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A photo of Arris' J. Cohen's work in the exhibtion.

"The two also described Afrofuturism as an evolving concept, with Black creators reinterpreting and reclaiming the past and present with an eye on building toward a more empowered future. 'What…

A Love Letter to This bridge called my back with an image of four collaged women walking on a green background
By Peyton Onstad

A Love Letter to This Bridge Called My Back will exhibit at Urban Arts Space from May 21–June 29, 2024, celebrating the works of various artists who collaborated on the 2022 anthology

Freequency next to an image of a Black figure with two faces in a robe
By Andrea Hefferan

FREEQUENCY, an exhibition at Urban Arts Space curated by Iyana Hill and April Sunami, features Black artists whose work incorporates elements of the Black aesthetic as envisioned by the…

A photo of the UAS entrance sign in the Lazarus Building

"Florman said while interning at the Urban Arts Space, students will work on general assignments, but will also be able to specialize in areas like video production, marketing or exhibition design…

A still image of Catbus, Totoro, and Satsuke from My Neighbor Totoro.
By Katelyn Wescott

The Boy and the Heron, Hayao Miyazaki’s most recent film released this past December, has just won the Academy Award for best animated feature, making it Miyazaki’s fourth nomination and…

A photo of Nico Lawson, dancing during the performance.
By Peyton Onstad

This interview was conducted prior to Nico’s performances in January 2024. Please join us in reflecting on Nico’s work in Grieving Landscapes and their collaboration with the…

A black-and-white photo portrait of poet Roger Robinson, looking towards the camera.

“The best work of poets I read, in particular, translates something for you to be able to face it and control it… Poetry is an empathic process.” — Roger Robinson

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A photo showing the inside of the Urban Arts Space gallery.

In partnership with the Mellon Foundation, Ohio State will launch bold, far-reaching initiatives involving multiple university units and programs, including the College of Arts and Sciences, Urban…

A sign on the wall states: "Riffe Gallery, In Touch, Curator: Megan Young"
By Kate Durham

Sitting across from the Ohio Statehouse, the Ohio Art Council’s Riffe Gallery displays a diverse range of work by Ohio-based artists that visitors can enjoy for free. The Riffe’s current…