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“A Brighter Side” Mural at the Vine Street Garage, Columbus, Ohio

Step out of the elevator at the Vine Street Garage and you’ll spot a wall panel titled “A Brighter Side,” credited to Beechwood Elementary School. It’s one of those moments where an everyday stop in a parking facility turns into a small art find, tucked into the flow of people heading to and from events at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

This piece is part of the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority’s public art collection, which places works by Central Ohio artists throughout the Convention Center, Hilton Columbus Downtown, and the Authority’s parking facilities. The Vine Street Garage specifically showcases artwork from local K–12 contributors, so “A Brighter Side” sits among a set of student-made pieces that reward a slow look between elevator rides and skybridge walks.

You don’t need a ticket to see it. Visitors are welcome to explore the Authority’s art in public spaces, and the Vine Street Garage operates around the clock. If you’re here for a meeting, a concert, or a game, it’s easy to build in a few extra minutes to find the panels and read the titles. “A Brighter Side” is one of the named works listed for the Vine Street Garage, so keep an eye out for that title as you move through the levels.

Location-wise, you’re on the Convention Center campus in Downtown. The garage serves both the Greater Columbus Convention Center and Hilton Columbus Downtown and also supports nearby districts, so it’s an easy tag-on if you’re already in the area. The setting is a functioning garage, which means you get that nice, unscripted mix of daily life and public art that Columbus does well.

  • Location: Vine Street Garage on the Greater Columbus Convention Center campus, Downtown
  • Attribution: “A Brighter Side” credited to Beechwood Elementary School
  • Collection: Part of the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority’s public art program
  • Access: Public parking facility open 24/7; viewing is free
  • Parking: Garage fees apply and may vary for events
  • What it’s known for: K–12 student artwork installed throughout the garage, including this titled panel

If you like finding art woven into the places you already need to be, plan a quick pass through the Vine Street Garage and look for the title card that reads “A Brighter Side.”

Published: September 9, 2026 · Reviewed by the Whats Up Columbus editorial team