The Big Local Arts Village, sponsored by CoverMyMeds, features central Ohio artisans and makers who sell their work and offer hands-on demonstrations. These spots are offered to local artists in lieu of applying for a juried spot, with the goal of providing more opportunities for artists with a smaller body of work not designed for the national festival circuit. These artists pay a commission to the Arts Festival, rather than a booth fee.

“From its start as the Big Local Arts Tent over 10 years ago, the Big Local Arts Village has grown into a centerpiece of the Arts Festival,” says Festival Director Sean Kessler. “Festival guests love interacting with local artists and seeing demonstrations of everything from wood-carving to metal-working, and the village helps connect the Festival grounds with the Franklinton Arts District.”

Festival Hours: Friday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and Sunday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Please note: on Friday and Saturday artist booths close at 9 p.m.; artists have the option to stay open later.)

For more information on the Columbus Arts Festival, call (614) 221-8625 or visit columbusartsfestival.org.