High Street comes alive with extra special Gallery Hops in 2024.

In celebration of 40 years of Short North Gallery Hop, Gallery Hop will turn Open Streets with a new, communal seasonal series called ‘Hops on High’. Discover all that the Short North Arts District has to offer as portions of High Street are closed to traffic and made to be enjoyed as the largest pedestrian-only experience in Central Ohio. Each Hops on High event will continue to feature all that is special about the legendary monthly tradition that is the Short North Gallery Hop and will focus on the multidimensional experiences that make the Short North Arts District a centralized creative hub with something for everyone in Columbus.

Monthly experiences include: the Hops on High Market at Gallery Hop curated in partnership with Matchmakers Market, arts programming, music, and more on Columbus’ most visible street. To participate, apply below.

UPCOMING HOPS ON HIGH EVENTS

40th Anniversary Programming

Hops on High will continue to feature all that is special about Gallery Hop and will focus on the experiences that make the Short North Arts District a centralized creative hub. To close out the summer the second iteration of Hops on High will be on Saturday, September 7th from 12:00pm until 8:00pm with Open Streets closures taking place from E. Second Ave to Russell.

The Short North Arts District welcomed the community to participate in the following during Hops on High:

• Community-wide programming, including exhibitions, sales, specials, promotions, and experiences in businesses across the Short North Arts District. 
• New Gallery Exhibitions from the 10+ Galleries within the district. Check out new artist showcases featuring paintings, sculptures, ceramics and more.
• Homage to Community History. Local organizations will shine a spotlight on the past, present and future of artists that make the Short North so special. We invite all prior residents of the creative community to get involved through our Street performer application below!
• High Art Street Fair. 10 local nonprofits come together to provide a carnival-meets-custom art experience. Win free small prizes at each game, or purchase a game card and play 5 – 10 games to win a medium or large prize courtesy of the Short North Alliance.
• Hops Trail. Customers who fill their trail cards with stickers from 5 Short North businesses on June 1-2, 2024, will receive a complimentary treat from The Yard anytime during the month of June.
• ShoNo Talent Show. Community members are invited to sign up for our ShoNo Talent Show and showcase their unique skills, or for the professional musicians, apply for a main stage performance slot!
• Hops on High Market featuring an impressive array of over 60 creative and diverse vendors curated in partnership with Matchmakers Market
• Summer Spray. Muralists from the Short North Alliance’s Summer Spray program will have work on display in their gallery and across the Hops on High footprint.
• Dig In. As part of the High Art Street fair, restaurants throughout the Short North will feature their very own creative twist on a fair food of their own. We guarantee you’ll want to try them all!

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SIGHTS & SOUNDS

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HOP ON IN

There are various opportunities for involvement in the upcoming September and December Hops on High Open Streets Events. For performance and vendor opportunities click the links below.

Interested in how you can be involved in these exciting new Gallery Hop experiences?
Contact Events & Experiences Manager Lauren DeCamillo to learn more about all the opportunities!
For additional information regarding the Hops on High Market, curated in partnership with Matchmakers Market, for additional vendor details contact Matchmakers Market.

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THANKS TO OUR 2024 STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Zac Boyer, Michael Bush, Doug Cuckler, Eileen Galvin, Briden Cole Schueren, & Michael Smithson

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Want to support the Hops on High?

Contact Director of Advancement Johnny Riddle to learn more about how you can become a sponsor!

2024 Hops on High is generously supported by: