About

The Short North Arts District is a pioneer in urban revitalization.

The Short North Arts District is the most vibrant spot in the City of Columbus and is home to over 300 exciting businesses, the majority of which are locally owned or headquartered. It has received numerous national accolades, is considered a model for urban revitalization, and is known as the art and soul of Columbus.

The Short North Alliance (SNA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving both the property owners and business owners of the Short North Arts District and surrounding area.

MISSION

The mission of the Short North Alliance is to nurture the Short North Arts District, High Street, East 5th Avenue, and North Fourth Street commercial corridors as vibrant, creative, and inclusive communities and leading arts destinations.

The Short North Alliance will:

• Advocate (for its success)
• Improve (its public spaces)
• Engage (its unique stakeholders)
• Sustain (its resources and supportive relationships)
• Market (its success and opportunities)

Click here to view the 2023 Short North Alliance Annual Report.

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CONTRIBUTIONS

Support the Short North Arts District by making a donation to the Short North Alliance, a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit organization. Your tax deductible donation will benefit Short North Arts District programs and initiatives, including our arts and events programming, and safe and clean initiatives of the Short North Alliance. To make a contribution, click here.

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FRIENDS OF THE SHORT NORTH ALLIANCE PROGRAM

Become a Friend of the Short North Alliance and promote your business in the District. For more information, click here.

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SHORT NORTH ALLIANCE STAFF

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SHORT NORTH ALLIANCE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Click here to view current employment opportunities with the Short North Alliance.

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SHORT NORTH AMBASSADORS

SHORT NORTH ALLIANCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mary Jo Hudson, President
Squire Patton Boggs LLP

Jim Russell, Vice President
The Pizzuti Companies

Sheila Trautner, Treasurer
Hubbard Grille, Wine on High

Maren Roth, Secretary
Rowe

Melonia Bennett
JPMorgan Chase

Anjali Chavan
Crane Group

Jordan Edmonds
Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority

Rachel Friedman
Tenspace, Tenfold

Amberlyn Heiney
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants

Nicci Hicks
Pivot

Dionte’ Johnson
Sole Classics, Canvaas

Darienne Key
KBK Enterprises

BJ Lieberman
Ginger Rabbit, Hiraeth

William Poindexter III
Principal Financial Group

Ryan Ransom
Ransom Supply

Joshua Schottenstein
Adamah Gallery

Dwayne Steward 
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Nancy Sully
City of Columbus

Kevin VerHoef
GBQ Partners

SHORT NORTH SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ricky Day, President
The Day Companies

Tyler Puhl, Vice President
The Wood Companies

Wilson Browning, Secretary
BeecherHill

Dee Kates, Treasurer
First Commonwealth Bank

Stephan Dial
Meyer & Dial Real Estate

Chris Gegas
Short North Real Estate

Marianne Lannan
The Lamp Shade

Kristin Randall
The Pizzuti Companies

Meetings and records of the Short North Special Improvement District are open to the public. Contact us to request a meeting attendance details or make a records request.

2025 Meetings Schedule
February 7, 2025
April 4, 2025
June 6, 2025
August 1, 2025
October 3, 2025
December 5, 2025
All meetings are from 9 am-10 am.

5TH AVENUE AND 4TH STREET
SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Co Ingersoll, President
Thrive Companies

Kaileigh Pickett, Vice President
Borror

Leah Evans, Treasurer
Homeport

Collin Castore, Secretary
Seventh Son Brewery, The Barrel & Bottle

Quinn Fallon
Little Rock Bar

JR Kern
Capital Equities

Kevin Lykens
The Lykens Companies

Matt Canterbury
Homestead Development

Cooper Shields
Italian Village Society

Learn more about the 5th Avenue and 4th Street Special Improvement District at fifthandfourth.org.

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The mural pictured at the top of this page is Short North Gothic by Steve Galgas and Mike Altman.