Art plays an important role in our modern lives in that it expresses individuality, creativity, and feeling. It is what visually enhances our world and our lives. MidTown embraces and welcomes different forms of art which include dancing, music, literature, acting, drawing and painting. Art has the ability to promote creativity and social integration and allow nonverbal stimulation and communication. Furthermore, it is our hope that the arts in MidTown can bring all sectors of our Columbus community together; reducing isolation and making people feel safer.
Lenora M. Sarling Fountain | 1929
Dedicated in 1929 to the memory of Leonora M. Sarling, Midtown is home to one of Columbus’ signature sculptures, The Sarling Fountain. Also sometimes called “Lady Columbus”, MidTown Inc. helps maintain this work of art through Beautify MidTown funds and our Adopt-a-Spot program. Thanks to Eric Crabb for his hard work at keeping Lady Columbus looking beautiful!
Extra Space Storage at Cross Country Plaza | Artist: Chris Johnson | August 2025
Mural artist Chris Johnson painted MidTown’s seventh public art installation through our partnership with Regional Prosperity Initiative and the property owners of Extra Space Storage at Cross Country Plaza. The mural features local landmarks like the Sarling Fountain, Dinglewood Pharmacy & Gifts, and our neighbors at The Columbus Museum.
Lakebottom Park Band Shell | Artist: Chris Johnson | April 2026
Keeping with the original “Nature Theme” of the original mural, artist Chris Johnson updated the bandshell at Lakebottom Park with a mural inspired by the park’s flora, fauna and wildlife. In addition, accent lighting, bronze gutters and repairs to the bandshell backdrop were performed. This project was made possible by the Knight Foundation Fund at the Community Foundation of Chattahoochee Valley.
Concession Stand at Peach Little League | Artist: Christine Cannon | March 2025
Peach Little League players show off their new mural, painted by Columbus State and USC-trained artist Christine Cannon of CannonArts LLC, with support from MidTown, Inc.
Hill Field at Peach Little League | Artist: Jacob Narde | March 2024
Since Peach Little League was first established in 1952, the original 9 teams continue to take the field, inspiring artist Jacob Narde to pay tribute to it’s long-standing history, as well as becoming the first mural at Peach Little League.
Welcome to MidTown | Artist: Carley Wood | September 2019
Carley Wood’s delightful interpretation of MidTown, Inc.’s versatile logo has been installed on the east-facing side of Muscogee Heights, on the corner of 13th Street and 12th Avenue. Carley was the winner among seven different artists who submitted design proposals for the mural. We are grateful to Trey Carmack for lending us his building, and to Artbeat’s contribution to making this mural happen. The MidTown Inc. Logo mural joins a collection of murals on 13th Street including “Welcome to Midtown” by Ralph Betz and “Rapid Transit” by Chris Johnson.
Sculpture at Warren Williams Homes
Warren Williams Homes has to be one of the few public housing projects in the nation – with a sculpture built just for them! In 2019, the Columbus Housing Authority and The Columbus Museum unveiled a new sculpture in front of Warren Williams apartments – site of one of the oldest African-American neighborhoods in our region. Part of a multi-year project, “Making Conversation” captured oral history and unknown stories of living in one of Columbus’ oldest African American neighborhoods. The sculpture was custom designed for Warren Williams and is lit up at night with multi-color lights so it looks cool; check it out at 1200 Warren Williams Avenue! Art, neighborhoods, investment in our region – helping make us This fabulous art initiative was made possible through Funds from the Knight Fund at Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley and to the National Endowment for the Arts.