130 Works, Countless Perspectives: Inside the 2026 Columbus Artists' Guild Members Exhibition

Featuring 130 works by local artists, the annual exhibition celebrates the breadth of artistic talent in Columbus, Georgia.

There's no shortage of creative talent in Columbus, Georgia, and the Columbus Artists' Guild is offering the community an opportunity to experience it firsthand.

Now on view on the second floor of the Columbus Public Library, the 2026 Columbus Artists' Guild Members Exhibition brings together 130 works by Columbus artists in a celebration of the creativity, craftsmanship, and artistic expression found throughout our community.

Selections from the 2026 Columbus Artists' Guild Members' Exhibition.

Their 2026 annual Members Exhibition features a wide variety of artistic mediums and offers visitors an opportunity to explore the work of local artists, discover new perspectives, and experience the diversity of Columbus's visual arts scene in one accessible setting.

One of the exhibition's greatest strengths is its location. By presenting the work at the Columbus Public Library, the Guild makes engaging with local art part of an everyday community experience. Visitors can explore the exhibition for free, at their own pace, encounter works by artists they may not yet know, and gain a greater appreciation for the creative voices contributing to our city's cultural landscape.

For those interested in bringing a piece of Columbus's creative community home, a select number of works are also available for purchase. Buying original artwork from a local artist is a meaningful way to support the people whose creativity enriches our community.

The 2026 Columbus Artists' Guild Members Exhibition remains on view through October 30, 2026, on the second floor of the Columbus Public Library. Admission is free and open to the public.

We encourage you to stop by, spend time with the work, and discover the artists helping shape the creative culture of Columbus, Georgia.

When you go to the library, don't miss the opportunity to view Historic Westville Village's exhibit on the story of Colonel John Word West and how his "Fair of 1850" became Historic Westville. The exhibition in located in the Story Room in two glass cases located at the east and west entrances to the room.

Finally, remember Chattahoochee Valley Libraries offers free library cards every day. Stop by the front desk and renew or get your first library card while you're there!

At The Columbusite, we believe the arts aren't extra. They're essential to the identity and vitality of the place we call home. Exhibitions and collaborations like the ones currently at the library offer an important reminder that engaging with the arts doesn't always require a ticket, a special occasion, or a trip out of town. Sometimes, an extraordinary collection of local creativity is waiting just upstairs in the library for free.

The arts are all around us, and engaging with them in Columbus, Georgia is easier than ever. The question is how will you choose to engage this year? ◼️