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Have you explored our “SHAPES” exhibition recently?We’ve added a new way to experience shapes in the galleries, inspired...
08/30/2026

Have you explored our “SHAPES” exhibition recently?

We’ve added a new way to experience shapes in the galleries, inspired by “Juggling Fool,” a work by Ohio-based artist Tamara Jaeger. Jaeger uses a mix of found and manipulated materials to create colorful assemblages featuring birds and human characters.

Now, you can try your hand at building a character inspired by Jaeger’s work. Using geometric shapes like circles, squares, and triangles, visitors are invited to construct a figure and think about how each shape contributes to the overall design.

The activity gives you the chance to create a partner for the “Juggling Fool,” and we’ve been delighted to see the many different figures our visitors have imagined.

Stop by the "SHAPES" exhibition and create your own on your next visit!

Photos by JToland Photo.

☀️ Soaking up these last few weeks of summer while they’re still here. Do you have a favorite late summer activity to cl...
08/29/2026

☀️ Soaking up these last few weeks of summer while they’re still here. Do you have a favorite late summer activity to close out the season?

George Bellows, "On Summer Sands," 1903–1904. Charcoal, graphite pencil, and ink with gray and white gouache en grisaille. On Loan from the Theta Delta Chapter of Beta Theta Pi Alumni Association at The Ohio State University.

George Inness, "Sunset at Montclair," 1885. Oil on canvas. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Knight Sturges and Family.

Janet Edwards, "Mother and Son Shelling Corn, Canning on Porch due to Summer Heat," 1989–1994. Oil pastel on newsprint. Museum Purchase.

Martin Elkort, "Heat Wave (A Hot Summer Day)," 1947 (printed later). Gelatin silver print. Gift of Stefani Elkort Twyford and the Martin Elkort Archive.

Paul Cézanne, "Seated Bather," c. 1873–1877. Oil on canvas. Gift of Howard D. and Babette L. Sirak, the Donors to the Campaign for Enduring Excellence, and the Derby Fund.

Unidentified Maker, "Quilt (Sunburst/ Rising Sun)," c. 1925–1935. Cotton. Gift of Donna and Rodney Wasserstrom.

🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Planning a family day at CMA?Columbus Museum of Art is for everyone—including families with young children. Whethe...
08/28/2026

🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Planning a family day at CMA?

Columbus Museum of Art is for everyone—including families with young children. Whether you're bringing toddlers, preschoolers, or teens, there are plenty of ways to explore, create, and connect together.

And remember: admission is free for visitors age 25 and under, as well as one adult caregiver accompanying children 16 and under.

Explore + Play
The JPMorgan Chase Center for Creativity is a vibrant hub featuring hands-on spaces and exhibitions designed for intergenerational learning and imaginative play.

Make Something Together
Create together every Saturday morning during Open Studio, a drop-in art-making experience. Art Breaks are also available on select school holidays.

Family Programs for Every Age
Join a monthly early childhood tour designed just for families, including Baby & Me for ages 0–2, Pre-K: Art Explorers for ages 3–4, and Family Adventures for ages 12 and under.

Give Teens Their Own Space
Teens ages 13–19 are invited to participate in free monthly Teen Studio programs.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/u1uh50ZFVuT

Photos by JToland Photo

Summer isn’t over yet—kick off the final weeks of BAM (Bar, Art, Music) tonight from 5:00–10:00 PM.Stop by the Patricia ...
08/27/2026

Summer isn’t over yet—kick off the final weeks of BAM (Bar, Art, Music) tonight from 5:00–10:00 PM.

Stop by the Patricia M. Jurgensen Sculpture Garden for creative experiences with DrawTogether Strangers led by Amy Linville and friends with music by Bad Trip Show + Topher & Dan. Plus, enjoy entertainment by Whirlwind Dance from 7:00–7:30 PM.

Every Thursday from 5:00–10:00 PM through September 10, enjoy live music from local DJs, free gallery admission, delicious food and drinks, and creative experiences with local artists and performers.



First photo by JToland Photo

🐕 Dogs have been inspiring artists for centuries. Here are a few from the CMA collection to celebrate !Honoré Sharrer, ...
08/26/2026

🐕 Dogs have been inspiring artists for centuries. Here are a few from the CMA collection to celebrate !

Honoré Sharrer, “Leda and the Folks,” 1963. Oil on canvas. Gift from the collection of Adam Zagorin and the late Perez Zagorin.

Unidentified Artist, “Portrait of Perry Power, Age 3,” 1840–41. Oil on panel. Gift of Sandra Power Schlaudecker and Family.

Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson, “Returning from Israel to Columbus, Ohio/Sacred Pages,” 1998. Paint on cloth. Gift of the Artist.

Paul Peel, “A Country Boy and His Dog Among the Daisies,” 1886. Oil on canvas. Bequest of Francis C. Sessions.

Elijah Pierce, “Little Boy and His Dog,” 1981. Carved and painted wood. Gift of Micheal Milligan.

Tony Mendoza, “Leela and Ant,” 1979. Gelatin silver print. Museum Purchase with funds provided by the Greater Columbus Arts Council.

Lucius Brown Kutchin, “Landscape, New Mexico,” 1931. Oil on Masonite®. Museum Purchase, by exchange.

William Hawkins, “Red Dog Running #3,” 1986. Enamel on Masonite®. Gift of Melodee S. Kornacker.

George Bellows, “Man and Dog,” 1905. Oil on canvas. Gift from the collection of Everett D. Reese in his memory from the David E. Reese Family Foundation, the Gilbert Reese Family Foundation, the Phoebe R. and John D. Lewis Foundation, and the Reese-Shackelford Foundation.

Jean Crotti, “Woman with Dog,” 1943. Encaustic on Masonite®. Gift of the Artist.

Sidney Chafetz, “Lady and Dogs,” 1988. Lithograph on Rives BFK™ paper. Gift of the Artist.

Columbus Museum of Art and Watershed Distillery are thrilled to welcome back the city’s most imaginative bartending comp...
08/25/2026

Columbus Museum of Art and Watershed Distillery are thrilled to welcome back the city’s most imaginative bartending competition—Art of The Cocktail Invitational—returning for its fourth year!

Experience an unforgettable evening as top local bartenders face off in a one-of-a-kind challenge: crafting cocktails inspired by selected artworks from the museum, all with premium spirits from Watershed Distillery. Guests will sip, savor, and cast their votes as creativity, craftsmanship, and flavor come together.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 24, from 6:00–10:00 PM. Your ticket includes samples from every participant, small bites, gallery access, music, and more.

Tickets are $40 for CMA members and $50 for nonmembers.
Get tickets: https://www.columbusmuseum.org/events/event/6416200

This event is 21+. Please bring valid ID for entry.

Featuring bartenders from:
Bristol Republic
Cento German Village
Cordial Cocktail Club & Bottle Shop
Fable Bar & Co.
Ginger Rabbit
GOOD LAND OHIO
I Like It Like That
Jackie O's On Fourth
Lindey's
Nomad Hot Kitchen x Cool Spirits
The Shapeshifter
The Lion Bexley
The Nine Columbus
Bar Room at The Pizzuti
Wolf’s Ridge at Worthington Inn

The Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC), in partnership with the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA), is thrilled to announce ...
08/25/2026

The Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC), in partnership with the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA), is thrilled to announce that Maryam Adib has been selected as the 2026 Aminah Robinson Artist Resident!

Established in 2020, the annual Aminah Robinson Artist Residency supports African American professional visual artists residing in the United States in commemoration of Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson’s rigorous research and creative practices. The Artist Residency is one of three residency and fellowship programs organized within the Aminah Robinson Legacy Project, instituted by CMA in 2019 to honor Robinson’s vast creative contributions and further her multifaceted legacy.

Beginning September 1, the oil painter, muralist, and clothing designer will spend three months living and working in Robinson's renovated home studio in Columbus, as well as receive an unrestricted cash award. During her residency, Adib will develop a new body of work for "Inner Knowings," a forthcoming two-person exhibition at the Community Arts Partnership (CAP) Gallery in Ithaca, New York, exploring how Black communities heal from medical trauma through community, herbal knowledge, and a connection to nature.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/RtYY50ZFpxX

Art Makes Columbus


Maryam Adib, "Recollection no. 9," Gouache, gel pen, acrylic, vellum and blueprint paper on black BFK paper, 18”x24.” 2021

A few new friends have arrived at the Museum Store 🦝🐻🐰🍂Come meet the newest additions to our Jellycat woodland collectio...
08/24/2026

A few new friends have arrived at the Museum Store 🦝🐻🐰🍂

Come meet the newest additions to our Jellycat woodland collection on your next visit.

☕️ Make your Sunday coffee run an art experience.Spend your Sunday morning at “Bar Room,” where locally roasted Ethiopia...
08/23/2026

☕️ Make your Sunday coffee run an art experience.

Spend your Sunday morning at “Bar Room,” where locally roasted Ethiopian coffee from Upper Cup Coffee Co., light bites, and something sweet are served inside artist Tavares Strachan’s fully functional reggae bar and café at Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti.

Stop in for an espresso, cappuccino, latte, cold brew, or chai tea latte—and pair it with a guava donut, pineapple mango rum cake, hot patty, sweet plantain chips, or another exceptional dish from the menu.

“Bar Room” is open on Sundays from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Location
632 Park Street

Admission
$10 general admission
$25 Season Pass
CMA members are always free

Summer Late Nights:
Through Labor Day 2026, enjoy $5 admission to "Bar Room" after galleries close, Friday and Saturday from 8:00–10:00 PM.

Hours
Thursday: 2:00–8:00 PM
Friday: 2:00–8:00 PM*
Saturday: 2:00–8:00 PM*
Sunday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
*“Bar Room” is open until 10:00 PM

Learn more and plan your visit: https://ow.ly/ZhK750ZCK54

Photos by JToland Photo

🌾 Experience art with all your senses in “Tavares Strachan: The Day Tomorrow Began” at Columbus Museum of Art at The Piz...
08/22/2026

🌾 Experience art with all your senses in “Tavares Strachan: The Day Tomorrow Began” at Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti.

In the exhibition's Rice Grass room, Tavares Strachan has installed a monumental ceramic sculpture—which portrays Jamaican-born activist and orator Marcus Garvey—within a field of rice grass. This installation, “Between Me and You” (2022), takes the shape of a Ghanaian adinkra symbol connoting excellence, authenticity, and genuine value. The ethereal texture and earthy aroma of the grass activates the visitor’s senses, creating a moment of otherworldly calm and contemplation.

Step outside the ordinary with a visit to "Tavares Strachan: The Day Tomorrow Began", on view at The Pizzuti.

Location
632 Park Street

Open weekly
Thursday, 2:00–8:00 PM
Friday, 2:00–8:00 PM*
Saturday, 2:00–8:00 PM*
Sunday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
*“Bar Room” is open until 10:00 PM

Admission
$10 general admission
$25 Season Pass
CMA members are always free

Learn more and plan your visit: https://ow.ly/qubT50ZCK4p

📸: Installation view of “Tavares Strachan: The Day Tomorrow Began," on view at Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti from May 16, 2026 through January 3, 2027. Photo: Luke Stettner

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Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
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