Columbus Museum of Art

06/18/2026

We are excited to announce "Q***r Constellations: Photographs from the Aronowitz Family Collection," opening October 16, 2026, and on view through March 21, 2027.

Exploring q***r photographic histories, artistic lineage, and the role of collecting, the exhibition features more than 150 works by over 75 artists and celebrates a transformative gift of 50 photographs from the Columbus-based Aronowitz Family to CMA.

"Q***r Constellations" takes its title from Andrea Geyer’s Constellations series, in which the artist transforms archival photographs of q***r women by rephotographing and collaging them to create kaleidoscopic images about connection and visibility. The exhibition brings together photographs from different time periods and artistic communities to argue that q***r histories of photography are like constellations: layered, refracted, overlapping, relational, and continually rewritten. The installation therefore invites the viewer to read images through their own experiences of memory, desire, and resistance—for, as co-curator Vince Aletti argues, "Q***r is in the eye of the beholder."

The exhibition is co-curated by Vince Aletti, independent critic and curator, and Kaitlin Booher, CMA’s William and Sarah Ross Soter Associate Curator of Photography, with Rae Root, Roy Lichtenstein Curatorial Fellow. "Q***r Constellations: Photographs from the Aronowitz Family Collection" is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Support for this 2026 FotoFocus Biennial exhibition was provided in part by FotoFocus.

Learn more: https://www.columbusmuseum.org/newsroom/posts/cma-presents-q***r-constellations-photographs-from-the-aronowitz-family-collection

Martine Gutierrez, "ANTI-ICON: APOKALYPSIS," 2023. Inkjet print, 22 1/2 × 18 in. Aronowitz Family Collection. © Martine Gutierrez. Courtesy of the artist and RYAN LEE Gallery, New York.

John Edmonds, "The Hero," 2018. Inkjet print, 30 × 24 in. Aronowitz Family Collection. Courtesy of the artist.

Andrea Geyer, "Constellations (Hilde Radusch and Eddy Klopsch)," 2018. Hand-cut inkjet print on rag paper, 38 7/8 × 28 1/8 in. Aronowitz Family Collection. Courtesy the artist.

Catherine Opie, "Alistair Fate," 1994. Chromogenic print, 20 × 16 in. Aronowitz Family Collection. © Catherine Opie. Courtesy Lehmann Maupin, New York, Seoul, and London.

Paul Mpagi Sepuya, "Mirror Study for Joe (_2010980)," 2017. Inkjet print, 46 ×
24 in. Aronowitz Family Collection. Courtesy the artist, Bortolami, DOCUMENT, Galerie Peter Kilchmann, and Vielmetter Los Angeles.

Hunter Reynolds, "Patina du Prey Drag Pose Series," 1990. Chromogenic prints and thread, 29 ½ × 19 ½. Columbus Museum of Art, gift of David and Carol Aronowitz. © Estate of Hunter Reynolds. Courtesy of the Estate of Hunter Reynolds and P.P.O.W, New York

06/17/2026

Tomorrow Night: Celebrate Juneteenth at BAM Thursdays!

Stop by from 5:00–10:00 PM in the Patricia M. Jurgensen Sculpture Garden for live art-making with artist Sir'Ra, music by Sammy Macchiato and Tim Blender, and live projection art by Juice Loops all night long. No reservation or ticket is required to attend BAM Thursdays.

Then, join us on Friday, June 19, from 5:00–9:00 PM in the Sculpture Garden for music by DJ O Sharp, a cash bar, and a viewing of Freedom Works: A Juneteenth Fireworks Presentation by Maroon Arts Group. This free outdoor event is open to all; please note that the galleries will be closed.



First photo by JToland Photo

06/14/2026

On your visit, explore the current installation in Gallery 5, "We Cover New York: The Photo League."

Active from 1936–1951, the Photo League was a dynamic membership group of photographers based in New York City. The League hosted lectures, organized exhibitions, provided darkroom facilities, and held photography courses. Members, who paid annual dues of $7, included Berenice Abbott, Sid Grossman, Erika Stone, Lisette Model, and Aaron Siskind.

"We Cover New York: The Photo League" is a rotating installation drawn from CMA’s Photo League Collection. On view through June 21, this presentation highlights the League’s shared artistic and social concerns and the ways this community helped advance the photographic medium.

This installation is dedicated to John Kobacker (1951–2024), whose longstanding commitment to photography was instrumental in bringing the Photo League Collection to the Columbus Museum of Art.

Joe Schwartz, "Tenants Union Represented on May Day," 1940s. Gelatin silver print. Photo League Collection, Museum Purchase with funds provided by Elizabeth M. Ross, the Derby Fund, John S. and Catherine Chapin Kobacker, and the Friends of the Photo League.

Bill Witt, "The Eye, Lower East Side, New York," 1948. Gelatin silver print. Photo League Collection, Museum Purchase with funds provided by Elizabeth M. Ross, the Derby Fund, John S. and Catherine Chapin Kobacker, and the Friends of the Photo League.

06/12/2026

Step inside Tavares Strachan’s U.N.I.A. Tea Room at CMA at The Pizzuti.

Part of "Tavares Strachan: The Day Tomorrow Began," this installation reinterprets the legacy of Marcus Garvey, the pioneering Pan-African activist, orator, and founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (U.N.I.A.).

In 1923, Garvey mounted a nationwide speaking tour, including a visit to Columbus, Ohio, where he spoke before an audience of thousands.

Through neon, bronze, archival materials, ephemera, and new works by Strachan, the U.N.I.A. Tea Room connects global histories of Black self-determination to a chapter of Columbus history.

See it now in "Tavares Strachan: The Day Tomorrow Began" at CMA at The Pizzuti.

Learn more and plan your visit: https://ow.ly/yIgJ50Zb5yz

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

06/11/2026

TONIGHT: Patio season 🤝 BAM Thursdays (Bar, Art, and Music)

Join us from 5:00–10:00 PM in the Patricia M. Jurgensen Sculpture Garden for live art-making with Evelyn McBride from 6:00–8:00 PM, music from Titonton throughout the evening, and a performance by Columbus Saints from 7:00–7:30 PM.

Every Thursday through September 10, enjoy creative experiences with local artists and performers, live music from local DJs, free gallery admission, and delicious food and drinks.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/R3iE50ZarI9

No reservation or ticket is required to attend BAM Thursdays. Members save 25% on food and non-alcoholic beverages during BAM Thursdays. Not a member? Join today.

Also happening during BAM: Yoga @ CMA with Replenish Well & The Yoga Carriage. Enjoy an hour of relaxation inside Edwards Court starting at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers.



First photo by JToland Photo

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

Join us at Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti on Saturday, June 27, from 4:00–6:00 PM for an evening of conversation, cuisine, and culture as we celebrate the publication of "The Caribbean Cookbook" with author Rawlston Williams and Columbus's own "Top Chef," Avishar Barua.

Both nationally acclaimed chefs, Williams and Barua will discuss how histories, memories, and cultures are shared across generations and geography through cuisine.

Tickets are $55 for members and $65 for nonmembers and include one copy of "The Caribbean Cookbook," plus admission for two guests to both the reception and conversation with Rawlston Williams and Avishar Barua. The reception includes a complimentary cocktail and light bites inspired by recipes from the book.

Learn more and register: https://www.columbusmuseum.org/events/event/6212965

06/09/2026

Big news from CMA.

Beginning July 1, visitors ages 25 and under, as well as one adult caregiver accompanying children 16 and under, will receive free admission to the Columbus Museum of Art’s East Broad Street campus.

This change is part of Access 150, a transformative five-year initiative made possible by a $4 million lead gift from the Walter Foundation—the largest investment in access and education in CMA’s history.

By expanding access for young people and families, CMA is creating more opportunities to engage with art, imagination, and learning, while helping to inspire the next generation of artists, thinkers, and creators.

Click here to learn more: https://ow.ly/ASPq50Z9pMY

Access 150, a five-year initiative supported by a $4M lead gift from the Walter Foundation, expands youth access, programming, and engagement.The multi-year program positions CMA at the forefront of a national shift in museum admissions policies.Columbus, Ohio — June 9, 2026 — Beginning July 1, ...

06/07/2026

Today is the LAST DAY to experience "Artemisia Gentileschi: Naples to Beirut." We’ve loved seeing so many visitors spend time in this exhibition and connect with Gentileschi’s incredible work.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/YCQh50Z8jv1

Photos by JToland Photo

06/06/2026

Spend your Saturday morning creating in Open Studio, held weekly from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM.

This month’s Studio theme is "Lines That Speak." Inspired by "East of the Pacific: Making Histories of Asian American Art," participants are encouraged to explore materials as a way to express emotions, share stories, and communicate with loved ones.

Summer Art Breaks also return to the Studio this month, taking place June 16–19, June 30–July 3, July 14–17, July 28–31, and August 11–14.

Both Open Studio and Summer Art Breaks are free with admission and open to all ages.

Looking for a calmer experience? Quiet Hour takes place from 10:00–11:00 AM with reduced lighting, sound-canceling headphones, weighted blankets, and fidget items.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/BaRA50Z8hkl

Art Breaks are supported by Bath & Body Works, Battelle, and the Siemer Family Foundation.