Dublin Arts Center offers the community a wide variety of fine arts classes and workshops, including ceramics, painting, photography, and much more. The Arts Center also features a gallery with rotating art exhibitions, a library, meeting rooms, the DAC Gift Shop, and is home to the offices of Dublin Arts Council.

Dublin Arts Center is located at 7125 Riverside Drive and is open to the public Tuesday & Wednesday 9 am to 9 pm; Thursday & Friday 9 am to 5 pm; and Saturday 9 am to 3 pm.

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The History of Dublin Arts Center
Built in 1941, this historic French-eclectic style home sits on six acres of grounds, with a view of the Scioto River. Built by Charles and Sadie Krumm, its stately façade has undergone few changes since 1941. The property now appears on the National Register of Historic Places.

In 1946, Eleanor and Andre Gelpi purchased the home, where Eleanor Gelpi lived until her death in 1985. Ms. Gelpi was a pioneering and successful businesswoman, and a committed champion of the arts in Columbus. She often used her home as the site for fundraisers and other arts benefits. Ms. Gelpi was founding member of the Greater Columbus Arts Council and the Committee to Save the Ohio Theater, as well as a trustee of the Ohio Arts Council, Ballet Met, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, and CAPA, among other organizations.

After Ms. Gelpi’s death in 1985, the house continued to serve as a private residence until 1999. The City of Dublin purchased the estate with the intention of turning the site into a cultural arts center. Dublin Arts Council contracted to lease the house and surrounding grounds and created the Dublin Arts Center, which opened to the public on March 17, 2002.

Special Event Rentals
Not only is Dublin Arts Center a cornerstone for the artistic community of Central Ohio, it is also available to rent for special events. Dublin Arts Center is located in a stately French-Eclectic styled manor on the banks of the Scioto River. The luxurious grounds and historic building provide an ideal spot for an intimate indoor wedding, a large outdoor wedding, or small to mid-sized corporate event. Click here to learn more!