Block by Block CBUS

Mentor and mentee applications for the 2026 cohort of the Community Art Incubator at are open! Community Arts Incubator is an innovative 9-month mentorship program designed to bridge the gap between creative vision and practical ex*****on. Mentees are paired 1-on-1 with a local artist to engage in monthly workshops and a variety of community events to hone their artistic skills and career. So, if you are an emerging visual artist looking to level up or an established artist looking to give something back to the local arts community, follow the link in the comments to find out more!

Our next featured block is Olde Towne East and the photographers who visited it killed it! This block was so much fun to curate for the show.

Two more days until Block by Block - Community opening reception happens at Wild Goose Creative! We hope to see you there this Friday from 6-9pm!

There are only 9 days left to be part of the Block By Block Community Photo Exhibition at Wild Goose Creative!

Here’s how it works:

Explore one (or more) of the featured blocks in Columbus pictured here (all pictures MUST have been created on or after 2/1/2025).

Share your images on Instagram with the block’s hashtag.

Up to 20 photographers will be selected for the exhibition.

Selected artists will receive:
• Professional printing, framing, and installation of their work
• A $50 stipend for attending a 2 hour workshop on printing, framing and installing their work
• 100% of the proceeds if their piece sells

Key Dates:

Submission deadline: September 5, 2025

Notifications: September 10

Final image files (11x14 at 300dpi) due: September 20

Exhibition install: October 9

Opening reception: October 10