Summary
Arts on Arlington drew 1,700 attendees (up 41%), Arts on the Block drew 700, and the Labor Day Arts Festival is coming September 7 at Northam Park. Residents also asked for more food options and broader alcohol availability at future events.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
The installation budget is $100,000, all-inclusive.
Residents, local artists, and performers who enjoy and participate in the city's free arts events.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (5)
Public Art Coming to the Bob Crane Community Center
An exciting public art project has been announced for the lobby area of the Bob Crane Community Center.
City Council - Oct 12, 2026
The city's first permanent public art commission — a $100,000 sycamore-seed-inspired sculpture by Virginia Kissler — will be installed in the community center lobby in fall 2027.
Cultural Arts Commission - Aug 5, 2026
Arts on Arlington drew 1,700 attendees (up 41%), Arts on the Block drew 700, and the Labor Day Arts Festival is coming September 7 at Northam Park. Residents also asked for more food options and broader alcohol availability at future events.
Cultural Arts Commission - Jun 3, 2026
A $100,000 sculptural artwork is planned for the Bob Crane Community Center, and three finalist artists are moving to the proposal round. The winning artist should be recommended in October.
Upper Arlington breaks ground on new community center; set to wrap up in 2025
Upper Arlington breaks ground on new community center; set to wrap up in 2025 10TV
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