Conversations & Coffee

Now in our 37th Year!

Casual Talks on Engaging Topics

The Cultural Arts Center is proud to host the city’s longest-running series of artist talks – Conversations & Coffee.

Attendees have the chance to gain key insight on art from a variety of people from different corners of the art world. Take a look at our upcoming weekly lunchtime art talks below, or feel free to check out our calendar to see everything we have coming up on the schedule!

Our free program, which we have presented for more than 35 years, brings together people who create art and people who appreciate art to discuss it in a relaxed, casual setting. You bring a sack lunch, we’ll provide the coffee and the expertise.

Conversations and Coffee on Youtube

Check out some of our “Conversations and Coffee” on CTV YouTube page

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Program Format

Our Conversations & Coffee discussions take place on Thursdays from 12PM – 1PM in the Main Gallery space or our 3rd Floor Multipurpose Room . Individuals interested in presenting as part of Conversations & Coffee should contact Ellen O’Shaughnessy at ehoshaughnessy@columbus.gov.

Please note that our current Conversations and Coffee programming takes place every  Thursday unless otherwise listed on the schedule. Check our calendar for specific dates.

2026 Dates

JUNE 2026

 

June 4  @ 12 PM

Inga Smith – Photographer- My Journey in Photography

SATURDAY June 13  @ 12 PM – Arts Festival 

Magic and Music: MK Lebeaux – Clown and Circus Performer along with Branden DeWeese and Anthony Pomales, Musicians 

June 18 @ 12 PM

Deborah E. Pinckeny  – Co-founder of the African Parish House Quilters

June 25 @ 12 PM

Centered 2026  – Artists from the 2026 Student/Faculty Exhibit

 

 

 

 

Interested in learning more about Conversation & Coffee, or inquiring about speaking? Contact the Cultural Arts Center today!
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