Exhibit Columbus

Exhibit Columbus is an exploration of community, architecture, art, and design that activates the modern legacy of Columbus, Indiana. It is a programmatic cycle that uses this context to start conversations around innovative ideas and then commissions site-responsive installations in a free, public exhibition.

Two-Year Cycle of Events

Symposium

The Symposium places the modern legacy of Columbus into a global perspective through presentations and conversations between professionals and community leaders, while serving as inspiration for, and introduction to, participants making work in the exhibition. It acts as a convenor of people and ideas around Columbus and its cultural heritage.

Design Presentations

The Design Presentations build excitement for the Exhibition and provide an opportunity for our community to experience the design process first-hand. In an open and public format, participants present their installation concepts for the upcoming exhibition and receive community feedback.

Exhibition

The Exhibition features site-responsive installations created by participants (architects, designers, academics, artists, and graphic designers). They create experiences that use Columbus’ heritage as inspiration and context, while highlighting the role that a visionary community plays in growing a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable city.