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Utilizing the wisdom of chess to protect, heal, & build community 🌳
Collective Wellness | Mindfulness | Critical & Creative Thinking @the4cgallery

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Soul Care 🤲🏾

One of the last conversations I had with @free.radicle was about my commitment to hold space for spiritual sessions at the 4C on Parsons Ave. Now in partnership with the team at @the4cgallery I’m grateful to finally fulfill that commitment. These are times where spiritual spaces should come with a measurement of trust, and I don’t take it lightly. This is also an exercise in vulnerability for me as well since I haven’t led spaces like these in a long time.

Justice is a meditation in not only how we care for the world around us, but how we care for ourselves. I’m carrying sentiments about the state of our times that I’m not sure should take up room in my nervous system. There are also reasons to acknowledge the harms being done when the religious institutions we rely on are staying silent. I’d love to share space with those who are leaning in these directions. There is healing and there is rest.

Next Sunday we explore this together. Bring your curiosity, bring levity, bring an open mind. Let’s just commit to be present 🤲🏾

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“Chess is a Dance Floor”
Digital Media 2026

On view now in “Peace by Piece” @the4cgallery by @theroichess
I was inspired by wellness, and how we relieve stress from our body-through movement. Chess has beneficial properties, along with dancing. I wanted to capture the rhythmic moves that exist within the very pieces in “the game”. I chose the represent two queens leaving their roles as defenders and protectors, for a night out ✨

On view now until the board of 2026 resets December 31!! You can also attend chess programming on 2nd and 4th Sundays to view as well!
Thank you to the curator @blacksuneternal !!!

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Grandmaster’s Garden (3) and Behold a Playful Knight (2) are on view! ♟️

Developing from my roots in graphite and paper, these works build on my practice of architectural drawing and drafting, bringing structure, play, and imagination to the board.

There’s so much to do and see in Columbus. Find your thing at @the4cgallery / @theroichess s or over a game of chess.

Looking to grow your art collection? Consider bringing home an original artwork. Or, if you’re building your game library, take chess on the go with a travel chessboard.

Come see what’s on view and find something that speaks to you!

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Tonight is the opening reception for Peace by Piece by @theroichess ! 🔥🔥 I’m superr excited to be a featured artist in this exhibition! 🎨✨ Come check out my newest work alongside pieces by other talented artists! 🖤✨

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October Weekend 1: Things To Do In Columbus Ohio! The weekend is packed per usual cause my city ain't never been boring! #thingstodoincolumbusohio #eventsincolumbus #thingstodo #columbusohio #columbusohioblackpeople

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KIND OF BLUE CLOSING CELEBRATION🔵
Join us at The 4C (80 Parsons Ave.) This Friday for a closing artist discussion around process and inspiration!
6:30 PM — 8:30 PM

This is also the last week to participate in our Parched on Parsons beverage fundraiser at Uppercup & Olde Oak!

Artists featured in post:
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@9__________a
@artwithduarte

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bingdavisart

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@artdealerchicc

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@mrrobotgeek

We will have cookies and chess in the A Space💫 Looking forward to seeing you there!
#columbusart

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PARCHED ON PARSONS 💧
We love our Parsons community! Stop by Uppercup Coffee Co. or The Olde Oak NOW through October 3rd and grab a drink inspired by our current art exhibition, “Kind of Blue”. A portion of proceeds go to supporting critical & creative thinking at The 4C, home of The Royal Oak Initiative 🌳 @theroichess

Join us at The 4C, 80 Parsons, for ROI Chess Sundays 3—7 every 2nd & 4th Sunday!

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✨♟️ We loved seeing the museum filled with chess, camaraderie, and a little friendly competition.

Thanks to everyone who came out to Knight Shift and to our friends @TheROIChess for helping to make the evening such a great one.

If you’re ready for another round of chess and art, Chess Sundays at The Pizzuti kicks off this weekend. Grab a board and a passionfruit coconut latte from “Bar Room” and play a game or two!

Chess Sundays at The Pizzuti
Sundays starting September 13, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

This program is included with admission.

Location
632 Park Street

Learn more and plan your visit:
🔗 Link in bio

@TheROIChess

Photos by @Mallory____Renee

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Bestie date w/ @theroichess + @the_pizzuti ✨♟️

Thank you @9__________a + @mlk_willoughbeast 🥰

SO locked in we missed the rooftop simul 😫

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What to do today, Columbus — we find it so you don’t have to.

SATURDAY 9/5 — Knight Shift | 7–10P | The Pizzuti | Chess night, challenge your friends

Check out @the_pizzuti and @theroichess for more info regarding the event

Flyer made by @dothistoday.cbus

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Join us this Saturday for Knight Shift, an evening of art and chess inspired by “Tavares Strachan: The Day Tomorrow Began” and presented in partnership with The Royal Oak Initiative.

Challenge your friends or make new ones across the board—all ages and experience levels are welcome.

Knight Shift
Saturday, September 5, 7:00–10:00 PM
632 Park Street

♟️ Ready to make your move?

Register and learn more:
🔗 Link in bio

@TheROIChess

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VegFest Vendors & Experiences 🌱✊🏾💚

Our VegFest vendors and experiences are truly what makes @plantthepowervegfest so special! Make sure you get to the festival early enough to take in the full experience!

Join us THIS Sunday, August 2nd from 11 am - 5 pm at @fpconservatory community garden campus (South East side of the park)

#plantthepower #vegfest #columbusohio #festival #community

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