Art and Museums, Sept. 2017

Mixed Media Birds

Join the Britt David Cultural Arts Studio for a fun evening creating art. This class will create mixed media birds, and is for teens and adults. The class is $20, and p Participants must register by calling the studio at (706) 653-4196.

Sept. 7, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Britt David Cultural Arts Studio, 2700 West Britt David Road, Columbus

 

Artist Talk: Martha Clippinger

Join The Columbus Museum as they celebrate the talented Columbus-born artist Martha Clippinger and her installation, Hodge Podge Lodge. The recipient of a prestigious Fulbright Foundation travel grant to visit Mexico in 2013-14, Clippinger will present and overview of her career to date, as well as insights into her working process. Hodge Podge Lodge is on view now through November 12, 2017. The event is free, but seating is available on a first come, first served basis. A reception will follow the lecture.

Sept. 7, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus

 

The Write Stuff: Pizza & Poetry Workshop

This exciting and interactive workshop is free and open to area youth, aged 13 – 19. Come out and sharpen your writing and performance skills. Attendees will be lead through a number of creative writing exercises, as well as cover poetry in the realm of competition. We will explore voice, presentation and writing. This workshop will be just what area teens need to get their creative juices flowing. Pizza and refreshments served for attendees. Tawny Powell, an Atlanta poet with two chapbooks and former Monkey Slam Champion, will facilitate the event. Visit fountaincityslam.org for more information.

Sept. 9, noon – 4 p.m., The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus

 

September Photopia Photography Group Meeting

Photopia Photography Group meetings are open to everyone, and your first meeting is free. Photopia meets in the Rankin Arts Photography Center. For more information, please call (706) 507-8366.

Sept. 11, 7 – 9 p.m., Columbus State University Rankin Arts Photography Center, 1004 Broadway, Columbus

 

LOOK! At Lunchtime

This is a collaborative viewing exercise and dialogue centered on the works of art from the Museum’s permanent collection. Jonathan Frederick Walz, Director of Curatorial Affairs & Curator of American Art, will facilitate LOOK! discussions every second Tuesday. Each month a new object will be explored.

Sept. 12, 12:15 – 12:30 p.m., The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus

 

Coffee & Coloring Club

Looking for a relaxing activity to de-stress and create beautiful artwork at the same time? North’s Coffee & coloring Club is just the thing. All supplies will be provided.

Sept. 12, Oct. 17, Nov. 14, Dec. 12, 4 p.m., North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road, Columbus

 

Mixed Media Flag Canvas Art

Join the Britt David Cultural Arts Studio for a fun evening creating art. All ages welcomed, the event is $20. Participants must register by calling the studio at (706) 653-4196.

Sept. 12, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Britt David Cultural Arts Studio, 2700 West Britt David Road, Columbus

 

Meet a Vet & Third Saturday Tours

Join the National Infantry Museum Sept. 16 for its Third Saturday Tours. Enjoy docent-led tours through key galleries for only $6 per person. They will also offer a Meet A Vet. This Saturday’s event focus is an introduction to the infantry. This is the perfect opportunity to interact and hear first-hand accounts from the soldiers who were there. Enjoy weapons displays, memorabilia and oral history.

Sept. 16, 9 – noon, National Infantry Museum, 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus

 

2017 Columbus Children’s Book Festival

Save the date for the 2017 Columbus Children’s Book fair, with appearances by Pinkalicious author Victoria Kann, Bad Kitty author Nick Bruel and the creator of Big Nate, Lincoln Pierce and award winning author Yuyi Morales.

Sept. 16, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road, Columbus

 

Intro to 3-D Printing

Join ColumbusMakesIT for an introductory class on the use of the 3-D printer. This is for newbies and people interested in turning an existing CAD model into a print. They will be printing the 3-D printer badge/keychain so you can show the world your proficiency in 3-D.

Sept. 18, 7 – 8:30 p.m., ColumbusMakesIT, 716 Front Avenue, Columbus

 

The Alma Thomas Society Presents Amy Sherald

Please join The Columbus Museum as they celebrate Columbus-native Amy Sherald and her painting “What’s different about Alice is that she has the most incisive way of telling the truth,” which the Museum recently acquired. The winner of the National Portrait Gallery’s 2016 Outwin Boochever portrait Competition, Shealrd will present an overview of her career to date, as well as insights into her working process. A reception will follow. The even is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP by Sept. 12. Contact Mary Goff, mgoff@columbusmuseum.com, (706) 748-2562 ext. 210.

Sept. 19, 5:30 p.m., The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus

 

Graffiti Canvas Art

Join the Britt David Cultural Arts Studio for a fun evening creating art. People with breathing issues should take necessary precautions, as spray paint can be dangerous. The event is $35, and space is limited. Participants must register by calling the studio at (706) 653-4196.

Sept. 21, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Britt David Cultural Arts Studio, 2700 West Britt David Road, Columbus

 

Women at War / Conquering Cancer

Join the National Infantry Museum as they celebrate women warriors and promote women’s cancer treatments in Columbus. It will be a fun evening celebrating each other, learning about five gynecologic cancers with Dr. Gregory Sfakianos, bidding on great items and dancing the night away. Retired Major General William Steele will be on hand to talk about what it means to be a fighter, and local TV personality Dee Armstrong and entertainer Sam Beman will emcee the evening. This is a great chance to dress up, have an exciting evening and support a great cause. Tickets are available at wawcc2017.eventbrite.com

Sept. 29, 6:30 – 10 p.m., The National Infantry Museum, 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus

 

Sip & Paint with a Mardi Gras Twist

The Fountain City Mardi Gras Association of Columbus invite you to join them for an evening of friends, food and fun, as you capture the beauty of art with a Mardi Gras inspiration. Registration is $40 and includes all supplies, limited beverages and a chance to win an all-inclusive Mardi Gras trip to Mobile, Al. February 2018. Perfect for a friends gathering, girls outing or date night.

Sept. 30, 7 – 9 p.m., Painting with a Twist, 6298 Veterans Parkway, Suite 2N, Columbus

 

Ghost Tour at Port Columbus

Come for a guided walking tour of the museum, with stories you’ll hear nowhere else. Tour directed by Faith Serafin of the Alabama Ghost Hunters. The event highlights experiences and information from previous investigations. $15 per peson, and space is limited, so it’s best to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets are available through eventbrite.com, by calling (706) 327-9798, or by visiting the museum during regular business hours.

Sept. 29, 7 – 9 p.m. & Oct. 6, 4 – 6 p.m., National Civil War Naval Museum, 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus