The Greater Columbus Arts Council has introduced an interactive Public Art Suggestion Map, allowing local residents to submit concepts for creative installations throughout Franklin County. Adam Hernandez's mural on the side of the Columbus Metro Housing Authority headquarters, is just the beginning.
Brooklyn artist, Spencer Finch, is in the works alongside developer Jeff Edwards to display a 26ft public art installation, using 31 vertically stacked LED tubes embedded in the building's facade.
Created by Columbus artist partners Jen Kiko and Eric Rausch, “The Natures”, a 75ft mosaic mural adorns the new Pembroke apartment building at 195 E. Broad St. Over 3,000 handmade tiles symbolizing the history of the site and the art scene of Columbus.
Renowned sculpturist and artist, Janet Echelman, brings “Current” to the heart of the City. The first in the world to mount a permanent sculpture over a major thoroughfare. Through the changing of seasons, no two viewing experiences of the sculpture can be the same, says the artist.
The Columbus Museum of Art and The Ohio State University come together for Confluence, a two day event exploring public art, science, collaboration, and community. October 8th and 9th in discussion with artists, curators, scholars, and professors.