This is a realistic looking sculpture that resembles, as its name suggests, a sycamore tree. It is…read moremade of steel and designed by Mallory McClellan. It's situated on a small hill between the Olentangy River and the paved walking/biking path near Harrison Park. Real trees along the slope provide a backdrop for the piece, which looks like the remains of a fallen one. Neat piece!

Another fun little stop on my road trip. The view over the river with the deer sculptures is…read morehonestly way nicer than I expected, especially in the morning light. It is one of those spots you check out for a quick photo and end up staying longer than planned because the whole scene feels calm and a bit surreal. Glad I made the stop.

Scioto Lounge Deer is a downtown Columbus art series featuring 3 deer spread out peering at Scioto…read morelake. One deer sits on the bridge overpass staring down at the water. The other is about half way down on the left side of the park like area sitting atop Some man made steps facing the water and about 150 feet to the left of that is another one lounging in the grass taking in the lovely park like setting. Overall a very cool and creative art series that me and the family enjoyed checking out. Definitely some really cool Photo ops to be had with these 3 deer.

Vacation weekend, the 18th in downtown Columbus And we…read morewalked over to the summer spray in short north And we were blessed to see the artist working on their murals And Hadia and Dxtrose so nice to allow us to take pictures while they were finishing A great place to walk and visit when you're in downtown Columbus

Ever since the Greater Columbus Arts Council started the Summer Spray program in the Short North,…read moreI've made a point to walk by regularly so I can check out the latest art on display. In a nutshell, every weekend over the course of nine weeks, local artist(s) will live paint a portion of the wall. There's even a few tables where you can sit while you watch them bring their piece to life. I really like how the artists have their IG handle located somewhere so you can follow them and even tag their art. It's a great way to show support and get the word out. If you're a fan of the arts, I suggest swinging by. If it's not to watch live, try walking by during the gallery hop on the first Saturday of every month.

Groundswell is a permanent exhibit located outside of the Wexner Center for the Arts. It is made up…read moreof pieces of glass in many small mounds. The artist, Maya Lin, indicated that it was inspired by a combination of interests: Ohio burial mounds and Japanese raked-sand gardens, which was a neat understanding to have when looking at the art!

This colorful mural has been up in the Short North for a while now. While it's fairly tucked away,…read moreyou're most likely to catch it driving west down 5th avenue towards High st. It's about mid-size and has an oddly placed bush directly in front of it, slightly obstructing the view. I think I like the colors most of all, contrasting yet vibrant. I'm also a huge lover of plants and things that grow. Heck, my own creative inspiration often lies in nature, so I totally dig this. I walk by often and always stop to enjoy, even if only for a moment. It was painted by a lady named Teresa Cornelius and it's a part of the Blank Spaces exhibition that was put on by the Short North Alliance and several galleries in the neighborhood. I highly suggest printing off a map and trying to find each mural. They are low-key placed up and down High St. If you're not looking for them, they're easy to pass by.

Hodges Pizutti sculpture is a downtown Columbus Ohio Public art piece that sits outside of a short…read morenorth community art museum in a small little sculpture garden. This large metallic and black sculpture is very visually pleasing and a fun photo op. Lots of shapes and patterns and my family and I enjoyed this piece quite a bit. Overall and awesome piece in an awesome little sculpture garden for the city or Columbus Ohio. Very memorable art all around this area.

This is such a sweet bronze sculpture designed by Alfred Tibor. It depicts a child taking a second…read morestep towards a parent/adult caregiver. It is located near the barn at Sunny 95 Park, and it really fits the location as so many kids and caregivers visit the area!

The Guardian is a downtown Columbus Ohio public art sculpture that my oldest daughter and I came…read moreacross whole exploring the short north area of the city. Upon initially finding this piece we both thought it was a wooden sculpture of thee famed Pinocchio character. Turns out it is not Pinocchio the wooden figure who wants to be a real big. But instead it is the guardian of Columbus Ohio. Overall a unique and interesting sculpture that stands out in a short north community that is jam packed with all sorts of public art. So it was a fun piece and a cool memorable photo op.