From Greek Revival state buildings, a bunch of American and Western european art at Wexner Center, the headquarters of the Ohio Historical Society, and a Victorian museum Columbus arts are a center for Ohio\’s capital. More contemporary examples of the humanities could be found at the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, BalletMet Columbus, Broadway Across America, Actors\’ Theatre, and Columbus Museum of Art. Each one of these justifies the visitor\’s return on time devoted. Please read carefully and discover what fine arts in Columbus are all about.

The Columbus Symphony Orchestra, established in 1951, presents 14 classical and nine pops programs a season. The summer portion is devoted to outside pops performances; the winter segment offers symphony in its home locale at the Ohio Theatre, a historic national landmark renovated from a splendid old 1928 movie palace.

BalletMet Columbus, cutting edge and very flexible, also lives at the Ohio Theatre where a 21 foot candelabrum and Spanish-Baroque design make a contribution to its opulence. One of the biggest dance companies in the U. S. , BalletMet Columbus tenders dance entertainment for all audiences besides providing accessible dance education and outreach programs for the community.

Another satisfied resident of the Ohio Theatre in Columbus is Broadway Across America, producer of live dramatic events presented across North America. Just about all of these locations are Broadway hits on tour bringing the New York and London stage to over 40 towns across the US and Canada. \”West Side Story\” and \”Memphis\” are two of the spring 2012 offerings in Columbus.

Actors\’ Theatre presents the traditional theater of Shakespeare and other playwrights to an outdoor audience from Memorial Day to Work Day in German Village at Schiller Park. This acting troupe, with its 30 year history, started on a wooden stage however progressed to an enduring performance site in 1995. Out of doors shows are free; nonetheless donations are encouraged. The 31st season, beginning in May of 2012, will include Hickman\’s \”Robin Hood\”, \”The Merchant of Venice\” and Goldoni\’s \”The Servant of 2 Masters\”.

And ultimately, The Columbus Museum of Art, which is located downtown, is on the National Register of Historic Places, and presents both early modern European and American art as well as contemporary art and photography. Interestingly , those rooms where pre-19th century paintings are hung use the salon style where art is hung above and next to one another. No stark white cubes in these studios; instead , walls of various and intense colours are used to explain the art. There is also an out of doors sculpture studio and a children\’s exhibit. Until May 2012 there is an exhibition entitled \”Monet to Matisse\” which remembers the Columbus Bicentennial.