April Arts & Impact | 2023 | Columbus, Ohio

?? April 2023 ? Around Columbus, Ohio ??

April 4: Philanthropitch Columbus

?? Lincoln Theatre | 5:30 PM

April 5, 12, 19 & 26 (Every Wednesday): 1 Million Cups Columbus

?? East Market: The Historic Trolley District | 9:00 AM

April 5: To Get Her — Women's Stories Through Music ??

?? Natalie's Grandview | 7:30 PM ? Hosted by Jada Mason & Nikole McGee

To Get Her is a female-forward, genre-bending night of music.

April 6: Nicole R. Fleetwood

?? Columbus College of Art & Design | 6:00 PM

Speaker: MacArthur “Genius” Dr. Nicole R. Fleetwood

April 11: The Morning Society (Imposter Syndrome)

?? Wild Goose Creative ? Hosted by Anna Hetzel & Columbus Society of Communicating Arts (CSCA)

Anna Hetzel will be guiding us through questions, helping us connect in small group discussions, and making sure we know where the coffee is. Ticket sales help CSCA pay for the space and the extra goes into CSCA’s scholarship fund.

April 15: Collin's Dreamboree! — Handmade Magic ??

?? 400 Square | 6 – 9:00 PM ? Hosted by Collin Williams

A one-night event celebrating the fantastically human heritage of handcraft. Not only shop from local Columbus, Ohio makers— but also participate in live demonstrations so that you can go home and create your own kind of handmade magic!

April 15: Art for the Earth — Community Park Clean-Up & Installation ??

??3228 Indian Village Rd | 10 AM ? Hosted by Max Eubanks

April 15: From the He(art) — An Art Education & Art Supply Fundraiser ??

??Bada Bean Bada Booze | 11–2:00 PM ? Hosted by Chelsea Cross

April 16: The Hair of the Dog — Cocktail/ Mocktail Fundraiser for Franklin County Dog Shelter ??

?? Barrio Tacos | 5–8:00 PM ? Hosted by Maya Powell

April 19: Not (Just) Another Fundraiser Happy Hour

?? Getaway Brewing | 5–8:00 PM ? Hosted by Columbus Society of Communicating Arts (CSCA)

April 21:?CreativeMornings/Columbus

?? Ohio History Center / Ohio History Connection | 8:30 AM

Speaker:? LC Johnson , Founder & CEO Zora's House | LC is an award-winning writer, entrepreneur, and activist with a passion for uplifting and empowering women and communities of color.?

April 22: Growth with Plants — Earth Day Houseplants ??

?? Chromedge Studios | 6–8:00 PM ? Hosted by Ashley Crabtree

April 28–30: Can't Stop Columbus Impact Hack

?? Online | Kick-off at 7:00 PM on April 28

Can't Stop Columbus Impact Hack will bring together some of the most talented individuals from our community to support local nonprofit, civic and social impact organizations.

April 29: Purrfect Purrsuit ??

?? Loot Box Games | 5–9:00 PM ? Hosted by Ben Waters

Experience a new board game and raise money for Columbus cat nonprofits.

?? All CSCA Ad/Graph '23 Capstone Events ??

??? Upcoming Conferences ???

Looking for tech and startup conferences?

Ben Blanquera put together this list:

?? Featured Volunteer Opportunities ??

April 11: Columbus Society of Communicating Arts (CSCA) Volunteer Meeting

?? The Fort Columbus ? Pizza and drinks provided ??. Open to new volunteers; plenty of ways to get involved.

Volunteer with The Center for Architecture and Design

?? Find more volunteer opportunities on POINT or with Besa

? Open Calls for Entry ?

MAROON ARTS GROUP : Bronzeville Art On The Park

Deadline to Submit:?April 5, 2023

"CALL FOR BLACK ARTISTS! ?? Maroon Arts Group (MAG) invites you to submit your art for Bronzeville Art On The Park, our mini mural project at the MPACC BoxPark. Our Paint Day will be May 6th from 12-4pm with a live DJ, 20+ artists, and all the good vibes! Submit at?sqr.co/artonthepark"

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What events are you looking forward to this month or next? Let me know in the comments. Subscribe for future arts and impact round-ups.

As always, avoid burnout and plan a little bit for what makes sense for you and your time, and fill in the rest with the things unique to you.

Cheers!?

–?Lydia?

(?L? )