Participating Artists
Adam Hernandez
Alex Fraga
Andy Smith
Angela Smith
April Deacon
April Sunami
Arlo Moon
Ashley Bartnick
Beth Kagel
Blake Hughes
Brandon Ballog
Brent Elam
Briden Schueren
Brittany Harris
Buster
Cat Ramos
Chad Kessler
Chanika Svetvilas
Chris Cropper
Claire Gauntner
Davey Highben
David Bowling
David Olk
Deborah Danzy
Donna Estep
Doug Titchenal
Eric Owens
Eric Taylor
Eric Vacheresse
Fan Sun
Feather (darby) Evans
Felicia DeRosa
Felicia Dunson
Gabrielle Deacon
Geoff Collins
Greg Strouse
Hakim Callwood
Heidi Heacock
Iva Reed
J-bo James
James-David Mericle
Jay Mueller
Jeffrey Tomblin
Jennifer Blix
Jimbo Tamoro
Jodi (aka Jödo) Grubb (aka B)
John Sharvin
John Taylor-Lehman
Joleanna Bare
Joss Parker
Julii Hall
Katalin Pearce
Lauren Brooks
Lauren Davis
Lex Mosie
Lisa O'Connell
Liv Abeelya
Mackenzie Burkhardt
Malik Perkins
Mariam Massoud
Martin Blenkinsopp
Mary Avalos-Miller
Mary Barczak
Mathew Franklin
Matthew Burke
Maureen E Clark
Michael Mercier
Michelle Renée Garrison
Miranda Grey
Neil LoemkerNick Stull
Norah Clous
Pamela Ashton
Pamela Skehan
Phil Adams
Rachael Barbash
Randy Bennett
Rick Borgia
Robert Vail
Sara Cella
Sara Wilson
Sarah Ridenour
Serap Sahin
Seth Miller
Shannon Hedges
Sonny Lee L
Spencer Kocher
Sydney Frank
Tammy Wallace
Tiana Ferguson-Nieves
Tiffany Christopher
Tish Gauntner
Tom Grebinski
Tomi Reichard
Trevor Boyle
W.E. Arnold
Blockfort has invited the powerhouse that was 83 Gallery back to the Columbus art scene. The 83 Gallery team is taking over multiple spaces at Blockfort, painting murals, and hosting one of their now-infamous parties in our space.
CALL FOR ENTRIES - NOW CLOSED
March 16: Selected Artist Notifications Sent
March 27 & 28: Artwork drop off
March 28 - April 1: Art Installation
April 2: Show Opens to Public
April 15: Party 7-11pm
April 16: Alley Islands Event
April 30: Show Closing
May 1-2: Art Pick-Up TBD
About 83 Gallery
83 Gallery was born in 2008 in the basement of 83 W 1st Ave. Finding most of their local artists on Craigslist, the monthly call for entries simply stated “we accept any and all mediums, styles, and ideas.” The inclusive, DIY spirit of 83 quickly gained traction among artists who had become disenchanted with the Columbus gallery scene. A faithful cult following began to develop. In 2009, 83 Gallery found a new home in the Short North Arts District (in what is now Oddfellows Liquor Bar.) Over the next 5 years, the gallery showcased over 500 local artists, hosted musical performances, provided art classes, and organized numerous creative events. They even ran an additional exhibit and event space, 83 Gallery South, in the Brewery District from 2013-2014.
83 Gallery was known for its epic parties during gallery hop. The featured exhibitions often consisted of over 40 artists and 200 works of art, hung from floor to ceiling in a dense, salon-style installation. These monthly openings would draw hundreds of people to enjoy the punk bands, creative vendors, circus performers, dancers, an endless river of PBR, and the traditional champagne toast at 10 pm.
A persistently playful and antithetical perspective of traditional art world pretension created an inviting environment for artists who felt alienated from the standard, bourgeois gallery scene. 83 worked tirelessly to support these outsider artists through gallery sales and commissions. The gallery’s mantra and primary branding point: Own Local Art.
83 Gallery developed a large, yet tight-knit family of artists, volunteers, and collaborators who believed in their vision. This team dedicated countless hours to support an arts space that was inclusive, community-oriented, and inherently disobedient.