EVERYTHING FOR THE ARTIST WHO LIVES TO INSPIRE
Find new favorites (local artwork, DIY experiences, creative pieces, and more) from neighborhood businesses who keep Columbus at the top of the artistic game.
Columbus Museum of Art Membership
Give the gift of art all year round--perfect for the artist looking for inspo!
Shop NowPinot's Palette Gift Card
Give the gift of a good time to an artistic friend who deserves a fun night out.
Shop NowOhio Craft Museum Handbag
A one-of-a-kind gift for a one-of-a-kind person, this gorgeous handbag is the ideal present.
Shop NowHand-Blown Ornament
Gift your artistic buddy a beautiful handcrafted ornament, made by an instructor from Glass Axis.
Shop NowHolographic Mixed by Me Thinking Putty Kit
Stretch it, bounce it, pop it, tear it, and sculpt it! This putty kit is fun for ages 8 and up.
Shop NowChange Sings: A Children's Anthem Book
A lyrical picture book debut frompresidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and illustrator Loren...
Shop NowPaint for Fun Experience
A little creativity goes a long way. Give an art piece AND experience to your loved one this season.
Shop NowBlown Glass Elephant by Claire Kelly
A statement piece to show how much you care, this elephant will be their new favorite.
Shop NowMarvel Expo Tickets
The superhero fan you love and adore will love this one-of-a-kind exhibit with more than 300...
Shop NowConservatory Aglow
A wonderland of lights, anyone? This amazing Franklin Park Conservatory event is both magical and...
Shop NowRoar and Explore
For a gift that gives more than once, treat them to the Roar and Explore pass for a great time!
Shop NowVery Merry Influencer
This local artist lives to inspire every single day. Say hi to Lauren—and check out her top three picks for the season right here.
The Artist
Lauren Benjamin
@LaurenAshleighB
Very Merry Influencer
This local artist lives to inspire every single day. Say hi to Lauren Ashleigh Benjamin—and check out her three top picks for the season right here.
Hey! I’m Lauren Ashleigh, an abstract mixed media artist. I moved to the Columbus area in 2016 and since then, have found a studio space for myself and my work in the 400 W Rich building in Franklinton. I paint with the inspiration – and sometimes the vacuum of inspiration – that stems from mental illness and trauma, using many different types of textures and a range of colors to express specific emotions and moments. Here's what I'm gifting from the Columbus Gift Guide!
Van Gogh Items for my teacher
Give your favorite teacher starry eyes with these Van Gogh-themed items from the Columbus Museum of Art. Don’t forget to check out their world-class exhibit, Through Vincent’s Eyes, on display November 11, 2021 - February 6, 2022.
Blown Glass Ornament from Glass Axis for my Childhood BFF
Shopping local makes holiday gifting so fun. I always give my childhood best friend a unique ornament, so I’ll be gifting this to her when we reunite!
Tickets to the #Viral Selfie Museum for my Insta BFF
The #Viral Selfie Museum is a blast, and it’s so unique and fun! I have a friend in mind that would scream to be gifted these tickets.
The Ultimate Guide to Columbus Art Museums
Home to dozens of museums and art galleries and several art districts, Columbus is brimming with ways to experience the arts. In celebration of National Go to an Art Museum Day,...
Read More“Through Vincent’s Eyes”: van Gogh’s Art Comes to Columbus
Beginning in November, Columbus residents and visitors will have the rare, prize opportunity to view 17 paintings, prints, and a drawing by renowned painter Vincent van Gogh,...
Read MoreLive to Inspire with Evan Williams
Evan Williams is a local artist well-known for his celebrity portraits that are similar to caricatures but with a more refined, less comical look. A graduate from the Columbus...
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