March 25, 2025

april exhibitions
in the short north
This month, explore gallery exhibitions and public art installations throughout Columbus’ historical arts district. Below are some highlights from April’s gallery and business exhibitions; please note that holidays may impact operating hours.
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GALLERIE BY CFA | 1241 N HIGH ST.
fashion is art
Gallerie by CFA, a unique fusion of art and retail, invites you to celebrate Gallery Hop in a space that will captivate art enthusiasts, shoppers and retail brands alike. The gallery-inspired retail store welcomes guests to an evening of creativity, style and sophistication.
Exhibition dates April 5 – 30
Gallery Hop hours 11am – 7pm

SEAN CHRISTOPHER GALLERY OHIO | 815 N HIGH ST.
23rd anniversary show
Celebrate Sean Christopher Gallery’s founding in March 2002 with a diverse showcase of mixed media, ceramics, painting, installation art, works on paper, text-based art, cast iron sculpture, and cyanotype prints. Featured artists include Katherine Elizabeth Adkins, Ashley Bevington, Richard Clarahan, Hannah Fitzgerald, Erika Holycross, Greg Johnson, Phil Maneri, Christopher McCutcheon, John Joseph McCutcheon, and Kim Webb(pictured).
Exhibition dates March 1 – April 19
Gallery Hop hours 4 – 8pm

MARCIA EVANS GALLERY | 8 E LINCOLN ST.
anette poitau
International artist, Annette Poitau, creates her amazing environmental abstracts with oils from France, in many sizes & colors to excite or calm the senses.
Exhibition dates April 5 – May 1
Gallery Hop hours 12am – 8pm

SHARON WEISS GALLERY | 20 E LINCOLN ST.
salon exhibit
The Sharon Weiss Gallery’s Salon Exhibit showcases a diverse range of styles from its talented gallery artists. These exhibits are perfect for seasoned art collectors seeking unique additions to their collections as well as newcomers looking to begin their journey into art collecting.
Exhibition dates April 3 – 28
Gallery Hop hours 12 – 8pm

24 LINCOLN ST. GALLERY & ART STUDIOS | 24 E LINCOLN ST.
whispers of the heian court
Explore the elegance of ancient Japan in Moon Evans’ captivating oil painting collection inspired by the Heian Period (794–1185). Each piece blends intricate details of aristocratic life with poetic themes, illuminated by Western techniques like Rembrandt lighting.
Exhibition dates April 3 – 28
Gallery Hop hours 12 – 8pm

FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK | 647 N HIGH ST.
joe hoye
Nostalgic pop art created using hand-cut stencils.
Exhibition dates April 1 – 30
Gallery Hop hours 5 – 7:15pm

STUDIOS ON HIGH GALLERY | 686 N HIGH ST.
child’s play
Glass artist Helen-Marie Shakur’s body of work explores the origin of the artist’s love of craft; play. Exploring the themes, colors, and aesthetics reminiscent of her childhood, she strives to exemplify the joy and curiosity that is the driving force of her process.
Exhibition dates April 5 –May 1
Gallery Hop hours 12 – 8pm

ADAMAH GALLERY | 641 N HIGH ST.
from the ground
Specializing in three dimensional work made from clay, the gallery features a wide variety of ceramicists – from local to international, functional to decorative. As a hybrid gallery and studio, Adamah also hosts working artists and offers wheel-throwing classes to students interested in learning how to create pottery on the potter’s wheel. Pictured: Rory Pots
Exhibition dates April 5 – 26
Gallery Hop hours 11am – 8pm

HILTON COLUMBUS DOWNTOWN | 402 N HIGH ST.
rotating gallery
Stop by The Hilton Columbus Downtown hotel lobby during gallery hop to view their rotating gallery, featuring local visual artists.
Exhibition dates April 5 – 30
Gallery Hop hours 4 – 8pm
public art
AFTERGLOW DIGITAL PROJECTION SERIES | 937 N HIGH ST.
khaila carr
AfterGlow is a projection mural series displaying dynamic digital artwork in the Short North Arts District. The mural series, projected on the south-facing exterior wall at 937 N. High St., will illuminate and beautify the district for at least two evenings from sunset to midnight on the weekend of Gallery Hop. Now Accepting Applicants for Upcoming Gallery Hops
Exhibition dates March 1 – March 2
Gallery Hop hours 5 – 11:59pm
SUMMER SPRAY WALL | GOODALE PARK CAP
beyond the seen
Discover a vibrant mural that challenges perceptions and invites viewers to question reality. Located on the Goodale cap, this 1,280 sq. ft. work by nine local artists is a must-see for its bold and thought-provoking design.


PUBLIC ART | 35 E HUBBARD AVE.
the gathered by andrew hendrixson
This 625 sq. ft. tile mosaic, composed of 400,000 bespoke glass tiles, celebrates the idea of community, drawing inspiration from the poem Hymn by A.R. Ammons. Located on the east-facing exterior of Parkside on Pearl.
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what else is happening at april 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
april gallery hop sponsors
Gallery Hop is an event of the Short North Alliance, and made possible with support from our sponsors…