On January 1, 2011, the Columbus Museum of Art unveiled renovations made to its 1931 Italian Renaissance Revival building, now named the Elizabeth M. and Richard M. Ross Building, and new Center for Creativity. Along with the renovations, CMA also unveiled a new visitor-centered experience.
The renovation project included:
* Transforming Derby Court by raising the floor to improve accessibility, installing a luminous skylight, and...
more »On January 1, 2011, the Columbus Museum of Art unveiled renovations made to its 1931 Italian Renaissance Revival building, now named the Elizabeth M. and Richard M. Ross Building, and new Center for Creativity. Along with the renovations, CMA also unveiled a new visitor-centered experience.
The renovation project included:
* Transforming Derby Court by raising the floor to improve accessibility, installing a luminous skylight, and improving acoustics.
* Reimagining the entire first floor as a Center for Creativity
* Renovating, installing new seating, and improving acoustics in the auditorium.
* Performing upgrades to make the building more accessible for all visitors
* Upgrading heating, ventilation, humidity control, and air conditioning systems
* Upgrading lighting throughout, especially in the galleries
* Reconditioning all hardwood, terrazzo, and marble walls, ceilings, and floors
* Restoring original decorative building features
The rejuvenated galleries feature beloved masterpieces dynamically presented in a new thematic context. The overarching theme for the reinstallation of the Museum's permanent collection is "Creative Change." It highlights the changes that have influenced art from the Renaissance until today and focuses attention around specific strengths of the collection. The galleries are more visitor-centered, with many new interactive elements to engage visitors by making connections with the art works on display.
Architect: Schooley Caldwell
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