Columbus Museum of Art

We are looking forward to #TheWayForward #AMM_2024 this week! In addition to hosting two workshops on Wednesday, July 31 (one with Sarah Lagrotteria and Just Bloom,) and being a stop on the Downtown Museum Hop in the evening, several of our team members will be presenting throughout the conference, including: Amanda Kepner, Hannah Mason-Macklin, Carol Padilla Perez, Caitlin Lynch, and Rachel Burns-Watson. See you soon!

Our Deputy Director of Learning & Engagement, Jennifer Lehe, shared this image from last week's Summer Institute for Authentic Learning, of participants winding down after a long day of learning. Jen's featured session explored the Cultivating Creative & Civic Capacities framework (C4) as a set of "roles" for creative change. CMA is happy to connect with featured local artists, educators, and speakers as well as partner with Partnerships for All on this annual conference to reimagine, reconnect, and empower. Learn more about C4: https://lnkd.in/gHpMe3Nw

☀ Need to cool off? Spend #FreeSundays with CMA! Every Sunday at CMA is #FreeSundays thanks to the generous support of Art Bridges Foundation's Access for All program. #FreeSundays offer free general admission for everyone, no matter your age or address. Bring a friend, family, or come solo to explore a new favorite piece of art, create something unique in the JPMorgan Chase Center for Creativity, grab a bite at Schokko Café, find the perfect gift in the Museum Store, or start your own art adventure through the galleries. Laura Sanders, Girls and Plastic Floating, 2010. Oil on canvas. Museum Purchase, Howald Fund

Let's go to the Fair! With the Ohio State Fair open this week at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, we're thrilled to share a glimpse into our upcoming fall exhibition, "Ming Smith: Transcendence," opening September 19. Step back into the 1990s with Ming Smith's evocative images, capturing the landscapes and scenes of her youth. This collection includes visions of her childhood home, her family’s former neighborhood, family members, and the vibrant Ohio State Fair—a place of joy and wonder where Smith worked as a teenager. "Being a black woman photographer was like being nobody. It was just my camera and me. I worked to capture black culture, the richness, the love. That was my incentive." — Ming Smith Join us this fall at the Columbus Museum of Art for "Ming Smith: Transcendence." Immerse yourself in the vibrant scenes of the Ohio State Fair and relive the nostalgia of a beloved summer tradition. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/a8uo50SKXtV FotoFocus Cincinnati #FotoFocus2024 Ming Smith, Black Girl Dreaming, from the series Transcendence, 1990. Archival pigment print. Courtesy of the artist Ming Smith, Waiting, from the series Transcendence, 1990. Archival pigment print. Courtesy of the artist Ming Smith, Pink Horse, from the series Transcendence, date unknown. Archival pigment print. Courtesy of the artist Ming Smith, Desire, from the series Transcendence, 1988. Archival pigment print. Courtesy of the artist Ming Smith, Untitled, from the series Transcendence, 1990. Archival pigment print. Courtesy of the artist

Youth residents under 18 receive FREE SUMMER ADMISSION at CMA! General admission is free for youth residents of the city of Columbus through September 18, 2024. This initiative is generously funded by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department through The City of Columbus Summer Youth Programming Grant. In April, Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Council President Shannon G. Hardin announced $20.8 million in city funding for summer programming for Columbus youth. The purpose of the grant is to support high-quality programming throughout the summer months, benefiting young people across Columbus. By investing in summer youth engagement at CMA, the funding will help the museum expand opportunities for Columbus youth to build creativity skills essential to academic performance and workforce readiness, two key pillars of the grant program. In addition to free museum admission, the grant supports Summer Art Breaks held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, July 30–August 15, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM. Summer Art Breaks are also supported by Battelle Photo taken by Emma Parker's Photography.

Spotlighting Disability Pride Month Museums are wonderful places for new experiences and sensations. While sensory input might be especially complex for neurodivergent folks, everyone has different sensory needs. To help everyone have a great visit, we offer a few helpful items. Just ask for a sensory kit at the welcome desk, which includes: • Noise-reducing headphones: Available in both child and adult sizes. Let us know which you prefer. • Fidgets: Everyone loves fidgets, and we have a few types. These might be especially helpful since we can’t touch the art. • Sunglasses: Sometimes bright lights can be as startling as loud noises. These can be useful in spaces with lots of windows or high-contrast artworks and videos. We also provide a map showing areas that might become crowded or noisy. You can find this map on our website’s Accessibility page to help plan your visit. If you're in the galleries and realize you need any of these items, ask a Gallery Associate for the nearest route to the Welcome Desk. You can also stop by the Comfort Room in the Center for Creativity. Here, you'll find all these items in a cozy space with dim lighting and comfy chairs. Our Studio has these items too, plus weighted blankets and a sensory hour at the beginning of each Open Studio session. Please ask the Welcome Desk if you’d like to borrow these items for your visit. When you’re finished, kindly return them so they’re available for other guests. #DisabilityPrideMonth

Looking for a creative break today? 🌞 Dive into the groovy vibes at My CMA Studio this summer! Join us to experiment, play, and unleash your imagination while thinking like an artist. Open Studio hours are Saturdays from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM. Free with Museum Admission / All ages Open Studio Sensory Hour is 10:00–11:00 AM: lowered lights, noise-canceling headphones, and limited seating. We're excited to see your creations! Photo by Megan Leigh Barnard

Due to the widespread technology outage affecting various services globally, our ticketing systems are currently down. As a result, we will be offering FREE admission today, Friday, July 19. We are open today from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. Should you have questions, please visit our website or give us a call at 614.221.6801. We look forward to seeing you today!

Bring Your Little Adventurers to CMA Tomorrow! Little Adventures Friday, July 19, 2024 10:30–11:15 AM Free for Members Wonder, imagine, think critically, and explore on this specially-designed tour for children 3–5 years old and their caregivers. Children and adults will connect to art and each other through storytelling and play. More Information: https://ow.ly/4KeL50SB4Lt

Blog Post: Aminah Robinson Legacy Project Discover more about A.J. Verdelle, our 2024 Aminah Robinson Writing Resident, in our latest blog post "One Day, in the History of Columbus, Ohio." "Winning a fellowship does not prepare you for the intimacy of this artist’s house...That day in Columbus, there you stand, in her kitchen. She stood there once, on many days. Many nights. Many sweeps of the paintbrush, many dreams of DaVinci. One day in the history of Columbus Ohio, I was there, she was there, every pair of eyes who came through the kitchen-side door was there." Read more of A.J. Verdelle's reflection of her stay in Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson's home: https://ow.ly/2wq050SB4Hf