About this Event
Saturday, August 16
5th Street Avenue of Architects
Join us for the Opening Day of the 2025 Exhibition, "Yes And," featuring three special events that are free and open to the public!
The Opening Day will conclude with an epic celebration on the Avenue of Architects between Eliel Saarinen's First Christian Church and I. M. Pei's Bartholomew County Public Library.
Food trucks, specialty drink vendors, and a DJ will kick off the party at 5:30 pm. The grand finale, Variety Show and Participant Ceremony, will begin at 7:00 pm on the Library Plaza. Join us as we celebrate and honor all 13 teams and the essence of Yes And.
The thirteen installations in Exhibit Columbus were created by:
- Four J. Irwin and Xenia S. Miller Prize Recipients
- Six University Design Research Fellows
- Design Education Team
- Communication Designer
- 5th and 6th Grade STEM Students
A full lineup of performers and vendors is coming soon!
Visit our website for a full list of free public events during Opening Weekend.
Opening Weekend will enliven downtown Columbus and celebrate the city’s architecture and design legacy with thirteen outdoor installations. This weekend is the only opportunity during the exhibition’s three-month run to see the exhibition alongside all the architects, landscape architects, artists, and designers who created the installations, as well as Columbus residents and visitors from around the world.
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Grab a bite to eat and enjoy the vibes!
Info: Food vendors, specialty drink vendors, and a DJ will kick off the evening.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Enjoy the grand finale Variety Show and Participant Ceremony
Info: Prepared to be wowed by our grand finale Variety Show as we also honor all 13 Exhibit Columbus participant teams.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
5th Street, 5th Street, Columbus, United States
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