After 40 years, Downtown-era art gallery is closing for good

After four decades in business, a Near East Side staple in the arts scene is shuttering.

According to a social media post from the business, Black Art Plus—a long-standing art gallery and framing store—will close for good on Sept. 19. Black Art Plus is located at 43 Parsons Ave. it’s open Tuesday-Saturday, 12-6 p.m.

“After 40 years, Black Art Plus will be closing the Parsons Ave. location. Come in and check out the items on sale now,” the post reads.

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The store is closing as Owner Dr. George Miller plans to retire.

Fans of the gallery took to social media after the announcement to mourn the closure.

“After several decades of providing items that reflect Black people and Black artists, this will be a great loss to our community,” one user posted.

Another user called the store “THE most important collection of Black art in all of Columbus.”

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