The Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority is where people meet Columbus. And our facilities are where visitors often meet Columbus' arts community for the first time.
Our Commitment to Art
Columbus’ vibrant arts community reflects the creativity, diversity, and spirit of the city. Throughout our facilities, art offers visitors a powerful introduction to the people and ideas that shape our community.
The Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority is proud to steward one of the largest contemporary collections of local art in the United States displayed within a convention center environment. Works by Central Ohio artists are featured throughout the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Hilton Columbus Downtown, and the Authority’s downtown parking facilities, helping create welcoming spaces that celebrate Columbus’ creative community.
The collection reflects the breadth and diversity of artists across our region, representing a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and artistic styles. Visitors can explore these works throughout our public spaces.
Made from ribbons of ultrabright LED screens, “As We Are” contains a photo booth capable of taking 3-D pictures. After visitors have their pictures taken, they step out of the booth to see their portraits depicted as the face of “As We Are.”
Gallery Highlights
David Hostetler
Hilton DowntownAbout this ArtworkAmanda Cook
Convention CenterAbout this ArtworkDavid D Bowling
Hilton DowntownAbout this ArtworkColumbus Zoo
Vine Street GarageAbout this ArtworkMateo Galvano
Hilton DowntownAbout this ArtworkMarti Steffy
Convention CenterAbout this ArtworkSusanne Dotson
Hilton DowntownAbout this ArtworkBetsey Gressel, Ronnie Hendershot, and Helen Taylor
Convention CenterAbout this ArtworkMichael Watson
Convention CenterAbout this ArtworkBill Miller
Hilton DowntownAbout this ArtworkCollection Filters
Gallery Hop
On the first Saturday of every month during Gallery Hop, we welcome the public to the Greater Columbus Convention Center to tour our art collection. We encourage you to park in the Goodale Garage to enjoy the art installations at each elevator bank and take the attached skybridge on the third floor to access the Convention Center.
Field Trips
We also encourage schools to think of the Greater Columbus Convention Center as a unique field trip destination. Our free tours are 45 minutes in length and work best for grades K-12. There is a minimum of 10 students and a maximum of 60 students per tour required. Please email guestservices@columbusconventions.com to book your tour or for more information.
