In chemistry, alloys are made by bonding two existing metals to form a new, stronger material. While still bearing the traits of their core elements, alloys are designed to accomplish far more than each of their composite parts could on their own. As an added benefit, alloys also better resist corrosion from outside forces — making them harder to destroy.
In Franklinton, we seek an identical outcome: ALLOY ArtSpaces are designed to help residents, business owners, and community leaders bond together in support of a unified, stronger community. These spaces can take the form of public-facing murals, sculptures, performance venues, art events, educational programs, or other concepts not yet in existence.
About ALLOY ArtSpaces
ALLOY ArtSpaces is an initiative of the Franklinton Arts District designed to strengthen the bond between the local arts community and Franklinton residents. Local artists will be connected with paid opportunities to install public-facing artwork in the neighborhood. Designs are encouraged to reflect the history, culture, and people of Franklinton. While artists who live and/or work in Franklinton receive greater scoring consideration during the jury selection process, any artist from greater Columbus is welcome to apply.
If you or your business would like to learn more, please contact us at alloy@franklintonartsdistrict.com.
In Franklinton, we seek an identical outcome: ALLOY ArtSpaces are designed to help residents, business owners, and community leaders bond together in support of a unified, stronger community. These spaces can take the form of public-facing murals, sculptures, performance venues, art events, educational programs, or other concepts not yet in existence.
About ALLOY ArtSpaces
ALLOY ArtSpaces is an initiative of the Franklinton Arts District designed to strengthen the bond between the local arts community and Franklinton residents. Local artists will be connected with paid opportunities to install public-facing artwork in the neighborhood. Designs are encouraged to reflect the history, culture, and people of Franklinton. While artists who live and/or work in Franklinton receive greater scoring consideration during the jury selection process, any artist from greater Columbus is welcome to apply.
If you or your business would like to learn more, please contact us at alloy@franklintonartsdistrict.com.
CURRENT CALL FOR ARTISTS
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“This was a great process from start to finish. I was given free rein to make the kind of work I enjoy and I was paid a fair wage to do so. These kinds of opportunities for artists are huge because they propel us forward and offer us the support we need to create new work and pay the bills. I am grateful for the opportunity River and Rich offered me and appreciate their interest in working with new artists to give life (and a little funk) to their spaces.” |
CLIENTS AND PROJECTS
Site Summary:
River & Rich is a mixed-use development project containing more than 200 residential apartment units, 24,000 square feet of commercial/retail space, and approximately 1,500 square feet of programmable exterior public art space located on West Rich Street in Franklinton. Large-Format Mural: (14' h x 70' w) This exterior wall faces a large parking area at the rear of the building. |
Artist: Monster Steve (Ehret)
@monster_steve
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Mobile Murals:
19 Short-Term Spaces (8' h x 4' w each) The insets flank entry points to first-floor business tenants on W. Rich St. All inset murals will be housed in extruded aluminum frames that are designed for this specific purpose. Casto will provide the panels to artists at no cost Please note there will be no glass or protection for the surface of the murals, so all paint and materials applied to these surfaces must be weatherproof and/or sealable. |
Phase 2 Mobile Murals (2021)
We are proud to unveil the new ALLOY ArtSpaces Phase 2 Mobile Murals! In partnership with River & Rich, 9 artists created new works of art to add to the public art landscape of the Franklinton Arts District.
Thank you to all the artists, jurors, and partners who made these possible!
2021 ALLOY ArtSpaces Phase 2 Mobile Mural Artists:
2021 ALLOY ArtSpaces Phase 2 Jury:
Thank you to all the artists, jurors, and partners who made these possible!
2021 ALLOY ArtSpaces Phase 2 Mobile Mural Artists:
- Roger Brackins @nvtivechild
- Khaila Carr @2oothdust
- Heidi Clifford @primarychild_
- Felicia Dunson @fdzgraffiti
- Elizabeth Miller @lizard.a.beth
- Briden Schueren @briden_thatguysart
- Dan Slutz @hynagogist
- Angela Stiftar @midwest_mermaid
- AJ Vanderelli with Henry Hess @ajvanderelli; @thevanderelliroom; @henryhessartist
2021 ALLOY ArtSpaces Phase 2 Jury:
- Paul Edgar - Vice President, Casto
- David Gentilini - Director, The Schumacher Gallery
- Lynette Santoro-Au - Executive Director, ROY G BIV Gallery for Emerging Artists
- Lydia Simon - Executive Director, Wild Goose Creative
- Trent Smith - Executive Director, Franklinton Board of Trade
Phase 1 Mobile Murals (2019)
Site Summary
Gravity is a mixed-use project containing 234 apartment units, 50,000 square feet of contiguous office space, 31,000 square feet of first-floor retail space, and 14,000 square feet of programmable exterior public art space located on West Rich Street in Franklinton. |
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North May Avenue Murals:
10 Short-Term Spaces (10’w x 10’h each) Murals were installed on a cinder-block wall located on N. May Ave. This wall serves as the facility’s main entry/exit corridor. Each artist will has a separate 10x10’ space on this wall. |
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