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    • Discover
      • Ohio History Connection
      • About JPPF
      • Our History
      • Rev. James P. Poindexter
      • Be An Ambassador
      • Conestoga Fundraiser
    • News
      • Museum Update
      • Oral History
      • Collections
    • Art
      • Keepers of the Culture
      • Afrofuturism Poetry
      • CommunityThroughOurLens
      • Windows Of Stories
      • Photo Walk
    • Culture
      • Annual Drum Circle
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  • Discover
    • Ohio History Connection
    • About JPPF
    • Our History
    • Rev. James P. Poindexter
    • Be An Ambassador
    • Conestoga Fundraiser
  • News
    • Museum Update
    • Oral History
    • Collections
  • Art
    • Keepers of the Culture
    • Afrofuturism Poetry
    • CommunityThroughOurLens
    • Windows Of Stories
    • Photo Walk
  • Culture
    • Annual Drum Circle
    • Juneteenth
  • Give
Annual Youth Art Challenge

Keepers Of The Culture

This citywide initiative invites K-12 students in Columbus

to honor local African American leaders and historical figures through visual art. Students are encouraged to create 2D artwork that reflects the impact, contributions, and legacy of their chosen figure.

Deadline to submit is October 31, 2025

Deadline to submit is October 31, 2025

Deadline to submit is October 31, 2025

Deadline to submit is October 31, 2025

Deadline to submit is October 31, 2025

Deadline to submit is October 31, 2025

2025 Poindexter Village Youth Art Challenge

For Central Ohio Students

We invite you to take part in Keepers Of The Culture, a special youth art challenge designed for Central Ohio students eager to explore and celebrate Columbus’s Black history. This exciting opportunity encourages K-12 students to research and honor the legacy of local Black leaders by creating original paintings that reflect their impact on the community. Selected artwork will be featured in a published book and showcased in a city-wide vinyl fence wrap installation. Join us in preserving history through art and creativity—let your voice and vision shine! 

Pick A Theme

 Honoring the Legacy – Celebrating the achievements of Black leaders in Columbus history.
 

Cultural Roots – Reflecting on the traditions and foundations of Columbus’s Black community.
 

Historical Impact – Depicting the lasting influence of past events and figures on the present day.

Submit Your Application

Support Provided By Fifth Third Bank
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Join Us Thursday, February 26, 2026 for Keepers Of the Culture Awards Ceremony

Join Us Thursday, February 26, 2026 for Keepers Of the Culture Awards Ceremony

Join Us Thursday, February 26, 2026 for Keepers Of the Culture Awards Ceremony

Join Us Thursday, February 26, 2026 for Keepers Of the Culture Awards Ceremony

Join Us Thursday, February 26, 2026 for Keepers Of the Culture Awards Ceremony

Join Us Thursday, February 26, 2026 for Keepers Of the Culture Awards Ceremony

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