Urban Arts Space — Attraction in Columbus

I attended my first event here a few weeks ago—a moving performance art show where dancers and a live musician expressed their ideas of home and our connection to the environment (the show was called "fault lines"). Abstract art confuses me at times, but being in the space itself with other people made this a communal experience.

There was also a fun interactive activity before the performance, where we were invited to create our own collage from magazine photos. The staff were all incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout the experience. You can tell they love their jobs and working with the community.

The space itself is housed in the historic Lazarus Building, which was built in the Art Nouveau style, as you can tell from the door design. It's a spacious gallery with a number of shows throughout the year. There's also a lovely coffeeshop nearby called Parable that I've visited a few times. I highly recommend going to the UAS if you want a taste of the...

I often visit the OSU Urban Arts Space when I am in downtown Columbus.

Located in the former East Basement of the former Lazarus Building, the OSU Urban Arts Space features high-quality art exhibits that have been curated by The Ohio State University College of the Arts.

It is wonderful to be able to view such high-quality and innovative art in downtown Columbus. In addition to being open much of the time during the day [except on Sundays and Mondays] the OSU Urban Arts Space hosts special events such as opening receptions and other events.

The bathrooms for the OSU Urban Arts Space are located off of the entrance hallway [halfway between the gallery and the alley]; staff members who are working at the entrance desk are always happy to unlock that bathroom...

More people of Columbus should be aware of the Urban Arts space.

Walking out of the Columbus Commons and across the street, I had a difficult time finding the location, but once you begin passing the windows which shine down into the lower level of the space proper it becomes easily discoverable.

Located in a nicely covered entryway, the arts space itself hosts functions, student work, and other artistic events throughout the year. Keep an eye out for emerging artists, museum pieces, special events, and more - all brought together by the various art related disciplines at The Ohio...