Background The London Arts Center in London, Ohio, operates as the public face of the London Visual Arts Guild (LVAG), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed to promote visual art and art education throughout London and Madison County. The guild traces its roots to a group of local artists who organized around 2008; it later obtained its…
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Alley Island 2025
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…
Cottrill Sculpture Studio and Museum
Background The Alan Cottrill Sculpture Studio & Museum, located at 110 South 6th Street in Zanesville, Ohio, serves as both the working studio and gallery for renowned sculptor Alan Cottrill, who has been creating cast-bronze works since purchasing the space in 2003. Housing over 400 bronze sculptures—including more than 60 at life-size or larger—the facility…
Ashland Easter Bunny
Background The Big Beautiful Bunnies in downtown Ashland, Ohio are a new spring tradition launched in 2026, designed by Peggy Yoder and her daughter Liz in collaboration with the same artists who created Ashland’s beloved Pumpkin People autumn displays. The project originated as a community initiative following the overwhelming success of the fall Pumpkin People…
Unofficial Galaxies – A STAR WARS Exhibit at COSI
Background Summary provided by Dia Browser ChatThe “Unofficial Galaxies” exhibit at COSI in Columbus, Ohio (2025) is a massive Star Wars-themed experience featuring iconic props, costumes, life-size starships, and one of the world’s largest private fan collections. “Unofficial Galaxies” at COSI (May 10–Sept. 1, 2025) is an immersive, Star Wars-inspired exhibition that brings together more…
Murals in Piqua, Ohio
Background Background summaries provided by the Dia Browser built -in AI chat. Piqua is a city in western Ohio, and it serves as one of the main communities in Miami County. The area has a rich history tied to early Native American settlements, the Miami and Erie Canal, and later, industrial development. Today, Piqua is…
Murals at The Little Grand Market
Background The Little Grand Market in Columbus, Ohio, is a food hall located at 710 Grandview Crossing Way in the Grandview area. Opened in August 2024, it features 10 exceptional local vendors, large bars for socializing, and patios with city views. It is the 6th food court/bar-style restaurant in the Columbus area as of the…
