April 20, 2026
may exhibitions
in the short north
This month, explore gallery exhibitions and public art installations throughout Columbus’s historical arts district. Below are some highlights from May’s gallery and business exhibitions; please note that holidays may impact operating hours.
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SEAN CHRISTOPHER GALLERY OHIO | 815 N HIGH ST.
“24th anniversary invitational: a women’s group exhibition”
“24th Anniversary Invitational: A Women’s Group Exhibition” with Special Opening Reception featuring a wide range of artists (emerging-established), materials, subject matter, and meaning. Continues through June 13. The Gallery offers regular open walk-in hours from Wednesday through Saturday and by-appointment-only visits from Sunday through Tuesday.
Twelve Exhibiting Artists: Jesse Chandler, Michol Childress, Lori Esposito, Joyce Hayden, Tiffany Lawson, Molly Marek, M.Mickley, Jen Poppen, Gaye Reissland, April Sunami, Barb Vogel, and Eileen Woods
Pictured: “Junk (That’s The Price You Gotta Pay)” by M. Mickley
Exhibition dates 05.02.26 – 06.13.26
Gallery Hop hours 4 – 8pm
MARCIA EVANS GALLERY | 8 E LINCOLN ST.
works by annette poitau
Annette Poitau’s environmental abstract oil paintings represent the earth in color, shape, and organic forms, each creating the feeling of calmness, or they can be energizing when viewed, each unique in their own way.
Exhibition dates 04.04.26 – 05.31.26
Gallery Hop hours 12 – 8pm
SHARON WEISS GALLERY | 20 E LINCOLN ST.
“a celebration of all things spring” by amy adams
“A Celebration of All Things Spring,” featuring new work by Amy Adams. Fresh, vibrant, and full of life, this collection captures the beauty and energy of the season — inviting you to experience renewal, color, and light through her distinctive artistic voice.
Stop by 24 when visiting Amy’s solo exhibit.
Exhibition dates 04.30.26 – 05.31.26
Gallery Hop hours 12 – 8pm
24 LINCOLN ST. GALLERY & ART STUDIOS | 24 E LINCOLN ST.
salon exhibition
This historic home doubles as both gallery and creative workspace, housing five active studios. In the foyer, you’ll be greeted by artwork from resident artists Amy Adams, Moon Evans, Lisa Parks Godfrey, Kara Razek, and Tamar. As you walk through, you can watch them at work—paintings in progress, brushstrokes unfolding—offering a rare glimpse into their process and distinctive styles up close.
Exhibition dates 05.01.26 – 05.31.26
Gallery Hop hours 12 – 8pm
STUDIOS ON HIGH GALLERY | 686 N HIGH ST.
“4 takes”
Andy Warhol. Piet Mondrian. Edvard Munch. Louise Nevelson. These four masters are the jumping-off point for SOHG’s May exhibition. Four SOHG member artists, each working in their own medium (wood, glass, mixed media and fiber), will create a piece inspired by each master, illustrating the breadth and depth of artistic inspiration.
Exhibition dates 05.02.26 – 06.04.26
Gallery Hop hours 12 – 8pm
ADAMAH GALLERY | 641 N HIGH ST.
salon exhibition
Adamah Ceramics is a ceramics art gallery and studio located in the heart of the Short North on the corner of Russell and High St. The gallery features a wide variety of local, national, and international ceramicists — handmade work ranging from decorative to functional.
Exhibition dates 05.02.26 – 05.30.26
Gallery Hop hours 11am – 6pm
CMA AT THE PIZZUTI | 632 PARK ST.
“tavares strachan: the day tomorrow began”
Experience the first museum survey in the U.S. of pathbreaking Bahamian conceptual artist Tavares Strachan (born 1979, Nassau, Bahamas). Defining himself as an explorer and storyteller, Strachan has developed a singular artistic practice fusing art, science, and cultural inquiry. At the heart of the exhibition is his Encyclopedia of Invisibility, an evolving compendium of “hidden” histories, which the artist has compiled into an open-ended archive of figures, events, and ideas suppressed within canonizing historical narratives.
“Tavares Strachan: The Day Tomorrow Began” is co-organized by Columbus Museum of Art and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Photo by Andrea D’altoè Neonlauro
Exhibition dates 05.16.26 – 01.03.27
Gallery Hop hours 2 – 8pm
art venues
FIRESIDE POTTERY | 35 E FIFTH AVE.
HASHTAG COMEDY CO. | 1253 N HIGH ST.
SHORT NORTH STAGE AT THE GARDEN THEATRE | 1187 N HIGH ST.
PINOT’S PALETTE | 691 N HIGH ST.
GINGER RABBIT JAZZ LOUNGE | 17 BUTTLES AVE.
STUDIO WEST 614 | 1119 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE.
collections on view
THE JOSEPH GALLERY | 620 N HIGH ST.
private collection of Ron and Ann Pizzuti
Step upstairs to the second floor of The Joseph for a curated journey through contemporary works from the private collection of Ron and Ann Pizzuti. Framed by sweeping views of the Short North, this elegantly appointed gallery showcases acclaimed international artists.
Gallery Hop hours 2 – 8pm
GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER | 400 N HIGH ST.
FCCFA collection
The Convention Authority owns the largest contemporary collection of local art and displays the largest collection of art within any US convention center.
Artists on-show represent the diversity of the Columbus community, cutting across age, gender, and race. If you haven’t met them previously, meet them for the first time on the FCCFA website or Instagram, @FCCFA_art.
Gallery Hop hours 4 – 8pm
HILTON COLUMBUS DOWNTOWN | 632 PARK ST.
rotating exhibition
Stop by The Hilton Downtown hotel lobby during Gallery Hop to view their rotating gallery, featuring local and national visual artists.
Gallery Hop hours 4 – 8pm
rotating exhibits
public art
SHE MOVES IN COLOR | 800 N HIGH ST.
she moves in color
The “Mona Lisa” mural has been an important symbol of the Short North’s creative history since its creation by Brian Clemons in 1990. The next chapter for this piece has been approached with care and consideration for both its past and future. The installation of the new piece, “She Moves in Color,” is now underway and expected to be completed in early May.
Artist Mandi Caskey a.k.a. Miss Birdy shares her vision for the piece: “My goal was not to completely reinvent the mural, but to give it a subtle sense of renewed life and contemporary spark. The expressive brush stroke treatment introduces movement, color energy, and modern presence, while allowing Mona Lisa herself to remain grounded, recognizable, and respectful to the original legacy of the piece.”
This is a project of the Short North Alliance made possible with support from The Greater Columbus Arts Council, Crawford Hoying, and Compton Construction.
THE GATHERED | 35 E HUBBARD AVE.
the gathered
“The Gathered” is a 625 sq ft tile mosaic by North Carolina-based artist Andrew Hendrixson. The mosaic, composed of an undulating rhythm of nearly 400,000 12 mm bespoke glass tiles, reminds viewers of the individual small pieces that comprise the whole, a metaphor for community. It is installed on the east-facing wall of the Parkside on Pearl building, facing Italian Village Park.
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what else is happening at may gallery hop?
Each Gallery Hop brings a new experience. From live performances along the street, to specials in Short North storefronts, the flavor of each first Saturday here is as diverse as it is vibrant. Learn more about what you can look forward to at this month’s Gallery Hop!
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