Update 3//12/20: Since the writing of this blog post, several events have been canceled as arts organizations make difficult but responsible choices to help limit the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). I have deleted canceled events and all potentially large group gatherings such as receptions (even if they haven’t been canceled). As of this update, galleries are still open (but check with the organization before planning a visit). Remember, to wash your hands A LOT and stay home if you are sick. This weekend warrior will be taking full advantage of the incredible selection of digital books from the Columbus Metropolitan Library and listening to Columbus-based musicians on music streaming platforms.
Daylight savings. What a scam. We aren’t saving daylight, we’re just shifting it around. Like life isn’t confusing enough already. But as long as we insist on doing this stupid thing, we might as well see the silver lining and appreciate that the sun goes down later and therefore we are compelled to stay out and about later.
Of course this means we can squeeze more arts events in before nightfall, and there are a bunch of new shows opening this weekend, so get ready to fill those bright evening hours.
She Knows Who She Is featuring artwork by David Butler and April Sunami opens March 12, in the Elijah Pierce Gallery at the King Arts Complex.
Inspired Reunion II is opening at the Shot Tower Gallery. Regular gallery hours start March 16.
ROY G BIV Gallery has Underfoot, works by Wade Tullier and Blobby Dude Bares it All, works by Kena Ramirez Dillon, starting March 13—just in time for Franklinton Friday.
And on the last-chance list: A Mile and a Half of Lines: the Art of James Thurber, at the Columbus Museum of Art through Sunday March 15.
If you go, you’ll want to carve out enough time to enjoy their newest exhibition, Art After Stonewall. BTW the museum offers free admission on Sundays.
These are the events that caught my eye, but if you head to ColumbusMakesArt.com you’ll find plenty more. Tag your adventures with #artmakescbus to share.
Lacey Luce is a digital marketing specialist for the Greater Columbus Arts Council who is proud to be celebrating her fifth-year anniversary of promoting and supporting the cultural fabric of Columbus with the Arts Council.