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July 2020
Springfield Arts Council’s Summer Arts Festival
*This event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerts and arts activities happen throughout the festival date range of 6/10/20-6/18/20. Visit springfieldartscouncil.org for specific event dates and performances. Presenting admission-free concerts and entertainment under the stars in downtown Springfield since 1967, the community-supported Summer Arts Festival (produced annually by the Springfield Arts Council, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization) presents local and regional musicians and performers, an annual community theatre production, and nationally touring artists in a variety of…
Find out more »22nd Annual Youngstown State University Summer Festival of the Arts
The YSU Summer Festival of the Arts is a juried arts festival that enjoys wide community support and collaboration. The event equally welcomes local, regional, and national fine and performing artists. Strong participation by area ethnic, arts, and cultural institutions ensures a community-wide arts event. Additional events such as a Greek Festival, JazzFest, Gospel concert, and open hours at galleries and museums all complement the walkable nature of the weekend. Artists enjoy numerous amenities such as inexpensive on-campus housing, drive-up…
Find out more »Summer Jam West
Summer Jam West is a free grassroots arts and music festival held annually in Westgate Park. You'll find local bands, local artists, local food trucks, professional chalk artists, an art car corral, and a free kids' art zone.
Find out more »Lakeside Plein Air Festival
This three-day event begins on Friday, when more than 40 plein air artists set up easels across Lakeside to paint outdoor landscapes. All are welcome to watch them paint. The event includes a "Plein Air Paintout" along the lakeshore from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Sunday followed by the "Wet Paint Sale" from 2:30 to 4 p.m., when paintings created over the entire weekend are sold. Children are invited to join in the "Paintout" from 1 to 3:30 p.m. This…
Find out more »August 2020
Gallery Hop
On the first Saturday of every month, Gallery Hop welcomes thousands of visitors to converge on High Street in the Short North Arts District. The evening brings new gallery exhibitions, street performers, special events, food, and drinks throughout the district. With dozens of galleries and non-traditional exhibit spaces, it’s Columbus’ favorite night of the month to celebrate art. Though many shops and galleries are open earlier, Gallery Hop officially starts at 4 p.m. and runs to 10 p.m., with restaurants…
Find out more »Nature Arts Festival
For the 29th year, Geauga Park District welcomes exhibitors of wildlife/nature artwork and works inspired by nature. The event includes family entertainment, crafts, live music, and food trucks.
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