Wild Goose Creative

This crisp industrial building is a perfect backdrop for gatherings, events, and connecting with the community. The roominess of the accessible space is afforded by lofted ceilings in both of the large gathering areas. The front area offers a few tabletop and lounge seating arrangements flanked by gallery art and a generous open air kitchen with large Island. The back room has a high-top bar to the side and a generous floor space and stage for live music and readings. Columbus is lucky to have a space like this accessible to our community and vibrant arts scene.

We stopped into Wild Goose Creative during Franklinton Friday. We accidentally passed it the first time we walked by because we were so distracted by looking at the art on display in the tents and the performance art taking place. Happily, we noticed the space with its large door open on our next pass and we popped into view an interesting comics exhibit. They had a nice art activity set up on a stage in the corner, which a number of kids were enjoying. The space is nice - very high ceilings make it feel pretty roomy. The staff at the desk were very welcoming and helpful.

I've been here a few times before. This time round, I snatched up a ticket to their sold-out April Too Many Cooks event. Dos Hermanos did a talk and demo on their homemade Mexican tamales.100% for the community! This nonprofit-run space hosts all kinds of events for all ages. Yoga/exercise classes, cooking demos, music and comedy nights, informational gatherings, renting out for private events, you name it. The space is a decent size. Rectangular. They have a stage area up front. I believe there is somewhat of a "kitchen" in the back (I'm not sure what all that entails...).

What an amazing place! Recently went for the first time to attend the Speakeasy Open Mic Night and fell in love not only with the event but Wild Goose Creative. Great space, Chill vibe and love the art that was displayed during my visit. I hope to stop by soon for a new event!

I attended an art show and purchased 2 pieces of art from this gallery. During the show, the lights were off and no one was in attendance besides me. The volunteer for the gallery was too busy being part of a zoom call to acknowledge my presence (we're all busy I get it but I wanted to buy art!). When I went to the scheduled pickup time - no one showed up for me to pick up my art. They apologized and we rescheduled. Fast forward to picking up my art - they could only find one of the pieces I purchased and the frame was broken. I received only pieces of paper (unframed) and was told they would have to look for the other. The person I spoke with is the director and they said it was somewhere on the property. When stating I had 2 pieces they claimed that they had given me both until I showed a picture of the pieces I purchased. They then had me return to the gallery the next day to retrieve the other piece - unsurprisingly this one also had a mysteriously broken frame. I asked if they had an extra frame since I paid for both (framed!) pieces and they said they didn't have one at the gallery. I really wanted to support this place but I had a disappointing experience and really just wanted to buy art from the person I knew was in the gallery.

No lie, parking is a bear. There is street parking and parking in the back. The back lot is also shared with nearby residents.I've been here for Bacon Camp, Too Many Cooks (the pie baking edition) and regularly attend Stitch & Bitch.Sometimes other events are scheduled at the same time as Stitch & Bitch so the space is large enough to accomodate two smallish groups. People from the other events have been friendly as have the few Wild Goose Creative volunteers I've met.Women and men are welcome to the Stitch & Bitch group. We end up chatting about tv shows, movies, books, running, sports teams, kids, crafts and so on.

I just magically ended up at the opening of this gallery/performing arts venue with some friends last night. I spoke briefly with Ryan, one of the six founding members, and was impressed with the concept.The Wild Goose Creative is a (soon to be) non-profit venue with the sole intention of fostering collaboration among artists. Unlike most similar groups, these guys include every artistic pursuit, including cooking. They hold a monthly cooking class called Too Many Cooks! at their gallery on Summit. They also hold beer tastings and comedy shows, as well as other craft/skill oriented interests.Check out their website for the full story. It all takes place in a great gallery space next to Rhumba Cafe.

This is a cool spot for art show and queer open mic night. LGBTQ+ friendly place. open and safe space to come.

Just finished a Pop-up Art Show that four artists and myself had yesterday at Wild Goose Creative. From first contact, to the walk through, to set up and tear down, everything went as smoothly as it possibly could have. Although we were renting the facilities for the day, and were given free range to use tables, lighting, kitchenette, linens, etc., we never felt "on our own". They could have just taken our money and had a "figure it out" attitude, but they didn't. Justin and his staff helped us with both set up, tear down, and answered all our questions along the way.The price point for renting WGC for three and a half hours was ridiculously affordable, and let's face it: artists, whether doing it as a hobby or professionally, don't have a whole lot of money to spend. Keeping the rental price low gave us the ability to sell some art, and possibly make a profit for the day. The turn out was great, and I would guess there was an average of thirty people in the building at any given point during our two hour show. It's true, the five artists advertised heavily through social media and tradition fliers, but WGC advertised for us as well. Since they already have a built in community of people who support the arts, their advertising for our show was very important.All and all, and I think I can speak for all five artists who participated, the Pop-up Art Show at WGC was a very positive experience. I would have another show there in a heartbeat, and I totally support what they provide for the art community.

It's a cute venue. The acoustics are terrible though, so with music and lots of people, your ears will take a beating. I know concrete floors and bare walls and high ceilings look cool, but it feels like a pencil just got pushed through my eardrum. I'd go back for an art exhibit but probably not for a music event