Contemporary Art

Bonjour à toutes et à tous, Et si vous découvriez Paris autrement... à travers les yeux des artistes ? 🎨✨ Je vous emmène pour une balade artistique au cœur de la ville, avec une quarantaine de reproductions de tableaux… à l’endroit où ils ont été peints. Oui, vraiment 👀 Au fil du parcours, vous allez voir apparaître un autre Paris : celui des ateliers, des rivalités, des créations qui ont marquées leur temps… et des artistes qui ont cassé les codes. 👉 Départ près de l’Île de la Cité, là où vivaient les premiers enlumineurs 👉 Passage par le Louvre, ancienne résidence d’artistes 👉 Balade dans les Tuileries, vues à travers leur regard 👉 Et fin dans une galerie rive gauche, avec un(e) artiste contemporain(e) Une visite vivante, accessible et pleine de surprises — même si vous pensez “ne rien connaître à l’art” 😉 👉 Départ : 49 quai des Grands Augustins, 75006 Paris 🕐 Durée : 1h30 👥 6 personnes max 🎟️ Prix : 25 € Visite en français Pour d'autres dates : https://my.weezevent.com/visite-guidee-paris-vu-par-les-peintres Pour plus d'infos : https://www.parispeinture.com/ Au plaisir de vous retrouver pour cette balade artistique ! Anne

Join us for an untutored life drawing session with a female model. The session starts with brief warm-up poses of two minutes, followed by a series of 5-25 minute poses. Our models are professional fine art models affiliated with the Beaux-Arts de Paris, Académie de la Grande Chaumière and other Parisian life drawing ateliers. Please bring your preferred art materials. After the session, we come together for a relaxed drink and chat. It's a chance to share your drawings from the session and discuss drawing tips & techniques. You can also connect with fellow artists, exchange contacts, and promote your artistic projects. Please see a detailed schedule below: 5 poses x 2 minutes 3 poses x 5 minutes 2 poses x 10 minutes Break 15 minutes 1 pose x 25 minutes 2 poses x 10 minutes Break 5 minutes Networking (30 minutes) All media are allowed, including pastels, ink, watercolor, or paint. No easels provided. While we recommend bringing your own art supplies, a basic drawing materials set (A4 paper, soft graphite pencil, charcoal stick, and an eraser) is available for purchase at €5. Please notify us in advance if you'd like to purchase the set, and we'll have it ready for you at the session. We kindly ask everyone to RSVP to secure their spot. If you haven't booked, we reserve the right to deny participation if the session is full. For any questions about a specific session, feel free to contact us via Meetup or email your host / organizer at deni@lifedrawingmontmartre.com or maria@lifedrawingmontmartre.com **Early Bird Discount** If you book your spot at least 6 days before the session, you can enjoy a special early bird rate. After that, the regular price of €25 (excluding platform fees) applies to both untutored and instructed sessions. Don’t miss out! **Refunds** We offer a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the event. Refunds are not issued automatically, so please send us a short message via Meetup or email maria@lifedrawingmontmartre.com to request a refund after cancellation. / Atelier libre de dessin d'après modèle vivant avec avec un modèle feminin. Chaque session commence avec des poses d’échauffement, croquis de deux minutes, puis une série de poses de 5 à 25 minutes. Tous les niveaux sont admis ! Les participants doivent amener leurs propres fournitures (papier, crayons, pinceaux, etc). Pour réserver votre place, veuillez payer en ligne. \* Nous offrons un remboursement complet si vous annulez au moins 1 jours avant l’événement. Paintings by Suzanne Valadon, Amedeo Modigliani, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Tamara Lempicka, Jean-Léon Gérôme, Henri Matisse.

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The Art&More Team**

C’est un moment simple pour dessiner ensemble, tous niveaux bienvenus. Je serai là pour guider un peu si besoin. ✏️ Amenez votre matériel (papier, encre, feutre) Si ça t’intéresse, tu es le/la bienvenu(e) 🙂 👉 Rejoins notre groupe WhatsApp pour plus de détails, les nouveautés et toutes les infos pratiques : https://chat.whatsapp.com/D7kcVcXndwZIXbuKpj8TT0?mode=gi_t Mon TikTok avec des astuces de dessin : https://www.tiktok.com/@m_art.marta P.S. Sympa l’idée de prolonger la rencontre autour d’un verre ! 🍷

Cette semaine nous irons dessiner du côté du jardin du Luxembourg. On se donne rendez-vous à 14h30 à l'entrée du jardin proche de la sortie du RER B. Apportez votre matériel de dessin, votre carnet de croquis et un tabouret pliable si vous en avez un. Nous nous retrouverons au même endroit à 17h pour prendre un café ensemble. Tout niveaux bienvenus. This week we will draw at Jardin du luxembourg . We'll meet at 2:30 p.m. at the entrance of the garden near the RER B exit. Bring your drawing materials, your sketchbook and a foldable stool if you have one. We will meet at the same place at 5 p.m. for a coffee together. All levels welcome.

Chèr.e.s couleurs sur la palette cosmique, Retrouvons-nous pour voir *Les Fleurs du Manguier*, un film qui suit le parcours de deux enfants rohingyas tentant de rejoindre la Malaisie pour retrouver leur famille dispersée. [Synopsis](https://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=1000027824.html) « Dans l’espoir de retrouver leur famille dispersée, Shafi, 4 ans, et sa sœur Somira, 9 ans, quittent un camp Rohingyas du Bangladesh pour rejoindre la Malaisie. Guidés par leur regard d’enfant, ils entreprennent une traversée périlleuse. » Le film propose aussi une forme de sensibilisation aux réalités de l’exil et des migrations contemporaines, à travers un regard profondément humain et à hauteur d’enfant. **Liens** [Page Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/film/lost-land-2025/) Bande Annonce : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR8dUpw91u4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR8dUpw91u4) [Billetterie](https://achat.luminor-hoteldeville.com/reserver/F628735/D1779640800/VO/253974/) [Tarifs](https://achat.luminor-hoteldeville.com/reserver/F628735/D1779640800/VO/253974/): 7.50 € -- 12 € Après la séance, pour celles et ceux qui le souhaitent, nous pourrons prolonger la discussion autour d’un verre ou d'un dîner à proximité. A bientot

Rejoignez-nous pour un pique-nique créatif au Parc Monceau le 24 mai de 16h à 17h🌿✨ Au programme : 2 heures de détente, créativité et échanges autour de la broderie, du crochet ou de tout autre projet créatif que vous souhaitez apporter. L’événement est entièrement gratuit et ouvert à tous les niveaux, débutants comme passionnés. Merci d’apporter votre propre matériel (je ne fournis pas les fournitures pour la broderie ou le crochet). Si vous n’avez pas encore de matériel, vous pouvez facilement en trouver chez Cultura, Hema ou d’autres magasins de loisirs créatifs. Pensez aussi à apporter de quoi grignoter ou boire pour partager un moment convivial. L’idée est simple : venir avec votre projet, profiter du parc, rencontrer de nouvelles personnes et passer un joli moment créatif ensemble. Si il pleut le jour J, l’événement sera annulé

On Sunday, May 24th, Les Amis takes over Now Reformer, one of Paris’s most reputed Pilates studios, for a private, community-only experience. The event will feature three exclusive Pilates Reformer sessions, entirely reserved for the Les Amis community. Designed as an intimate and elevated wellness moment, this takeover offers members the opportunity to experience Now Reformer’s signature classes in a refined, design-driven setting, guided by expert instructors. A Sunday dedicated to movement, connection, and wellness, shared with the Les Amis community, in the heart of Paris. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

Atelier d’impro Découvre les joies de l'impro, optimise ta créativité et libère ton potentiel ! L'improvisation théâtrale est un excellent outil de développement personnel et une formidable aventure collective ! Si tu as envie de [re]découvrir l'impro dans un cadre ludique et bienveillant cet atelier est fait pour toi ! Ces séances sont ouvertes à tous, débutants, intermédiaires, confirmés. L'atelier se déroule en 2 heures, au programme : Des échauffements dynamiques pour être à l’aise rapidement avec le groupe. La gestion du stress et le lâcher prise, Des jeux ludiques pour construire avec ses partenaires des histoires éphémères, Du rire, du [Fun] et des rencontres … Infos pratiques : - Nombre de participants limité - Prévoir une tenue confortable -Une participation de 10 euros sera à régler - Les modalités seront envoyées par message privé Venez vous essayer, vous dépasser, jouer des personnages… vous permettant de passer des moments d’exception. Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas d’incident, lors des ateliers. Hocine et Solène

Step into a world of color, fragrance, and creativity in this beautifully curated fresh flower arrangement workshop hosted by Kimikocraft. Whether you're a budding floral enthusiast or simply seeking a calming, hands-on experience, this session is your chance to create stunning arrangements using the season’s freshest blooms. Led by the talented team at Kimikocraft, known for their delicate aesthetic and attention to detail, you'll learn essential floral techniques—from balancing color palettes and textures to arranging with grace and intention. 🌷 What’s Included: A guided floral design session with Kimikocraft experts Premium, seasonal fresh flowers and all necessary tools A stylish floral wrap to take home your creation Light refreshments and a relaxing, inspiring atmosphere Tips on floral care and styling for home decor or gifting **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

STUDIOJAHIDO – Tous les dimanches Après‑Midi 18 Rue Abel, 75012 Paris ⸻ Pourquoi venir ? Rejoins-nous pour le coup d’envoi de la 7ᵉ saison de StudioJahido ! Tout est gratuit, l’ambiance est géniale, et nos tarifs sont carrément imbattables ! ✨ ⸻ Cours offerts & horaires 1er cours GRATUIT pour les nouveaux ! Places limitées — priorité aux premiers arrivés, aux abonnés et aux inscriptions sur place. • 15h00 : Kizomba évolutif • 16h00 : Bachata débutant • 17h00 : Bachata intermédiaire Tarifs à partir de 132€/an, avec réductions spéciales (étudiants, couples, demandeurs d’emploi).  💸 ⸻ Accès à la salle de danse 1. Code de la porte : 381A0 (zéro). 2. Appuie sur le bouton “Cours 2ᵉ sous-sol” — je t’ouvre à distance. 3. Descends au 1er sous-sol (salle d’attente / vestiaire). • WC disponibles (sanibroyeur — ne rien y jeter ! 🙏). 4. Attends la fin du cours précédent pour descendre en salle de danse. 5. Problème pour entrer ? Écris-moi sur Messenger (profil : Pepito Jacson). ⸻ Rejoins la communauté ! • WhatsApp : https://chat.whatsapp.com/F2yvlK4adgNFhzx1wRaFhv?mode=gi_t • Facebook : STUDIOJAHIDO & PEPITO Y MYSHA • Instagram : Pepito dance&style

The Horizon Records Présente : Beats, Poésie & Enregistrement Vocal pour Poétesses — Inspiré par les Traditions Africaines et Arabes Rejoignez The Horizon Records, une initiative musicale créative à but non lucratif basée à Los Angeles et Philadelphie, pour un atelier immersif autour du self-recording, du beatmaking et de la création de paysages sonores à travers le rythme, la narration et l’exploration sonore. Cet atelier pratique est destiné aux femmes, artistes, débutantes, chanteuses, poétesses et créatives souhaitant apprendre à s’enregistrer, créer des beats originaux et construire des paysages sonores émotionnels à partir de samples, de voix, de percussions et de textures ambiantes. Inspiré par les traditions musicales africaines, nord-africaines, arabes, hip-hop et diasporiques, cet atelier invite les participantes à explorer comment le rythme et le son peuvent devenir des outils d’expression personnelle, de narration et d’identité artistique. Pendant l’atelier, les participantes apprendront : • Les bases de l’enregistrement autonome de la voix et du spoken word • Comment créer des beats grâce aux samples et aux superpositions rythmiques • La création de paysages sonores à partir de textures, percussions et atmosphères • Les techniques d’enregistrement vocal et de superposition créative des voix • Comment transmettre des émotions et raconter une histoire à travers le son • Les bases accessibles de la production musicale et des workflows créatifs d’enregistrement Cet atelier est un espace collaboratif et bienveillant qui encourage l’expérimentation, la créativité et la connexion à travers la musique et le son. Aucune expérience requise. Tous niveaux bienvenus. Le rythme est mémoire. La voix est puissance. Le son est connexion. The Horizon Records Presents: Beats, Poetry & Song Recording for Poets — Inspired by African and Arab Traditions Join The Horizon Records, a nonprofit creative music initiative based in Los Angeles and Philadelphia, for an immersive workshop exploring beatmaking, vocal recording, poetry, and soundscape creation through rhythm, storytelling, and cultural sound traditions. This hands-on workshop is designed for women artists, poets, singers, beginners, and creatives interested in learning how to self-record, create original beats, and build emotional soundscapes using samples, voice, percussion, and ambient textures. Inspired by African, North African, Arab, hip-hop, and diasporic musical traditions, participants will explore how rhythm, poetry, and sound can become tools for self-expression, storytelling, healing, and artistic identity. During the workshop, participants will learn: • The basics of self-recording vocals, poetry, and spoken word • How to create beats using samples and rhythmic layering • Soundscape production using textures, percussion, and atmosphere • Vocal recording techniques and creative vocal layering • How to combine poetry, rhythm, and storytelling through sound • Beginner-friendly music production and creative recording workflows This workshop is a collaborative and welcoming space encouraging experimentation, creativity, and connection through music, poetry, and sound. No experience required. All levels welcome. Rhythm is memory. Voice is power. Sound is connection.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GzV0ojptK5Z7EvPYI1Zhc8 Groupe Whatsapp pour filtrer les spams et les fantômes avant de vous ajouter au vrai groupe. English text at the end of this message Un lieu, des rencontres, et la créativité comme langage commun. Ici, c’est un véritable QG où l’on fait des soirées comme en appartement. Bien calés dans les canapés, on se retrouve jour après jour pour créer du lien, rencontrer des artistes et artisans passionnés, et partager des moments authentiques. Chaque soirée mêle atelier d'initiation + apéro papotage convivial, avec des animations brise-glace pour que chacun se sente à l’aise et que tout le monde s’amuse, même en venant seul·e. Peinture, dessin, personnalisation d’objets, broderie artisanale, body painting, art numérique, musique, écriture créative, pyrogravure… explorez, échangez, expérimentez librement. ⚠️ Venir avec à grignoter et à boire (sans alcool) pour prolonger le moment ensemble.⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Prix : 20€ ⚠️⚠️ Débutant·es bienvenu·es Aucune expérience requise, juste l’envie de vivre un moment différent 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Creative & Social Evenings A place, encounters, and creativity as a shared language. Here, it’s a true home base where evenings feel like hanging out in a cozy apartment. Comfortably settled on sofas, we gather day after day to connect, meet passionate artists and artisans, and share authentic moments. Each evening combines an introductory workshop + a relaxed social apéro, with icebreaker activities to make everyone feel at ease and ensure a fun time, even if you come alone. Painting, drawing, object customization, embroidery, body painting, digital art, music, creative writing, wood burning … explore, connect, and express yourself freely. ⚠️ Bring something to snack on and drink (non-alcoholic) to enjoy together.⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Price : 20€ ⚠️⚠️ Beginners welcome No experience needed, just the desire to enjoy something different

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GzV0ojptK5Z7EvPYI1Zhc8 Groupe Whatsapp pour filtrer les spams et les fantômes avant de vous ajouter au vrai groupe. English text at the end of this message Un lieu, des rencontres, et la créativité comme langage commun. Ici, c’est un véritable QG où l’on fait des soirées comme en appartement. Bien calés dans les canapés, on se retrouve jour après jour pour créer du lien, rencontrer des artistes et artisans passionnés, et partager des moments authentiques. Chaque soirée mêle atelier d'initiation + apéro papotage convivial, avec des animations brise-glace pour que chacun se sente à l’aise et que tout le monde s’amuse, même en venant seul·e. Peinture, dessin, personnalisation d’objets, broderie artisanale, body painting, art numérique, musique, écriture créative, pyrogravure… explorez, échangez, expérimentez librement. ⚠️ Venir avec à grignoter et à boire (sans alcool) pour prolonger le moment ensemble.⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Prix : 20€ ⚠️⚠️ Débutant·es bienvenu·es Aucune expérience requise, juste l’envie de vivre un moment différent 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Creative & Social Evenings A place, encounters, and creativity as a shared language. Here, it’s a true home base where evenings feel like hanging out in a cozy apartment. Comfortably settled on sofas, we gather day after day to connect, meet passionate artists and artisans, and share authentic moments. Each evening combines an introductory workshop + a relaxed social apéro, with icebreaker activities to make everyone feel at ease and ensure a fun time, even if you come alone. Painting, drawing, object customization, embroidery, body painting, digital art, music, creative writing, wood burning … explore, connect, and express yourself freely. ⚠️ Bring something to snack on and drink (non-alcoholic) to enjoy together.⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Price : 20€ ⚠️⚠️ Beginners welcome No experience needed, just the desire to enjoy something different

**Let’s kick off our very first CBUS Maker Meetup!** Whether you are looking to carve out dedicated creative time, wanting to get a lingering project across the finish line, or just looking to chat with fellow local makers—this is the space for you. 🧵 **What to Bring** Bring any art or craft project you are currently working on, as long as it is portable and quiet. Think: * **Yarn & Thread:** Knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, hand-sewing, mending. * **Paper & Sketching:** Sketchbooks, adult coloring books, watercolors, bullet journaling. * **Digital:** Tablets, iPad drawing, laptop writing/design. * *Please note: Because we are meeting in a shared public space, no power tools, sewing machines, or high-odor materials (like strong solvents or spray glues), please!* **📍 Where to Find Us** * We will be meeting at **Columbus Metropolitan Library - Karl Road Branch** in **Meeting Room 1**. Room is reserved under **CBUS Maker Meetup.** **⏱️ Timeline** * **1:00 PM:** Arrive, grab a seat, get settled, and do a quick round of introductions so we can see what everyone is working on. * **1:15 PM - 3:00 PM:** Open maker time! Chat, craft, relax, and swap creative ideas. **⚠️ A Note on RSVPs** Space for this first meetup is strictly limited to 10 spots. If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to "Not Going" as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot. We ask that you try to give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel. *** **We can't wait to meet you and see what you're making! All skill levels welcome.**

**Get your creative flow going with a Sunday Afternoon Maker Meetup!** Whether you are looking to carve out dedicated creative time, wanting to get a lingering project across the finish line, or just looking to chat with fellow local makers—this is the space for you. 🧵 **What to Bring** Bring any art or craft project you are currently working on, as long as it is portable and quiet. Think: * **Yarn & Thread:** Knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, hand-sewing, mending. * **Paper & Sketching:** Sketchbooks, adult coloring books, watercolors, bullet journaling. * **Digital:** Tablets, iPad drawing, laptop writing/design. * *Please note: Because we are meeting in a shared public space, no power tools, sewing machines, or high-odor materials (like strong solvents or spray glues), please!* **📍 Where to Find Us** * We will be meeting at **Columbus Metropolitan Library - Martin Luther King Branch** in **Meeting Room 1**. Room is reserved under **CBUS Maker Meetup.** **⏱️ Timeline** * **1:00 PM:** Arrive, grab a seat, get settled, and do a quick round of introductions so we can see what everyone is working on. * **1:15 PM - 3:00 PM:** Open maker time! Chat, craft, relax, and swap creative ideas. **⚠️ A Note on RSVPs** Space for this first meetup is strictly limited to 10 spots. If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to "Not Going" as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot. We ask that you try to give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel. *** **We can't wait to meet you and see what you're making! All skill levels welcome.**

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

Welcome to the Art School - 20's & 30's artists Meetup group! This is a community for young artists who are passionate about exploring different mediums and techniques in the world of art. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed media artist, this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals, have a space to work on your craft, and showcase your work. Let's inspire and support each other on our artistic journeys! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome. Join us and unleash your creativity! Afterwards, we will have time to work on our individual art projects, hang out, and if anyone is interested in feedback on their work, there will be time for that as well.

**✅ Bachata Mondays with Todd Smith!** **👉 Beginner Bachata Class** **$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** . 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class . **👉 Intermediate Bachata Class** **= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** . 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class . **👉 If You Take Both Bachata Classes** **= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door** . **👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:** . https://columbussalsadancing.com/bachata-mondays-dance-class-tickets/

**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood. In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio. A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization. In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden. Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community. **Maps of the Conservatory** Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below). **Summary** For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year. Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now. **Tickets and pricing** On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20. Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4. Parking is always free. If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000. **Where we'll meet** We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather. **Your GPS is stupid!** Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you. The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road. If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West. You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive. \* Don't really do this. **After the event** After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu). The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event. We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."