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West Garden Opens, A Natural Partnership

West Garden Opens, A Natural Partnership

The way we use our leisure time, directly affects our quality of life. Opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and exercise our minds and our bodies are more important than ever. That’s why I am so proud of our partnership with Read More…

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Become a Docent at Columbus Museum of Art

Become a Docent at Columbus Museum of Art

Do you love learning, have a passion for art, and like talking and sharing with others?  The Columbus Museum of Art is recruiting a new docent class for the 2012-2013 year.  Docents are volunteer gallery teachers who guide visitors in Read More…

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A Day in the Life of Graphic Novelist Paul Hornschemeier

A Day in the Life of Graphic Novelist Paul Hornschemeier

Paul Hornschemeier from thisartist on Vimeo.   Join us this Thursday April 5, 2012 for an interview with Paul Hornschemeier, Ohio State University alumnus and author of graphic novels including Mother, Come Home and the New York Times bestselling Life Read More…

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The Art Madness Title Goes To:

The Art Madness Title Goes To:

Thanks to everyone who participated in Art Madness, our version of March Madness for Art Lovers. To put together our bracket we selected some of our most beloved pieces from our permanent collection. Each day we posted a new match Read More…

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12 for 12: Ann Hamilton

12 for 12: Ann Hamilton

Watch Spirituality on PBS. See more from ART:21. This month we highlight Ann Hamilton in our 12 for 12 Columbus Bicentennial series featuring Columbus artists from the museum’s collections. MacArthur Fellow Ann Hamilton was chosen as the artist to represent Read More…

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Art Madness

Art Madness

Introducing Art Madness, our version of March Madness for Art Lovers. To put together our bracket we selected some of our most beloved pieces from four of our strongest collections, as well as a few sleepers. It’s Photography versus Contemporary. Read More…

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Teens, Photography, & Columbus

Teens, Photography, & Columbus

Utilizing the power of photography to engage teens in socially relevant conversations, the Columbus Museum of Art’s Columbus In Focus program invites students from two Columbus City high schools, Linden McKinley and Marion Franklin, to examine the rich history of Read More…

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Healing Power of Art & Art Therapy

Healing Power of Art & Art Therapy

Art and its therapeutic uses are highlighted in the new exhibition in the Community Gallery at the Columbus Museum of Art. In Art & Therapy: The Therapeutic Benefits of Art we highlight how local Columbus hospitals, community groups, and private Read More…

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2012 Summer Art Workshops Announced

2012 Summer Art Workshops Announced

Summer Art Workshops provide playful and creative opportunities for children entering preschool through 8th grade. This year’s workshops at the Columbus Museum of Art include everything from dinosaur dioramas and Alice in Wonderland to digital design and guerrilla art. Preschool Read More…

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Caravaggio Q & A

Caravaggio Q & A

In honor of the Columbus Bicentennial and our relationship with our sister city Genoa, Italy, our exclusive Caravaggio: Behold the Man exhibition featuring the Ecce Homo painting remains on view through February 12, 2012. This is your last week to Read More…

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