Columbus Arts Festival
About the Festival
The Columbus Arts Festival presented by Time Warner Cable proudly celebrates its 47th year, June 6, 7, 8, 2008. Columbus' Discovery District will be transformed into a stunning, outdoor art gallery as the nation's top artists display their work and attract art enthusiasts from all over the country. In addition to hosting over 250 nationally acclaimed artists, the Festival will feature fantastic gourmet fare from some of the city's finest local restaurants, live concerts, hands-on art activities and more - for the whole family to enjoy! To learn more about the Columbus Arts Festival, please click on the links below.
Shop for art
The Artists' Market at the Columbus Arts Festival is one of the nation's best, featuring over 250 fine artists and fine craftspeople from across the country, chosen by a blind jury process.
Experience non-stop entertainment
We have music, dance and more on two main stages and throughout the event. Everything from Jazz and Dixieland to Reggae and Contemporary music is featured at the Festival.
Indulge in favorite festival foods
Enjoy some of your favorite Columbus restaurants on site.
Get creative with hands-on activities
The Festival features hands-on arts activities for both adults and children to enjoy. Demonstrations and instruction provided by local arts organizations and community groups. Also enjoy family fun performances by local groups. Located in the Columbus Museum of Art's parking lot.
For kids only – the Children's Art Gallery
Come and visit this special kid-sized gallery, where only children can shop. All artwork is generously donated by exhibiting artists and is sold at a $5 maximum. Located in the Hands-On Activity Area.
Children's Theater
Pinocchio comes to life Saturday and Sunday in the Topiary Garden behind the Columbus Metropolitan Library.
