The Columbus Funny Art Showcase is a live experience of visual art installations with comedic themes, where an immersive extension of the punchline is transformed into a physical comedy gallery. Guests are invited to explore the gallery to see art installations designed to spark laughter before a show even begins. The art itself is funny, weird, clever, or satirical, and the environment amplifies laughter the same way a comedy venue does.

Submission Period:

February 2 - 13, 12 pm

Event Details:

The selected artworks will be featured as part of the Columbus Funny Art Showcase from March 13 to April 30 at 400 West Rich. 

About Columbus Laughs:

Columbus Laughs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to cultivating the Columbus comedy community by providing creators with development resources, platforms for fans to engage with live comedy, and attracting top-tier comedic talent through curated events and community collaboration.

Theme Inspiration:

• Comedians and comedy writers experimenting in visual formats
• Local and visual artists showcasing funny subject matter
• Photographers, videographers, and designers turning comedic ideas into tangible art
• Comedy-rooted creative voices and collaborators

Submission Guidelines:

• Open to artists submissions of comedic visual artworks.
• Artworks must align with the theme inspiration.
• Submit high-resolution images of your work to this application by February 13 at 12 pm.
• Selected artists will be notified by email by February 15, 2026
• All artwork sold will receive a 75% commission rate from the sale.