Art Department at Columbus State University

06/13/2026

06/03/2026

CSU Department of Art congratulates Professor Rylan Steele for his solo exhibition Albany Museum of Art. Join us at 5:30 pm, Thursday June 4 for the opening reception.

https://www.albanymuseum.com/exhibition/the-middle-way/?fbclid=IwZnRzaASM9CFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeOQ1_-qR3ni3cmDebEzTZPo6tlqGEUTKghDOSfRdvOQIBDIQ-d4zGwRjzRmc_aem_7W45xzFaluKkGfqVXWOAzw

Rylan Steele photographed his son, Owen, over a nine-year period to create images for "The Middle Way."

05/16/2026

Summer Exhibition

Between Us: Stories of the Everyday

Join CSUART Tuesday, May 19, from 6:00–7:30 PM at , 211 13th Street for the opening reception of Between Us: Stories of the Everyday, the summer exhibition at the CSUART satellite art gallery . The first exhibition will remain on view from May 16 through July 11.

Featuring work by Marji Bordner, , , , Jade Howard, , , Tia Ricks, , , and , the exhibition explores storytelling as a space of play, reflection, and connection through a feminist lens.

05/06/2026

Join us in the Illges Gallery, Saturday May 9th, 4:30-6pm for CSU’s BFA ‘Personal Myths’ Exhibition Reception
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The BFA Senior Thesis Exhibition showcases the culminating work of graduating students, highlighting their artistic growth, creativity, and unique voices. Experience a diverse array of projects that reflect innovation, experimentation, and the future of contemporary art.

04/27/2026

Great turn out today!!! Students made some good sales and had lots of fun. Thanks .artclub

04/27/2026

We had an amazing time volunteering to paint the Community Garden at Fox Elementary Senior Center with Food Mill, Leadership Columbus, Community members, and CSU student Volunteers this Saturday. This was a great way to finalize the River class project from the fall. Thank you Fox Elementary 4th Graders Art Students Community Foundations and Columbus Ga Habitat for the Humanities. Thanks for teaching your 4th graders how to design a fence that celebrates welcoming community to their garden! ❤️

04/26/2026

CSU Art is at Arts in the Park!!!
12-5 pm - Lakebottom Park! Happening Now!!! Thank you

04/14/2026

Artspeak with Dr. Claire McCoy on April 15th, 12:15-1:15pm! She will be discussing Linda Nochlin’s “Memoirs of an Ad Hoc Art Historian”.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

04/13/2026

April 10 is Jordyn hunter Appreciation Day! She was joined by Mayor Henderson at the Columbus Public Library this past Friday, where Mayor Skip Henderson read her book, “We’re Better Together!”

We are so proud of Jordyn! CSU Art Students are the coolest!!!

04/13/2026

Creative South did not disappoint! Conference started with the student portfolio review in the Illges Gallery and Professor Cannon took 3rd on Ink Wars. GD students brought their A game on both events! Thank you