All People Arts seeks to engage and unite the people on the South Side of Columbus and beyond in expressing, creating and experiencing art.
2026 IN THE ARTS WORKSHOPS
Mystic Sticks & Sacred Smoke - Led by Sheena Hanscel
Join us for Mystic Sticks & Sacred Smoke, a creative herbal workshop where participants will hand-roll natural incense, build custom substance-free herbal pre-rolls, and explore plant allies that nourish rather than harm.
Together we’ll create, reflect, and reconnect through natural materials, community care, and sensory experience.
Includes:
3 hand-rolled incense sticks 2 custom herbal pre-rolls Herbal education + smoking meditation (location permitting)
Come curious. Leave grounded.
2026 In The Arts Workshops
In The Arts Workshops Scholarship Tickets
We believe access matters! Art, learning, and community should feel accessible - not exclusive!
APA is offering a limited number of scholarship tickets to our upcoming workshop for those who may need financial support to attend. We want this space to remain accessible, welcoming, and rooted in community.
If cost has been a barrier, we encourage you to apply.
If you are someone that would like to pay it forward, please consider purchasing a scholarship ticket on Eventbrite as an effort to keep our workshops accessible for all.
APPLICANTS: Apply at the link below. Please note an application submission does not guarantee a ticket. All People Arts holds the right to decide which individual(s) will receive a ticket following the application process.
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Friends & Family Fundraiser
Join us for an evening of community, creativity, and connection.
On June 2nd from 5:30–7:30 PM, we’re gathering for a Friends & Family Fundraiser supporting the future of community art, artist opportunities, and creative gathering in Columbus.
For the past five years, All People Arts has created space for artists, neighbors, families, and communities to come together through exhibitions, workshops, murals, and public programming rooted in accessibility and belonging.
This fundraiser is an opportunity for friends, family, supporters, and community members to invest directly in the future of that work.
If you’re unable to attend, you can still support the work by making a donation online. Every dollar goes further in a grassroots arts organization like ours — and every contribution helps keep community-centered art accessible in Columbus.
We hope to gather with you soon.
2026 Summer Exhibition
Who We Are
“Who We Are” is a vibrant, multidisciplinary celebration of Black identity, creativity, and resilience. Through visual art, wood installations, live music, and performance, this exhibition explores the richness of Black experiences—past, present, and future. It is a collective declaration of pride, power, and self-definition, showcasing the diverse voices of Black artists across the diaspora.
Please join us for the opening reception, Friday, May 8th 5pm-7pm at All People Arts!
Who We Are on view: May 8-July 17th
Opening Reception: Friday, May 8th, 5pm-7pm
Closing Reception and Variety Showcase Celebration: Friday, July 17th, 7pm-9pm
Curated by: Nicole Jones Friday
2026 In The Arts Workshops
2026 In The Arts Workshops
Please gear up for our 2026 In The Arts Workshops season! Officially starting on May 30th with @sheenaphoenixrising . The schedule is as follows and tickets will be on sale in the next coming weeks.
May 30th: Mystic Sticks & Sacred Smoke, led by Sheena Hanscel ( @sheenaphoenixrising)
June 13th: Arabic Calligraphy Art, led by Hassan Qureshi (@hassanqart )
July 11th: Photography Walk, led by Raja Green (@_0raja )
August 22nd: Rainstick Making, led by Zoë Songturtle (@zoe_songturtle )
Tickets are linked above!
Saturday Open Studios
Saturday Open Studios
Interested in joining others in the community in creating art? Come to All People Arts this Saturday for Open Studio! This is a very loosely structured opportunity to connect with others while working on new and old projects. All skills levels are welcome here. Every Saturday except our workshop Saturdays.
APA Volunteer Team
Sign Up To Be A 2026 APA Volunteer!
We have a jam packed year ahead of us and would LOVE to have your help at our numerous events. Sign up to be apart of the APA Volunteer Team!