Artist & Creatives Meetup

Culinary artist, community builder, and Columbus, GA native Melissa Gibson Smith is the founder of Epiphany Space – a global artist community that connects online and in person at hubs in Los Angeles, CA & Columbus, GA.

Calling together individual creators from working in isolation, Melissa loves integrating her extensive hospitality background with her creative sensibilities to help artists connect and build relationships with each other.

Location for each monthly meetup varies, as does the monthly food theme. These will be provided upon sign up for the upcoming event.

July Columbus Artists & Creatives Meetup!

A Cinematic & Storybook Picnic Themed Potluck

Hello July! The sunshine is golden, the grass is green, and it’s time to channel your inner Emma, Ratty, Maria, or Grace for an unforgettable evening of creative connection and classic picnic charm.

🧺✨ This month, we’re spreading the table and our imaginations with a PICNIC-themed potluck! Whether inspired by:

Emma’s elegant Box Hill afternoon

Mole & Ratty’s Wind in the Willows riverbank feast

The Sound of Music's alpine picnic with strudel and song

Or the seaside sophistication of Grace Kelly & Cary Grant on the French Riviera

…let’s make this a gathering worthy of storybooks and silver screens.

📅 WHEN: Friday, July 19th at 6 PM

🏡 WHERE: Hosted in Artist's Home

📍 LOCATION: Fortson Road, Fortson, Georgia near 315 (message epi@epiphanyspace.com for the address)

🚗 PARKING: Please park at the top of the hill on the side of the road. Driveway reserved for seniors & unloading.

🍓🧀 FOOD & FEASTING – PICNIC STYLE!

Bring a dish to share, inspired by your favorite picnic scene or simply the flavors of a perfect outdoor spread. Think:

Fresh bread, cheeses, berries & lemonade

Hand pies, quiche, finger sandwiches

Austrian apple strudel or Provençal ratatouille

French tarts, chilled melon, rosé in jars

Anything you’d tuck into a wicker basket beneath the sun!

🧺 What picnic-perfect treat will you bring to share?

Let us know what you’re bringing, and bring your artistic spark as always. We can’t wait to gather with you!

NOTE: the food is picnic theme but the event will be indoors.

❓ QUESTIONS? Email us at epi@epiphanyspace.com

Come for the creativity, stay for the community. We can’t wait to see you for a night of art, inspiration, and tasty eats! 🎭🎶🎨

Our Monthly Activities Vary However:

1. Come prepared to introduce yourself, where you are from, your creative discipline and areas of interest, and the best way to experience what you do.

2. Bring potluck contribution (Please note: vegan, gluten free and other allergies in attendance)

Sponsored by Epiphany Space, a community of artists and creative professionals

www.epiphanyspace.com