Background The Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival runs from August 1st through September 29 on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 7pm to 10pm. Tickets are required to see the event at night, after hours – so please remember to go to the Columbus Zoo website and purchase tickets for this event. Zoo members do…
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Gahanna Creekside Temporary Artwork
Background Creekside is a centralized location in the city of Gahanna home to a park, eateries and stage to many of the cities events. Creekside Gahanna Location Impression Creekside is a great place to take a walk, get something good to eat, meet up with friends and just generally socialize. One of the things that…
Bear Hollow’s Giant Sasquatch
Background An French Lick, Indiana based chainsaw sculpture company, Bear Hollow created this giant sasquatch sculpture at the Mercer County Fairgrounds in Celina, Ohio. Impression As usual, pictures do not always do things justice, and this is the case with the giant Sasquatch sculpture at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. The head, hands and feet appear…
Portsmouth Flood Wall Mural Project
Background The floodwall was erected to protect the town from the river overflowing. This started back in 1938 and has been protecting Portsmouth ever since. More information can be found here regarding the artists and the art that adorn the floodwall:https://portsmouthmurals.com Impression We’ve chosen to share only a few of the murals here, Please take…
Otherworld Columbus
Background Otherworld is considered an “immersive art experience”. Entry will get you access to work from 40 artists, 47 rooms of different styles and themes. Tickets can be purchased online and you select an entry time. https://www.otherworld.com 5819 Chantry Dr, Columbus, OH 43232 Impression Ever been to some place and when someone asks you what its…
Urban Scrawl 2023
A 2-Day arts festival organized by the Franklinton Arts District. Urban Scrawl has been an annual event since 2007, featuring art murals from over 60 local artists. This is one of central Ohio’s largest urban renewal projects.
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Murals in Bucyrus
Background Bucyrus, Ohio is home to two murals by artist Eric Grohe that depict the town’s history. Below are listed the 2 main murals. Great American Crossroads Mural is located on the side of the Crawford County Courthouse. It was completed in 2000 and depicts a 100-year history of the town, from its founding in…
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