Press Release Columbus Arts Community Springs To Life with AGORA 2008 The Couchfire Collective has announced Agora 2008 will take place on Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19, 2008. Agora is the brilliant showcase of Central Ohio’s art, music and community – bringing artists and art patrons together to celebrate Columbus’ diverse and talented [...]
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The Columbus Partnership screwed up their homework
The Columbus Partnership released a report recently that ranked Columbus dead last among 16 other cities in terms of arts and cultural establishments. That’s right. Dead. Last. While I haven’t gotten my hands on the full report, according to the Dispatch article, the qualification for an “arts or cultural establishment” ranges from museums and theaters [...]
History of the Lincoln Theater Video
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Artspace Public Event – Tue March 25th
If you haven’t already heard, Artspace is a nonprofit organization based out of Minneapolis with a goal is to provide affordable live/work space for artists. They started in the 70s with a single project in Minneapolis and have grown into 30 projects either completed or under construction today. They came to Columbus last summer at [...]
My Columbus Symphony Guilt
There’s been quite the buzz lately about how the CSO is going belly up. I’d like to say that I’m going to miss it if it goes away, but honestly… I never really went much. In the past year, Anne & I attended Picnic with the Pops once last summer, which was a lot of [...]
Agora 2008 Call For Entries
Agora 2008 Call for Entries is open until MARCH 30! Spread the word… artists, musicians, filmmakers, dancers, performers, volunteers… everyone can register to participate at www.AgoraColumbus.com! We have some awesome stuff planned for this year, but we need your help to make it the best Agora yet! Agora 2008 Preview: Friday, April 18 at 6pm [...]
Columbus Indie Art Month: COMPLETE
If you’re just tuning in, I just completed my first monthly “challenge” which is quickly becoming a much better replacement for the concept of New Year’s “resolutions“. This series of opened-ended challenges allows people to define their own goals and then document them in some sort of online format to encourage others to participate as [...]
Columbus Indie Art Month: Rivet presents “This Time It’s Personal”
This Time It’s Personal Local area collectors showcase pieces from their private collections that have never been shown in Columbus. Featuring art/customs/toys by: Andrew Bell, Blu, Brandt Peters, Craola, Doktor A, Kathie Olivas, Jeff Burnette, Jenna Colby, Joe Ledbetter, Naoto Hattori, Michael Slack, Scott Radke, Unkl, and more… Exhibit March 1 through March 16 Opening [...]
Columbus Indie Art Month: Rivet Sale-Feb 29 through Mar 2
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Columbus Indie Art Month: Ohio-born artist to unveil her first feature film
Ohio-born artist to unveil her first feature film The Dispatch Thursday, February 28, 2008 BY BY FRANK GABRENYA With her first feature-length work, video artist Jennifer Reeder challenges what most people think of as narrative films. The Ohio native directed Accidents at Home and How They Happen during the summer in Columbus, thanks to production [...]