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Urban Arts Space will be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Join us for Juneteenth on the Ave. on June 21 from 12–6 PM on Mt. Vernon Ave.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Urban Arts Space, 50 W Town Street in downtown Columbus:
Tu–Sat, 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Hopkins Hall Gallery on Ohio State campus: 
M–F, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

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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

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June 17 - July 12, 2025

If You Say So

Event Start Time: 11:00 am
Event Location: Urban Arts Space
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June 17, 2025

Club Urban Arts: A Dance Party

Event Start Time: 1:00 pm
Event Location: Urban Arts Space
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June 17, 2025

Absolute Beginner, No-Experience-Whatsoever-Needed Ballet Class for Adults

Event Start Time: 2:00 pm
Event Location: Urban Arts Space
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June 20, 2025

Opening Reception & Performance

Event Start Time: 6:00 pm
Event Location: Urban Arts Space

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