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

Opening Reception

MAY 8TH 5PM-7PM

Exhibition Dates

MAY 9TH, 2026 - JULY 17TH, 2026

Gallery Details

1865 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio

Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Saturday 12:00PM - 4:00pm

 

 

Artists

Kristina Scales @canvascolorlife
Shelbi Toone @creativeshel10
Brittany Dawson @brittanybonet_art
Sherleta Gambrell @sherletarochelle
Kevin Thomas @standoutvibez

Curated by: Nicole Jones Friday

 

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F'REEL: Reflections of Nostalgia in Black Film

All People Arts Presents our 2026 Spring Exhibition, “F’Reel: Reflections of Nostalgia in Black Film”, curated by David Michael Butler (@mrdavicr8 )!

F’REEL focuses on how nostalgia is represented in Black cinema — highlighting film history, cultural memory, and reflection through both narrative and documentary works.

F’REEL will be on view February 4th - April 24th!
Please join us for the opening reception on Wednesday, February 4th 5pm-7pm at All People Arts Gallery!

The past isn’t behind us—it’s projected.
Black stories. Big screen. No filter. Where Black memory takes center frame.

Opening Reception

FEBRUARY 4TH 5PM-7PM

Exhibition Dates

FEBRUARY 4TH, 2025 - APRIL 24TH, 2026

Gallery Details

1865 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio

Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Saturday 12:00PM - 4:00pm

 

 

Artists

Eric Jefferson
Raeghan Buchanan
Sidney Renee-Crews
Marshall Shorts
Kaleem
Arris J. Cohen
David Butler
Natalie Orr
Jasmine Wooten

Curated by: David Butler

 

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R.S.V.P.

Our community art show, ‘R.S.V.P’, celebrated the beauty of showing up and making space for joy— in our lives, in art, and for each other. Each piece invited you into moments of happiness and joy from an artists point of view.

Opening Reception of R.S.V.P was Thursday, November 6th, 5pm-7pm at All People Arts Gallery.

Opening Reception

NOVEMBER 6th 5PM-7PM

Exhibition Dates

NOVEMBER 6th, 2025 - JANUARY 23rd, 2026

Gallery Details

1865 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio

Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Saturday 12:00PM - 4:00pm

 

 

Artists

Phyl L Flanagan
Kayneisha Holloway
Renee LaGuardia
Salma Khurshe
Paris Leech
Wehs
Marie Franco
Nora Ayad
Marla Morris
Tashuwauna Payne
Joshlynn Suber
Mars
Meghan Borders
Michael Lea

Curated by: All People Arts and Drea Chalfan

 

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It Was All A Dream

It Was All A Dream’, curated by the legendary, April Sunami (@ajsunami )!

‘It Was All A Dream’ showcased artwork that allowed us, as viewers, to escape into different realms of dreams, imagination, surrealism, and various states of consciousness and perception.

This was also a very special exhibition, as it will run through our 5 year anniversary as a physical art gallery. What was once a dream, manifested into reality due to the hard work and support of April Sunami, Shelbi Toone, and a team of visionaries from the very beginning. With that being said, it was only right to go back to where it all began and call on April to curate this beautiful show.

Opening Reception

AUGUST 7th 6PM-8PM

Exhibition Dates

AUGUST 7th - OCTOBER 24th, 2025

Gallery Details

1865 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio

Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Saturday 12:00PM - 4:00pm

 

 

Artists

Marcus Blackwell

Michael Bush
Michol Childress

Arris Cohen
Iyanna Hill
Lance Johnson

Kenia LaMarr
Tiffany Lawson

Bryan Moss

Nine Wells

Curated by: April Sunami

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In Her Words - An Ode To Nikki Giovanni

“In Her Words, An Ode to Nikki Giovanni” showcased works from the members of The Creative Women Of Color (@creativewomenofcolor ) organization in dedication to world renowned poet, Nikki Giovanni. Nikki is considered to be one of the foremost authors of the Black Arts Movement with numerous pieces of work exploring race, gender, sexuality, and the African American family.

Each member of the CWOC created a piece of work that was inspired by one of Nikki’s poems. The exhibition showcased pieces from all types of mediums.

Opening Reception

MAY 8th PM-7PM

Exhibition Dates

MAY 8th 2025 - JULY 5th 2025

Gallery Details

1865 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio

Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Saturday 12:00PM - 4:00pm

 

 

Artists

Anna Austin
Beryl K Thompson
Stephanie Garland
Gaye Reissland
LaVerne Thorpe
Kenya Davis
Toni Pace
Kathy Watts
Merele Wilder
Lisa M Cliff
Onnesti Smith
Teri Thomas
Kilese Harrison

Curated by: Teri Thomas

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Rise Above

‘Rise Above’ showcased art that represents rising above all hostility and negativity in the world. How people, as a whole, can celebrate their differences and come together through the beauty of art and creativity.

Opening Reception: January 31st 6pm
On view February 1st - April 25th

Curated by muralist, visual artist and first time curator, Christopher Cropper (@christopher_cropperart ). Chris is a professional artist with almost 30 years of experience and murals all over Columbus, including establishments, such as, @lookoutsupply and @blockfort . He has shown his work in numerous places, including NYC, Los Angeles and even all the way in Hong Kong! Needless to say, you won’t want to miss this show.

Opening Reception

JANUARY 31ST 6PM

Exhibition Dates

JANUARY 2025 - APRIL 2025

Gallery Details

1865 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio

Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Saturday 12:00PM - 4:00pm

 

 

Artists

Chris Cropper

Arlo Moon

Biz Moto

Chad Kessler

Jimbo Tamaro

Patrick Wayner

Curated by: Chris Cropper

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Carla: The Essence of Love & Joy

To know Carla Fountaine is to love Carla Fountaine. Carla was, and will always be a very influential figure in the different communities around Columbus, Ohio, and specifically the southside. Without her, All People Arts quite literally wouldn’t be what it is today, and for that we will always be grateful to have had her a part of our team.

All People Arts is whole heartedly honored to dedicate “Carla, The Essence of Joy & Love”, our 2024 Community Art Show to our dear friend, Carla Fountaine!

Carla was a force of nature-free, vulnerable, and deeply committed to her community. Her presence was a blend of understanding and compassion, bringing light into the lives of those around her. Through music and books, she found restoration, navigating both joy and sorrow with a heart full of hope.

All People Arts is so excited to showcase all of the beautiful artwork that our community has trusted us with. There will be art from some of our followers, some of our Parsons Avenue neighbors, staff members and friends! We are so thankful that you all saw value in this show and wanted to help us bring it to life!

Opening Reception

OCTOBER 24TH 6PM

Exhibition Dates

OCTOBER 2024 - JANUARY 2025

Gallery Details

1865 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio

Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Saturday 12:00PM - 4:00pm

 

 

Artists

Alicia Cook

Ahnesti Gasten

Tetyana Hubska

Ernest Kilgoro

Chayanica Ch

Felicia Dunsen

Lawrence Landrum

Lydia Wickham

Paris Leech

Nia Richardson

Janet Stormer

Hanna Osterwyk

Sophia Peck

Rebecca Gonzalez

Ariyanna Short

Kim Denizard

Joshlynn Suber

Lynne (Elle) Wise

Sydnee Spivey

Shelbi Toone

Sherri Palmer

Ben Crumpler

Curated by: Lavonda Fountaine

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Perspectives

‘Perspectives’! A show about story telling through portrait art.
Whether it’s the artist’s, the muse’s or the subject’s: each piece depicts a specific time and place through various points of view.
Each artist varies in their age, sex, culture, and generational perspective. So, while you view this show, remember that art is subjective and your thoughts on a piece may change once you learn the story behind the artist, their experiences and the art itself.

On view August 8th-October 4th

Curator: Brandon Doup

#allpeoplearts #columbusartscene #columbusartists #artshow #highschoolartist

Opening Reception

AUGUST 8TH 2024 AT 6:00PM

Exhibition Dates

AUGUST - OCTOBER 2024

Gallery Details

1865 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio

Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Saturday 12:00PM - 4:00pm

 

 

Artists

Nick Stull

David Denniston

Joe Dublin-Didonato

Eileen Woods

April Sunami

Rob Jones

Jake Mensinger

Tracy Greenwalt

Samantha Schneider

Arris Cohen

Jimbo Tamoro

Alissa Renzitti

Kyla Zoe Rafert

Lisa Mclymont

Chris Cropper

Curated by: Brandon Doup

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Hues Of A High Schooler

We are pleased to announce our next show of the year. Highlighting high school art and emphasizing the importance of young artists’ expression, ‘Hues of a High Schooler’ will be a collaboration with local high school students in order to provide a platform for young artist.

On view May 10th - July 27th
Opening reception May 17th 6 PM

All People Arts strives to give first time curators a space to be accepted. We are excited to do so with curator, Sophia Peck ( @sp3ck.art / @sophia.p3ck ) by bringing awareness to a younger generation of creators.

#allpeoplearts #columbusartscene #columbusartists #youngartist #artshow #highschoolartist

Opening Reception

MAY 17, 2024 AT 6:00PM

Exhibition Dates

MAY - JULY 2024

Gallery Details

1865 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio

Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm

 

 

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Artists

Ellis Ellis
Layali Hashem
Amanda Machin
Cosette Payne

Nia Russell
Ryan Card
Anthony Taylor
Maddie Campbell
Aili Esala

Drake Porter
Rye Fago
Taylor O'Neal
Sophia Peck

Curated by: Sophia Peck

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Inside Out

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For the first time ever, All People Arts is showcasing our very own staff exhibition! "Inside Out" will display works from both past and present APA members. This is your chance to dive inside the talented minds of the All People Arts team.

#allpeoplearts #staffshow #artmakescbus #artforall #columbusohioart #columbusartscene #columbusohioevents

Opening Reception

March 7th, 2024

Exhibition Dates

March ‘24 - April ‘24

Gallery Details

1865 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio
Wednesday - Saturday
9:00am - 1:00pm

Artists

Aaron Saunders

Adam Brouillette

Allie Lehman

Amber Clendell McClendon

April Sunami

Carla Fountaine

Corey Grey

 

Felicity Gunn

Cindy Ellis

Kathleen Husted

Lyn Logan-Grimes

Marquita Curry

Shelbi Toone

Sydnee Spivey

Lillianna Manker

For the first time ever, All People Arts is showcasing our very own staff exhibition! “Inside Out” will display works from both past and present APA members.

“Inside Out” will be on view from March 7th - April 27th. This is your chance to dive inside the talented minds of the All People Arts team.