Columbus Area Arts Council | Arts Alley Parklet

Opening Celebration

Arts Alley Parklet
Opening Celebration
Friday, June 6
6:00–10:00 pm

One extraordinary night: Experience the unveiling of an iconic space reimagined—brought to life through live music, local creativity, and radical hospitality. A bold preview of the vibrant, artful community we’re building together.

🗓️ Add to Google Calendar

📥 Outlook/Apple Calendar

(Go to Downloads, then open the file)

Live Music

Stay tuned!

We’re about to announce our headline act—a national star you might recognize from NBC’s The Voice!

Highlighting Local Creative Talent

Arts Alley Parklet Design
Lulu Loquidis & Daniel Martinez

of LAA Office

Artists Exhibiting in 411 Gallery

Kelsey Finch & Ryan Murray

Food & Drink Experience

Chris Morrison & Joshua Ratliff

6th Street Arts Alley is getting a bold new look—and an even bigger purpose.

Celebrated as one of Columbus’ most iconic public spaces, it’s known for its four vibrant murals, lively events, and status as the city’s #1 selfie spot. This spring, 6th Street will transform into a seasonal pedestrian zone!

The space will reopen as the Arts Alley Parklet—featuring a vibrant new mural, colorful furniture, and shady spots to gather. This reimagined destination invites you to meet up, hang out, and experience more. Look forward to expanded CAAC programming, community-led events, and a refreshed sense of place that welcomes everyone.

The space features playful public furniture, a new layout for flexible programming, free public Wi-Fi, and upgraded electrical access to support concerts, vendors, and more!

Get Involved

About the Opening Celebration

Neighbor Parking Info

One Line at a Time!

Make your mark on the Arts Alley—literally! Join us for a community paint day where volunteers help bring the mural to life, one bold line at a time.

Public Paint Days:
Saturday, May 17 & Sunday, May 18

Each participant gets to paint a single line stretching curb to curb. Sign up is first come, first served—or sponsor a line to guarantee your spot and show your support for public art in Columbus.

Volunteer sign-up opens April 30. This activity is recommended for ages 18 and older; youth ages 14–17 may participate with an accompanying adult. No artistic experience is required, but participants should be able to chalk a line on the ground and use a roller on a pole to paint while standing.

Sign-up

Be a Sponsor of the Arts Alley Parklet and 2025 Programming

Sponsorships include paint day perks, recognition on-site and online, special gifts and more.

Your sponsorship will:

Support a space that energizes Downtown, drawing foot traffic;
Champion a free, a gathering place where everyone feels welcome;
Invest in local and regional artists, makers, and performers;
Align your brand with imagination, inclusion, and public good.

If you are interested in reserving a spot to paint a line in the mural, or in sponsoring the Opening Celebration and 2025 programs, please contact us!

Brooke Hawkins, Executive Director

email: brooke@artsincolumbus.org

call/text: 8I2-350-0750

Involved

Arts Alley Parklet was designed locally by LAA Office with project support from Force Construction and Force Design, and Heritage Fund.

Project coordination in partnership with the City of Columbus.

Phase 1 of 6th Street Arts Alley | 2021–2025
Community Survey Results

Survey Results

Phase 1 of 6th Street Arts Alley

In 2021, local design firm LAA Office developed a scheme to turn the area between Washington and Franklin Streets into a place where people can hang out, have fun, and enjoy events. Phase 1 included a 10,000 sq ft ground-plane mural created by LAA Office with help from IU Architecture students and the community. The addition of custom stools, moveable planters, and a mural Odd Fellows building by Nick Abtract creates a room-like feeling.

With close proximity to art and cultural organizations and local businesses, this creative placemaking project designed by LAA Office is shaping 6th Street into a dynamic space for programs and community activities at the heart of the city.

LAA Office

Nick Abstract

6SAA Design