LOCAL MUSIC
LIVE PAINTING
VINTAGE POP-UP
15TH & HIGH
SEPT. 19TH | 10 AM - 6 PM
SEPT. 20TH | 12 PM - 6 PM
get all the details
get all the details
What to expect:
artists will transform dumpsters into treasure
local bands will rock the main stage
vintage vendors will give you so much to explore at the pop-up market! Curated by SoHud Collective
How to get there:
located at the corner of 15th & High at University Square
parking available on public streets or at nearby garages; bike parking available at event location
The Pearl Alley Jam is back for it’s 4th year!
This independent, volunteer led, and sustainable block party welcomes all walks of life to discover the vibrancy and creative culture of the area while supporting public art projects in the University District.
Meet the Performing Artists
Meet the Trash to Treasure Dumpster Muralists
Jaylen Fultz
Jaylen Fultz is a Columbus-native painter and muralist dedicated to enriching local culture through live performances, exhibitions, and community programming. Deeply rooted in his hometown, Fultz views public art as a catalyst for community connection and visual transformation.
Trash to Treasure Dumpster MuralistJoleanna Bare
Joleanna is an internationally recognized Columbus, Ohio-based artist specializing in immersive realism through paint, large-scale public murals, and live event painting. Driven by a strong social narrative, her detailed portraiture and bold play of light and shadow explore central themes of community connection, diversity, mental health, and environmental conservation. Based out of her Blockfort studio, she actively fosters the local arts ecosystem through collaborations with nonprofits like 934 Gallery and Wild Goose Creative to advocate for fair artist compensation, while also serving as an Artist Teaching Resident for ArtistYear AmeriCorps.
Trash to Treasure Dumpster MuralistTrash to Treasure Dumpster MuralistRaeghan Buchanan
Raeghan Buchanan is an illustrator, muralist, and author. Her creative work centers on exploring different areas of Black heritage, such as rock ‘n’ roll musical roots and its effect on sub genres such as punk rock, as well as general, social & political history, and science fiction. You can see her works on various walls and in private collections around Columbus, Ohio, acquired by clients like the Streetlight Guild, Maroon Arts Group, Zora’s House, Columbus Fashion Alliance, the Aminah Robinson House, and Blockfort Gallery.
Trash to Treasure Dumpster MuralistWest Carrollton Mural Club
West Carrollton Mural Club is a volunteer group of student artists trying to make ourselves and the world we live in a little bit better. We advocate for a substance free lifestyle and believe in supporting each other and using art as a means to cope with the world around us.WCMC Mission Statement: To create student-driven, collaborative art that showcases our collective talent, reinforces our values, uplifts ourselves, and enhances our community.
FAQs
-
The Pearl Jam is a new block party on September 7th & 8th at University Square in the heart of the University District.
Found at the corner of East 15th and North High, the festival will take over the iconic Pearl Alley for two days of art, music, and community.
While it’s obvious that the block party is named after the coolest alley in Columbus…bringing your flannel, ripped jeans and angst is completely optional.
-
Local artists will be live painting murals on trash dumpsters - adding to thirteen other artistic dumpsters found along Pearl as part of the Trash 2 Treasure initiative.
University Square stage will play host to a steady line-up of local musicians.
Browse vintage clothing and other wares by the SoHud Collective.
Grab a bite from a nearby restaurant or food truck.
Enjoy a beverage from a local brewery.
-
The University District Organization conducted community surveys and talked with individuals about the University District. A common theme was how the district has an underlying thread of hidden creativity that generally goes unseen by the rest of Columbus. Against the backdrop of Ohio State University there is a thriving hidden neighborhood culture of creativity. So why not bring that culture to the forefront and at the front door of the university! Fall is a perfect time to be in Columbus, so why not have an event to celebrate all that is good!? Come to University Square to experience the unique intersection of creativity, sports, and community.
our sponsors
Why support the Pearl Alley Jam?
Your support allows us to compensate local artists and musicians, to foster cultural enrichment, contribute to the dynamic atmosphere of the University District and to create an experience that enhances community goodwill and belonging.
Pearl Partners
Alley Jam Supporters
Local Enthusiasts
University District Gem
