Columbus, OH · Art Gallery
William H. Thomas Gallery
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African American art — historical and contemporary
Columbus' first African American gallery, William H. Thomas Gallery has supported Black art and artists for decades. Located on South High Street in the heart of Columbus, the gallery serves as both a cultural institution and a gathering place for the region's arts community.
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As the pioneer of African American gallery spaces in Columbus, this is a foundational stop — the history behind each exhibition runs deep.
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Columbus' first African American gallery with decades of supporting Black art
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