First Fridays Columbus

Color of Summer was a celebration of creativity, culture, and entrepreneurship.
A special thank you to the artists, fashion designers, culinary creators, musicians, and small businesses who shared their talents and helped make this year's event an unforgettable experience. Your work continues to inspire and strengthen our community.

Looking to continue growing your skills and network? Join The NOW Foundation this Saturday from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM for our Quarterly Business Symposium. This free event will cover financial literacy, AI literacy, professional soft skills, and more for entrepreneurs, professionals, and small business owners.

Free with registration.

Tonight, we’re OUTSIDE for The Blackout. All black is encouraged.

The official Friday night move of Color of Summer Weekend. Tickets are moving, and the weekend is already here.

June 19 - The Blackout | 9PM-2:30AM | Bluestone | Dress Code: All Black

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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last night at the Blue Note Jazz Café for our VIP Reception, the first event of Color of Summer Weekend. It was an amazing evening filled with great conversations, new connections, and excitement as we introduced our Fashion Committee.

We truly appreciate your support and everyone who continues to show up and celebrate with us. As the weekend continues, we'll see you tonight at the Cigar Kickoff at Royal Cigar Lounge.

We are excited to recognize Telhio Credit Union as a valued partner of Color of Summer at the Columbus Museum of Art.

For generations, Telhio has been committed to helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve their goals through financial empowerment and community investment. Their support helps us create an event that celebrates culture, creativity, and meaningful connections across Columbus.

Through their partnership, we are able to continue building opportunities that bring people together, support local talent, and showcase the energy and diversity that makes Columbus unique.

The countdown to Color of Summer continues, and we are proud to recognize the Franklin County Treasurer's Office STAR Program as one of our valued community partners.

Through their commitment to empowering individuals and creating pathways to opportunity, the STAR Program continues to make a meaningful impact throughout our community. Their support helps make events like Color of Summer possible, creating spaces where culture, creativity, and connection can thrive.

Together, we are building experiences that celebrate community while creating opportunities for residents, entrepreneurs, artists, and families to come together in meaningful ways.

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As we prepare to celebrate Color of Summer this weekend, we are proud to recognize the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) for their support of this year's event.

GCAC's commitment to advancing the arts helps ensure that artists, creatives, and local entrepreneurs have opportunities to share their work and connect with the community. Their support allows us to continue creating a platform that highlights local talent and showcases the creativity that makes Columbus unique.

The Color of Summer is a celebration of artistic expression, cultural storytelling, and creative entrepreneurship. Through partnerships like GCAC's, we can continue investing in artists and providing meaningful opportunities for them to engage with new audiences.