411 is a community arts gallery and cultural space for exhibitions, events, and collaborations with Columbus’ arts and cultural organizations.

Home by Jonathan Nesci
Hope, Calm & Remembrance by Rebecca Chamberlain

Exhibition:
Now through May 21

First Fridays for Families is back!
Performances at The Commons, 300 Washington Street in downtown Columbus. 
Doors open at 5:30 pm; Shows 6:00–7:00 pm

First Fridays for Families introduces young audiences to a wide variety of performing arts in a fun and informal setting. More details to come soon.

It’s magic through the lens of the Maker Movement! Touring performer Mario the Maker Magician brings you a family theater experience full of homespun MAGIC, handmade ROBOTS, and modern SLAPSTICK. Fast-paced, interactive, and hilarious… he’s “magic’s punk rock Peter Pan philosopher." Mario has appeared on Sesame Street, NBC’s Universal Kids, and even live on tour with David Blaine, who calls him “the best kids magician in the world!!” 

First Fridays for Families is made possible by the Custer Foundation and the Nugent Foundation, with additional support from the City of Columbus. Thanks to our generous sponsors, this program is free and open to everyone!

We invite you to join us at Studio 207 for a new speaker series: Small Talk/s

Small Talk/s features local creatives telling their stories. Through this program, CAAC aims to highlight the varied and circuitous paths our local creatives take in their careers. The format for Small Talk/s is casual, fun and flexible. The audience is encouraged to ask questions and interject throughout the talk. Humor and irreverence is welcome and encouraged.

Join us the second Wednesday of each month, March–August, for this new program! Refreshments at 5:30 pm; Small Talk/s at 6:00 pm. 

• May 11: Jamie Goldsborough
• June 8: Louis Joyner

Jamie Evelyn Goldsborough (b. 1990, she/her) is an eccentric, multi-scale designer with history and skill in coupling messaging and the built environment. She is interdisciplinarily trained in graphic design, architecture, writing, and research. Jamie is currently the Creative Director at Landmark Columbus Foundation.

6th Street Arts Alley Events
These community events highlight local food and drink vendors and live entertainment in downtown Columbus! These events also coincide with exhibition receptions at 411 Gallery.

Take the BCSC Artist Survey
Meredith Blackerby, Art Facilitator blackerbym@bcsc.k12.in.us

National Endowment for the Arts
Webinar // May 4

An Introduction to the Arts Public Funding Ecosystem

2nd Annual Hogstock: Live Music & Beer Festival

After a fantastic first year, Scott Wilson State Farm and Hog Molly Brewing Co. are bringing back Hogstock, a day of music, food and craft beer benefiting CAAC.

June 11 at Hog Molly Brewing Co.

Annual Arts Fundraiser: Uncommon Cause

Mark your calendars for Uncommon Cause, an evening of fellowship and fundraising as we celebrate our mission, “to strengthen the community through arts and culture”.

August 6 at Harrison Lake Country Club

More information to come!

Visit artsincolumbus.org/calendar to stay updated on these and all CAAC events!

Many Thanks to our 2021 Program Sponsors: 

City of Columbus
Columbus Area Visitors Center
Columbus Museum of Art & Design
Custer Foundation
Efroymson Family Fund
Noblitt Fabricating
Nugent Foundation
Indiana Arts Commission and National Endowment for the Arts

And thanks to CAAC's 2022 Investor-Level Sponsors: 

Cummins Inc.
Elwood Staffing