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Urban Arts Space will be CLOSED from July 3–13, 2026. Our next shows, Homing: Site Reflections and The Black Madonna & Other Sacred Spaces will open on July 14!

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
Closed until August

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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

Woman standing outside putting headphones onto her head
Thu, July 9, 2026
WAITLIST — Rooftop Audio/Movement Experience — Homing: Site Reflections
5:00 pm
Urban Arts Space
Woman standing outside putting headphones onto her head
Thu, July 9, 2026
WAITLIST — Rooftop Audio/Movement Experience — Homing: Site Reflections
6:00 pm
Urban Arts Space
Black and white close-up image of a woman with her head half under water
Tue, July 14 - Sat, August 15, 2026
The Black Madonna & Other Sacred Spaces
11:00 am
Urban Arts Space
Tue, July 14 - Sat, August 15, 2026
Homing: Site Reflections
11:00 am
Urban Arts Space

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Manager of Exhibition Logistics and Facilities
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Community Engagement Extern
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