BAM Thursdays 2024

Thursdays, 5:00–10:00 PM
May 30–September 26
Columbus Museum of Art
 
The ultimate Thursday night out is back. Join us for the return of BAM Thursdays (Bar, Art, and Music) at the Columbus Museum of Art. Every Thursday, May 30 through September 26, we’re bringing you live music, great art, delicious bites, vendors and fresh libations in our garden space. Limited seating is also available inside Schokko Café. Perfect for after-work happy hours, gatherings with friends and spur of the moment get togethers.
 
Enjoy extended BAM Thursday hours and museum access until 10:00 PM every Thursday, with FREE general admission from 5:00–10:00 PM. See what’s on view here.
 
You do not need a reservation or ticket to attend BAM Thursdays, however if you would like to visit the museum, you can reserve a timed ticket in advance here. Tables are available on a first come first serve basis for dining. In the event of inclement weather, BAM Thursdays will move inside to the atrium.
 
BAM Thursdays is proud to have support from:

BAM Schedule

Each BAM Thursday will feature a local artist—many of whom are alumni of our neighbor CCAD—from 6:00–8:00 PM and DJ(s) from 5:00–10:00 PM. We are also excited to alternate exhibitors on the last Thursday of each month. Shop handmade goods from El Mercadito and Mystic Market during BAM inside the Atrium from 5:00–9:00 PM.
 

September

September 5
Gravity ceramicist Kerry Boganwright with music from Shut Off Notice Records and HALF|STATE Visuals. Plus, from 6:00–8:00 PM, participate in DrawTogether Strangers with Amy Linville, a global portrait project where you have just 60 seconds to draw a stranger, using art as a way to connect.
 
September 12
Gravity artist Ariel Peguero with music from The ReDO. Plus, enjoy entertainment from two stilt walkers from Megababe Entertainment from 7:00–9:00 PM.
 
September 19
Artist Diamond Young with music from the Headcleaner DJs. Ming Smith: Transcendence, Ming Smith: August Moon, and Fragments of Epic Memory opening day.
 
September 26: FINAL BAM!
Artist Ibeliz Guadalupe will be featured with music by Sammy Macchiato + Tim Blender, along with El Mercadito vendors. Enjoy performances by The Caribbean Curators from the Columbus Caribbean Association at 7:30 PM, plus Juice Loops Live projection art and free cotton candy from Cotton Sugar Co. from 5:00–8:00 PM.

Meet the September Participating Artists

Kerry Boganwright is a ceramic sculptor and potter specializing in tactile and responsive art, fostering a sensory dialogue between the viewer and the material. Her work draws from natural forms and spatial psychology, using textural glazes and organic shapes to invite touch and reflection. Kerry’s pieces, often perceived as artifacts of moments, reflect a meditative process of creation and an exploration of the timeless connection between artist and observer.

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Amy Linville is a somatic therapist, esthetician and artist who is especially interested in art-making as it relates to brain states and nervous system settling. She is curious about the connection between working with and being in contact with bodies and drawing her favorite subject–people. She tries to model the importance of having a creative life by letting go of concerns about audience, art with a capital A and the wonkiness of lines.

What happens when you take 60 seconds to draw a stranger? Three Columbus creatives will be facilitating DrawTogether Strangers, a global portrait project created by author-illustrator Wendy McNaughton, using the careful attention required for drawing as a tool to experience human connection.

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Image by Megan Leigh Barnard.

Ariel Peguero (he/him) is a Dominican-American artist who holds a BFA in advertising and graphic design from Columbus College of Art & Design, with a minor in fine arts. Peguero is active in the Columbus arts community as a muralist and graphic designer who often blends technology with analogous art-making methods, including work with augmented reality in murals, workshops and gallery experiences.

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Image by Adam Cairns.

The ReDO is led by the dynamic duo of DJ D Boogie and DJ O Sharp, The ReDO has become a staple in the regional music scene. Prepare for a mind-blowing experience as five talented DJs take to the decks, serving up the freshest beats and throwback jams that will keep you moving all night long. With their eclectic vinyl collections, they’ll transport you through time, where the music was raw, the vibes were electric, and the energy was unmatched.

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MegaBabe Entertainment is an entertainment company based out of Akron, Ohio providing top tier entertainment for your events. We specialize in circus acts, fire flow arts, stilt walking, character acting, costuming and more. We love to create an immersive experience with guest while adding a little creativity and fun to your event.

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Diamond Young is an alumni at The Columbus College of Art & Design in Columbus Ohio where she attained her BFA in Fine Arts. Diamond’s professional practice falls into oil paintings of portraits and environmental substances that involve racism, political issues, drugs, violence and urban history.

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Headcleaner DJs

In an age where sound itself held the power of creation, two heroes, foi oi oi and brenner, embarked on a journey as intertwined as the grooves of an ancient record. Their bond was not forged by blood, but by the relentless pulse of rhythm that called them both to adventure. Foi oi oi, whose name danced on the winds of the city, wielded beats like a blade, guiding listeners through sonic landscapes with an energy that defied the ordinary. Brenner, steady as the turning of the earth, crafted music from the heart of the Midwest, a rhythmic force both grounded and otherworldly. Together, they stood as guardians of Headcleaner, a sanctuary of sound where the lost found themselves in the deep thrum of bass and melody. For seven years, they have led their followers through swirling mists of techno and house, where every set became a new chapter in the eternal dance of life—a quest for discovery, adventure, and the magic that lies in every beat.

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Ibeliz Guadalupe’s creative journey is a reflection of her vibrant Caribbean roots and inspiring richness of her home island, St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands. In 2007, Ibeliz earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design with a minor in Art Therapy from the Columbus College of Art & Design, setting the stage for her multifaceted artistic career.

Having followed her fashion design dreams made reality in New York City, life brought her back to Columbus in 2015, where she continues to embraces the beauty of balance in life and design. Her body of work is a testament to her deep-seated inspiration drawn from the shapes, colors and patterns that exist in the world and beyond.

Ibeliz’s love for fine art, fashion design, and yoga converge to alchemize her passions into creations that bring her artistic vision to life while inspiring everyone that encounters her heartwork.

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Turn It Up is a weekly Reggae radio show hosted by Sammy Macchiato and Tim Blender on WCRS on Sundays from 6-9pm. They play Reggae, Dub and Dancehall. Both DJs are Columbus based and longtime supporters of the local scene.

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Juice Loops (O.J.)’s work is a playful escape, at least for a moment. He started making physical traditional artwork at a very early age, then later fell in love with the movement and storytelling aspects of animation. He combines these mediums in new and unique ways leading to work across the art, skateboarding, and music worlds. Skateboarding is a physical extension of his art practices. It has further pushed his appreciation for the subtleties of movement, style, self-expression, architecture, and reimagining the world around us.

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The Caribbean Curators, from the Columbus Caribbean Association, bring rich culture of the Caribbean to life through song, dance, appearances, and Caribbean carnival fashion.

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Cotton Sugar Co. Hi! I’m Stephanie, and I love sweet treats. I also love a good party, and believe that every party needs a wow-factor that your guests will keep talking about months, or even years, later. Most of all, I love to make people smile and I’ll always do everything I can to make those around me feel special and loved, especially when celebrating a special occasion. Put all of these things together, and you have Cotton Sugar Co.!

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See Past BAM 2024 Artists Here