Short North Arts District Art Trail
- Mobile exclusive
- Instantly delivered via text and email
- Explore Columbus art
Included Venues

See locations on an interactive map.
What's Included
- Permanent Artwork
What's Included
- Mural Series
What's Included
- Mural Series
What's Included
- Permanent Artwork
Titled "Intersecting Energy", Johnson’s mural reflects the vibrancy and joy of the Short North Arts District. Drawing from the lively activity of High Street and the changing seasons visible in Goodale Park, "Intersecting Energy" translates time, movement and emotion into layers of colors that progress across the wall. Slender shapes and colors seem to suddenly appear and quietly dissolve as they slip behind and peek out from five prominent rectangles. The geometry of these rectangles alludes to imaginary building facades built from color and light, while gradient transitions of color imply the sky and landscape at different times of day.
The mural was made possible with support from The Pizzuti Companies."
What's Included
- Permanent Artwork
What's Included
- Mural Series
Jubilation was made possible with support from the Ingram White Castle Foundation, the Borror Family Foundation, and The Short North Alliance Art. Support for the Short North Alliance 2019 season of public art projects comes from the Greater Columbus Arts Council."
What's Included
- Permanent Artwork
She says: “Being strong and standing up for love gives us so much confidence in ourselves and in what we can accomplish together.” This piece reflects her thoughts concerning hope, respect and the courage to believe in the power of love."
What's Included
- Mural Series
What's Included
- Permanent Artwork
What's Included
- Mural Series
Commissioned by the Short North Alliance in partnership with Stonewall Columbus, “Pride Circles” is a representation of a few of the many pride and identity flags in the LGBTQ+ community. The installation takes shape in the form of a pond of unified ripples, where passersby can imagine themselves as pebbles that break the surface symbolizing individual efforts that combine to make waves in the waters of change–analogous to the the queer rights movement. These ripples coalesce around the entrance of Stonewall, creating a symbolic and welcoming embrace around the many voices and identities in the community who enter. Made entirely of thermoplastic, which is the same material that is used in most roadway markings, the installation is designed to allow the public to inclusively experience LGBTQ+ identities.
Amidst Stonewall Columbus’ 40th Anniversary year, in service and advocacy to the Columbus community, “Pride Circles” not only reimagines the gateway into the nonprofit’s Short North Arts District headquarters, it works to elevate an understanding of the ways in which small acts can result in big change and the unique interconnectedness of the LGBTQ+ community.
The project was made possible with support from The Jack and Zoe Johnstone fund of the Short North Foundation, the Short North Alliance Art Fund, Stonewall Columbus, One Hospitality Group, and Griffin Pavement Striping.
What's Included
- Permanent Artwork
Melissa Ayotte, MA, ATR-BC is a registered and board certified art therapist who works in the Columbus area. She received formal art training at Columbus College of Art and Design, a BA in Psychology from Ohio University, and an MA in Art Therapy from Saint Mary of the Woods College. She is inspired by intersections between the spiritual and the physical wonders of the human experience. It is in these moments one experiences intimacy of being and meaningful existence."
What's Included
- Mural Series
What's Included
- Permanent Artwork
What's Included
- Permanent Artwork
What's Included
- Mural Series
What's Included
- Mural Series
Summer Spray is a live mural-painting event that showcases and elevates the work and process of local artists in the Short North Arts District for the community to enjoy. It features a temporary 1,300-square-foot mural wall on the highly visible “Cap at Union Station” located on Goodale St. between High St. and Park St. Each weekend, over the span of 10 weekends a participating artist creates their section of the mural inspired by the themes mentioned, their own experiences, and current events, and build upon the work created by the previous artist. The public is invited to watch and enjoy the process as it unfolds. The finished mural remains up for one year after the mural's completion.
What's Included
- Mural Series
What's Included
- Mural Series
What's Included
- Mural Series
What's Included
- Permenant Artwork
Take the journey when you discover "The Journey" in the Short North Arts District. Click here to watch "The Journey" come to life, and download the augmented reality app to experience how the murals come alive here:"
Augmented reality by Augmented Island Studios
What's Included
- Permanent Artwork
What's Included
- Permanent Artwork
What's Included
- Permanent Artwork
What's Included
- Mural Series
What's Included
- Mural Series
Pierce, who regularly shows her studio work at Lindsey Gallery in the Short North Arts District, was inspired by the unique architecture of the buildings that line Wall Alley, specifically an historic feature of the Garden Theater that was once a portal doorway into the old building. The imagery exhibited in Wall Alley Portal signifies hope, transformation, and the collective power that the many unique not-profits adjacent to the alley bring in helping the communities they serve. In addition to the artwork, lighting will be added to the alley to enhance safety and create an even more dynamic experience of the artwork at night.
Wall Alley Portal is a project of the Short North Alliance and is made possible with support from: the United Way of Central Ohio, PNC Bank, The Columbus Foundation, the Short North Foundation, the American Electric Power Foundation, the Short North Church, Rock City Church, The Lykens Companies, the Greater Columbus Arts Council, the Ohio Arts Council, and the Short North Alliance Art Fund."
What's Included
- Permanent Artwork
What's Included
- Gallery
What's Included
- Gallery
What's Included
- Performance Venue
What's Included
- Gallery
What's Included
- Performance Venue
What's Included
- Gallery
What's Included
- Gallery
Offering flexible space that can be adapted for events of all sizes, the GCCC includes 74,000-square-foot Battelle Grand, the largest, multipurpose ballroom in the state of Ohio. Battelle Grand includes an expansive view of downtown Columbus and a high-tech ceiling system, which provides an array of customized lighting options. The GCCC includes 65 meeting rooms, the 25,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, 15,000-square-foot Terrace Ballroom and 410,000 square feet of exhibit space. Ample parking is available and the convention center is connected to five hotels by enclosed walkway. In addition to exclusive caterer Centerplate, the GCCC includes a convenient Food Court & Shops retail area, featuring a variety of quick-service dining options, unique shops and exhibitor service providers. Whether you’re planning a meeting, wedding, HighBall or the NHL All-Star Weekend, the GCCC can customize space to suit your needs to ensure a memorable event!"
What's Included
- Gallery
What's Included
- Gallery
What's Included
- Gallery
What's Included
- Gallery
What's Included
- Gallery
Marcia Evans Gallery specializes in both corporate and residential art consulting, along with framing services, art appraisals, and restoration."
What's Included
- Gallery
Founders Ron and Ann Pizzuti lovingly restored and donated the building and have generously gifted access to their private collection to the world. While the art comes from the family collection, as a nonprofit arts organization the Pizzuti Collection of the Columbus Museum of Art belongs to the community."
What's Included
- Gallery
What's Included
- Gallery
What's Included
- Gallery
What's Included
- Gallery
What's Included
- Gallery
Residing in one of the most distinctive performing arts complexes in the country, Short North Stage hosts and produces performances weekly, ranging from Broadway classics and edgy off-Broadway musicals, to progressive one act plays, cabarets, dance, and everything in between. With three performance venues, including the historic Garden Theater, the intimate Green Room, and Ethel’s Bar each show brings a truly unique experience. Ethel’s is open most evenings for a casual cocktail.
What's Included
- Performance Venue
Skully’s has been serving up a dish for everyone’s palate and ears. Whether it’s the famous Skully Burger, healthy salads, or all-day breakfast menu, they strive to have something for everyone. They take pride in creating a unique dining, dancing, and concert experience for customers.
Skully’s is the winner of numerous awards including Best DJ Night for signature event “Ladies 80s,” Best Mid-Sized Venue, Best Place to Rock and Roll, and Best Place for Hip Hop. In 2015, Skully’s-Music Diner was honored by International Travel Blog Travelog.us for being named “The Best Diner in America.”
What's Included
- Performance Venue
What's Included
- Gallery
What's Included
- Gallery