Community Events
Urban Arts Space is a contemporary gallery in downtown Columbus, Ohio, operated by The Ohio State University. It serves as a dynamic platform for exhibitions, workshops, and public programs, showcasing work from students, faculty, and professional artists. The gallery emphasizes experimental and interdisciplinary projects—those that challenge conventional boundaries of art and engage the community directly. At its heart, Urban Arts Space seeks to foster meaningful dialogue about contemporary art, craft, identity, and social issues, while providing space for connection, learning, and creative expression.
Totes on Town
In August 2024, I planned and hosted Totes on Town, an interactive workshop under the banner of Artist Commune, tied to the Women’s Work exhibition (on view August 20–September 21). This event invited guests into the gallery to screen-print and personalize tote bags in collaboration with the artists featured in Women’s Work, Alex McClay and Stephanie Berrie. Together with Bre Eicholt, I developed promotional materials, coordinated social media outreach (reaching over 5,000 followers), and guided a team of volunteers in executing the event’s logistics. Participants had the chance not just to engage with the artwork on display, but to embed their own creativity into it. Totes on Town set a new attendance record for our Artist Commune workshops, and I’m proud of how it brought new energy to the gallery, built relationships with community makers, and brought visibility to the feminist craft approaches in Women’s Work.
"Totes on Town" achieved record attendance for an Artist Commune workshop, fostering community engagement and interaction with the Women's Work exhibition and the mission of Urban Arts Space.
Knit Circle
On January 31, 2025, Urban Arts Space hosted Artist Commune: Knit Circle, a gathering designed for fiber artists, crafters, and anyone interested in the intersection of textile tradition and contemporary practice. I had the honor of choosing the theme, planning every detail, marketing the event, and bringing together over 30 local makers into the gallery. The evening began with a lecture exploring the environmental toll of fast fashion and the critical role of preserving textile practices. To promote the event, I knitted a poster that highlighted the hands-on, craft-based nature of the workshop. Afterward, attendees knit together, sharing stories, skills, and conversations about how fiber art shapes identity and supports sustainable craft. Hosting this event deepened my connection to the craft community and highlighted how powerful face-to-face dialogue is when working toward more mindful creative practices.
