Columbus Ranks In Top 10 As An Arts Destination

Columbus is a top 10 destination for the arts, according to a ranking in the June issue of American Style magazine, a respected national arts magazine.

This year, Columbus ranks number 10 in the top 25 of cities with a population of 500,000 or higher, putting it above cities like Portland, Ore., Los Angeles and Las Vegas. This is the third year that Columbus has made the annual list of top big cities for the arts, which is determined by a popular vote of American Style readers.

“Columbus’ national reputation as an arts city continues to grow,” said GCAC President Bryan W. Knicely. “I applaud the fantastic work of the arts and cultural community, which continues to elevate Columbus in the minds of both residents and visitors.”

Other big cities in the top 10 are: New York, Chicago, Washington, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Albuquerque, Philadelphia and Baltimore.