Open Door Art Studio & Gallery

OPEN DOOR ART STUDIO & GALLERY

Empowering Artists Through Creative Expression, Representation, and Community Partnerships Since 2007

At Open Door Art Studio & Gallery we believe that all artists deserve a creative space where they can develop unique artistic voices and access opportunities afforded through the arts. By providing individualized support, we empower artists to achieve their ambitions through community partnerships, creative expression, and representation.

Our Vision

Community Partnerships

We strive to introduce the artists we represent to community arts organizations and immerse them in the broader arts community. Through demonstrations, discussions, community exhibition opportunities, on-site art-making, organizational partnerships, and art venue tours, our artists feel the warmth of their surrounding creative community.

Creative Expression

We provide the opportunity for the artists we represent to freely create in a professional art studio. We believe that every artist deserves the freedom to discover their own artistic voice. Through guidance and technique-based instruction, a staff of trained artists promotes individual artistic growth.

Representation

We believe that artists thrive when exposed to opportunities afforded through the arts. Community and in-house exhibition opportunities allow the artists we represent to share their artistic achievements with the greater Columbus community and beyond.

Our Artists

View artist biographies, resumes, and examples of their work

Our Location

Exhibitions

EMBODIMENT

Exhibition Dates: 2/8/20 – 3/6/20
Opening Reception: 2/8/20, 5-7 PM

The human figure has been described as the ideal of beauty, and Open Door artists are featuring it as a work of art! Embodiment presents a collection that honors the beauty and grace of the human form in a body of work not to be missed!

SUBJECTIVE, OBJECTIVE

Exhibition Dates: 3/14/20 – 4/17/20
Opening Reception: 3/14/20, 5-7 PM

Objects seen in abstract works are always subjective! Travel through abstracted worlds with an exhibition comprised of works that are open to subjective interpretation.

THIS INSPIRED THAT

Exhibition Dates: 5/9/20 – 6/26/20
Opening Reception: 5/9/20, 5-7 PM

We are opening our doors to creative collaboration! This Inspired That invites selected community artists to hand pick an Open Door artwork that sparks creative vision. They then use that spark to create a response piece, relating to the original through content, stylization, or subject matter. The two works are displayed side-by-side in an exhibition that highlights artistic admiration.

MIX IT UP

Exhibition Dates: 7/11/20 – 7/31/20
Opening Reception: 7/11/20, 5-7 PM

We are mixing things up with an exhibition comprised solely of multi-media artworks. An Open Door first, Mix it Up features works created utilizing two or more materials. With mixed media works galore, there is bound to be something you’ll adore!

ROLE REVERSAL

Exhibition Dates: 8/8/20 – 9/25/20
Opening Reception: 8/8/20, 5-7 PM

Join us for Role Reversal, an exhibition curated by Open Door artists and featuring artworks created by Open Door staff. Can the staff of Open Door rise to the occasion and create an exhibition worth of artwork? One thing’s for sure – the Open Door artists won’t let us not!

IMAGINE THAT

Exhibition Dates: 10/10/20 – 11/6/20
Opening Reception: 10/10/20, 5-7 PM

A princess held at the mercy of a fire-breathing dragon? A sorceress who has discovered the secret to eternal life? A brave warrior who must save the world from ultimate destruction? Well, Imagine That! Join Open Door on a fanciful journey with an exhibition filled with works of wonder!

CUE THE MUSIC

Exhibition Dates: 11/14/20 – 12/6/20
Opening Reception: 11/14/20, 5-7 PM

Art and music go hand in hand in this exhibition that pairs the visual with the auditory. Open Door artists are feeling the rhythm and creating art inspired by their favorite songs. QR codes will link you to the songs that inspired each piece, so be sure to bring your headphones, or use the ones provided for this interactive exhibition that will have you dancing the night away!

Submit Your Artwork

Did you know that Open Door exhibitions not only feature works by the talented artists we represent but also offer amazing opportunities for community artists as well?

Submissions for our 2020 exhibition season will be accepted during the following periods:

Embodiment: January 1 – January 31

Subjective, Objective: February 7 – March 6

Mix it Up: June 5 – July 3

Imagine That: September 4 – October 2

Cue the Music: October 9 – November 6

Submit Your Artwork Today!

Sponsor an Exhibition

At Open Door Art Studio & Gallery, we believe that all artists deserve a creative space where they can develop unique artistic voices and access opportunities afforded through the arts.

By providing individualized support and representation, in an environment of total creative freedom, artists with disabilities are able to share their artistic achievements with a wide audience of supporters across the Columbus area, and beyond.

By sponsoring an exhibition, you can play a key role in ensuring the arts remain accessible to everyone!

Your sponsorship will help cover exhibition related expenses such as art supplies, promotional materials, and opening reception costs such as refreshments, beverages, and raffle items.

To recognize your generosity, you, or your organization, will be recognized on all exhibition related print and digital promotional materials, on our website, and across our social media platforms.

Become a sponsor today and inspire the creative journeys of these incredibly talented artists!

Exhibition Sponsorship Form

Rent Open Door Art Studio & Gallery

Open Door Art Studio & Gallery is an inspiring and unique space that boasts high ceilings, natural light, and a spacious and open floor plan, capable of accommodating a variety of events.

Rental Rates:

Open Door Art Studio & Gallery is available for rent for $100 per hour. Set-up and take-down times must be included in the total duration of the rental. If your organization is considered a non-profit and you upload 501c-3 documentation with your rental agreement, you may deduct 10% from your total rental cost. All rental fees must be paid in full prior to the event. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, check, or credit card.

Availability & Reservations:

If you are interested in renting the space, please fill out our Availability Form and we will contact you promptly to discuss and confirm the details of your reservation.

Once we have confirmed that your chosen date and time are available, you may complete the Rental Agreement and pay the required deposit to secure your reservation.

Floorplan:

Artist-In-Residence Program

Open Door Art Studio & Gallery is now accepting applications for our 2020 Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Program!

Two artists will be selected to participate in this 10 week program, culminating with a solo exhibition in our gallery space. Artists can take advantage of our spacious studio space, fully equipped with a framing station and large format mat cutter, high-resolution photographic printer, pottery wheels, and weekly scheduled kiln firings, among other offerings. Work alongside the artists we represent and make a difference in their lives in an environment of creative cohabitation!

What is expected of our AIR?

While selected AIR will have 24/7 acccess to our facilities, they are required to commit to a minimum of 2 hours per week to work alongside the artists we represent during Open Door Art Studio & Gallery programming hours (Monday – Friday, 10:30a to 4:00p).
AIR will be expected to facilitate one Artist Presentation, Artist Talk, or Technical Demonstration during the ten-week residency. This should take place during programming hours for the artists we represent.
AIR should create a body of work based on their AIR Exhibition Proposal. This body of work will be featured in a month-long exhibition on display in Open Door’s gallery space.

AIR will be selected by a panel of Open Door Art Studio & Gallery represented artists, and officially accepted by the Open Door Art Studio & Gallery team. Selected AIR is expected to provide all necessary art-making materials to complete their body of work and will be required to sign a contract confirming the duration and responsibilities of their residency.