Wonderland is art, culture and industry.
Launched in late 2009 by artists and entrepreneurs with a common vision, the project seeks to catalyze the potential of Columbus’ creative community, and engage and educate the public, through an unconventional, self-sustaining, strongly collaborative operational model.
Our plans
Within Columbus' creative community is an extraordinary force of talent, drive, experience, and pride in the city we call home. Wonderland will harness and propel this energy through a variety of initiatives.
A facility that acts as a physical hub for the community will provide unique opportunities for the public to interact with and learn from the artists and other creative individuals working within. A system of programs and governing associations for tenants will foster connections and collaborations between various disciplines and individuals of different experience levels. These will also provide tenants with opportunities to grow their talents and gain greater public recognition.
As we strive toward making the facility a reality, we are engaging in programming partnerships to strengthen the ties between creative individuals and local arts and culture organizations of all sizes.
Our community
Wonderland is artists and actors, fire breathers and food trucks, musicians, designers and more.
Staff will curate the mix of tenants to ensure diversity and facilitate learning opportunities. It will inspire individuals by providing the resources of a collective.
How others are involved
We’ve built a stellar Board of Directors and formed a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. We’ve enlisted architects, attorneys, experts in construction and fundraising, and the talents of over 100 volunteers. We have the people and the plan.
We also have the active support of a vast array of creative individuals, collectives and institutions throughout Columbus, as well as city officials and a number of local business leaders.
We're working diligently to realize Wonderland's vision. We hope you’ll be moved to join us.
