Art at Audubon

Art at Audubon is a public art space at Grange Insurance Audubon Center offering opportunities and experiences to inspire an appreciation for nature by making it more accessible and relatable, evoking emotions that foster connection, and encouraging a sense of stewardship. By highlighting intricate details, displaying beauty, or depicting environmental issues, art encourages viewers to see the natural world with new eyes, leading to greater curiosity, awe, and a desire to protect it.  

Art can be a powerful tool for raising awareness about environmental issues, from showcasing the beauty of endangered species to depicting the destruction caused by climate change.  By inspiring an emotional connection and sense of awe, art motivates people to protect the natural world they have come to appreciate. Art can encourage a sense of responsibility and a desire to ensure that these natural wonders are preserved for future generations to experience and enjoy.  

Art Exhibition Now on Display 

Now Through March 29

OUR NATURE IN FOCUS
A PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION EXHIBITION

About the Exhibition

Over 200 photos taken by amateur and professional photographers within Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks were entered into this exhibition.  Three judges were selected to jury the entries and select up to 65 photos to be displayed in this exhibition at Grange Insurance Audubon Center. The exhibit features 63 photos by 43 photographers displaying an array of flora, fauna, landscapes and more! Visit this exhibit and help us select the People's Choice Winner!

The judges were also tasked with the challenge of selecting the winners in each category (amateur and professional).  Below is a list of the winners.  Special thanks to Midwest Photo, Cannon, Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks and Grange Insurance Audubon Center for sponsoring the awards. 

PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY WINNERS:

1ST PLACE
Richard Schnuerer for Morning Gold taken at Inniswood Metro Park
$250 Cash, Cannon printer

2ND PLACE
Jonah Mullins for Land of Dreams taken at Pickerington Ponds Metro Park
$150 Cash, $50 Midwest Photo Gift Card, $30 Audubon Membership

3RD PLACE
Amy Rebecca Mullins for White Out at Walnut Woods at Walnut Woods/Tall Pines Metro Park
$100 Cash, Metro Parks Gift Basket

AMATEUR CATEGORY WINNERS:

1ST PLACE
Aaron Roland for Sunset Showdown taken at Pickerington Ponds Metro Park
$150 Cash, Cannon printer

2ND PLACE 
Frank Begun for Into the Woods taken at Blendon Woods Metro Park 
$100 Cash, $25 Midwest Photo Gift Card, $30 Audubon Membership

3RD PLACE
Mark Collins for The Hunter taken at Inniswood Metro Park
$50 Cash, Metro Parks Gift Basket

PEOPLE'S CHOICE CATEGORY WINNER: 

Visit the exhibit to help us choose the winner!
Cannon Printer

Contact Sandy Libertini for more information on Art at Audubon.

Meet Our Current Resident Artist 

January 19-March 29 

Marty Kotter

Marty Kotter is the Winter 2026 Artist in Residence at the Grange Insurance Audubon.  Inspired by nature, she works with silk and cotton fabrics that she paints and prints.  She often finishes her pieces with quilting. 

Marty invites visitors of all ages to watch as she demonstrates silk painting and quilting techniques. She is offering make and take activities of printing with hand carved stamps and leaves on paper and fabric during studio hours. On weekends visitors can try out painting on silk for a group project.

Marty’s studio hours through March 28 are: Thursdays and Fridays11 am - 1 pm and Saturdays 10a-12p

Participate in Art at Audubon 

Artist in Residence Program 

We are now accepting applications for 2026 residencies. Email all completed applications to sandy.libertini@audubon.org.

Art Exhibitions and Installations 

We are now accepting applications for 2028 indoor exhibitions. If interested in exhibiting email the following items to sandy.libertini@audubon.org:

• Artist bio/statement 

• Medium 

• Desired Exhibition Dates  

• Quantity of Work to Display 

• Five images of your work