Good evening. We would like to announce all of the bands and performers for @blockfort ’s 2026 Alley Islands. The schedule for performances is attached. We will continue to share these in the stories up to the day of the festival.
Instagram only allows 20 tags so the additional acts and performers are: @blaqueopz@sifupsyonik@jaicarey@osudjclub@comodance Defiant Frequencies, Columbus Bboy/Bgirl Showcase
One week away 🏝️😅🎉
#alleyislands #musicfestival #livemusic #blockfort #columbus
Good evening. We are just one week away from the 2026 Alley Islands. This festival encompasses art, music, entrepreneurs, local food trucks, area businesses and COMMUNITY.
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This event is run on a shoestring budget yearly and organized by volunteers. Please look through the image slides at some of the noted accomplishments over time. This year we are coming to the community and asking you to please consider making a donation. Donations will benefit the artists that are involved with this festival as well as the running costs. It is also not too late to become a sponsor. Ways will be found to highlight your sponsorship beyond the festival time. We have received event volunteer interest, thank you, and are happy to have more volunteers.
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We appreciate the shares and ask if you could please continue to do that as it reaches beyond our scope. We are looking forward to making this a great event and are excited to have you with us!
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#alleyislands #communitysupport #columbus #muralfestival #musicfestival
We are open Friday and Saturday from 12-5. Cats vs Dogs is on view in our main gallery. A portion of proceeds from cat and dog artwork is being donated to a local charity of each. It’s a great show - come out this weekend if you can.
Kelly Dawson
Sit
Acrylic on found wood
$250
Dillon Beck
At the Window
Aerosol on cradled wood panel
$500
Ira Tecson
Puppy Portal
Tufted acrylic yarn
$250
#catsvsdogs #charityart #blockfort #columbus #columbusart
Vibe Check 😎🙌🏻
Today a delivery truck stopped in the alley. The guy was so happy to see the artists working on their pieces. He said he had been driving by every day seeing the progress and it was cool to see them there today.
A lot of artists were out today because the weather has just been amazing. It’s hard to believe we are just over a week away from Alley Islands! 🏝️
#alleyislands #muralfestival #blockfort #paintthewalls #columbus
It was a very nice but windy day today. More progress being made in the alleys.
May 23 12-10pm 🏝️
#alleyislands #muralartists #muralart #columbus #blockfort
Lafayette has been filled with artists working on their murals the last two days around the clock. May 23 will be here in a blink of an eye. 👀😅
#alleyislands #blockfort #muralpainting #muralart #columbus
It’s almost that time again.
Yoga + Art
Happening on the third Thursday of the month, join @ibe.well on Thursday, May 21 for a chill evening of yoga and art. Begins at 7pm, all levels welcome, and a suggested donation of $15.
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#yogaandart #blockfort #columbus #yogaforeverybody #yoga
☀️ Sun was out and so were the artists. @ketchupezart working on his hawk details. @lauraellstrom working on her background. And @santeeattack (not shown) was adding layers to his piece.
Sound is off due to 🗣️
#alleyislands #muralart #workinprogress #columbus #blockfort
It’s a purrfect time to share that Blockfort will be open Friday and Saturday from 12-5pm. Cats vs Dogs is on view in our main gallery. A portion of proceeds from the sale of cat artwork will be donated to @cozycatcottageac .
Jess Hinshaw
Whittle Kittie
Screen print
$30
Taylor Downard
Smokey
Oil on wood panel
$400
Michelle Ciappa
Hold Your Purrs, Partner
Digital print
$75
Message or email if you have an interest in adopting an art piece. 🐾
#catsvsdogs #groupartshow #charityart #blockfort #columbus
Busy day on Lafayette today. Artist @solewashere was setting up the outline for their mural for Alley Islands. And @santeeattack was laying down details for his mural.
Enjoy the images 👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻 Daniel and Scott having an opportunity to talk art. And Project Manager Olly is shown watching over the work being done. 😊
#alleyislands #columbus #muralfestival #muralart #blockfort
☔️ Between the rainstorms, some artists have been able to start their murals for this year’s Alley Islands. If you’re driving in the area, you might catch a live painting.
#artmural #muralfestival #blockfort #alleyislands #columbus
