Columbus Museum of Art

Yesterday in the Northern Hemisphere we experienced the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year and official start to winter. Columbus-born painter George Bellows was dedicated to depicting the beauty of this season—in 1914, he remarked that “One must always paint the snow at least once a year.” In this work from CMA’s collection, he portrays the then-working-class neighborhood of Battery Park, Manhattan, blanketed in blue and soft snow. George Bellows, Blue Snow, The Battery, 1910. Oil on canvas. Museum Purchase, Howald Fund.

Thank you Donna Marbury, MS for articulating the business benefits of sponsoring Wonderball 2025! We appreciate your support and commitment to this incredibly impactful event for the museum. See everyone on 1/25/25...

Thanks to Columbus Underground for showcasing the strengths of Columbus' cultural institutions. We look forward to welcoming Central Ohio locals and your visiting families and friends over the holidays - come take a break with art!

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TONIGHT: Prologue Launch Party 6:30–10:00 PM At Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti (632 Park Street) Be part of this exciting new program featuring events and installations that reactivate CMA’s satellite location in the Short North. The launch party starts at 7:00 PM with a conversation between Prologue curator Daniel Marcus and fraternal archivist Heather K. Calloway (doors open 6:30 PM). From 8:00–10:00 PM, the afterparty kicks off with Errant Forms X Nesting, a DJ series curated by Love Higher (Reg Zehner), featuring Chris McKee and tonedeft. Cash bar provided by Watershed Distillery. Admission is free with registration. Prologue is presented with generous support from The Ohio State University Office of Academic Affairs. Click here to learn more: https://ow.ly/Z5tK50UqbRP Please note: Registration for the curator conversation is currently at capacity. However, additional entries will be granted as space becomes available. Walk-ins are encouraged to arrive and check in at the event start time to be accommodated as space allows. The galleries will remain open and accessible throughout the event. Center for Fraternal Collections and Research

Helen Frankenthaler was #BornThisDay, December 12, 1928. This abstract painting, currently on view in the Upper Level Walter Wing, exemplifies Color Field painting, a subset of Abstract Expressionism in which Frankenthaler was a leading figure. To create this work, she washed diluted acrylic paint over her canvas in a method of application that rejected traditional painting techniques as well as the use of brushes and other tools. The paint flowed freely, resulting in large areas stained with color while others were left untouched. Explore “Captain's Paradise” alongside other fresh additions in the Upper Level Walter Wing tonight during CMA After Hours. Open late every Thursday, this weekly event offers $5 general admission from 5:00–9:00 PM. Stroll through the galleries, enjoy dinner and drinks at Schokko Café, shop for holiday gifts in the Museum Store, and create art-filled memories. Helen Frankenthaler, Captain's Paradise, 1971. Acrylic on canvas. Museum Purchase with the aid of funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and two anonymous donors

Have you experienced "Fragments of Epic Memory" yet? Plan your visit before it closes on January 26. This exhibition is anchored by a selection of over 100 photographs from the Art Gallery of Ontario Montgomery Collection of Caribbean Photographs. Dating from the early 19th century and produced largely by European and American photographers, these images document the aftermath of emancipation, a period that coincided with the invention and rise of the photographic medium. Surrounding this photographic archive are paintings, photographs, video projections, and other works by Caribbean artists from the 1960s to the present, offering a capsule survey of contemporary Caribbean art with an emphasis on recent production. This juxtaposition reveals the ongoing process towards liberation and world-building across the region and the reverberation of historical legacies around the globe, offering a multigenerational and multicentric presentation. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gXs-pYdx "Fragments of Epic Memory" is organized by the Art Gallery of Ontario. Unknown, White River, Jamaica, about 1915. Gelatin silver print. Montgomery Collection of Caribbean Photographs. Purchase, with funds from Dr. Liza & Dr. Frederick Murrell, Bruce Croxon & Debra Thier, Wes Hall & Kingsdale Advisors, Cindy & Shon Barnett, Donette Chin-Loy Chang, Kamala-Jean Gopie, Phil Lind & Ellen Roland, Martin Doc McKinney, Francilla Charles, Ray & Georgina Williams, Thaine & Bianca Carter, Charmaine Crooks, Nathaniel Crooks, Andrew Garrett & Dr. Belinda Longe, Neil L. Le Grand, Michael Lewis, Dr. Kenneth Montague & Sarah Aranha, Lenny & Julia Mortimore, and The Ferrotype Collective, 2019. Photo © AGO. 2019/266 Unknown, Family at Home, Blue Mountains, Jamaica, about 1890. Albumen print. Art Gallery of Ontario. Gift of Patrick Montgomery, through the American Friends of the Art Gallery of Ontario Inc., 2019. Photo © AGO. 2019/3075 Unknown, Emancipation Day, Jamaica, August 1, about 1895. Two gelatin silver prints. Gift of Patrick Montgomery, through the American Friends of the Art Gallery of Ontario Inc., 2019. Photo © AGO. 2019/2704 Installation image by Kara Gut.

This Friday is the launch of Prologue at Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti (632 Park Street)! Be part of this exciting new program featuring events and installations that reactivate CMA’s satellite location in the Short North. Mark your calendar for December 13 and celebrate with us at the launch party from 6:30–10:00 PM. From 1923 to 2011, The Pizzuti building was home to the national headquarters of the Order of United Commercial Travelers of America (UCT), a fraternal society and insurance provider for traveling salespeople. Taking the now-defunct society's history as a starting point, Prologue presents a series of public conversations, pop-up installations, and performances that illuminate the role of artists as persuasion agents, interlopers, and communal aid-givers. The launch party starts at 7:00 PM with a conversation between Prologue curator Daniel Marcus and fraternal archivist Heather K. Calloway (doors open 6:30 PM). From 8:00–10:00 PM, the afterparty kicks off with Errant Forms X Nesting, a DJ series curated by Love Higher (Reg Zehner), featuring Chris McKee and tonedeft. Cash bar provided by Watershed Distillery Admission is free with registration. Prologue is presented with generous support from The Ohio State University Office of Academic Affairs. Learn more: https://ow.ly/bsPM50UnUOq Center for Fraternal Collections and Research Photo by The Scout Guide Columbus and Kismet Visuals & Co. Photography & Design.

Wonderball 2025 tickets and sponsorship opportunities are live! Attend the party of the year on January 25 and celebrate the creative spirit of Columbus at our 11th annual Wonderball. This year, we invite you to wear your most imaginative black and white outfit, inspired by the 2025 theme of Reflection. Purchase tickets and sponsorship at https://lnkd.in/gqeemdGx. We are incredibly grateful to these generous organizations for their sponsorships: American Electric Power, Bank of America, Friedman & Mirman Co., L.P.A., Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, Nationwide, Orange Barrel Media, State Auto Insurance. Your generous support makes this event possible; thank you for helping us continue to create great experiences with great art for everyone! #CMAWonderball #Wonderball2025 Photos by JTolandPhoto

This #GivingTuesday, find a way to support the Columbus Museum of Art that feels meaningful to you. Whether you shop in our Museum Store, attend a program, or make a donation, your contribution truly makes a difference. Here are 5 ways to support CMA this giving season: 1. Shop the Museum Store Find unique and creative gifts for everyone on your list. 2. Give the Gift of Membership Memberships are 15% off through December 31 with promo code GIFT15%. 3. Visit or Register for a Program Experience all CMA has to offer this holiday season. 4. Dine at Schokko Café From coffee to wine and everything in between, enjoy a meal or snack during your visit. 5. Donate Your support fuels creativity and connection in our community. Your support makes a meaningful impact all year long. Thank you for your generosity. Photo 1 by Mallory Landis Photographing Photos 2 and 4 by The Scout Guide Columbus and Kismet Visuals & Co. Photography & Design Photo 4 by Megan Leigh Barnard