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Ajanaé Dawkins addresses heavy questions in ‘No One Teaches Us How to Be Daughters’ — Matter News
"Four years ago, as part of this process, Dawkins brainstormed a series of questions that she wished she could ask all of the women in her family, dead or alive, including: What is your legacy?…
Columbus ensemble brings overlooked queer composers to the fore
"When musicians Noah Demland and Sam Johnson first talked about collaborating, a number of their conversations centered on a series of questions: What makes music queer? And can you tell a person…
Ohio State’s Juneteenth event celebrates community connections
“'Here in the Hale Center, we have one of the largest Black art collections in the United States and we’re also recognized by the Association for Black Culture Centers as one of the top [centers…
Liberation and joy share center stage in ‘Souls from the Well’ — Matter News
"'The show is to really acknowledge the intersection between Black and Palestinian liberation, and also as a reprieve for the amount of work that’s been done specifically in fighting for…
Urban Arts Space exhibits convey diverse experiences of people of color
"Urban Arts Space, part of Ohio State University's College of the Arts, is hosting concurrent exhibitions that illustrate the diverse experiences of people of color.
'FREEQUENCY,' curated by…
Exhibit explores past, present and future of the Black experience
"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…
Mellon Foundation Offers Ohio State Students Paid Internship Opportunities in Arts
"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…
$2 million Mellon Foundation grant will expand arts outreach and integration
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…
The ARTnews Culture (and Food) Lover’s Guide to Columbus
We’re honored to be featured in this ARTnews piece alongside so many other cultural institutions in Columbus!
“Located within the Lazarus Building in downtown Columbus, the OSU Urban…