Today, the story of Alma Thomas is being told in its entirety. She was a brilliant, disciplined, visionary artist who spent decades refining her voice before the world was ready to listen. As her full story comes into focus, it is time for the world to recognize what Columbus, Georgia has always known: Alma Thomas’s story is a vibrant part of Columbus, Georgia's story. From this place, she built a life in color that still speaks to the world – and it is a legacy we are c

Interview by Carrie Beth Wallace When April Kirk talks about museums, she doesn’t speak in terms of static buildings or preserved artifacts. She talks about people . About creativity. About community. About museums as living, breathing spaces that serve many purposes at once. That philosophy is exactly what led her to Columbus, Georgia — and to her new role as Executive Director of Historic Westville Village. A Foundation in Art (and Curiosity) April’s path to museum leadersh

The Columbus Jazz Society’s new President and CEO shares her vision for music, memory, and community in Columbus.

From the cultural corridors of China to the stages of California and Atlanta, Lee Foster's story is one of adaptability, curiosity, and deep belief in the power of live performance.

Written by Greysen Strumpler Images courtesy of the artist Suzanne Reed Fine is an artist, art educator, and art advocate based in...

Written by Carrie Beth Wallace Images by Travis Dodd This Spring at the Bo Bartlett Center in Uptown Columbus, there is a new exhibition...

Story and images by Edna Richardson If you’ve had the opportunity and pleasure to sit down for a meal at Nonic’s new location at Highside...

Written by Blake Blackmon Images via the author Headshot photo © Ed Keating via the author. Carson McCullers' literary stature continues...

This installment of Women in the Arts takes us behind-the-scenes into the life of Columbus native and award-winning artist Victoria...

If my team and I have learned one thing over the past several years together, it's that women in the arts are a force for good in our...

If we have learned one thing over the past several years at The Columbusite, it's that creative women are essential the health of the...

By: Sherricka Day Have you ever crossed paths with someone whose energy immediately draws you? Someone whose very presence speaks to you...