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Waiting for the Light to Change: An Invitation to Observe and Witness
COLUMBUS, OH, FEBRUARY 9, 2026 – Waiting for the Light to Change features bodies of work shaped by curiosity, reflection, and critical engagement with the world around us. This Master of Fine Arts …
Urban Arts Space Centers Community in Being and Belonging
Art becomes a mirror for being: a space where identities can stretch, fracture, heal, and reform. Urban Arts Space (UAS) is proud to present Artist Commune: Being and Belonging, an exhibition…
Laura Da’s Poetry Collection “Severalty” Reflects on Indigenous Resilience
As someone who hasn’t touched a poetry book in years, my first glimpse into Laura Da’s newest poetry collection, Severalty, threw me for a loop. I will use the statement I often hear from my peers…
“Laura Da’: Why Lazarus” Exhibition at Urban Arts Space Celebrates Shawnee Survivance
“We enter the poem from a place of inquiry, ‘Why Lazarus.’ More than a question, the title hints at a possible lament, an explanation, an outcry to an ancestor or symbolic figure. The core inquiry of…
Making Columbus Your Haunted Home: Free or Low-Cost Autumn Events
Autumn seems to be one of the most festive and busiest times of the year. Whether you are a student in school, a full-time worker, or anywhere in between, this time of year can feel like you never…
Dr. Terron Banner Appointed New Director of Urban Arts Space
Urban Arts Space is thrilled to announce that Dr. Terron Banner has been appointed as the organization’s new Director, bringing his commitment to community and his expertise in arts administration…
BLOOD-FLEX by Ajanaé Dawkins Explores Mother–Daughter Relationships Through Poetry
"A daughter / observes until her eyes are blood-thick with / history," writes Ajanaé Dawkins in Blood-Flex, the author's debut chapbook. In this collection, Dawkins dissolves the clouded vision of…
“You’ll Just Know”: A Review of Michelle Herman’s Newest Essay Collection, “If You Say So”
“My loneliness demands my attention too. I tend to it the best I can.” — Michelle Herman In her latest book, If You Say So, Michelle Herman takes us through a series of autobiographical essays…
A to Zines: The Creation of Zines Out Loud
In late May, I was approached by the senior staff at Urban Arts Space. There wasn’t an Artist Commune event for June planned and they wanted an intern to plan the event. I jumped on the opportunity…