old school invitational

The 2025 Eighth Annual Old School Invitational features recent artworks by the following 1970’s and 1980’s Columbus College of Art and Design-CCAD Alumni:

  • Kenneth Batista, Pittsburgh
  • Michael Fornadley, Baltimore OH
  • John Joseph McCutcheon, Columbus
  • Beverly West Leach, Ozark, Alabama
  • Fred Mead, Forest City NC
  • Mary Norman, NYC
  • John Swanson, Columbus
  • Chris Thalgott, Cincinnati
  • Lorene Ward, Columbus
  • James Weitzel, Forest City NC

This year’s group of talented CCAD alumni, art-school contemporaries from yesteryear, reunite to exhibit a wide array of recent paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography.


Exhibition dates May 3 – June 14
Gallery Hop hours 4 – 8 pm


grand reopening

Gallerie by CFA, a unique fusion of art and retail, invites you to celebrate Gallery Hop in their new retail and exhibition space that will captivate art enthusiasts, shoppers and retail brands alike.

There will be a ribbon cutting at 3pm, plus live music, and lite refreshments. Come celebrate Gallerie’s new chapter!


Exhibition dates n/a
Gallery Hop hours 12 – 8 pm


texture

Bev Goldie & Zachary Dean Jones “Texture” appropriately titled as each artist develops a unique texture in their work… Bev with her encaustic & oils, and Zachary with his natural forms of mixed media from the earth. Both artists creating art that captures the essence of organic natural elements in their paintings. Pictured work by Bev Goldie.


Exhibition dates June 7 – July 27
Gallery Hop hours 12 – 8 pm


hiroshi hayakawa

Hiroshi Hayakawa’s solo show at Sharon Weiss Gallery showcases a collection of his recent drawings of figures and portraits. His drawings in graphite and mixed media are meticulously crafted in a realist style by his skillful hands.

Although Hayakawa’s compositions are relatively simple, his art evokes complex narratives and emotions that are uniquely his own. There are a touch of surrealistic energy and an air of mystery that permeate his drawings and quietly entice people into his universe.


Exhibition dates June 5 – 29
Gallery Hop hours 12 – 8 pm


salon exhibition

This distinctive old home is both a gallery and a creative workspace, with five working studios. In the foyer, you’ll find artwork by resident artists Amy Adams, Moon Evans, Lisa Parks Godfrey, Karen LaValley, and Tamar Rudavsky. As you explore, you can watch the artists at work and see paintings in various stages of completion-a rare chance to observe their process and individual styles up close.


Exhibition dates June 5 – 29
Gallery Hop hours 12 – 8 pm


salon exhibition

First Commonwealth Bank will be continuing participation in Gallery Hop this June, and displaying works from three local emerging artists in their space.


Exhibition dates June 7 – 30
Gallery Hop hours 4 – 8 pm


overlooked

Exploring the beauty in everyday objects, artists Ruth Ann Mitchell and Deb Johnson exhibit works that incorporate unique and unexpected materials. Pictured work Gateway by Ruth Ann Mitchell.


Exhibition dates June 7 – July 3
Gallery Hop hours 12 – 8pm


jing huang

Jing Huang’s work is comprised of multiple layers of ceramic materials and possibilities, suspended and fired on stilts, flowing down and pooling naturally in response to the topography and gravity. Huang hand-builds his sculptures part by part and assemble them together to achieve an unknown structure and landscape. During this experimental and highly unpredictable process of making, firing, and installing, the position of his work has shifted and changed, becoming a new work of art.


Exhibition dates May 3 – June 28
Gallery Hop hours 11am – 8pm



Come hang with your favorite local makers, and jam out at the mini main stage. Plus, this month, join the Short North Alliance for a fun coloring activity inspired by public art!


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 Hops on High.  Now Accepting Applicants for Upcoming Gallery Hops

June Artist – Fia Soisson is a non-binary artist born and raised in Westerville, Ohio. Most of their works consist of acrylic paintings or digital art in a semi-realistic style. They typically include doodles in their art, whether it’s fine art, digital art, or graphic design. Fia has been drawing these doodles since they were a kid and adding it into their art is like bringing their childhood into each piece they create.


Exhibition dates June 6 – 8pm
Gallery Hop hours dusk – 3am


historic mural restoration

Come watch one of the oldest murals in the Short North Arts District get a facelift during Gallery Hop! The original piece depicts a farmer and his daughter, while the District’s skillful reproduction by Steve Galgas (@gtron3000) and Mike Altman (@pixarmike) has flipped the daughter on her head and switched the subjects’ positions. The beautiful mural embodies the spirit of the District and makes a statement of its own. More details coming soon.


Project date June 7
Gallery Hop hours 4 pm – dusk


summer spray 2025

Summer Spray is a collaborative mural-making event that will showcase the live creation of a dynamic 1,300-square-foot mural wall over the span of the summer.

Starting in June, Summer Spray 2025 artists will be working to create a new masterpiece inspired by this year’s theme. More details coming soon!



Gallery Hop is an event of the Short North Alliance, and made possible with support from our sponsors…