Art by Appointment

Over a dozen art galleries, institutions, and venues feature new work every month in the Art + Soul of Columbus. Now, you can discover and explore it by appointment, virtually or in person.

Safely explore and shop Short North Arts District galleries in person or virtually by scheduling a private appointment for an intimate art experience.

Click here to learn how to have a Short North Safe visit during your private appointment and every time you come to the District.


GALLERIES

24 E. Lincoln St, sharonweissgallery.com/studio
Th, 12:00pm – 4:00pm
F-S, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Su, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Amy Adams, Karen LaValley, and Lisa Park Godfrey are three Columbus artists that lease the space next to Sharon Weiss Gallery in a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere. The artists paint in-studio, where they also display and sell their work.

 

 


642 N. High St, brandtrobertsgalleries.com
F-Su, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Private appointments available; email  info@brandrobertsgalleries.com

Brandt-Roberts Galleries offers one of the city’s largest selections of contemporary and post-war art, featuring a diverse group of regional and national artists who work in a variety of styles and media. Their post-war historic works focus on classic modernism, including the estates of several prominent and influential artists of the mid-twentieth century. Visit brandtrobertsgalleries.com/exhibitions to view exhibitions virtually.


641 N. High St, hammondharkins.com
W-S, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Su, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Private appointments available; call (614) 238.3000

Hammond Harkins Galleries strives to be a creative space for forward thinking by focusing on contemporary American and European artworks. Their visual collections are impressive, featuring both local and international creators for monthly exhibitions. Visit hammondharkins.com/exhibitions/fromthestudio to view an online catalog of available works.


986 N. High St, lindsaygallery.com
Private appointments available; email  lindsaygallery@hotmail.com

Since 1999, Lindsay Gallery has specialized in self-taught, brut, outsider, and folk art and artists.

 

 

 

 


8 E. Lincoln St, marciaevansgallery.com
T-S, 11:00am – 5:00pm

Marcia Evans Gallery showcases contemporary original art including acrylic and oil paintings, mixed media works on paper, bronze, stone and wood sculpture, and hand blown glass. Well-known artists specializing in intriguing abstracts and eloquent landscapes are shown alongside exciting up-and-comers.

 


17 W. Russell St, notsheepgallery.com
Th-S, 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Private appointments available; call (614) 565.0314

(Not) Sheep Gallery focuses on political, confrontational, conversational, or controversial artwork. In this political climate, it’s important to take a stand and to speak out. Art is the perfect catalyst for that.

 


988 N. High St, sarahgormleygallery.com
Private appointment only; email sarah@sarahgormleygalllery.com

Sarah Gormley Gallery is dedicated to the idea that art is a source of joy and that owning an original work of art is something that should be accessible to everyone. Proprietor Sarah Gormley connects emerging and established artists with first-time art buyers and long-time collectors through a shared appreciation for original art and its power to stir us from within.


815 N. High St, Stes H & N, seanchristophergallery.com
Private appointments available; call (614) 327.1344
W-F, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
S, 1:30pm – 3:30pm

An alternative exhibition space located in the nationally renowned Short North Arts District since March 2002, Sean Christopher Gallery Ohio features eight to 10 select solo and group shows per exhibition season. Exhibitors are emerging and mid-career Ohio residents, Ohio natives, or artists with an Ohio connection.


20 E. Lincoln St, sharonweissgallery.com
Th, 12:00pm – 4:00pm
F-S, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Su, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Sharon Weiss Gallery features antiques and original paintings, prints, and sculptures by Ohio artists. For 20 years, their goal has been to give passionate artists a place to exhibit and provide an inviting gallery space where the community can become passionate about art.

 


694 N. High St, sherriegallerie.com
Private appointments available; email sherrie@sherriegallerie.com or call/text (614) 266.9595

Sherrie Gallerie is a contemporary art gallery exhibiting exceptional process-based contemporary art including glass, ceramics, wood, fiber, and art jewelry. Visit sherriegallerie.com/buy-online to purchase artworks.

 

 


686 N. High St, studiosonhigh.com
Th-F, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
S-Su, 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Private appointments available; text (614) 354.4449

Studios on High Gallery is Columbus’ oldest artist-owned and operated gallery. Selected by jury, each exhibiting artist takes turns staffing the gallery, while simultaneously creating art onsite. The gallery offers oil, acrylic, pastels, and watercolor paintings, jewelry, glass, wearables, collages, mosaics, sculptures, and fine crafts, plus daily artist demonstrations.

Purchase inquiries; email gallerystudiosonhigh@gmail.com


INSTITUTIONS & VENUES

1187 N. High St, shortnorthstage.org

Off-Broadway hit When Pigs Fly is a gay-themed, putting-on-a-show musical. It will debut digitally in Columbus with new songs by original writer Mark Waldrop, who is working with Short North Stage on their production, and avant garde and drag costumes made by local designers.

Streaming on Vimeo September 21-30
Call (614) 725.4042 or visit shortnorthstage.org for tickets, $25


1871 N. High St, wexarts.org
T-W, 11:00am – 6:00pm
Th-S, 11:00am – 8:00pm
Su, 11:00am – 6:00pm

The Wexner Center for the Arts is The Ohio State University’s multidisciplinary, international laboratory for the exploration and advancement of contemporary art. Through exhibitions, screenings, performances, artist residencies, and educational programs, the Wex acts as a forum where established and emerging artists can test ideas and diverse audiences can have cultural experiences that enhance understanding of the art of our time.