Background

Alley Islands 2025 is a community street festival in Columbus’s Discovery District, organized by Blockfort Gallery and Studios. The event centers on murals, music, and public art, with multiple performances across the day alongside poetry, comedy, storytelling, and visual experiences. It also features local artists, crafters, food trucks, breweries, and open gallery/studio spaces, making it a neighborhood celebration aimed at bringing new energy to downtown Columbus.

The festival takes place in the Discovery District in downtown Columbus, near Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus College of Art & Design, and Columbus Metropolitan Library.

Google Maps link: Alley Islands, Columbus, OH.
The official website is alleyislands.com.

Impression

We were not able to attend the event this year as it went on live, but were able to get to the location to see some of the artwork that was completed since. Please check out the images here of the fantastic work on display and consider going to the location and seeing all this for yourself.