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Nico Lawson makes space for mourning in ‘Grieving Landscapes’ | Matter News
At the onset of the dance performance staged as part of “Grieving Landscapes,” Nico Lawson and Siera Dance will ask one another a series of four questions: 1) When did you realize you could think…
"Sun Spell": A Spellbinding, Wide-Ranging Group Exhibition at Urban Arts Space
COLUMBUS, OH – Urban Arts Space is pleased to present Sun Spell, a group exhibit of The Ohio State University’s MFA Studio Art Class of 2024.
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Department of Dance presents "Grieving Landscapes," an Interactive Performance Exploring Themes of Grief Through Dance
Audiences can explore the intersection of grief and marginalization through the Ohio State Department of Dance's upcoming free interactive dance performance, titled "Grieving Landscapes."
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The continued empowerment of artist Arris’ J. Cohen
As he prepares to wrap his residency at Urban Arts Space with a closing exhibition, the Columbus artist said he leaves better equipped for the next phase of his career.
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Artist Spotlight: Arris’ J. Cohen Paints Narratives with Afrofuturistic Work
Vibrant colors, hidden stories, and kinetic energy create an electrifying energy that flows through Arris’ J. Cohen’s paintbrush onto the canvas. Cohen, also known as Sir’Ra, is emerging as a…
Poet Ajanaé Dawkins begins to narrow her focus
In recent years, poet Ajanaé Dawkins has chipped away at a handful of projects, many of which center the relationships that Black women have with each other, and in particular the dynamic between…
Learn to make vegan chocolate chip cookies with Urban Arts Space's Merijn van der Heijden
During this edition of Kate's Quick Bites, we whip up a twist on the traditional chocolate chip cookie. We talk with Merijn van der Heijden who is one of the leaders charged with the artistic and…
Artist Arris' Cohen is making a difference
Urban Art Space’s first community artist-in-residence, Arris' Cohen has always had art in his life. However, life also detoured his art practice. Today, he’s totally immersed in teaching and…
Legacy of Charles Csuri, Former Ohio State Professor and Computer Art Pioneer, Honored in Hopkins Hall Gallery Memorial Exhibition
Jacob Yakima, a professional writing intern at Urban Arts Space, reflects on the Charles Csuri Memorial Exhibition held at Hopkins Hall Gallery from August–November of 2023.
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