2026 Meetings – January – June
- Save the date for these upcoming 2026 Pen Women Meetings!
Wednesday, January 21 • 12:30-2:00 pm
Two in the MEMBER Spotlight – Neha Dadhich and Gayle Holton
Brief tour of the exhibits at the Dublin Historical Society designed by member, Gayle Holton. Following the walk through we will meet in the event room for a folk art workshop by member, Neha Dadhich. This hands-on workshop is a sampling of one she will be presenting at the Biennial in April 2026.
Location: Dublin Historical Society Museum
35 S. High St., Dublin, OH
Wednesday, February 11 • 11:30am Lunch. 12:45pm Decorative Arts Center tour
11:30am – Lunch at The Well restaurant
Location: 203 S Broad St, Lancaster, OH 43130
12:45pm – Tour of the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
Location: 145 E Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130
Sunday, March 22 • 2:30 pm
A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN JAZZ PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
Columbus Jazz Orchestra Matinee with Nicki Parrot & Erena Terakubo
Join us for a Sunday afternoon concert spotlighting two women performers paying tribute to early and current women jazz artists. We will also have a behind-the-scenes tour and/ or a meet and greet with the two artists after the matinee. Tickets will be discounted and purchased in a block. Details will come as we get closer to the date.
April meeting details to come
An author/poet has been in discussion with us and details including time and location will be announced.
Friday, May 15
Member Spotlight with Weiting Wei
Time and location to be announced
Tuesday, June 2 • 11:30 am
Annual YEAR END Luncheon & Share and Tell
A popular meeting format returns. Enjoy socializing over a delicious lunch. Then, each member will be welcome to share events or projects.
Location: Goodale Landing,
8th Floor Community Room,
340 W. Goodale Street, Columbus OH 43215
2025-2026 Overview of Meetings
For more information about a meeting, click on its link below:
2025
Thu. September 25 • 1:00p-3:00p – Brooke A. Minto – Executive Director & CEO, Columbus Museum of Art
Wed. October 22 • 6:30p-8:00p – Marketing by Shelby
Thu. November 20 • 6:30p-8:30p – Terri Dusseau – Member Spotlight
Tue. December 2 • 11:30a-2:30p – Annual Holiday Luncheon
2026
Wed. January 21 • 12:30p-2:00p – Two in the Member Spotlight
Thu. September 25 • 1:00p-3:00p – Brooke A. Minto – Executive Director & CEO, Columbus Museum of Art
Brooke A. Minto – Executive Director & CEO, Columbus Museum of Art
Brooke A. Minto, with colleagues from across the museum, will share updates
on upcoming exhibitions including Tacita Dean: Blind Folly and Artemisia
and Gentileschi: Naples to Beirut — as well as highlights of current and future
programs. This will also be a great opportunity to gain deeper insight into the
museum’s collection and curatorial initiatives.
Speakers:
- Brooke A. Minto, Executive Director and CEO
- Jen Lehe, Deputy Director for Learning and Engagement
- Nicole Rome, Director of Collections and Exhibitions / Chief Registrar
- Daniel Marcus, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions
When:
- Thu. September 25, 2025 • 1:00p-3:00p
Where:
- Columbus Museum of Art – Cardinal Health Auditorium
480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Wed. October 22 • 6:30p-8:00p – Marketing by Shelby
Marketing by Shelby
Social media for creatives doesn’t have to be so hard, time-consuming and
overwhelming! Ever wonder what you’re supposed to post on your social media
platforms as an artist, writer or musician? In this class, you will learn Shelby’s
signature strategy that simplifies social media, including the three types of
content to post on social media to build a community of customers.
When:
- Wed, October 22, 2025 • 6:30p-8:00p
Where:
- Worthington Park Library – Olentangy Room
1389 Worthington Centre Dr, Columbus, OH 43085
Thu. November 20 • 6:30p-8:30p – Terri Dusseau – Member Spotlight
Terri Dusseau – Member Spotlight
Speaker – Terri’s artistic journey has a dual focus; in addition to enjoying her work as
a fine artist, she enjoys exploring life through the lens and influence of an
anonymous photographer. She will share the story of her acquisition of his
work, her 30-year quest to unravel the mystery of his identity, and present
an engaging short video compilation of his exceptional imagery, woven with
verse, and a beautiful soundtrack which invites you to ponder the life of this
unknown artist she affectionately calls “Mr. E.” This video is the inspiration for
the NLAPW Cross-Genre Competition entry by Terri and Gretchen Martens.
Light Dinner – Chef Tricia Wheeler, who owns The Seasoned Farmhouse, has offered to
provide a little culinary creativity for our meeting by offering a special fall
soup with a garnish and homemade bread for our enjoyment.
When:
- Thu., November 20, 2025 • 6:30p-8:30p
Where:
- The Seasoned Farmhouse
3674 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214
Tue. December 2 • 11:30a-2:30p – Annual Holiday Luncheon
Annual Holiday Luncheon
The Central Ohio Pen Women will have our annual holiday luncheon
with time to socialize and share current projects.
When:
- Tue, December 2, 2025 • 11:30a-2:30p
Where:
- Rocky Fork Country Club
5189 Clark State Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230