Stonewall has long been a cultural center for the LGBTQ+ and allied communities, offering a wide variety of arts and entertainment events and showcasing original work by artists.
Between the Walls highlights members and the stories of the LGBTQ+ community using the arts as a vehicle of engagement, in partnerships with local arts organizations and artists. As a non-profit community Gallery located in the heart of the Short North Arts District, we are devoted to exhibiting LGBTQ+ artists who present a variety of mediums, backgrounds, and experience levels.
OWENS & KOWALSKI GALLERY
Current Featured Gallery Artist: 2025 Pride Volunteer Photographers
Showing January 5th-30th
Emma Parker Photography Lead Photographers
Directed by Emma Parker Photography these incredible volunteers gave of their time, energy, and talent to capture the joy, excitement, and spirit of Stonewall Columbus Pride 2025. Volunteering means showing up not for recognition, but to support the community and preserve the magic of Pride through every image. Through their lenses, they honor the stories, voices, and vibrancy of the LGBTQIA+ community, ensuring that the courage, celebration, and energy of Pride is remembered for years to come.
Past Featured Gallery Artist: Claire Bubeck
Showed Nov 10th – Dec 31st
Artist Claire Bubeck
In this body of work, I explore the playful and the uncanny, how the act of creation can both delight and unsettle- revealing the quiet magic that exists between fear and wonder. Halloween, for me, isn’t just about what hides in the shadows, it’s about the invitation to play with them. Through texture, material, and gesture, I approach the eerie not as something to avoid but as something to explore with curiosity and care. By layering materials, bending forms, and embracing imperfection, I allow my process to lead me somewhere unexpected, somewhere alive.
Play is the heart of my practice. It anchors me in the present moment, softening the edges of emotion and opening space for intuition to speak. When I let my hands move freely-sculpting, painting, creating, I find a sense of groundedness that words rarely offer. In this series, I’ve leaned into the tactile and the strange as a way to listen more closely to the quieter parts of myself. These works live in that liminal place where fear becomes fascination, where tenderness wears a mask, and where art becomes a spell for returning to the body-fully, fiercely, and with wonder.
BETWEEN THE WALLS ARTIST APPLICATION
We are still searching for artists to feature for our 2026 Between the Walls programming. To be considered for programming, all artists must complete our Expression of Interest Form HERE.
UPCOMING SHOW SCHEDULE
- February 2nd- 27th: TBA
- March 2nd– 27th: TBA
Stonewall’s Permanent Pieces: Stonewall Columbus proudly maintains a collection of art pieces that celebrate the diversity, resilience, and creativity of the LGBTQ+ community. This collection features works by local and national artists, exploring themes of identity, pride, and community. Each piece in the collection tells a unique story, reflecting the experiences and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals across generations. By showcasing these artworks, Stonewall Columbus aims to foster an inclusive environment that honors and uplifts LGBTQ+ voices, while inspiring visitors to engage with the rich history and vibrant culture of the LGBTQ+ and queer communities.
(A representation of pieces.)
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