Columbus Makes Art Passport

Date: 09/01/2021 - 10/31/2021 | Time:

The Greater Columbus Arts Council has created an arts passport program to encourage people to “tour” arts, cultural and entertainment events in Columbus September 1 through October 31.

The Columbus Makes Art Passport is a free booklet listing 60+ arts experiences (aka stops) where “tourists” can get a “stamp” on their passport in the form of artist-designed stickers. More information can be found online at ColumbusMakesArt.com/passport.

Phoenix Rising has scheduled seven Passport Open House dates.  Stop in and watch our printmakers at work, enjoy a demonstration and view an informative gallery display! Get your passport stamped and receive one free mini-print (while supplies last).

We look forward to welcoming you to our studio on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, September 1 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Saturday, September 11 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Friday Evening, September 17 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, September 25 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, October 6 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Saturday, October 9 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Saturday, October 23 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Passport holders will be able to redeem their stickered passports online for prizes such as signed artist prints, tickets to events, restaurant gift cards, even a one-night stay at the LeVeque Hotel and a private screening of a movie at Gateway Film Center.

“It’s been hard financially and emotionally for arts organizations and the public during the past 18 months,” said Jami Goldstein, vice president of marketing, communications and events for the Greater Columbus Arts Council.  “Knowing that the arts can heal both our souls and the community, we wanted to find a fun way to encourage people back into arts spaces and experiences.”

“We wanted to create a program that didn’t put a financial burden on arts organizations or the general public,” said Goldstein. “The passports are free. While not every arts experience is free, many organizations already offer free admission or have a free admission day, so people can tour many stops for free and redeem their stickered passports for prizes at no cost. Many participating organizations are also including a special offer to passport holders, and we have once again seen the enormous generosity of our community as organizations, businesses, restaurants and individuals donate prizes.”

The Arts Council is paying for all costs associated with the program—from passport design, printing and marketing to paying artists for the right to use their artwork on stickers to use as passport “stamps.”

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