Join us for Exhibit Columbus Next Generation Day, a family-friendly event for youth of all ages to explore the 2025 Exhibition, Yes And!
Short Program:
Honoring the 5th- and 6th-grade STEM project and the project organizers, Davida Harden, Allison Meyer, and Ashley Toler;
Honoring the Design Education Team, the students who participated, and the instructor who led the project, Spencer Steenblik;
A performance by the Columbus East High School Center Stage Show Choir; and
A performance by the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.
Scavenger Hunt:
Following the program, you are encouraged to grab a Yes And Scavenger Hunt Card and set off to explore all 13 unique installations. At each installation, you will complete a quick site-related task to earn a stamp from the stationed Council for Youth Development Youth Ambassador. Once you collect all 13 stamps, bring your card back to the Library Plaza to redeem a free treat from Lemonade Bros and Caypops!
STEM Models:
Honored that day will be over 30 miniature architectural models created by 5th-grade BCSC elementary students that each answer the question, "How could your favorite downtown Columbus building be re-envisioned for the future?" These projects were designed and constructed during BCSC STEM classes over the past year and are displayed in eight downtown windowfronts.
Program Partners:
This event is created in collaboration with the Council for Youth Development, the Bartholomew County Public Library, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation STEM and C4 Programs, and the Indiana University J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program.