Good morning, Dublin. Tensions have boiled over at one of Ohio's premier arts institutions as thirteen Wexner Center employees issued a stunning vote of no confidence against their executive director. The staff revolt, citing financial mismanagement and a toxic workplace culture, comes after nearly half the center's workforce has departed since Gaëtane Verna's arrival—a situation eerily similar to complaints from her previous position at Toronto's Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery.
Meanwhile, as one creative space faces turmoil, others are experiencing transitions of different kinds. Preston's: A Burger Joint is making a triumphant return to the food hall scene at Grandview's the Little Grand, delighting burger enthusiasts across Columbus. On a more bittersweet note, United Art and Education in Mill Run will close its doors October 4th after 25 years of service, with the landlord planning to replace the beloved art supply store with a pickleball facility—marking the end of a creative era for countless local artists and educators.
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🎨 Staff revolt rocks Ohio State's Wexner Center for the Arts. Thirteen current employees issued a vote of no confidence against executive director Gaëtane Verna, citing financial mismanagement, high turnover, and a toxic work environment. Nearly 50% of staff have departed since Verna's arrival, with former employees describing outbursts, dismissive attitudes, and impulsive decision-making. Multiple workers reported bringing concerns to university HR without seeing action taken. The issues mirror complaints from Verna's previous position at Toronto's Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery.
🍔 Columbus burger favorite makes surprise return to food hall scene. Preston's: A Burger Joint is joining Grandview's the Little Grand as a full-time chef partner, according to a joint social media announcement. The popular burger concept will replace Taesty's, a Southern-style food outlet that departed earlier this year. While no exact opening date has been revealed, burger enthusiasts can take comfort knowing Preston's Clintonville brick and mortar location will remain operational. The move marks an unexpected return to food hall presence for Preston's, which previously operated from the North Market.
🏪 A beloved art supply store forced out after 25 years. United Art and Education in Mill Run announced it will close October 4th after its landlord declined to renew the lease. According to the store's Facebook post, the landlord plans to replace the longstanding business with a new pickleball facility that includes a restaurant. The art supply retailer, which has served both educators and artists from its Fishinger Boulevard location for a quarter century, didn't have sufficient time to find a suitable nearby alternative. Customers can still purchase supplies through the company's website, UnitedNow.com.
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