An interesting blog from a member of the CSO: David H. Thomas has been an orchestral clarinetist for 23 years. Additionally, he is also an experienced soloist, with numerous critically acclaimed performances. Starting his performing career directly after undergraduate studies, he won a position with the Greensboro Symphony in 1982. The next year he was [...]
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CSO’s closure won’t have much of an impact on Columbus
As you’ve probably read by now, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra is halting their operations as of June 1st due mostly to financial troubles. It seems like everyone is really quick to say that they’re sad to see the CSO disappearing, but also quick to admit that they rarely attend the symphony’s events. Personally, I’ve enjoyed [...]
Treasure Swap @ Junctionview Studios May 3 & 4
Clear out your basement, closet, garage, and studio! Bring all of your unwanted loot to Junctionview for Treasure Swap, a stuff-swapping free-for-all. Those who donate items on Saturday, May 3 will be handsomely rewarded with a GOLD COIN. This magical coin means free entry and first dibs on the awesome stuff that’s up for grabs [...]
CMCpm – Art Collecting on a Budget – Thur May 22
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Art from Ben DeVoe
Again, I’ve got another sideways photo posted since this piece from Ben DeVoe isn’t hung in the new house yet either. Ben’s work is probably the craziest piece we own, and really stands out compared to our other artwork purchases. It does hold a special place in my heart though as it was the first [...]
Columbus Jazz Orchestra special event this weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the Columbus Jazz Orchestra! They’re presenting a special series of performances celebrating music from New Orleans. Through Sunday, “New Orleans on Parade” will feature guest artist “Trombone Shorty” (pictured here) who combines elements of funk/rock into this trombone and trumpet performances. I read a review in [...]
Art from Coreroc
Today’s featured artwork comes from the local artist known as Coreroc, who was the mastermind behind the recent C-Note Art Show. We actually picked up this three-piece set at the C-Note Show and have them waiting to hang in our dining room (which we’ll also be painting soon). We’re going to do an accent wall [...]
Art from Nikos Fyodor Rutkowski
This piece (which looks a little weird in the photo due to the fact that we haven’t hung it up yet) is from local artist Nikos Rutkowski. Nikos is a fairly active member of the local arts community, especially in the up-and-coming Franklinton neighborhood where he serves as the Vice President of the Franklinton Arts [...]
Art from Laura Alexander
This first piece is from Laura Alexander. She’s a local artist with a studio at Junctionview. She primarily does glass etching work with multiple layers of glass in wooden frames. We’ve seen her work hang at several shows and it’s always a standout. She also founded “spark!” which is a local monthly hang-it-yourself free-for-all show. [...]
How to Start Collecting Art in Columbus
Over the past two years, Anne & I have started to immerse ourselves a bit more in the local art scene. The “Arts” in Columbus are typically just associated with Gallery Hop, the Wexner Center, that big red ART sign at CCAD, and not much else. While those are all great institutions, there’s a whole [...]