I really like this place along with all the people that own and are volunteering here, the only few…read morethings I would change are as follows: There is no air flow, the room is extremely HOT and with no AC, and than it gets crammed full of people, but during the cold season it is great inside. Granite AC is VERY expensive, and to fill up a high ceiling brick building will be even more expensive. The bands that play inside are local musicians, sharing their talents through performance art. With the wide variety of music that comes through their it is bound you will find someone you can enjoy. Now on occasion it can be to loud to talk or even hear yourself in their. Besides that, the people are cool that work and keep this place up and running. The artist that are there are talented and fun as well. I am a local artist there that has my art hung up sometimes and sells my clothing in the front room for gallery hop. For the location and the fact that this is a legit gallery the hanging fees and commission are fair. Each month is different, and you can not control the weather or how the economy is. It is hard to sell at galleries in general because of restricted hours usually. I wish there was a way to better view the art that is hung closer to the ceiling. Sometimes the detail of some ones art is missed out because of were it is paced. With such tall walls and so many artist wanting to hang up their art it makes it challenging, almost like a giant game of tetris. There is a wide variety of art/artist to choose from inside and outside of 83 gallery, so what ever you are into I am sure you will find it in there. The art in there has a wide spread of quality and talent as well. So check out 83 Gallery and support a LOCAL ARTIST!

Interesting! I stopped by during the most recent Gallery Hop, while a musical performance was…read moresetting up to play a small party being held inside. Local art adorns the place, some of which are sold on T-shirts, and apparently the establishment supports numerous charities. :-) But 83 Gallery has room to grow, I think. It just didn't "arrest" me as other galleries in the Short North do. However, its location is prime, sharing space with Mikey's Late Night Slice. 3.5 stars, rounding down.

Great place to go and learn arts like pottery and more. . Teachers are very knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. You will make lasting friends.

Interesting place to go to for art classes or free events!…read more I came with some friends to listen to an artist talk about her work featured in the current exhibition. It's a pretty low key place with friendly staff. They've got lots of trees and flowers outside and one of the ladies told me that they do weddings here. Very cool! Can't wait to return!

2 brothers and an amazing gallery. These dudes know their art. The collection is folk art,…read morecontemporary works and local art. Check it out; the gallery is located in german village.

The Ohio Art League is another of my favorite galleries in Columbus. When I first moved here, I…read morereally wanted to work there. OAL is a non-profit gallery that hosts a new exhibit each month. The content is always varied and fresh in every sense of the word. The art here has a new perspective. I think they feature a lot of young visionaries. OAL is great at organizing Ohio Artists. They have a huge roster of members, and they send them tons of information about exhibition opportunities. If you're in need of an artist or artists, you can link up with OAL too. OAL's big fundraiser of the year is a silent auction/party called One Night. It just happened in early October. I agree with Michael U. One of the best shows this year was the Saints, Sinners, Kings, and Criminals. There were all these neon colored painting of recognizable faces like Michael Jackson, Alf, and Queen Elizabeth. Each piece captured the imperfections of its subject. It was fantastic. Another cool and recent exhibition was Empirical Phenomena. The pieces looked like 3D graffiti art. On Hop nights OAL has wine, cheese, and other finger foods. The gallery is always packed on Hops. If you want a more intimate escape, stop by on a week day; you'll have the place to yourself. The gallery worker's area is behind one of the gallery's walls, so you don't feel like anyone is watching you either, which is my main peeve with docents. I can't wait to see what's coming down the pipe.

5 Stars because, according to their website, "The OAL makes no restrictions on exhibition media,…read morecontent, subject or scale, and encourages experimentation in all visual art media." I've seen two exhibits here. The first was a blown glass exhibit by Matt McCormick. Excellent work, and his glass blown drums that light up when played sent me into a spiral of new ideas. The second was the present exhibit, Glimpse by Brian Duran and Tina Matthews. Again, excellent work that inspired me with a new approach. The work is predominantly young and fresh, the gallery itself is developed to support evolving young artists.

A Muse is one of the few galleries in Columbus that has a parking lot (and a bathroom). One star…read morefor that alone. I made my first trip there earlier this week. It seemed like a strange location, under a bridge, just across from the Parking Solutions office. This is definitely a female bent establishment. The themes were all about femininity and trees. The art was okay. It definitely wasn't bad, but I don't think it was all the way there yet. I didn't see one piece that I downright enjoyed or that drew on any kind of emotion. There was a piece with a girl and some eggplants. I thought that was skillfully done, and I contemplated the meaning for a while. It held my attention, but it's not something I would want to own. There were also some aviator statues with no arms, but, once again, they were just almost there. The gallery is large though, and it's very inviting. They seem to represent a lot of artists. They have two locations, and they just celebrated their 10 year anniversary. The curator was there, and she was helpful and friendly - almost too helpful and friendly. She asked us how we were doing three times. I wasn't sure if she was suspicious, if she wanted us to leave, or if she just thought we really looked like we needed help. My favorite part of A Muse was the shop dog, shadow. He looked like an aging Great Dane/Black Lab mix. There were two love birds in the office, literal love birds. They were very chirpy. If you go, be sure to go back to the office because there's more art for show back there.

After a few years in Vic Village and a few too many Gallery Hops, local exhibitions have mostly…read morelost their luster. It takes something special to catch my eye, and it happened that a recent erotica show captured my interest. The space was small, like most of the surrounding architecture, but modern and airy. Each of the pieces were well-lit, thanks to large windows and carefully placed artificial light, and the art was thought-provoking. The interior is split among two rooms, which feels awkward at first, but lends itself to a comfortable meandering. Their featured artist Chas Ray Krider was present, and he was kind enough walk us through some of his work. It was a real treat, and shed some light on the subject matter and his creative process. I didn't find the location to be remote, it was full of viewers on our Sunday visit, and my husband and I had a nice lunch afterwards at the neighboring Brown Bag Deli. I also didn't find the curator overly friendly - personable and polite, yes, but certainly not pushy. If you're looking for an artistic afternoon in German Village, the Muse Gallery provides. But you might want to check the exhibit's theme before you visit.

I have now taken two sessions of hand-building ceramics classes at the Peggy McConnell Arts Center…read moreand have enjoyed the experience thus far. The studio space itself is well-maintained, organized, and conducive to a productive and focused creative process. They offer all the tools you need to create and additional clay can be purchased throughout the session if needed. The selection of glazes that they offer to finish your projects are beautiful. Additionally, the Peggy McConnell Arts Center frequently hosts events and exhibitions that provide opportunities for students to showcase their work and connect with the local art community.

This is a nice neighborhood venue for the performing and visual arts. I have only been here for art…read moreexhibitions, but we were gifted with tickets to see The Bobby Floyd Trio. The theatre is intimate and there is no bad seat in the house. The chairs were comfortable too. Columbus is so lucky to have such great talent like Derek DiCenzo, Reggie Jackson and Robert Floyd. The Bobby Floyd Trio's show "All That Jazz" began with a documentary about this incredible photo taken for Esquire in 1958 Harlem that gathered together so many great jazz musicians. Bobby, Derek & Reggie rocked the stage with Dizzy, Sonny, Basie, Thelonious. The ticket prices are quite reasonable too.

Anyone who loves The Beatles and photography will enjoy the current exhibit on display at the…read moreSchumacher Gallery. I love both, so I was drawn here like a moth to a flame. Eighty four black and white photographs of John, Paul, George and Ringo's first American visit in 1964. These photographs are high quality, high resolution photographs from Life magazine photographer, Bill Eppridge and the CBS Television archives. You'll see the Fab Four on stage during the Ed Sullivan show, their hotel room reading the newspaper and other candid shots. One of my favorites showed them having fun on the beach with their fans. They really looked like they were enjoying themselves. If this appeals to you, you'll want to move fast. Note that the exhibition will be closed during Capital's Spring Break but will reopen on March 3, 2014 and finish it's run on March 22, 2014. So there's a small window of opportunity to see this exhibit. * Hours are limited so check for times on Capital University's website. * Admission is free.

This crisp industrial building is a perfect backdrop for gatherings, events, and connecting with…read morethe community. The roominess of the accessible space is afforded by lofted ceilings in both of the large gathering areas. The front area offers a few tabletop and lounge seating arrangements flanked by gallery art and a generous open air kitchen with large Island. The back room has a high-top bar to the side and a generous floor space and stage for live music and readings. Columbus is lucky to have a space like this accessible to our community and vibrant arts scene.

We stopped into Wild Goose Creative during Franklinton Friday. We accidentally passed it the first…read moretime we walked by because we were so distracted by looking at the art on display in the tents and the performance art taking place. Happily, we noticed the space with its large door open on our next pass and we popped into view an interesting comics exhibit. They had a nice art activity set up on a stage in the corner, which a number of kids were enjoying. The space is nice - very high ceilings make it feel pretty roomy. The staff at the desk were very welcoming and helpful.