Block by Block CBUS

Mentor and mentee applications for the 2026 cohort of the Community Art Incubator at are open! Community Arts Incubator is an innovative 9-month mentorship program designed to bridge the gap between creative vision and practical ex*****on. Mentees are paired 1-on-1 with a local artist to engage in monthly workshops and a variety of community events to hone their artistic skills and career. So, if you are an emerging visual artist looking to level up or an established artist looking to give something back to the local arts community, follow the link in the comments to find out more!

Block by Block – Community was curated to tell the unique story about each of six blocks from 968 submitted photographs in 223 hash tagged Instagram posts by 50 Central Ohio photographers! While we would have loved to feature every participant, space and budget limitations made that impossible.
We encourage you to explore the broader project by following on Instagram and visiting the block-specific hashtags below to see the many stories we couldn’t include in this exhibition:


 
 
 
 
 
 


Block by Block - Communities is up and ready for tonight’s opening at Wild Goose Creative for

Thank you to all the photographers who joined the photowalks or shared their
work, the staff and volunteers at Wild Goose Creative, Elle Northwood and
Craig Murdick for assisting with curation and installation, and the many partners
who welcomed us into, and helped us have a better understanding of, their
communities.
Additional thanks to Mayor Ginther, Columbus City Council members, and
Franklin County Commissioners for their ongoing support of the arts in
Columbus, and to the Greater Columbus Arts Council for the grant that made
this project possible.

Last Featured Block: Franklinton! We hosted a Photowalk during August’s and it was a beautiful (but very hot) night! The forecast for tomorrow nights Franklinton Friday looks even better and we hope you’ll have a chance to stop out and see Block by Block - Communities at Wild Goose Creative between 6-9pm!

Our next featured block is Olde Towne East and the photographers who visited it killed it! This block was so much fun to curate for the show.

Two more days until Block by Block - Community opening reception happens at Wild Goose Creative! We hope to see you there this Friday from 6-9pm!

My favorite block featured in Block by Block Community Exhibition? Without a doubt, it is Milo Grogan. Home to Milo Arts, 934 Gallery, and The Dallas at Milo, there is art baked into every foot of this block.

We hope you can come out to our opening for the exhibition this Friday at Wild Goose Creative for Franklinton Fridays!

The next block we are prepping for next week’s exhibition? The Discovery District featuring the Topiary Park, main library gallery, CCAD, and the Columbus Museum of Art.

How do you curate an exhibition of 36 images by 28 photographers featuring a variety of formats and locations? Block by Block of course!

Over the next few days we’ll be sharing the work that will be in next weeks Block by Block Community exhibition at

First up: our first Photowalk location: the and

, an incredible partner and steadfast supporter of Block by Block - CBUS since its inception, is hosting its annual fundraiser, Made By Us, next Friday at the . And guess what? Tickets are still available!

If you’re in the mood for an enjoyable evening filled with captivating art, delectable food, and an opportunity to contribute to a local non-profit that ensures the accessibility of programs and workshops while nurturing a vibrant creative community, head over to their Instagram or website and secure your ticket (or make an online donation and vote for your favorite piece of the event) tonight!
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3 more days!

There are only 9 days left to be part of the Block By Block Community Photo Exhibition at Wild Goose Creative!

Here’s how it works:

Explore one (or more) of the featured blocks in Columbus pictured here (all pictures MUST have been created on or after 2/1/2025).

Share your images on Instagram with the block’s hashtag.

Up to 20 photographers will be selected for the exhibition.

Selected artists will receive:
• Professional printing, framing, and installation of their work
• A $50 stipend for attending a 2 hour workshop on printing, framing and installing their work
• 100% of the proceeds if their piece sells

Key Dates:

Submission deadline: September 5, 2025

Notifications: September 10

Final image files (11x14 at 300dpi) due: September 20

Exhibition install: October 9

Opening reception: October 10