Conversations & Coffee

Now in our 36th 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.

2025 - 2026 Dates

November 20 @ 12 PM

Robert Argo – Owner of Argo and Lehne Jewelers and Alfred Tibor’s sculpture Celebration of Life

December 4 @ 12 PM

Mike Siculan – Artist – Creating and Restoring Puppets

December 11 @ 12 PM

The Art of Theatre: Designers and Actors from The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Geoff Martin – Arts Coordinator of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department with Ariel Wiles – play director

JANUARY through MARCH – Conversations and Coffee will temporarily move to the Fran Ryan Center 865 E Capital St – due to renovation at the Cultural Arts Center