Peggy R McConnell Arts Center of Worthington

I have now taken two sessions of hand-building ceramics classes at the Peggy McConnell Arts Center and have enjoyed the experience thus far.The studio space itself is well-maintained, organized, and conducive to a productive and focused creative process. They offer all the tools you need to create and additional clay can be purchased throughout the session if needed. The selection of glazes that they offer to finish your projects are beautiful.Additionally, the Peggy McConnell Arts Center frequently hosts events and exhibitions that provide opportunities for students to showcase their work and connect with the local art community.

This is a nice neighborhood venue for the performing and visual arts. I have only been here for art exhibitions, but we were gifted with tickets to see The Bobby Floyd Trio. The theatre is intimate and there is no bad seat in the house. The chairs were comfortable too. Columbus is so lucky to have such great talent like Derek DiCenzo, Reggie Jackson and Robert Floyd. The Bobby Floyd Trio's show "All That Jazz" began with a documentary about this incredible photo taken for Esquire in 1958 Harlem that gathered together so many great jazz musicians. Bobby, Derek & Reggie rocked the stage with Dizzy, Sonny, Basie, Thelonious. The ticket prices are quite reasonable too.

I have been here for art exhibitions, but this was the first time for a performance. The theatre is intimate, so there is no bad seat in the house. The programming seems eclectic and quite interesting with diverse dance, plays, and musical theatre. We were gifted a show to specifically to see The Bobby Floyd Trio, knowing how much we appreciate jazz. Columbus is so lucky to have such great talent like Derek DiCenzo, Reggie Jackson and Robert Floyd. The Bobby Floyd Trio's show "All That Jazz" began with a documentary about this incredible photo taken for Esquire in 1958 Harlem that gathered together so many great jazz musicians. Bobby, Derek & Reggie rocked the stage with Dizzy, Sonny, Basie, Thelonious. The ticket prices are very reasonable.

Purchased tickets for Entanglement by Hixon Dance which had one scheduled performance here. The performance brought together science and dance that was paired beautifully with the specific musicians which felt intergalactic.While there we took full advantage of the expansive collection of art that was located on multiple floors. There were many pieces from local high school students which was incredibly inspiring to see.

The last time I was in this building, it was an annex for the nearby Thomas Worthington High School, and I was mostly concerned with stomping a mudhole in their In The Know team.My, how things can change.What was a dreary and cramped feeling building with clear signs of neglect has been lovingly restored and revamped. The hallways are still a bit on the narrow side, but the performance spaces for dance and theatre are open, modern, and beautiful. The art gallery spaces are well arranged, and the reception / concessions area is understated and classy, a wonderful fit to welcome you into the building. Until I got invited to attend Available Light Theatre's "Feed Your Soul" fundraiser, I didn't know this building existed. I'm now planning to keep an eye out for future performances in the space.

When I was in high school at Thomas Worthington next door, this building was "The Annex"-- the ancient, boarded-up school building where kids would go to smoke. One Halloween, it was opened as a haunted house to raise money for the school, and it was creepy as all get out.How times have changed.The Annex has been restored and has found new life as the McConnell Arts Center, a facility for performing and visual art. The interior is beautiful, with work spaces, gallery space, and a small theater. I am thrilled to see that rather than being razed, this historic building was given new life as a bright spot in the community.

This is a beautiful facility that almost no one knows about. Great movie theater, computer labs, art gallery spaces, and it has tons of parking. All the way up in Worthington and not directly off High Street and I think that maybe that's the problem. http://www.mcconnellarts.org/wp/I find the website clunky and the calendar portion hard to figure out but they sure do an awful lot of stuff there. Movies, art openings, classes, workshops, dance, literature, you name it theys haz it. Check it out.

Beautiful space. Well kept. I loved all the windows and natural light. Attended an event here and was impressed by this venue.

We've been here a few times and they always have alot going on. The MAC is well located, has good events, a great staff, and I imagine a nicely healthy endowment. A big plus is the acoustics in the main hall, the hard work they put in to make it right worked out really well. A welcome addition to the Columbus are scene.

Went to an Augusten Burroughs signing/reading here last night. It was only $10 and I couldn't believe how nice the Arts Center was. Even the author commented how great the acoustics in the space were - everyone in the room could hear people in the audience during the Q&A without microphones. I'd be happy to come back here for future events!