June 27, 2016
EXHIBITIONS
Brandt-Roberts Galleries
Brandt-Roberts Galleries will feature new seasonal works by several of their marquee artists, including Mark Gingerich, Michelle Y. Williams, Christopher Burk, and Sally Tharp. In addition, they will display new historic works from our represented estates, including Glenn Rothman and Robert King, both of whom were former OSU professors of art.
Hammond Harkins Galleries
Hammond Harkins Galleries will feature Tony Mendoza: Cats & Dogs on view now through July 17.
Joseph Editions
Joseph Editions will feature Kurt Lightner, Homestead from July 7 through August 27. Collector preview is on Thursday, July 7 from 5:00-7:00pm and the reception with artist is on Friday, July 22 from 5:00-8:00pm.
Homestead is Kurt Lightner’s first exhibition in Columbus in 5 years. This body of work is a doubly meaningful return for the artist - a return to painting and a return to his roots as he looks back on the landscape of his childhood. Carefully constructed out of seemingly floating forms and non-objective color, these are hauntingly beautiful portraits of pastoral life.
Lindsay Gallery
Lindsay Gallery will feature new paintings from Nashville artist Harry Underwood. Artist’s reception will be on Friday, July 1, from 6:00-9:00pm.
Marcia Evans Gallery
Marcia Evans Gallery will feature Summer Show of Abstracts from June 3 through August 28 with local artists Ellis Beckwith, Simon La Bozetta, Michael Halliday, Kate Morgan, Chris Pemberton, Annette Poitau, Judy Romanello, Robert Tavani, JT Thompson, Roger Williams, and Matt Wolcott.
pm gallery
pm gallery will feature Hummers, photographs by Richard Northrup. Richard began photographing hummingbirds in his Clintonville backyard in 2011. The images are printed on handmade paper, photographic paper or, in a unique series, on re-claimed metal sheet. All of the printing is done by Richard in his home. He designs the backdrops and the lighting.
Rivet
Rivet will feature Chasing Ghosts - The Art of Macsorro from July 2 through July 31 with an opening reception on July 2 from 7:0010:00pm. “To chase the ghosts of dreams, loved and the heart is a fools way to live,” the artist said in a statement. “But a life worth living is not free of ghosts.”
ROY G BIV Gallery
ROY G BIV Gallery presents work by Kate Ball and Rachel Yurkovich. Ball’s stop-motion animations explore the complexities of human-animal interactions. Yurkovich’s videos of living things depict instances of uninhibited consumption. The work of both artists is on display July 2–30 with an opening reception on Saturday, July 2, from 7:00–10:00pm and an artists’ talks and closing on Saturday, July 30, at 2:30pm.
Sean Christopher Gallery Ohio
Sean Christopher Gallery Ohio will feature AD ASTRA: To the Stars by Jes Moore with a Gallery Hop opening on July 2 from 6:00-10:00pm. The exhibit will run until August 27. Jes Moore is a mixed media Columbus artist who graduated with a BFA in Fine Arts in 2015 from Ohio Dominican University.
Studios on High Gallery
Studios on High Gallery will feature Commissioned: Works by Teda Theis, Marty Husted, Jeanie Auseon, Jessica Wojtasek, and Kim Covell Maurer. The artwork is on display from July 1 through July 31 with artists in attendance for Gallery Hop from 6:00-10:00pm.
Sherrie Gallerie
Sherrie Gallerie will feature Melinda Rosenberg, Going With the Grain, through July 17.
Sharon Weiss Gallery
Sharon Weiss Gallery will have a salon exhibit for the month of July by gallery artists. Select artists will be available from 6:00-8:00pm on Gallery Hop Saturday.
The Pizzuti Collection
The Pizzuti Collection is thrilled to announce that two of their signature events, the Family Day Series and Pacesetters After Hours will now occur on the same day as Gallery Hop.
From 11:00am-5:00pm enjoy Family Day Series with complimentary admission with guided tours at 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm along with artinspired scavenger hunt and sketchbooks for students. The Shazzbots will perform at 11:00am and an appearance by the Amazing Giants will be from 4:00-5:00pm. Pacesetters After Hours will be from 6:00-8:00pm with complimentary admission with cocktails and specialty brews and music from DJ Patrick. Pacesetters is a 21 and over event.
ARTS EVENTS
Big Fun
Big Fun will feature prolific artist, Brent Elam, along with a performance from Dave Buker & The Historians.
Danceville, U.S.A
Danceville, U.S.A. will have an open house event, inviting anyone to come visit the studio space, hear more about Danceville, U.S.A. and sign up for dance lessons. Danceville, U.S.A. will also be featuring artwork from Pago Pago, American Samoa by Regina Meredith Fitiao and Su’a Wilson Fitiao. The exhibit is entitled SIVA Ina Ia MAGAIA le KAKOU ASO: DANCE to make the day BEAUTIFUL. Artwork will be on display and for sale. Regina and Su’a will also be on location working on artwork at Gallery Hop.
Denmark on High
Denmark on High will feature the work of Soutchay Soungpradith. Along with traditional painting, he continues to create original songs and performs live with his current band, Dead Mans Dew. He now resides with his wife and two daughters in Westerville, Ohio.
Opening reception on Gallery Hop Saturday from 7:00-10:00pm with artist in attendance.
First Commonwealth Bank
First Commonwealth Bank (647 N. High Street) will feature digital photographer Nina de l’Etoile for July’s Gallery Hop and through the end of July. Recently Nina has been experimenting with double exposure, manipulations and blended photographs. Flowers and butterflies are some of her main subjects. The artist will greet guests at the July Gallery Hop from 6:00-9:00pm. Light refreshments will be served.
House Beer
House Beer will feature Jon Garrett Kitzmiller, a photographer and a woodworker. The show Mirrors, Humbled showcases his love of both the wilderness his love of creating using the eye and hand. The photographic images, shot both with film and digital mediums, are an exploration themselves into the question of revelry. See the artwork on display for Gallery Hop.
Wexner Center for the Arts
Wexner Center for the Arts will feature Martin Wong: Human Instamatic on view until Sunday, August 7. Originally presented at the Bronx Museum, Martin Wong: Human Instamatic makes the first stop of its national tour at the Wex.
Short North Stage
Short North Stage invites you to celebrate the July Gallery Hop with the Columbus Dance Community at The Garden Theater. Dance Talks will present local choreographers and dance makers with developing works to an audience and get feedback live on the Garden Theater stage 6:00-9:00pm.
CorePower Yoga
“Despite the inherent focus on life’s darker side, there is beauty found between pain and release. A blank canvas can become as painful or beautiful as it’s meant to be, depending on who is looking.” Join CorePower Yoga for an evening of cocktails, mocktails, and yoga in the window. They will be featuring the works of local artist Tyler Jacobs.
GALLERY HOP EVENTS
Global Gifts
During July Gallery Hop, Global Gifts will be having some summer fun with Pocket Discs, the flying discs from Guatemala. Pocket Discs are hand-crocheted from cotton thread by Maya village women. Global Gifts will be giving away one indoor Pocket Disc to a lucky winner at the July Gallery Hop. Stop by any time between now and July 2 to enter to win. Enjoy free coffee samples and baked goods from Women’s Bean Project while you shop.
Mallory Lane Salon & Gallery
For the July Gallery Hop, Mallory Lane Salon & Gallery will be doing mini makeovers which will include full eye makeup and/or a flat iron or curled hair style. They will also have art for sale by Jenn Dienno, booking specials, and wine.
Skully’s Music-Diner
Skully’s Music-Diner will feature GET RIGHT WITH DJ Tron, 21+/10:00pm with no cover until 10:30pm. $5 cover from 10:30pm-12:30am and $10 cover from 12:30am–2:00am.
GALLERY HOP SPONSORS
Black Brick Gallery Hop Pizza Special
The July Gallery Hop is brought to you by the new Black Brick bar in the Short North Arts District. Experience Live music from 7:00-11:00pm, get a Large Nashville Hot Chicken Pizza for just $1 more than a large one-topping pizza, and enter to win an hourly text to win drawing for a chance to win 2 tickets to HighBall Halloween and a free large pizza from Donatos all during the July Hop.
CD102.5 Scene Team
Visit the CD102.5 Scene Team at Oddfellows Liquor Bar and register to win weekend passes to PromoWest Fest!
Blue Point Brewing Company Special of the Month
Blue Point Brewing Company is proud to be the official beer partner of Gallery Hop for June, July, and August 2016. The feature special for this month is a $4 Blue Point Toasted Lager Pints on draft at Black Brick located at 917 N. High Street.