Portfolio
Portfolio is a pillar program of Wild Goose Creative designed to educate, connect, and strengthen the creative community through thoughtful conversation and shared learning.
Portfolio programs typically include:
Monthly panel discussions
Artist talks and conversations
Occasional workshops or virtual sessions
The goal is not just information—but connection, reflection, and practical insight for creative life and work.
Speak Easy
What is SPEAK EASY?
The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Speak Easy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. Speak Easy is also great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than reading it so we keep within the spirit of good story telling and stay engaged with the audience.
How DOES THIS WORK?
To listen to the stories being told, simply just show up! To tell a story, sign up one month prior at the live session.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
There are no advanced sales for the tickets and all tickets are sold at the door. Doors open at 7pm and the session starts at 7:30pm.
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
Critique Night
What is CRITIQUE NIGHT?
Critique Night is a monthly gathering for all artists of all mediums to critique and get critiques from other artists at all levels. This provides for workshopping ideas and getting feedback on in-progress and completed pieces of art. Each session is facilitated by local artists Marcus P. Blackwell and Jay Mueller.
How DOES THIS WORK?
All participants can bring any art they would like to have critiqued.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets using this link or the button above!
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
T-Talks
What is T-TALKS?
Trans Talks or "T" Talks, is an inclusive, intersectional, free, monthly storytelling event for and by the transgender community founded and lead by Felicia DeRosa in partnership with Wild Goose Creative. “T” talks seeks to undermine and disarm the discrimination and oppression, and violence of/towards trans-identified people socially, politically, and culturally. Monthly topics have included sexuality, body image, family, gratitude and more. By sharing stories with the rest of the queer/ally young professional community and, especially, those outside the trans/queer community, the program hopes to dismantle the ignorance and stigma surrounding what it means to be trans. As with other T-talks events, this will be recorded and shared across social media as an informative and educational resource for friends, families and allies. This year’s T-Talks is sponsored by ADAMH.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Every session is open to all.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can RSVP with this link or the button above!
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
October Wild Gallery: Where I’ve Found My Sundays & Block By Block
Wild Goose Creative is proud to present October's 2026 Wild Gallery exhibitions, Where I've Found My Sundays by Sydney Summey, and Block By Block by Aaron Sheldon.
Where I’ve Found My Sundays is a photographic exhibition exploring how love, community, joy, peace, and a sense of future can be found in the everyday of Black life. Inspired by Tina M. Campt and the realization that sacred moments don’t only happen within the walls of a church, these daily moments are visual reminders that divine love is woven into our everyday lives, waiting to be noticed and engaged. Sydney Summey is a graduate student in the MA program in Art Education. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts with a focus in photography from The Ohio State University in 2022. During her undergraduate studies, Sydney cultivated her photographic practice as both an expressive medium and a critical tool — one that challenges dominant histories and opens pathways toward social change. Her current research explores Black matriarchal archives and photography as a method, emphasizing the power of Black visual culture and its vast capacity to contain Black futurity. Deeply influenced by Black feminist theorists such as Tina M. Campt, Sydney appreciates grammar that articulates and re-values the Black experience and everyday ways of living. Her work has been exhibited at The Urban Arts Space and Maroon Arts Group MPACC BoxPark Gallery and continues to be shaped through diverse academic opportunities.
Community Arts Incubator
WHAT IS COMMUNITY ARTS INCUBATOR?
Community Arts Incubator is an innovative 9-month mentorship program designed to bridge the gap between creative vision and practical execution. Mentees are paired 1-on-1 with a local artist to engage in monthly workshops and a variety of community events to hone their artistic skills and career.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
From April to December, mentees are paired with mentors. Participants attend monthly workshops with different themes each month. Throughout the 9-month mentorship, mentees create a piece of artwork to be exhibited at the Community Arts Incubator Showcase, where participants have the opportunity to network with other artists and creatives, as well as sell their artwork.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
2026 applications are not yet open. For more information, please contact us at info@wildgoosecreative.com
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
Speak Easy
What is SPEAK EASY?
The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Speak Easy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. Speak Easy is also great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than reading it so we keep within the spirit of good story telling and stay engaged with the audience.
How DOES THIS WORK?
To listen to the stories being told, simply just show up! To tell a story, sign up one month prior at the live session.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
There are no advanced sales for the tickets and all tickets are sold at the door. Doors open at 7pm and the session starts at 7:30pm.
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
Portfolio
Portfolio is a pillar program of Wild Goose Creative designed to educate, connect, and strengthen the creative community through thoughtful conversation and shared learning.
Portfolio programs typically include:
Monthly panel discussions
Artist talks and conversations
Occasional workshops or virtual sessions
The goal is not just information—but connection, reflection, and practical insight for creative life and work.
Critique Night
What is CRITIQUE NIGHT?
Critique Night is a monthly gathering for all artists of all mediums to critique and get critiques from other artists at all levels. This provides for workshopping ideas and getting feedback on in-progress and completed pieces of art. Each session is facilitated by local artists Marcus P. Blackwell and Jay Mueller.
How DOES THIS WORK?
All participants can bring any art they would like to have critiqued.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets using this link or the button above!
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
T-Talks
What is T-TALKS?
Trans Talks or "T" Talks, is an inclusive, intersectional, free, monthly storytelling event for and by the transgender community founded and lead by Felicia DeRosa in partnership with Wild Goose Creative. “T” talks seeks to undermine and disarm the discrimination and oppression, and violence of/towards trans-identified people socially, politically, and culturally. Monthly topics have included sexuality, body image, family, gratitude and more. By sharing stories with the rest of the queer/ally young professional community and, especially, those outside the trans/queer community, the program hopes to dismantle the ignorance and stigma surrounding what it means to be trans. As with other T-talks events, this will be recorded and shared across social media as an informative and educational resource for friends, families and allies. This year’s T-Talks is sponsored by ADAMH.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Every session is open to all.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can RSVP with this link or the button above!
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
November Wild Gallery
Wild Goose Creative is proud to present November's 2026 Wild Gallery exhibition, featuring Lindsay Koontz and Nickolas Potts.
Lindsay Koontz was born and raised in Youngstown. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with a minor in Psychology in 2013 from Kent State University and her Master of Fine Arts Degree with a focus in Sculpture + Interdisciplinary Practice in 2017 from Ohio University. Though trained as a sculptor, Koontz works in a variety of media including video, analog and digital photography, performance, and soft sculpture. By focusing on the intersection between art, science, and psychology, her work explores ideas of dependency, coping, grief, attachment, and our undeniable interconnectedness to one another, integrating the residual of both her psychological and corporeal experiences.
Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Nickolas Potts currently resides in Columbus. He attended the Maryland Institute and College of Art and mainly work in watercolor and graphite, with an emphasis on abstraction. As an emerging artist, he is starting to build his community of other creatives in Columbus.
Community Arts Incubator
WHAT IS COMMUNITY ARTS INCUBATOR?
Community Arts Incubator is an innovative 9-month mentorship program designed to bridge the gap between creative vision and practical execution. Mentees are paired 1-on-1 with a local artist to engage in monthly workshops and a variety of community events to hone their artistic skills and career.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
From April to December, mentees are paired with mentors. Participants attend monthly workshops with different themes each month. Throughout the 9-month mentorship, mentees create a piece of artwork to be exhibited at the Community Arts Incubator Showcase, where participants have the opportunity to network with other artists and creatives, as well as sell their artwork.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
2026 applications are not yet open. For more information, please contact us at info@wildgoosecreative.com
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
Portfolio
Portfolio is a pillar program of Wild Goose Creative designed to educate, connect, and strengthen the creative community through thoughtful conversation and shared learning.
Portfolio programs typically include:
Monthly panel discussions
Artist talks and conversations
Occasional workshops or virtual sessions
The goal is not just information—but connection, reflection, and practical insight for creative life and work.
Speak Easy
What is SPEAK EASY?
The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Speak Easy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. Speak Easy is also great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than reading it so we keep within the spirit of good story telling and stay engaged with the audience.
How DOES THIS WORK?
To listen to the stories being told, simply just show up! To tell a story, sign up one month prior at the live session.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
There are no advanced sales for the tickets and all tickets are sold at the door. Doors open at 7pm and the session starts at 7:30pm.
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
T-Talks
What is T-TALKS?
Trans Talks or "T" Talks, is an inclusive, intersectional, free, monthly storytelling event for and by the transgender community founded and lead by Felicia DeRosa in partnership with Wild Goose Creative. “T” talks seeks to undermine and disarm the discrimination and oppression, and violence of/towards trans-identified people socially, politically, and culturally. Monthly topics have included sexuality, body image, family, gratitude and more. By sharing stories with the rest of the queer/ally young professional community and, especially, those outside the trans/queer community, the program hopes to dismantle the ignorance and stigma surrounding what it means to be trans. As with other T-talks events, this will be recorded and shared across social media as an informative and educational resource for friends, families and allies. This year’s T-Talks is sponsored by ADAMH.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Every session is open to all.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can RSVP with this link or the button above!
Critique Night
What is CRITIQUE NIGHT?
Critique Night is a monthly gathering for all artists of all mediums to critique and get critiques from other artists at all levels. This provides for workshopping ideas and getting feedback on in-progress and completed pieces of art. Each session is facilitated by local artists Marcus P. Blackwell and Jay Mueller.
How DOES THIS WORK?
All participants can bring any art they would like to have critiqued.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets using this link or the button above!
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
Community Arts Incubator
WHAT IS COMMUNITY ARTS INCUBATOR?
Community Arts Incubator is an innovative 9-month mentorship program designed to bridge the gap between creative vision and practical execution. Mentees are paired 1-on-1 with a local artist to engage in monthly workshops and a variety of community events to hone their artistic skills and career.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
From April to December, mentees are paired with mentors. Participants attend monthly workshops with different themes each month. Throughout the 9-month mentorship, mentees create a piece of artwork to be exhibited at the Community Arts Incubator Showcase, where participants have the opportunity to network with other artists and creatives, as well as sell their artwork.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
2026 applications are not yet open. For more information, please contact us at info@wildgoosecreative.com
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
Portfolio
Portfolio is a pillar program of Wild Goose Creative designed to educate, connect, and strengthen the creative community through thoughtful conversation and shared learning.
Portfolio programs typically include:
Monthly panel discussions
Artist talks and conversations
Occasional workshops or virtual sessions
The goal is not just information—but connection, reflection, and practical insight for creative life and work.
Speak Easy
What is SPEAK EASY?
The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Speak Easy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. Speak Easy is also great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than reading it so we keep within the spirit of good story telling and stay engaged with the audience.
How DOES THIS WORK?
To listen to the stories being told, simply just show up! To tell a story, sign up one month prior at the live session.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
There are no advanced sales for the tickets and all tickets are sold at the door. Doors open at 7pm and the session starts at 7:30pm.
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
Critique Night
What is CRITIQUE NIGHT?
Critique Night is a monthly gathering for all artists of all mediums to critique and get critiques from other artists at all levels. This provides for workshopping ideas and getting feedback on in-progress and completed pieces of art. Each session is facilitated by local artists Marcus P. Blackwell and Jay Mueller.
How DOES THIS WORK?
All participants can bring any art they would like to have critiqued.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets using this link or the button above!
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
T-Talks
What is T-TALKS?
Trans Talks or "T" Talks, is an inclusive, intersectional, free, monthly storytelling event for and by the transgender community founded and lead by Felicia DeRosa in partnership with Wild Goose Creative. “T” talks seeks to undermine and disarm the discrimination and oppression, and violence of/towards trans-identified people socially, politically, and culturally. Monthly topics have included sexuality, body image, family, gratitude and more. By sharing stories with the rest of the queer/ally young professional community and, especially, those outside the trans/queer community, the program hopes to dismantle the ignorance and stigma surrounding what it means to be trans. As with other T-talks events, this will be recorded and shared across social media as an informative and educational resource for friends, families and allies. This year’s T-Talks is sponsored by ADAMH.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Every session is open to all.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can RSVP with this link or the button above!
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
Community Arts Incubator
WHAT IS COMMUNITY ARTS INCUBATOR?
Community Arts Incubator is an innovative 9-month mentorship program designed to bridge the gap between creative vision and practical execution. Mentees are paired 1-on-1 with a local artist to engage in monthly workshops and a variety of community events to hone their artistic skills and career.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
From April to December, mentees are paired with mentors. Participants attend monthly workshops with different themes each month. Throughout the 9-month mentorship, mentees create a piece of artwork to be exhibited at the Community Arts Incubator Showcase, where participants have the opportunity to network with other artists and creatives, as well as sell their artwork.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
2026 applications are not yet open. For more information, please contact us at info@wildgoosecreative.com
September Wild Gallery
Wild Goose Creative is proud to present September's 2026 Wild Gallery exhibition, featuring Imara January, Brittant Rogers, and Ulysses Secrest.
Born in Columbus, Imara January specializes in oil and acrylic painting, using bold colors and surreal imagery to explore themes of Afrofuturism and identity. Initially drawn to fashion design during early childhood, she developed a deep love for sketching before discovering painting at 15, which has been her main practice ever since. With her degree from The Ohio State University in Arts Management, Imara is dedicated to expanding both her artistic career and community impact. Through her work, she strives to inspire the next generation of artists and challenge the narratives surrounding Black representation in art.
Brittany Rogers is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and lifelong Detroiter. Her work has been published widely, including the Academy of American Poets, Lit Hub, The Hopkins Review, Lambda Literary, and Oprah Daily. She is Editor-in-Chief of Muzzle Magazine, co-host of VS Podcast, and the author of the poetry collection Good Dress, a Michigan Notable Book for 2025, and finalist for both the NAACP Image Award and the Lambda Literary Award for Bisexual Poetry (Tin House, 2024). In addition to being a finalist for Detroit Narrative Agency’s Emerging Filmmaker Fellowship in 2024, she was a 2024 resident of POWERHOUSE and a 2024 WOMXNHOUSE artist. In 2025, Brittany was awarded the Betty Berzon Emerging Writer Award and a Kresge Arts in Detroit Fellowship.
Ulysses Secrest is an independent artist based in the Short North Arts District of Columbus. They have been a practicing artist since childhood, growing up in the PM Gallery, one of the first galleries in the Short North, opened by their parents. Ulysses is a graduate of CCAD, earning their BFA in December of 2020, before utilizing social media to gain recognition as an artist on the global scene. In recent years they have been working on restoring their childhood home, while balancing commissions, personal projects, and extreme material experimentations.
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
Critique Night
What is CRITIQUE NIGHT?
Critique Night is a monthly gathering for all artists of all mediums to critique and get critiques from other artists at all levels. This provides for workshopping ideas and getting feedback on in-progress and completed pieces of art. Each session is facilitated by local artists Marcus P. Blackwell and Jay Mueller.
How DOES THIS WORK?
All participants can bring any art they would like to have critiqued.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets using this link or the button above!
T-Talks
What is T-TALKS?
Trans Talks or "T" Talks, is an inclusive, intersectional, free, monthly storytelling event for and by the transgender community founded and lead by Felicia DeRosa in partnership with Wild Goose Creative. “T” talks seeks to undermine and disarm the discrimination and oppression, and violence of/towards trans-identified people socially, politically, and culturally. Monthly topics have included sexuality, body image, family, gratitude and more. By sharing stories with the rest of the queer/ally young professional community and, especially, those outside the trans/queer community, the program hopes to dismantle the ignorance and stigma surrounding what it means to be trans. As with other T-talks events, this will be recorded and shared across social media as an informative and educational resource for friends, families and allies. This year’s T-Talks is sponsored by ADAMH.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Every session is open to all.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can RSVP with this link or the button above!
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
Speak Easy
What is SPEAK EASY?
The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Speak Easy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. Speak Easy is also great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than reading it so we keep within the spirit of good story telling and stay engaged with the audience.
How DOES THIS WORK?
To listen to the stories being told, simply just show up! To tell a story, sign up one month prior at the live session.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
There are no advanced sales for the tickets and all tickets are sold at the door. Doors open at 7pm and the session starts at 7:30pm.
Portfolio
Portfolio is a pillar program of Wild Goose Creative designed to educate, connect, and strengthen the creative community through thoughtful conversation and shared learning.
Portfolio programs typically include:
Monthly panel discussions
Artist talks and conversations
Occasional workshops or virtual sessions
The goal is not just information—but connection, reflection, and practical insight for creative life and work.
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
August Wild Gallery
Wild Goose Creative is proud to present August's 2026 Wild Gallery exhibition, featuring Cliff Lewis.
Cliff Lewis works with milled and scavenged wood, blown glass, and found objects, exploring themes of ancestry, mortality, and transformation. A descendant of carpenters, clockmakers, and windmill builders, his creative life is grounded in a deep lineage of craftsmanship. Living with incurable cancer, Cliff brings urgency and clarity to his making, creating pieces that grapple with impermanence while celebrating connection and resilience. Humor and collaboration, particularly through the communal nature of glassblowing, infuse his process with vitality. Cliff holds a B.F.A. in Glass from The Ohio State University and returned to the studio and hot shop after 37 years to work in glass and sculpture. His sculpture, The Tower of Babel, was recognized by receiving the Wild Goose Creative Art Show Award at the Ohio State Fair Professional Division Art Competition. Cliff recently had work in the Ohio Arts Council Biennial Show at the Riffe Gallery in 2025. Cliff lives and shares a studio with his wife in a rural area in Union County, Ohio. He enjoys woodworking, gardening, literature, historical study, model railroading, cooking and down time spent with his many cats.
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
Community Arts Incubator
WHAT IS COMMUNITY ARTS INCUBATOR?
Community Arts Incubator is an innovative 9-month mentorship program designed to bridge the gap between creative vision and practical execution. Mentees are paired 1-on-1 with a local artist to engage in monthly workshops and a variety of community events to hone their artistic skills and career.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
From April to December, mentees are paired with mentors. Participants attend monthly workshops with different themes each month. Throughout the 9-month mentorship, mentees create a piece of artwork to be exhibited at the Community Arts Incubator Showcase, where participants have the opportunity to network with other artists and creatives, as well as sell their artwork.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
2026 applications are not yet open. For more information, please contact us at info@wildgoosecreative.com
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
T-Talks
What is T-TALKS?
Trans Talks or "T" Talks, is an inclusive, intersectional, free, monthly storytelling event for and by the transgender community founded and lead by Felicia DeRosa in partnership with Wild Goose Creative. “T” talks seeks to undermine and disarm the discrimination and oppression, and violence of/towards trans-identified people socially, politically, and culturally. Monthly topics have included sexuality, body image, family, gratitude and more. By sharing stories with the rest of the queer/ally young professional community and, especially, those outside the trans/queer community, the program hopes to dismantle the ignorance and stigma surrounding what it means to be trans. As with other T-talks events, this will be recorded and shared across social media as an informative and educational resource for friends, families and allies. This year’s T-Talks is sponsored by ADAMH.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Every session is open to all.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can RSVP with this link or the button above!
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
Critique Night
What is CRITIQUE NIGHT?
Critique Night is a monthly gathering for all artists of all mediums to critique and get critiques from other artists at all levels. This provides for workshopping ideas and getting feedback on in-progress and completed pieces of art. Each session is facilitated by local artists Marcus P. Blackwell and Jay Mueller.
How DOES THIS WORK?
All participants can bring any art they would like to have critiqued.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets using this link or the button above!
Portfolio
Portfolio is a pillar program of Wild Goose Creative designed to educate, connect, and strengthen the creative community through thoughtful conversation and shared learning.
Portfolio programs typically include:
Monthly panel discussions
Artist talks and conversations
Occasional workshops or virtual sessions
The goal is not just information—but connection, reflection, and practical insight for creative life and work.
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
Speak Easy
What is SPEAK EASY?
The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Speak Easy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. Speak Easy is also great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than reading it so we keep within the spirit of good story telling and stay engaged with the audience.
How DOES THIS WORK?
To listen to the stories being told, simply just show up! To tell a story, sign up one month prior at the live session.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
There are no advanced sales for the tickets and all tickets are sold at the door. Doors open at 7pm and the session starts at 7:30pm.
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
Community Arts Incubator
WHAT IS COMMUNITY ARTS INCUBATOR?
Community Arts Incubator is an innovative 9-month mentorship program designed to bridge the gap between creative vision and practical execution. Mentees are paired 1-on-1 with a local artist to engage in monthly workshops and a variety of community events to hone their artistic skills and career.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
From April to December, mentees are paired with mentors. Participants attend monthly workshops with different themes each month. Throughout the 9-month mentorship, mentees create a piece of artwork to be exhibited at the Community Arts Incubator Showcase, where participants have the opportunity to network with other artists and creatives, as well as sell their artwork.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
2026 applications are not yet open. For more information, please contact us at info@wildgoosecreative.com
July Wild Gallery
Wild Goose Creative is proud to present July's 2026 Wild Gallery exhibition, featuring Chad Kessler and Hawke Trackler.
Chad Kessler, owner of 451 Spirits, has been shaped by the skateboarding and punk rock cultures. As a visual artist, musician and distiller, his experiences influence and effect my approach in each avenue. Chad is self-taught in the sense that he has no formal art training. He accredits his journey within the arts to all of the different creatives that he has met and learned from.
Hawke Trackler, known more commonly by Two Brainz, is a mixed media muralist that combines public installation and guerrilla street style art. He blends humor with his art to give a new life to overlooked items found in public. He has turned piles of discarded tires, water tankers, and parking bollards into reimagined aspects of public artwork.
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
T-Talks
What is T-TALKS?
Trans Talks or "T" Talks, is an inclusive, intersectional, free, monthly storytelling event for and by the transgender community founded and lead by Felicia DeRosa in partnership with Wild Goose Creative. “T” talks seeks to undermine and disarm the discrimination and oppression, and violence of/towards trans-identified people socially, politically, and culturally. Monthly topics have included sexuality, body image, family, gratitude and more. By sharing stories with the rest of the queer/ally young professional community and, especially, those outside the trans/queer community, the program hopes to dismantle the ignorance and stigma surrounding what it means to be trans. As with other T-talks events, this will be recorded and shared across social media as an informative and educational resource for friends, families and allies. This year’s T-Talks is sponsored by ADAMH.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Every session is open to all.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can RSVP with this link or the button above!
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
Critique Night
What is CRITIQUE NIGHT?
Critique Night is a monthly gathering for all artists of all mediums to critique and get critiques from other artists at all levels. This provides for workshopping ideas and getting feedback on in-progress and completed pieces of art. Each session is facilitated by local artists Marcus P. Blackwell and Jay Mueller.
How DOES THIS WORK?
All participants can bring any art they would like to have critiqued.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets using this link or the button above!
Figure Art
What is FIGURE ART?
Formally known as Figure Drawing, these sessions feature a live figure model for artistic reference. Poses will be gestural and short to begin and will increase in duration as the session progresses, culminating in either two thirty minute poses or one hour long pose broken up into two 30 minute blocks.
How DOES THIS WORK?
Figure Art will take place on every Monday (excluding public holidays) from 7 - 9pm. You are welcome to bring any media, as long as your media does not require excessive ventilation or other special accommodation that would hinder the artistic experience of the other participants. You are encouraged to bring your own easel as there are none in the studio, however a table will be provided if needed.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
You can purchase your tickets from this link or through the button above!
Speak Easy
What is SPEAK EASY?
The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Speak Easy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. Speak Easy is also great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than reading it so we keep within the spirit of good story telling and stay engaged with the audience.
How DOES THIS WORK?
To listen to the stories being told, simply just show up! To tell a story, sign up one month prior at the live session.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
There are no advanced sales for the tickets and all tickets are sold at the door. Doors open at 7pm and the session starts at 7:30pm.