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 2020 Short North Alliance Annual Report.

Karla Rothan
Resident

Jim Russell
The Pizzuti Companies

Tony Slanec
OHM Advisors

Nancy Sully
City of Columbus

Yohannan Terrell
Warhol & WALL ST.

Margaret Wunderlich
Sherrie Gallerie

SHORT NORTH SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ricky Day, President
The Day Companies

Tyler Puhl, Vice President
The Wood Companies

Susan Jennings, Secretary
North Central Mental Health

Tom O’Leary, Treasurer
Resident

Rachael Carvalho
Upstart

Chris Gegas
Short North Real Estate

Marianne Lannan
The Lamp Shade

Michelle Larsen
City of Columbus, Department of Development

Nick Montell
The Greystone on High

Meetings and records of the Short North Special Improvement District are open to the public.
Click here to request a meeting schedule or make a records request.

 

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

Mark Wagenbrenner, President
Thrive Companies

Paul Pardi, Vice President
Avenue Partners

Leah Evans, Treasurer
Homeport

Ashley Meyers, Secretary
Resident

Quinn Fallon
Little Rock Bar

Todd Kemmerer
Capital Equities

Kevin Lykens
The Lykens Companies

Kaileigh Stiener
Borror

Meetings and records of the 5th Avenue and 4th Street Improvement District are open to the public.
Click here to request a meeting schedule or make a records request.

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