December 12, 2024
DECEMBER EXHIBITIONS IN THE SHORT NORTH
This month, explore holiday gallery exhibitions, gifts, and public art installations throughout Columbus’ historical arts district. Below are some highlights from December’s gallery and business exhibitions, please note that holidays may effect operating hours.
DECEMBER GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
Adamah Ceramics | 641 N. High St.
Join us at Adamah in welcoming Cory Mahoney and Morgan Rose Free! Cory will present his captivating ceramic chair series, pushing the boundaries of clay into functional art.
Morgan features a playful collection of functional art, drawing inspiration from bugs to slugs which invites curiosity and conversation. And don’t miss their first collaboration sgraffito chair!
Exhibition Dates: December 6, 2024 – January 16, 2025
Hours: Thursday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Marcia Evans Gallery | 8 E. Lincoln St.
This month, discover ”Artful Holiday Gifts” the annual Holiday event at the Marcia Evans Gallery!
Delight your friends and family under the tree this year with the gift of art by various Ohio native artists! New items to the 2024 event include handmade black & white pearl necklaces, handmade cutting boards, and hand-painted cocktail napkins!
Exhibition Dates: December 7, 2024 – January 28, 2025
Hours: Thursday – Saturday, 11:00 am –5:00 pm
Sean Christopher Gallery Ohio | 815 N. High St. Ste. H
As individual artists and a collaborative team, in December of 2024, Nikki and Matt Swift celebrate 25 years exploring audio visual technology to craft meaning out of the past, present and possible future that they encounter. Phases brings together their individual works with one focusing on the past we have not yet learned from and keep repeating and the other projecting a future outcome that seems to loom in the distance.
Exhibition Dates: December 7, 2024 – January 18, 2025
Hours: Wednesday – Friday, 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Sharon Weiss Gallery | 20 E Lincoln St.
The Sharon Weiss Gallery is hosting its annual Salon Exhibit this December, featuring works from its esteemed gallery artists. This beloved tradition is a cornerstone of the gallery’s programming, showcasing diverse artistic talent and fostering a festive atmosphere in the Short North Arts District
The exhibit promises an eclectic mix of styles and mediums, offering something for every art enthusiast. Whether you’re a collector, a first-time visitor, or simply looking to immerse yourself in the local art scene, this event is a must-visit.
Exhibition Dates: December 1 – December 30, 2024
Hours: Thursday 12:00 – 4:00 pm, Friday – Saturday 12:00 – 5:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 pm
The Little Blue House by Sharon Weiss Gallery | 24 E Lincoln St.
24 Lincoln St. Art Studios fondly known as The Little Blue House by Sharon Weiss Gallery is the home to five working studios and the Foyer Gallery—invites you to celebrate the season with us!
This December, the artists have created special 4×4 mini paintings, perfect for holiday gifts or keepsakes. Stroll through the studios of Amy Adams, Moon Evans, Lisa Parks Godfrey, Karen LaValley, and Tamar Rudavsky as they work on their latest creations. Watch as paintings come to life, catching glimpses of works in various stages of completion.
Celebrate creativity, art, and the season. Happy Holidays!
Exhibition Dates: December 1 – December 30, 2024
Hours: Thursday 12:00 – 4:00 pm, Friday – Saturday 12:00 – 5:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Studios On High Gallery | 686 N. High St.
SOHG presents their annual holiday show featuring smaller pieces by member artists, ideal for holiday gifting. Patrons can sample a broad range of diverse work from jewelry and oils, to wildlife sculpture, and mixed media collage.
Exhibition Dates: December 7, 2024 – January 30, 2025
Holiday Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Public Art in the Short North Arts District
This December, explore these exciting public art installations:
- AfterGlow Digital Projection Series
- 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 upcoming Gallery Hops. Now Accepting Applicants for January Gallery Hop.
- Summer Spray Mural “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.Â
- 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.Â
- That Level of Freshness by Dr. Steve Art
- Located at Sweetgreen, this fun and energetic 115 sq. ft. mural showcases bursts of fruits, herbs, and natural imagery—perfect for a place that celebrates fresh living.Â
Other Events
Jersey Boys | Short North Stage | November 21 – December 29, 2024
Jersey Boys is a musical biography of the Four Seasons—the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation. Far from a mere tribute concert (though it does include numbers from the popular Four Seasons songbook), Jersey Boys gets to the heart of the relationships at the center of the group—with a special focus on frontman Frankie Valli, the small kid with the big falsetto.
In addition to following the quartet’s coming of age as performers, the core of the show is how an allegiance to a code of honor learned in the streets of their native New Jersey got them through a multitude of challenges: gambling debts, Mafia threats and family disasters. Jersey Boys is a glimpse at the people behind a sound that has managed to endure for over four decades in the hearts of the public.
Holiday Cheer Tour | Columbus Food Adventures | Select Weekends
From light displays to shop window contests to seasonal lore galore, the Short North never fails to match its exuberant showing of holiday spirit with the most enticing spread of festive drinks and food a reveler could desire!
The Holiday Cheer Tour brings you the vast cornucopia of delights the neighborhood has to offer. This excursion will pair some of the most exciting of seasonal adult beverages with light noshes chosen to compliment them. Stops include Barley’s, SoCal Kitchen, Pie of the Tiger, and much more!
These are just a few of the exciting exhibitions and public art displays you can experience in the Short North this December! Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a night filled with creativity, culture, and community in the Short North Arts District.
DECEMBER GALLERY HOP SPONSORS
Gallery Hop is an event of the Short North Alliance and made possible with support from our sponsors:
