2025 SHORT NORTH GALA

celebrate, discover, + create

celebrate community
Silent auction items up for grabs feature the best in local goods and services. All proceeds are poured back into support of the growth, safety, and beautification of the Short North Arts District.
Celebrate the Short North’s boundless talent with us as we celebrate the talented 2025 honorees.
delight in local delicacies
Taste of the Short North will invite guests to visit and sample tables upon tables of appetizers and desserts provided by distinctive Short North Arts District restaurants.
Sip on one-of-a-kind cocktails creatively crafted by some of the community’s best mixologists.
Delight in a seated dinner prepared by the world-class culinary team at the Hilton Columbus Downtown.
experience artistry
The ‘In Pursuit’ Concert Series suits up for the Gala with collaborative performances by local artists.
Mesmerizing and extravagant performances by the Amazing Giants.
Answer the creative call with a participatory arts experience.
get tickets
gala admission
Get the full Short North Gala experience, including:
- Admittance to Taste of the Short North
- Seated dinner
- Live entertainment
- … and more to be announced!
taste of the short north
Skip the seated dinner and award ceremony- this ticket is perfect for a quick date or night out with friends!
Sip cocktails, enjoy live entertainment, and sample tasty bites from your favorite Short North restaurants.
- The taste of the Short North experience is included in Gala admission and VIP gala experience tickets. You do not need to purchase a separate ticket.
group seating
Bring the whole team and unlock special benefits by booking your table. Contact Johnny Riddle for more information on sponsorships.
Arch Sponsor
- 4 tickets
- Select sponsor benefits
- VIP Short North swag bags
Goodale table
- 10 tickets
- Select sponsor benefits
- Valet service
- Table prepared with 2 bottles of wine
- VIP Short North swag bags
High Street table
- 10 tickets
- Access to the exclusive VIP reception
- Select sponsor benefits
- Valet service
- Table prepared with 4 bottles of wine
- VIP Short North swag bags
vip gala experience
Maximize your giving and upgrade your experience when you buy VIP! Get everything included in Gala Admission plus the exclusive perks of…
- Early access to the event venue
- Access to the exclusive VIP reception
- Curated appetizers
- Complimentary cocktails
- Live entertainment
- VIP Short North swag bags


Funds raised for the Short North Gala support the projects, services, and mission of the Short North Alliance — to nurture the Short North Arts District as a vibrant, creative, and inclusive community and leading arts destination.
Partner with us on
Apps & Desserts
Tables
Awards
Experiences
Programs
Presenting Sponsorship
meet our honorees
