Join us as Uptown Westerville becomes an art gallery! Artists will be located throughout Uptown Westerville in over 30 Uptown businesses. The artists will be demonstrating their work. All art is available for purchase. Come out to support local artists and Uptown businesses and also enjoy live music and free activities for children at the "Kiddie Hop" located at City Hall (details below!).
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The Westerville Art Hop is presented by:
So many things to do, so much to see!
To plan your day at the Art Hop, check out the artist locations HERE.
Uptown Westerville Galleries of Fine Art
Enjoy the Kiddie Hop at Westerville City Hall. Activities are free and include:
Music by KaTanya Brewer
Character Drawings by Alex LeVasseur
Alex LeVasseur is an award-winning children’s author and illustrator, as well as the co-founder of Jump Splash Books, a children’s book publishing company. He is a resident of Westerville, Ohio, where he is an active member the Westerville Lions Club. Alex is a married father of four children. In addition to his work in children’s literature, he is also a mix medium artist with pieces found in galleries throughout Columbus.
Alex LeVasseur is an award-winning children’s author and illustrator, as well as the co-founder of Jump Splash Books, a children’s book publishing company. He is a resident of Westerville, Ohio, where he is an active member the Westerville Lions Club. Alex is a married father of four children. In addition to his work in children’s literature, he is also a mix medium artist with pieces found in galleries throughout Columbus.
Paint with a Pro!
Visit City Hall and paint your own beautiful work of art on a canvas with instructor Margo Hayes. Paint Supplies and Canvases provided!
Visit City Hall and paint your own beautiful work of art on a canvas with instructor Margo Hayes. Paint Supplies and Canvases provided!
Chalk the Walk!
Join artist O'linda and add some color to the City Hall when we "Chalk the Walk"! Make the Uptown beautiful with some of you own chalk art!
Join artist O'linda and add some color to the City Hall when we "Chalk the Walk"! Make the Uptown beautiful with some of you own chalk art!
Craft with the Council!
The Arts Council of Westerville is feeling springy with a Spring Flowers craft at their City Hall tent.
The Arts Council of Westerville is feeling springy with a Spring Flowers craft at their City Hall tent.
Be sure to visit all of the stops at the Westerville Art Hop. Here are just a few of the features you will see:
Find 27 East Home Street and visit Andy J. Pizza! Illustrator and Public Speaker Andy J. Pizza is the founder and host of The Creative Pep Talk Podcast. Andy has illustrated for the likes of The New York Times, The Washington Post, Google, Amazon, Nickelodeon, YouTube and Warby Parker.
To view Andy’s work visit andyjpizza.com or follow along on instagram.
To view Andy’s work visit andyjpizza.com or follow along on instagram.
Artist at Work!! Stop by Megan Lee Designs (20 East College Ave) and watch Megan complete their building mural during the Art Hop! The finished concept will look like this:
D0 you have old furniture that needs new life?! Visit Amy Winter-Cabilovski, at Edwin Loy Home (33 N State St.). Amy creates her art by painting vintage and antique furniture using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan which is retailed in her business, Amy can take worn, deteriorating furniture and create a beautiful new finish.
At 20 South State Street building, it will be "hopping" at the Art Hop!
- At The Ria Room, Artist Clyde Berry, music by J & J Recall, special drinks, Prosecco, and light appetizers
- At Java Central, Artists Rob Mandel (photographic and digital art), Don Wilkins (acrylic on glass), and OPAL (Ohio Pastel Art League) featured in the gallery. Java Central will also feature finger style guitarist Robert May (playing inside and on the brick walk). In the evening, enjoy bluegrass with "Alum Creek" Band.
- At Sugar Bees, artist Don Reither
Take a walk up to 114 North State Street and meet Dr. Misty Bauder! Uptown Eye Care is hosting some fun extras at the Art Hop:
- Artist Becca Evans will be there (mixed media collage artist) along with Jarrett and Misty Bauder (Grace and Faith art - embellished woodworking!)
- Mangiamos Handmade Street Food cart will be in the parking lot!
- Art Station for kids to make a homemade card
- Complimentary Cheryl's Cookies and water
The Frank Museum of Art - a property of Otterbein University, the Museum is located in Uptown at the corner of Vine St. and Winter St.
The Frank Museum will be featuring:
Acts of Concentration: And Graphite Grey Groundings
Cecilia Cissi Hultman, Sweden-based artist
Follow Cissi Hultman on instagram
Where to Park for the Art Hop?
- Check out Uptown Parking Map
- Download the Westerville Smart Parking App
- Let COTA Plus do the driving
- Park & Walk! - The Inspired Gallery of Fine Art at 259 North State Street has 75 spaces available, park there, check out the gallery, and then walk into Uptown!
