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FREEQUENCY Exhibition Focuses on Afrofuturism and Community
FREEQUENCY, an exhibition at Urban Arts Space curated by Iyana Hill and April Sunami, features Black artists whose work incorporates elements of the Black aesthetic as envisioned by the AfriCOBRA…
Mellon Foundation Offers Ohio State Students Paid Internship Opportunities in Arts
"Florman said while interning at the Urban Arts Space, students will work on general assignments, but will also be able to specialize in areas like video production, marketing or exhibition design…
What Makes Hayao Miyazaki One of the Best Modern Animators?
The Boy and the Heron, Hayao Miyazaki’s most recent film released this past December, has just won the Academy Award for best animated feature, making it Miyazaki’s fourth nomination and his…
Grieving Landscapes: An Interview with Nico Lawson
This interview was conducted prior to Nico’s performances in January 2024. Please join us in reflecting on Nico’s work in Grieving Landscapes and their collaboration with the inaugural Urban Arts…
Poet Roger Robinson embraces his call — Matter News
“The best work of poets I read, in particular, translates something for you to be able to face it and control it… Poetry is an empathic process.” — Roger Robinson
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$2 million Mellon Foundation grant will expand arts outreach and integration
In partnership with the Mellon Foundation, Ohio State will launch bold, far-reaching initiatives involving multiple university units and programs, including the College of Arts and Sciences, Urban…
Ekphrasis: Writing as a Tool for Collective Art Experiences at Riffe Gallery
Sitting across from the Ohio Statehouse, the Ohio Art Council’s Riffe Gallery displays a diverse range of work by Ohio-based artists that visitors can enjoy for free. The Riffe’s…
The ARTnews Culture (and Food) Lover’s Guide to Columbus
We’re honored to be featured in this ARTnews piece alongside so many other cultural institutions in Columbus!
“Located within the Lazarus Building in downtown Columbus, the OSU Urban…
A Journey in Collaboration and Research: The “trace layer play collective” on Their Interactive Exhibition in Hopkins Hall Gallery
Upon entering Hopkins Hall Gallery, one will immediately sense the vibrant energy emanating from the transformed space. The 2024 exhibition by the trace layer play collective…