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HOURS OF OPERATION

By Our Nature is on view at Hopkins Hall Gallery from August 17–October 16, 2026.

Urban Arts Space will be closed from August 19–October 12, 2026, except for special events, like the Poetry Festival Kickoff (September 24) and our monthly Artist Commune (September 25)!

Our galleries are free and only open during exhibitions and events.
Please see our event page for the current or upcoming shows! 

Urban Arts Space, 50 W Town Street in Downtown Columbus:
Tuesdays—Saturdays, 11 AM–6 PM, 
with extended hours on Thursdays until 8 PM

Hopkins Hall Gallery on The Ohio State University campus: 
Monday–Friday, 11 AM–4 PM

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Urban Arts Space is supported by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Upcoming Events

"By Our Nature" exhibition at Hopkins Hall Gallery, running August 17 to October 16, featuring two people embracing in a grassy field with the caption "What does it mean to be natural?"
Mon, August 17 - Fri, October 16, 2026
By Our Nature
11:00 am
Hopkins Hall Gallery
the poetry festival with bird logo
Thu, September 24, 2026
The Poetry Festival Kick-Off Event
6:00 pm
Urban Arts Space
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Fri, September 25, 2026
Artist Commune: The Longest Community Doodle
5:00 pm
Urban Arts Space

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