A How-To for Finding UAS

This entry is partly in honor of my dear mother, who, when I told her I would be writing for the blog at the OSU Urban Arts Space, she squabbled, “Why don’t you write about how to find the place??” Turns out other staffers’ mothers have made similar squabbles about the road access around the Lazarus building being a little funky, and that its been causing some confusion when they try and find us. I have to admit, as per usual, my mother is right. We’ve got construction all over the place, and its pretty daunting to have to drive around here. Even being tucked cozily away from High Street makes us less visible from the main thoroughfare. This blog is distinctly dedicated to helping you, dear readers (and all of our mothers) master the art of finding the Space.

From High Street, just keep on the lookout for the beautiful red banners on the Town Street-side of the Lazarus building that say “OSU Urban Arts Space”. Standing underneath them, you can peek into the Space through the huge, street-level glass windows and even see some of the current, colorful exhibition. Just down the slope you will reach the building’s galleria opening; you can't miss it. Just inside on the right is the Space! Easy.

Be sure to look at the series of plaques that run all the way down Town Street, either on your way in or out. They tell you all about the history of the wonderful Lazarus building, which is not only very interesting, but very central to the history of downtown Columbus, and to its flourishing future, too.

-Leigh Lotocki, student intern at the OSU Urban Arts Space