Sep 8, 2012
Follow up story time (11:00- 11:30am) at the Main Library with an outdoor jazz concert hosted by the Jazz Arts Group. Today’s concert features Vernon Hairston Trio with Mary McClendon – an event tailored just for kids and families at the Topiary Park directly behind the library. The Friends of the Library are proud sponsors of this event, which is in its fourth year.
Bring a blanket and a picnic basket and come enjoy the final concert of this year’s PB&Jazz series.
Sep 3, 2012
The Columbus Invitational Arts Competition (CIAC) is one of three overlapping events celebrating the arts in conjunction with Columbus’ Bicentennial Celebration. Carnegie Gallery is the host site for the visual arts showcase that runs from Sept. 6 – Oct. 26. Other events include a performing arts showcase and a studio recording showcase.
An opening reception will kick off the exhibit on from 5:30 – 7:30pm on Sept. 6 in the Carnegie Gallery.
The Columbus Invitational Arts Competition is a culmination of 12 exceptional community-focused, centrally located, small independent arts’ organizations showcasing their best work in this Bicentennial year exhibition and competition.
Jul 12, 2012
ArtInformation — a Friends-supported Carnegie Gallery exhibit that opens to the public today — explores contemporary artists’ use of research to inspire creativity. These works, featuring various media strategies artists employ in creating their visionary work, are a representation of member artists affiliated with ROY G BIV Gallery for Emerging Artists.
ROY G BIV is an independent, nonprofit art space located in the Short North. Founded in 1989, ROY G BIV has presented the work of hundreds of artists wtih an emphasis on Ohio artists.
Exhibition dates: July 12 – August 24, 2012
Location: Carnegie Gallery (2nd floor of Main Library)
Carnegie Gallery is open during the Main Library’s standard hours.
Jun 11, 2012
CML & the Friends of the Library are pleased to present the Ohio Art League’s Annual Spring Juried Exhibition, which is now on view in the Carnegie Gallery and runs through June 29. Come see selected artwork in various mediums from talented OAL members.
May 2, 2012
PAGES – Art from the PAGES program @ the Wexner Center for the Arts – will be on display from May 3 -30 at the Carnegie Gallery (2nd Floor, Main Library). An opening reception is open to all Friends from 6-8pm on Thursday, May 3.
PAGES is a literacy and writing program for high school students from Columbus-area schools. Throughout the yearlong program, students experience the contemporary arts at the Wexner Center and respond to those experiences in prose, poetry and art.
The exhibition features work by students from Arts and College Preparatory Academy, Briggs High School, Columbus Alternative High School, Mosaic, Pickerington High School, and Reynoldsburg High School (Summit Road Campus).
Apr 19, 2012
Pack your lunch and blanket, and join the Friends of the Library for this summer’s PBJ & Jazz concerts. They are scheduled for June 9, July 14, August 11, and September 8. You can stop by the library for the 11 a.m. family storytime then walk over to the Topiary Park for the music. Concerts begin at noon and an activity follows at 1 p.m. For more details click here.
Apr 5, 2012
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