Columbus welcomes the lively warm months with backdrops provided not only by nature, but also the artists who worked to have their work juried and displayed at this season’s art-specific events. Mark your calendars and get some color back into your life!

The 36th Delaware Arts Festival
May 16-17, Downtown Delaware
Featuring arts and crafts, entertainment, children’s activities and a silent auction. www.visitdelohio.com  

Columbus Arts Festival
June 5-7, Discovery District, surrounding the Columbus Museum of Art and CCAD
In its 48th year, the city’s welcome-to-summer event features the finest artists, entertainment and food. www.gcac.org/fest  

Art and Architecture Tours
June 5-7, Ohio Statehouse, Broad and High streets
Showcasing portraits of Ohio’s 67 former governors, a special exhibition and architecture tours. www.ohiochannel.org  

Worthington Art Festival
June 20-21, Historic Downtown Olde Worthington Business District
This juried show displays artists’ work in the gamut of media. www.owba.net  

Pride Festival
June 19-20, Goodale Park, corner of Goodale Boulevard and Park Street
Featuring art, food, music and the annual Pride Parade. www.columbuspride.org  

Comfest
June 26-28, Goodale Park, corner of Goodale Boulevard and Park Street
A free festival of juried art, music and food. www.comfest.com  

Easton Art Affair
June 26-28, Easton Town Center, 160 Easton Town Center
Featuring 125 juried artisans with a variety of work. www.eastonartaffair.com  

Powell Festival
June 26-27, Village Green Park
Including a food court, beer garden, merchant displays, arts/crafts, fireworks and more. www.visitpowell.com  

SAVE THE DATE!
The Westerville Art & Music Festival, July 11 and 12, Heritage Park, Westerville, www.westervillechamber.com/festival  

Lancaster Festival, July 23-Aug. 1, throughout Lancaster, www.lanfest.org