The Bo Bartlett Center is a multidisciplinary art space located on the Columbus State University campus in downtown Columbus, Georgia. Spanning 18,425 square feet, this former textile warehouse was transformed into a gallery space by AIA award-winning architect Tom Kundig and opened to the public in 2018.
The center functions as both a gallery and an experimental arts incubator. Based on the belief that art can change lives, the center embraces a dual mission: to reach students and community through art programs that encourage participation from diverse voices, and to engage in collaboration with other institutions to present innovative exhibitions, publications, and interdisciplinary events.
At the heart of the center is the Scarborough Collection, featuring 14 monumental paintings by Columbus native Bo Bartlett. Along with these paintings, the center maintains Bartlett's comprehensive archive of records, writings, photographs, and sketchbooks that document his artistic process.
The Bo Bartlett Center is a unique cultural arts institution that serves both the students of Columbus State University and the surrounding communities.
Museum description provided by the Bo Bartlett Center