March 16, 2020
The Short North Arts District is the Art + Soul of Columbus.
We are home to over 350 businesses who employ over 10,000 people and showcase the talents of thousands of performing and visual artists each year.
91% of businesses are locally owned or headquartered and 70% are hyper-small, employing just 20 people or less.
But 100% of them need your help and support to get through this challenging time.
With your help, we can get through this together. #BeTheArtAndSoul
Make your visit Short North Safe
When planning your visit to the Short North Arts District, please follow the tips outlined on ShortNorth.org/ShortNorthSafe to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, ensure the health of yourself, employees, and other visitors, and make your visit Short North Safe.
Shop Online
Support your favorite small, local retailers by shopping from their online stores and picking up* or having your purchase delivered; many businesses are currently offering complimentary or discounted delivery. Small local retailers with online stores include:
Alexanders Jewelers | AlphaSuit | Artisan De Luxe | Balani Custom Clothiers | Chunky Armadillo | Clover on High | Columbus Running Company | Fera | Glean | Global Gifts | Happy Go Lucky | HOMAGE | Jolie Occasions | Ladybird | Magnolia Thunderpussy | Mary Catherine’s Antiques | Mukha Spa | On Paper | One Line Coffee | Paradise Garage Bicycles | Prologue Bookshop | Pursuit | Quinci Emporium | Red Giraffe Designs | Roaming Goat Coffee | rose bredl | rowe | Samson…A Men’s Emporium | Smartypants Vintage | Sole Classics | Star Jewelers | Store 5A | The Candle Lab | The Garden | The Lamp Shade | The Optical. Co | Vamp Official | Wine on High
Galleries at which you can inquire about available works and pricing:
Brandt-Roberts Galleries | Hammond Harkins Galleries | Lindsay Gallery | Marcia Evans Gallery | (Not) Sheep Gallery | Sarah Gormley Gallery | Sean Christopher Gallery Ohio | Sharon Weiss Gallery + Lincoln Street Studios | Sherrie Gallerie | Studios on High Gallery
Businesses from which you can purchase experiential and virtual services:
CorePower Yoga | Heartfelt Yoga Studio | LIT Life + Yoga | OrangeTheory Fitness | PENZONE Salon + Spa | phia salon | Pinot’s Palette | Yoga on High
You can also shop with these District retailers:
Anthropologie | Bonobos | Lululemon | Pet Valu | Roche Bobois | Warby Parker
Order For Pick-Up or Delivery
Many restaurants, coffee shops, and juiceries in the District offer pick-up and/or delivery options. Locally-owned independent restaurants offering pickup or delivery include:
Ampersand | Arch City Tavern | Barley’s Brewing Restaurant | Brassica | C. Krueger’s Finest Baked Goods | Condado | Dulce Vida | Fireproof | Hai Poke | Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams | Lemongrass Fusion Bistro | Local Cantina | Macaron Bar | Marcella’s Ristorante, Pizzeria & Wine Bar | Melt | Mikey’s Late Night Slice | Native Cold Pressed | Nida’s Thai on High | North Market | Northstar Cafe | Paulie Gee’s | Press Grill | Quinci Emporium | Roaming Goat Coffee | ROOH | Short North Piece of Cake | Simply Rolled Ice Cream | The 1126 Restaurant | The Happy Greek | The Lox Bagel Shop | The Pearl Restaurant, Tavern & Oyster Room | The Rossi Bar + Kitchen | The Table | Union Cafe | ZenCha Tea Salon | Zest Juice Co.
Local breweries and distilleries offering pickup or delivery include:
BrewDog Short North | Brothers Drake Meadery | Middle West Spirits | North High Brewing | Seventh Son Brewing
You can also order from these District restaurants:
Bareburger | Chipotle | Donatos | DP Dough | Kilwins | Ruth’s Chris | Shake Shack | White Castle
Remember to tip the restaurant staff and/or delivery driver!
Buy Gift Cards
Buying gift cards from your favorite businesses, including retailers, restaurants, and salons, is a great way to provide immediate support to businesses that you can use later. Visit their social media pages and/or websites to find out how to purchase gift cards directly.
Donate To Their Causes
Support the Short North Arts District by making a donation to the Short North Alliance, a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit organization. Your tax deductible donation will benefit Short North Arts District programs and initiatives, including our arts and events programming, and safe and clean initiatives of the Short North Alliance. To make a contribution, click here.
You can also support Service!, a donation fund for hospitality workers, and the Ohio Restaurant Association Employee Relief Fund.
Doing Better Together is an initiative aiming to feed 20,000 people that are high-risk for hunger in Columbus.
Spread The Word
Spread the word about your favorite small businesses and how others can help support them on your social media accounts and online message boards. Use #BeTheArtAndSoul to share your favorite memories in the Short North Arts District!
*Businesses may have temporary adjusted store hours; check with individual businesses to confirm their current operating hours. And remember: if you’re sick, stay home, do not pick up. Wash your hands for 20 seconds. Cover your cough. Don’t touch your face. Consult professionals like the CDC, WHO, or Ohio Public Health.