Columbus Museum of Art

Election Day reminder to get out and VOTE! As part of the ArtsVote Ohio effort, the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC), in partnership with CreativeOhio and ArtWorks Cincinnati, organized a nonpartisan “Get Out the Vote” mural project with renowned street artist Shepard Fairey who installed a total of 20 murals throughout downtown, the Columbus College of Art & Design campus, and the Short North Arts District. Pictured are a selection of these murals installed on our neighbor, Columbus College of Art & Design - CCAD’s campus. Obey Giant #ShepardFairey #GetOutTheVote #ArtAndActivism #ArtsVoteOhio#ArtMakesCbus

Join us on November 7 from 7:00–8:00 PM for an evening of jazz by the Mark Lomax Trio, celebrating current exhibition "Ming Smith: August Moon." This powerful exhibition captures the essence of Black life through Smith’s poignant exploration of Pittsburgh’s Hill District, inspired by August Wilson’s "Century Cycle" plays. The Mark Lomax Trio will perform selections of original work focused on themes of unity, peace, and from the eighth album in the "400: An Afrikan Epic" cycle, "Blues In August," a tribute to August Wilson and his "Century Cycle" plays which depicts the lives of non-immigrant Afrikans in America over the course of the 20th century. Tickets for this program are $25 for CMA members and $30 for nonmembers. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets: https://ow.ly/UrRR50TXnL2 Mark Lomax II Ming Smith Photo Ming Smith, God, Mary, Jesus, from the series August Moon, 1991. Archival pigment print. Courtesy of the artist.

We are excited to announce two new additions to CMA's advancement team! This month, Sarah Atwood will be joining CMA as Deputy Director for Advancement and Diana Wakim as Senior Director of Individual Giving. Sarah Atwood joins CMA from the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, where she most recently served as Director of Development. The appointment to Deputy Director for Advancement at CMA marks a new chapter in Ohio for Atwood, who has over a decade of experience in non-profit development with distinguished national and Texas institutions, including The Chinati Foundation in Marfa, The Nature Conservancy, and the Houston Zoo. Diana Wakim, CFRE is deeply familiar with the giving and non-profit landscape of Columbus, and her experience in cultivating, retaining, and growing support will be instrumental in her new position as Senior Director of Individual Giving. Wakim has spent the past ten years working for mission-driven organizations, including United Schools, where she worked across various capacities from Development Associate to Chief Advancement Officer most recently. Brooke Minto Executive Director of CMA says, "We are thrilled to welcome Sarah and Diana to the Columbus Museum of Art. Both Sarah and Diana share CMA’s community-centered mission, and together, our collective efforts will propel the museum into its next great chapter. I look forward to working with them both.” Welcome, Sarah and Diana!

🎉 Happy birthday to us! Today we’re celebrating 146 years of art, community, and connection at CMA! We’re grateful for every moment spent fulfilling our mission: creating great experiences with great art for everyone. Here’s to many more years of art-filled adventures and connecting with our community and beyond!

Have you seen "Current" light up the night yet? As the days get shorter, this stunning sculpture by Janet Echelman is here to brighten your evenings! Suspended above Gay and High Streets, "Current" stretches 229 feet—Columbus’ longest public art piece. Made with 78 miles of twine and over 500,000 knots, it’s 15 times stronger than steel and weighs in at 700 pounds! The design and installation of "Current" was funded by the Edwards Family. The Edwards Family also supports annual maintenance, de-installation and reinstallation, ensuring "Current" will continue to inspire wonder far into the future. Visit CurrentOnHigh.com to learn more and share your Current moment with #CurrentOnHigh. Photo credit: InfiniteImpact

🐱 Celebrate #NationalCatDay with a visit to our "CATS" installation in the JPMorgan Chase Center for Creativity! We have received nearly 3,500 submissions of visitors' feline friends through our in-gallery activity. Here are a few recent favorites to brighten your day!

Take a moment to listen to Columbus-born, National Book Award-winning author and MacArthur Fellow Jacqueline Woodson as she reads her poem "Aunt Ruth," featured in "Ming Smith: Transcendence." This exhibition is presented alongside Woodson’s work, known for its deep exploration of race and gender. We are thrilled to feature her writing, which gives voice to Smith’s subjects and brings the memories within her images to life through powerful storytelling. Aunt Ruth Long before Listen to Black women & Rest As Revolution & Me time were phrases That rolled off our tongues as easily as breath, there was a time when we couldn't yet breathe. Ask Aunt Ruth who took to her bed in the middle of the day and was whispered about. They didn't call it depression but Said she was sad. They didn't call it mental illness but Said she was off. They didn't call it what they should have called it what we'd call it/her now: Warrior Ahead of her time Revolutionary. Jacqueline Woodson Ming Smith Photo Ming Smith, Aunt Ruth, 1979 (printed later). Archival pigment print. Museum Purchase with funds provided by The Contemporaries.

Your perfect Thursday night is at CMA After Hours! Stop by for food, drinks, and $5 general admission after 5:00 PM. Stay late and explore. Feeling creative? Join artist AJ Vanderelli for a guided sketching session in the galleries from 6:00–7:30 PM. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers, including admission and supplies. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, everyone is welcome. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dP_fuWKR #CMAAfterHours