Upcoming events in the Columbus/Central Ohio area http://www.columbusarts.com/ Sun, 19 May 2013 16:03:29 +0100 Ohio Event Finder (http://ohioeventfinder.com) http://www.columbusarts.com/events/85753-arts-encounters/ Join visual artists to create make-and-take art projects. Held at the United Methodist Free Store, children are safely supervised while parents shop. Open to all ages. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/86770-art-in-the-garden/ Arter Residence/Garden; 1424/1426 Bryden Rd., Columbus Join GCAC and local artists of all ages (yes, kids are welcome) for an evening of creativity set in the lovely garden of Mr. Jim Arter. Lush greens, shade trees, flowers and visual delights abound in this amazing, serene, outdoor setting. Whether you are a visual artist or performing artist, the space will help inspire your senses and soothe your soul. Bring your art supplies and a towel or cushion on which to sit. This is an outdoor evening session, please plan accordingly. Refreshments and bug spray will be provided. RSVP to Ruby Harper at rharper@gcac.org by June 18 to attend this event. Walk-ins welcome. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/86883-2013-columbus-arts-festival/ The 2013 Columbus Arts Festival presented by Time Warner Cable will take place at the downtown Riverfront on June 7, 8 & 9. The Riverfront will be transformed into a stunning outdoor art gallery as the nation's top artists display their work and attract art enthusiasts from all over the country. In addition to hosting more than 230 nationally acclaimed artists, the Festival will feature fantastic gourmet fare from some of the city's finest local restaurants, live music, hands-on art activities and more-there's something for everyone! http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88022-lunch-laugh-and-learn-at-the-cultural-arts-centers-conversations-coffee-thursdays-at-12-noon/ The Cultural Arts Center's Conversations & Coffee, in its 33rd year, is the longest running Art program of its kind in Central Ohio. Over lunch you meet an artist, learn about them and their work, and gain insights into Art. Bring your lunch; the coffee pot always is full. Moderated by Ellen O'Shaughnessy. No reservations necessary, unless you're bringing a crowd that would need more tables. April 4 Bruce Macadam, Sculptor April 11 Christopher Purdy, Broadcast Manager Classical 101, WOSU Public Media April 18 Rick Boyle, Sculptor, Loft Gallery Artist April 25 Spring Break No Conversations and Coffee May 2 Patrick Durkin, Custom Carpet Inlay Artist, Creator of Matisse-a Pizza May 10 W.J. "Bill" Meyer, Drawings and Sculpture, Loft Gallery Artist May 16 C. Forrest Amidon, Artist and Book Collector, "Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth" May 23 Christiane Buuck, Liturgical Artist May 30 Dianne Efsic, Collage and Painting, Woman at Work June 6 Susan Hodgin, Oil and Acrylic Paintings Main Gallery Artist June 13 Larry Wood, Ceramics, Loft Gallery Artist June 20 Tom Wagner, Collector of the Reverse Paintings of Mark Beyers June 27 Darlene Yeager-Torre, Fine Art Photography http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88617-pizzuti-collection-grand-opening/ The Pizzuti Collection Grand Opening is scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 11:00-5:00. The event is open to the public and admission is free of charge. Please visit www.pizzuticollection.com for additional details. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88710-the-depot-rail-museum/ We're Back!!!! The Depot Rail Museum will be open again this summer on Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 PM starting June 2nd through August 25th 2013 for you to come out and enjoy our unique rail attractions and the history behind them. We will be having a few special dates through the summer so make sure you check our Facebook page (Depot Columbus) or the individual dates on the calendar. Cost: $6.00 Adults $5.00 Seniors (65 and over) $4.00 Kids (4 - 12 years) Kids 3 and under are FREE!!!!! Hope to see you there! ***Closed Sunday, July 7th*** http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88753-oppart-series-taxes-for-artists-what-you-should-know/ Presented by Joseph Popp, CPA; Rea & Associates May 28, 7:30p - 9:00p Jazz Academy, 760 East Long Street, 4th Flr Conf Rm There's a lot more to being an artist than creating art - especially from a tax perspective. Do you have to file a return? Are you classifying your income and expenses appropriately? Are you getting all of the deductions you could, like for supplies, mileage, advertising and training? Do you face any potential employment tax issues? In this presentation, Mark will teach artists and art students about the "business" of being an artist. Join Joseph Popp, CPA; Rea & Associates, for this informative session. Please RSVP to attend this event rharper@gcac.org. Walk-ins welcome, space allowing. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88905-pizzuti-collection-member-preview-day-2/ The Pizzuti Collection, a new nonprofit art space dedicated to exhibitions of world-class contemporary art from the private collection Ron and Ann Pizzuti, will be hosting a member preview day on June 1 from 11:00 - 3:00. Members will catch a sneak peek of Pizzuti Collection's debut exhibitions "Cuban Forever" and the "Inaugural Exhibition: Looking Back, Looking Forward." Tours of the galleries will be available. To become a member and participate in the preview day visit: http://pizzuticollection.com/visit/become-a-member-sponsor Or call 614-280-4004. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88907-pizzuti-collection-membership-preview-day/ The Pizzuti Collection, a new nonprofit art space dedicated to exhibitions of world-class contemporary art from the private collection Ron and Ann Pizzuti, will be hosting a member preview day on August 3 from 11:00 - 3:00. Members will catch a sneak peek of Pizzuti Collection's debut exhibitions "Cuban Forever" and the "Inaugural Exhibition: Looking Back, Looking Forward." Tours of the galleries will be available. To become a member and participate in the preview day visit: http://pizzuticollection.com/visit/become-a-member-sponsor Or call 614-280-4004. Upcoming events in the Columbus/Central Ohio area http://www.columbusarts.com/ Sun, 19 May 2013 16:03:29 +0100 Ohio Event Finder (http://ohioeventfinder.com) http://www.columbusarts.com/events/85753-arts-encounters/ Join visual artists to create make-and-take art projects. Held at the United Methodist Free Store, children are safely supervised while parents shop. Open to all ages. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/86770-art-in-the-garden/ Arter Residence/Garden; 1424/1426 Bryden Rd., Columbus Join GCAC and local artists of all ages (yes, kids are welcome) for an evening of creativity set in the lovely garden of Mr. Jim Arter. Lush greens, shade trees, flowers and visual delights abound in this amazing, serene, outdoor setting. Whether you are a visual artist or performing artist, the space will help inspire your senses and soothe your soul. Bring your art supplies and a towel or cushion on which to sit. This is an outdoor evening session, please plan accordingly. Refreshments and bug spray will be provided. RSVP to Ruby Harper at rharper@gcac.org by June 18 to attend this event. Walk-ins welcome. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/86883-2013-columbus-arts-festival/ The 2013 Columbus Arts Festival presented by Time Warner Cable will take place at the downtown Riverfront on June 7, 8 & 9. The Riverfront will be transformed into a stunning outdoor art gallery as the nation's top artists display their work and attract art enthusiasts from all over the country. In addition to hosting more than 230 nationally acclaimed artists, the Festival will feature fantastic gourmet fare from some of the city's finest local restaurants, live music, hands-on art activities and more-there's something for everyone! http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88022-lunch-laugh-and-learn-at-the-cultural-arts-centers-conversations-coffee-thursdays-at-12-noon/ The Cultural Arts Center's Conversations & Coffee, in its 33rd year, is the longest running Art program of its kind in Central Ohio. Over lunch you meet an artist, learn about them and their work, and gain insights into Art. Bring your lunch; the coffee pot always is full. Moderated by Ellen O'Shaughnessy. No reservations necessary, unless you're bringing a crowd that would need more tables. April 4 Bruce Macadam, Sculptor April 11 Christopher Purdy, Broadcast Manager Classical 101, WOSU Public Media April 18 Rick Boyle, Sculptor, Loft Gallery Artist April 25 Spring Break No Conversations and Coffee May 2 Patrick Durkin, Custom Carpet Inlay Artist, Creator of Matisse-a Pizza May 10 W.J. "Bill" Meyer, Drawings and Sculpture, Loft Gallery Artist May 16 C. Forrest Amidon, Artist and Book Collector, "Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth" May 23 Christiane Buuck, Liturgical Artist May 30 Dianne Efsic, Collage and Painting, Woman at Work June 6 Susan Hodgin, Oil and Acrylic Paintings Main Gallery Artist June 13 Larry Wood, Ceramics, Loft Gallery Artist June 20 Tom Wagner, Collector of the Reverse Paintings of Mark Beyers June 27 Darlene Yeager-Torre, Fine Art Photography http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88617-pizzuti-collection-grand-opening/ The Pizzuti Collection Grand Opening is scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 11:00-5:00. The event is open to the public and admission is free of charge. Please visit www.pizzuticollection.com for additional details. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88710-the-depot-rail-museum/ We're Back!!!! The Depot Rail Museum will be open again this summer on Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 PM starting June 2nd through August 25th 2013 for you to come out and enjoy our unique rail attractions and the history behind them. We will be having a few special dates through the summer so make sure you check our Facebook page (Depot Columbus) or the individual dates on the calendar. Cost: $6.00 Adults $5.00 Seniors (65 and over) $4.00 Kids (4 - 12 years) Kids 3 and under are FREE!!!!! Hope to see you there! ***Closed Sunday, July 7th*** http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88753-oppart-series-taxes-for-artists-what-you-should-know/ Presented by Joseph Popp, CPA; Rea & Associates May 28, 7:30p - 9:00p Jazz Academy, 760 East Long Street, 4th Flr Conf Rm There's a lot more to being an artist than creating art - especially from a tax perspective. Do you have to file a return? Are you classifying your income and expenses appropriately? Are you getting all of the deductions you could, like for supplies, mileage, advertising and training? Do you face any potential employment tax issues? In this presentation, Mark will teach artists and art students about the "business" of being an artist. Join Joseph Popp, CPA; Rea & Associates, for this informative session. Please RSVP to attend this event rharper@gcac.org. Walk-ins welcome, space allowing. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88905-pizzuti-collection-member-preview-day-2/ The Pizzuti Collection, a new nonprofit art space dedicated to exhibitions of world-class contemporary art from the private collection Ron and Ann Pizzuti, will be hosting a member preview day on June 1 from 11:00 - 3:00. Members will catch a sneak peek of Pizzuti Collection's debut exhibitions "Cuban Forever" and the "Inaugural Exhibition: Looking Back, Looking Forward." Tours of the galleries will be available. To become a member and participate in the preview day visit: http://pizzuticollection.com/visit/become-a-member-sponsor Or call 614-280-4004. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88907-pizzuti-collection-membership-preview-day/ The Pizzuti Collection, a new nonprofit art space dedicated to exhibitions of world-class contemporary art from the private collection Ron and Ann Pizzuti, will be hosting a member preview day on August 3 from 11:00 - 3:00. Members will catch a sneak peek of Pizzuti Collection's debut exhibitions "Cuban Forever" and the "Inaugural Exhibition: Looking Back, Looking Forward." Tours of the galleries will be available. To become a member and participate in the preview day visit: http://pizzuticollection.com/visit/become-a-member-sponsor Or call 614-280-4004.