The City is Our Museum: Public Art Walking Tour of Ohio City

Join Column & Stripe for an immersive walking tour that explores how public art shapes (and is shaped by) community. Hosted in collaboration with LAND Studio, this experience takes you through the heart of Ohio City, one of Cleveland’s most dynamic and historic neighborhoods.

From vibrant murals to large-scale sculptures, this curated tour highlights more than 20 public art pieces that speak to the area's complex history—from its roots as an Irish shantytown to its ongoing transformation in the face of modern development. Together, we’ll consider questions of progress, identity, and representation: What role does art play in the growth of a neighborhood? And how can communities balance revitalization with inclusivity?

We’ll kick off at LAND Studio’s offices, where you'll get a short introduction to their mission and the tour ahead. After the hour-long walk, we’ll reconvene back at LAND for drinks and snacks and an open conversation about what we’ve seen.

Event Details

Date: October 16th
Start/End Location: LAND Studio – 1939 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH

• 5:30 PM – Happy Hour (Drinks/Snacks)
• 6:00 PM – Tour Begins
• 7:00 PM – Return to LAND Studio
• 7:30 PM – Event Wrap-Up + Networking

What to Bring: Comfortable shoes – the walk takes about 45 minutes to complete.
Rain or Shine: The tour will run in light rain. If severe weather prevents walking, we'll stay indoors for happy hour and a visual presentation of the tour highlights.

Space is limited to 40 participants
Parking: Paid lot behind LAND Studio ($6/2 hours) or nearby street parking available

Host or Publisher Column & Stripe: The Young Friends of the Cleveland Museum of Art