June 23, 2026
july 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 July’s gallery and business exhibitions; please note that holidays may impact operating hours.
art galleries + museum
SEAN CHRISTOPHER GALLERY OHIO | 815 N HIGH ST.
“samuel lo: seen in the light, known in the dark”
“Samuel Lo: Seen in the Light, Known in the Dark” is a solo exhibition scheduled for 07.01.26 – 08.15.26 with a Public Opening Reception, 07.11.26 from 3 – 5pm. A Mid-Exhibition Gallery Hop Reception is also offered on 08.01.26 from 4 – 8pm.
This Columbus-based photography and interdisciplinary artist “brings attention to the limitations of light as a partial lens or filter for understanding, and darkness as a vessel for holding everything.”
Exhibition dates 07.01.26 – 08.15.26
MARCIA EVANS GALLERY | 8 E LINCOLN ST.
“from business to art”
In this special gallery show, women leaders and CEOs reveal a different kind of expertise, expressing their talent, emotion, and perspective through art.
Exhibiting Artists: Jacquie Bickel, Catherine Lang-Cline, Cindi Englefield, Merry Korn, and Nancy Lambert.
Exhibition dates 06.06.26 – 07.28.26
SHARON WEISS GALLERY | 20 E LINCOLN ST.
salon show
July brings a vibrant Salon Show to Sharon Weiss Gallery. Discover the latest paintings and sculptures from your favorite artists — each uniquely expressive in style, medium, and vision. From bold contemporary works to delicate realism, this exhibition celebrates the individuality and creativity of every artist represented.
Artwork by Mathew McFarren
Exhibition dates 07.02.26 – 07.27.26
24 LINCOLN ST. GALLERY & ART STUDIOS | 24 E LINCOLN ST.
salon show
Housed in a historic home, this gallery features five active artist studios. Visitors can view works by resident artists Amy Adams, Moon Evans, Lisa Parks Godfrey, Kara Razek, and Tamar Rudavsky while experiencing the energy of a working creative space.
Artwork by Amy Adams
Exhibition dates 07.02.29 – 07.27.26
STUDIOS ON HIGH GALLERY | 686 N HIGH ST.
“harmony” by carole bucklew
This exhibition emphasizes compatibility amongst various elements. Metalsmith, Carole Bucklew combines found objects, ethically sourced gemstones, and metal to create pleasing arrangements. This exhibit will showcase the process of harmonizing these elements to create one-of-a-kind pieces of wearable art.
Exhibition dates 07.05.26 – 07.30.26
ADAMAH GALLERY | 641 N HIGH ST.
salon show
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 07.01.26 – 07.30.26
CMA AT THE PIZZUTI | 632 PARK ST.
“tavares strachan: the day tomorrow began”
“Tavares Strachan: The Day Tomorrow Began” is the first museum survey in the U.S. of pathbreaking conceptual artist Tavares Strachan. Defining himself as an explorer & 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. The “Encyclopedia” has inspired many of Strachan’s recent projects, including his monumental sculptures, works in glass and ceramic, paintings, tapestries, self-playing musical instruments, and room-scale installations.
Exhibition dates 05.16.26 – 01.03.27
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.
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.
HILTON COLUMBUS DOWNTOWN | 402 N HIGH ST.
rotating exhibition
Stop by the Hilton Columbus Downtown hotel lobby to view their rotating gallery, featuring local and national visual artists.
rotating exhibits
public art
PRIDE CIRCLES | 1160 N HIGH ST.
pride circles
Pride Circles, by Columbus artist Lisa McLymont, is the first-ever permanent public art installation to be installed on the sidewalk public right-of-way in the City of Columbus. While traveling through the Short North, the public is invited to directly traverse the art and inclusively experience LGBTQ+ identities. Learn more
SHE MOVES WITH COLOR | 800 N HIGH ST.
she moves with color
She Moves with Color is a newly-completed 1,000 sq ft mural honoring the Short North’s historic Mona Lisa mural. Created by local artist Miss Birdy, this stunning work displays consideration for the iconic work’s past and the community’s future. Learn more
