# Franklinton Arts District

> A Columbus, Ohio nonprofit that empowers artists and transforms neighborhoods through public art, free community events, and year-round creative programming in the Franklinton neighborhood.

Founded around the first Urban Scrawl mural festival in 2007, Franklinton Arts District (FAD) produces Urban Scrawl, Franklinton Fridays, Art for Franklinton, the ARtsWay youth mural program, and FAD Magazine.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Overview of Franklinton Arts District events and programs.
- [About](/about): Mission, staff, and board.
- [History](/history): The district's story from 2007 to today.
- [Our Stories](/our-stories): Features and profiles of local artists and neighbors.
- [Contact](/contact): How to reach the organization.

## Events

- [Urban Scrawl](/events/scrawl): Columbus' longest-running live mural festival.
- [Urban Scrawl Volunteering](/events/scrawl/volunteer): Volunteer shift sign-up.
- [Franklinton Fridays](/events/franklinton-fridays): Free monthly art walk.
- [Art for Franklinton](/events/art-for-franklinton): Annual art auction and fundraiser.
- [ARtsWay](/events/artsway): Youth mural program with professional instructors.
- [Event Calendar](/events/calendar): Upcoming events in the district.
- [Submit an Event](/events/submit): Add a community event to the calendar.

## Visit

- [Map](/visit/map): Galleries, studios, murals, and parking.
- [Parking](/visit/parking): Where to park in Franklinton.
- [Places to Eat](/visit/places): Restaurants, coffee, and bars.
- [Living in Franklinton](/visit/living): Neighborhood guide.
- [Studio Rentals](/visit/studio-rentals): Artist studio space in Franklinton.

## Discover

- [Gallery Spaces](/discover/gallery-spaces): Galleries and exhibition venues.
- [Nearby Neighbors](/discover/nearby-neighbors): Neighboring businesses and nonprofits.
- [Homes for Sale](/discover/homes-for-sale): Current Franklinton listings.

## Resources

- [Photo Archive](/resources/photos): Event photo galleries.
- [Newsletter & Deck](/resources/newsletter): Sponsorship deck and newsletter signup.
- [Artist Opportunities](/resources/artist-opportunities): Open calls, grants, and residencies.
- [Artist Submissions](/resources/artist-submission): Share your work with FAD.
- [Music Submissions](/resources/music-submission): Apply to perform at FAD events.
- [Media Resources](/resources/media): Press kit and media contacts.
- [Brand Assets](/resources/branding): Logos and usage guidelines.

## Support

- [Donate](/support/donate): Fund artist stipends and free events.
- [Institutional Giving](/support/institutional-giving): Sponsorship tiers for organizations.
- [Champions of Franklinton](/support/champions): Donor community.
- [2026 Supporters](/support/supporters): Current-year sponsors and funders.

## Optional

- [FAD Magazine](/magazine/overview): Print magazine about Columbus artists.
- [Submit to FAD Magazine](/magazine/submit): Pitch a story or artwork.
- [George Bellows](/resources/george-bellows): Franklinton's namesake painter.
- [Alloy](/resources/alloy): Artist-connection project.