We’re kicking off our For Your Information series with “Discuss, Define, Describe”—how to put language to your artistic practice, inspirations, and process. Columbus-based artists Lance Johnson, Ky Smiley, and Elaff Houmsse will join Urban Arts Space Director Dr. Terron Banner in an open conversation about articulating creative vision, identifying your artistic process, and finding the words to express what influences your work. This discussion will illuminate how to harness the power of language as a tool for connection and introspection while maintaining agency over your creative voice.
After the one-hour panel, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and continue the discussion in a judgment-free environment.
For Your Information (FYI) was designed to create space for artists to access knowledge and resources to build a sustainable creative practice. Free and open to all, FYI is a bimonthly professional development series from Urban Arts Space, offering in-depth learning sessions on topics essential to building an art career. These gatherings will typically be held on Thursday evenings from 6:00–8:00 PM and feature field experts who will share their knowledge through workshops, panel discussions, or lectures, followed by a dedicated time for questions and connection.
Whether you’re interested in beginning your professional path, or looking to deepen your existing practice, FYI is open and welcome to all artists across disciplines. In our space, we encourage dialogue, connection, and curiosity, believing that access to knowledge and information is fundamental to fostering a thriving arts ecosystem. We invite you to join us to learn, ask questions, and strengthen connections with your practice while supporting others.
Visiting Urban Arts Space
50 W. Town St., Ste. 130
Columbus, OH 43215
Located in the historic Lazarus Building in downtown Columbus.
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday | 11 a.m.–6 p.m., with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Thursday.
Admission to our exhibitions and programs is free!
View this map for parking garage options, with street parking on Rich, Front, and Wall Street, or go to our Accessibility page for bike or bus directions.