Central Ohio Arts Initiative

Culture should be for everyone.

NOW Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization expanding cultural exposure, artist support, and open neighborhood programming throughout Columbus and Franklin County.

— Placard No. 01

Community attendees gather for an open-access evening showcase in central Ohio. Candid room light, unposed dialogue, and working artists presenting directly to neighborhood audiences.

Our Commitments

Awareness. Exposure. Access.

Art belongs across all zip codes. We clear physical and social barriers so local creators can present work directly to their neighbors without institutional gatekeeping.

Field of Practice

Artistic work across Franklin County

Our initiatives support visual artists, spoken-word poets, musicians, and multidisciplinary makers across Columbus neighborhoods. We provide exhibition spaces, production resources, and direct audience connections outside conventional museum institutions.

Through neighborhood workshops and public showcases, we partner with community organizations and regional venues to keep tickets open and admissions free wherever possible. Every program centers working creators from underrepresented creative backgrounds.

Seasonal Calendar

Upcoming gatherings

Open community programs and seasonal cultural gatherings scheduled across the greater Columbus area. Specific dates and venues are updated quarterly.

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Neighborhood Studio Showcase

Youth & Family Creative Lab

Regional Creator Roundtable

Date: [Upcoming Date] / Location: [Central Ohio Community Venue Placeholder] / Admission: Free open entry for all residents.

Date: [Upcoming Date] / Location: [Franklin County Public Library Branch Placeholder] / Admission: Materials provided at no cost.

Date: [Upcoming Date] / Location: [Columbus Cultural Center Placeholder] / Admission: Open public discussion and listening session.