High Road Gallery, Inc.
2025 Year in Review
2025 marked a year of intentional growth and renewed energy at High Road Gallery & Studios.
From strengthening our organizational foundation to expanding inclusive programming and deepening community partnerships, High Road continued to grow as both a historic landmark and a living cultural space in Worthington.
Organizational Growth & Leadership
Strengthened governance with updated bylaws and active board leadership.
Improved financial tracking and compliance practices with CPA oversight.
Completed key legal and foundational work to support long-term stability.
Clarified and strengthened our mission-driven messaging.
Installed a historic marker and a memorial plaque honoring founder Carol Hershey.
Initiated the process of pursuing state-level funding support.
Welcomed new resident artists, strengthening our creative community.
Expanded volunteer support for greeting, painting, and maintenance.
High Road continues to build a strong foundation for sustainable impact.
Artistic & Programmatic Highlights
Hosted three exhibition streams:
Resident Artist shows
Guest Artist exhibitions
Inclusive community-based exhibitions
Produced 8 themed exhibitions with receptions and artist talks.
Continued and strengthened our outdoor monthly series (Outside the Lines, now Art Off the Green), drawing families and first-time visitors.
Provided affordable studio space for 12 resident artists working across disciplines.
Maintained weekly open studios, fostering ongoing public engagement.
Hosted local musicians and expanded participation at community events.
Researched and planned our 2026 exhibition season.
Inclusion & Community Impact
Deepened partnership with I Am Boundless, supporting neurodivergent artists through public exhibitions, sales opportunities, and community dialogue.
Launched Art Stories at The Hartford senior living community.
Expanded intergenerational programming through Collage & Conversation gatherings.
Strengthened relationships with local schools and civic organizations.
Hosted workshops including collage and hands-on art experiences.
Continued a strong focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Through these efforts, High Road remains a place where art builds confidence, conversation, and connection.
Historic Preservation & Place-Based Identity
Proudly remain the oldest continuously operating art gallery in Worthington.
Continued stewardship of our 1818 historic home, completing critical repairs and improvements.
Completed infrastructure upgrades supporting accessibility and public events.
Strengthened our presence as a walkable cultural anchor in Worthington’s historic district.
Collaborated with the Worthington Historical Society on the America 250 exhibition.
Visibility & Community Reach
Increased attendance and repeat visitors at events.
Resident artists participated in the Worthington Art Walk.
Grew our email list to over 2,200 subscribers.
Expanded social media presence to over 1,000 Instagram followers.
Developed new fundraising and partnership materials to support future growth.
Looking Ahead
2025 marked a meaningful shift for High Road — from preserving space to leading with intention.
We strengthened our foundation, broadened who feels welcome in our historic home, and demonstrated that art rooted in place and people builds confidence, connection, and community.
High Road Gallery is where tradition meets tomorrow — and we are just getting started.
Support the Work
High Road Gallery & Studios operates because people believe art matters — in historic places, in public conversation, and in everyday lives.
Your gift supports:
Affordable studio space for working artists
Inclusive exhibitions and community programming
Partnerships with schools, seniors, and neurodivergent artists
Stewardship of our 1818 historic home
When you give to High Road, you are investing in a place where creativity builds confidence and neighbors become collaborators.
Join us in sustaining Worthington’s living cultural landmark.
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