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Community engagement essential to Ohio State’s land-grant mission, scholars say
Symposium brings together faculty, staff, community to address challenges
The Ohio State University strives to maintain mutually beneficial relationships with communities…
Iyana Hill sheds light on cultural influences and expresses her own individuality
In honor of Women’s History Month, Urban Arts Space will highlight artwork created by our talented interns. In these personal interviews, you can learn about where their creativity all started and…
Madeline Vogelmeier finds a love of art through painting and drawing
In honor of Women’s History Month, Urban Arts Space will highlight artwork created by our talented interns. In these personal interviews, you can learn about where their creativity all started and…
Sierra Hamilton explores internal conflict in her art
In honor of Women’s History Month, Urban Arts Space will highlight artwork created by our talented interns. In these personal interviews, you can learn about where their creativity all started and…
Art in the Outdoors: Julia Matejcek creates her artwork by capturing moments outdoors that escape the touch of humans
Julia Matejcek is one of the artists from this year’s Ohio State Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Thesis Cohort featured in Big Cloud at Urban Arts Space from February 14–March 18,…
Oil Painting: Chantal Wnuk’s life inspires her use of the human body to create visual art
Chantal Wnuk is one of the artists from this year’s Ohio State Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Thesis Cohort featured in Big Cloud at Urban Arts Space from February 14–March 18, 2023.
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Columbus Makes Art Presents James Hartunian on Combining Art and Science
“My pieces can often feel stormy and dystopic, but I’m actually very optimistic about the world”
— James Hartunian, ArtistJames Hartunian will be one of the artists…
Reflecting on "entangle unfurl: threads of our inheritance"
In January, three MFA Dance students exhibited pieces at Urban Arts Space that delve into the idea of the self and how that self intertwines with the world around us. Each piece told stories…
Urban Arts Space Celebrates 15 Years of Art & Community
Letter from the Director, Merijn van der Heijden
I always think about art as a medium, a conduit. It forms neutral ground where people can listen, be vulnerable, and learn about…