A Drive-Through Art Exhibit, The Ohio Art Corridor Is One Of The Most Inspired Road Trips You Can Take

There's no shortage of fantastic art to admire here in Ohio. Whether it's a dedicated art museum, dynamic street murals, or the natural splendor of our landscape, we're almost always surrounded by beauty. If you're inspired to take an art-centric road trip, we've got just the itinerary in mind. The Ohio Art Corridor is a non-profit organization dedicated to showcasing some of the best local art in the region. Many of the pieces along the drive reflect Appalachian culture through murals, sculptures, and parks. Curious to explore this inspired drive? Let's get started!

The Ohio Art Corridor was established in 2018. Winding through the Appalachian region of the state, the trail offers a new perspective of the communities you'll encounter along the way.

As you can see from the map above, the trail makes its way through Circleville, Lancaster, Athens, McConnelsville, Zanesville, and Portsmouth.

So what can you expect to see along the way? Features on the corridor range from sculptures to murals and all kinds of public art installations.

Many of the towns you'll find along the Ohio Art Corridor are often overlooked, and one of the main initiatives of the project is to draw tourists to these unique corners of the state.

Many of the installations can be viewed from the comfort of your car seat while others will require you to get out and do a bit of exploring.

The first installation created specifically for the corridor is known as “School of Fish” and is located along the Muskingum River in McConnelsville.

The sculptures were created by David Griesmyer, one of the founders of the Ohio Art Corridor along with his sister-in-law, Rebekah Griesmyer.

The best part of all? The Ohio Art Corridor is completely free of charge! You may be tempted to purchase some food or souvenirs along the way, but the art itself is accessible to everyone.

Have you ever experienced this fascinating drive? What did you think? Be sure to share your thoughts with us in the comments below -- we'd love to hear from you! For more information, be sure to visit the Ohio Art Corridor online. You can also click here for a helpful itinerary of things to do in each of the small towns.

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