts Council puts on the Columbus Arts Festival each June along the downtown riverfront where performing arts and exhibits will be presented by local and regional artists whose pieces are judged by a blind jury.

Every July the What? Music and Arts Festival is great for lovers of art, music, food, and local culture and all you need to do is head to the Franklinton area to check it out.

One of Central Ohio’s top community fine arts and crafts shows is The Worthington Arts Festival and the front lawn of the Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington is where you can find this event every June.

We mentioned the 934 Fest earlier which is usually held in September in the Milo-Grogan Neighborhood and if you visit you can expect to find live music from local bands, comedians, and you can even watch a live mural be created during the festivities.

Art Dealers & Appraisers

When you are trying to find a new piece for your collection or to figure out the true value of something visit one of these art dealers and appraisers in your area:

For branding, project management, or consulting services you can contact White Phoenix who also offers a variety of classes for all skill levels.

There are over twenty auctions held at Garth’s Auctioneers & Appraisers each year plus they can help with consignments.

934 Gallery and Marcia Evans Gallery from our initial list also sell art near you.

Walking Tours

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The one hour Columbus Art and Landmark Walk will take you through interesting neighborhoods so you can check out unique architecture and public art on Mondays at 7pm from May to August.

Sculptures & Statues

Taking selfies with these sculptures and statues in your area could also be enjoyable:

  • Flowing Kiss at 311 W Long St
  • Schiller Statue at 1000 City Park Ave
  • The William McKinley Memorial at 44-62 S High St
  • Deer Sculpture at W Rich St
  • Arnold Statue at 486 N High St #474
  • The Numbers Garden at 2055 Millikin Rd

Lawrence Argent created Flowing Kiss in 2013 which can be found at North Bank Park downtown.

Schiller Park is home to the Schiller Statue that was completed over in Germany in the late 1800’s.

You can find the The William McKinley Memorial in front of the Ohio Statehouse.

Terry Allen created the Deer Sculpture which sits on the Rich Street Bridge over the Scioto River.

In 2014 the Arnold Statue was moved to the front of the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

The Numbers Garden can be found on the West lawn of the Dreese Laboratory at Ohio State University.

Columbus Art Classes

It doesn’t matter if you are searching for private lessons or group classes for kids, teens, or adults the best art schools in Columbus would be:

You can find after school classes, summer camps, night classes, or even home schooling options from Paper Moon Art Studio.

Another good place to take local lessons for all ages is Art with Anna.

Columbus College of Art & Design has been named one of the top 10 design schools in the country and they have scholarship programs available and popular creative summer workshops for youth grades 1-12.

Painted Pearls Paint Parties can host private parties and is great for corporate team building events.

400 West Rich and White Phoenix Arts also have lessons by quality instructors.

Studios For Rent Near You

You may be looking for an art studio available for rent in your area and some options are:

400 West Rich and Sharon Weiss Gallery from our main list also have art studio space for rent near you.

Framing

When you need art framing services in Columbus try out:

There are over 1,200 frame styles at the three Framing Center locations in your area in Upper Arlington, Dublin, and the Powell-Lewis Center region.

The oldest custom art framing shop in Columbus is Gregg Frame Studio and they are a great place to go for restorations or repairs.

Michaels, Joann, and Blick Art Materials from our art supplies list also do custom framing.

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Have Fun Enjoying The Columbus Art Scene

Currently that is all we have to share about the full art scene near you. We listed the best galleries, museums, events, shows, supply stores, dealers, appraisers, walking tours, sculptures, classes, studios, and framers that you may want to check out.

If you made it this far you might just know quite a bit about the local art scene yourself. Feel free to share your own tips, or to let us know if we may have gotten anything wrong in the comments.

We hope you enjoy your time at the best Columbus art galleries, museums, supply stores, or doing whatever else you plan to do with the info.

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This post and all of the posts on our site are edited by Dan Soloman who has been a huge fan of art since he was a little kid. His mother was a good local artist, and she taught him the trade from a very early age. He studied art and its history in both high school and college, has worked at multiple galleries, and recently has begun creating and editing online content for this site and some other online media platforms.

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