Dublin, Ohio — In the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary, Dublin has partnered with the America 250-Ohio Commission to be an official stop on its new Ohio Creativity Trail. “Watch House and Circle Mound,” located in Coffman Park and created by Ohio resident Todd Slaughter, is part of the experiential driving trail of 109 sites across Ohio showcasing the past and present writers, musicians, artists and other creatives who have made significant contributions to artistic expression. The Creativity Trail is the second of six planned experiential trails for America 250-Ohio’s signature Trails & Tales program. The sites are categorized as follows: On the Page, Music, Visual Arts, Glass & Pottery, Folk & Traditional Art and Carousels.
“It’s no secret that Ohioans leave their mark on the world, whether in the form of paint on a canvas, words on a page, or new artistic ways to express thoughts and ideas,” said Todd Kleismit, Executive Director of America 250-Ohio. “In partnership with Dublin, Ohio, we’re showcasing their great work, as well as other talented artists across Ohio, to generate excitement for our state’s significant contributions to the cultural fabric of America. We look forward to celebrating with Dublin throughout 2025 and 2026.”
Watch House and Circle Mound are part of the Dublin Art in Public Places collection, which includes more than 60 large and small-scale, permanent and temporary artworks in public spaces throughout the city. A self-guided cell phone tour and Art in Public Places mobile pass are free, along with audio storytelling where artists explain their inspiration. Coffman Park has five additional installations that can be easily visited simultaneously. There is also an ARTbox located at the Dublin Community Recreation Center near the artwork, where anyone can pick up materials and art supplies to create art.
Todd Slaughter is an Ohio-based artist and professor at The Ohio State University in the Department of Art’s Sculpture Program. Slaughter has had solo exhibitions of his work in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, Portsmouth and Lancaster, as well as several group exhibitions around Ohio.
Dublin City Council approved a resolution to become an official America 250 community in April 2024. As the excitement builds for America’s Semiquincentennial, Dublin has begun planning local events and activities to celebrate. A committee has been formed with representatives from local organizations to collaborate and plan engaging activities for all ages. More details will be shared in the coming year.
To learn more about the America 250-Ohio Trails & Tales Program and the Ohio Creativity Trail, visit https://america250-ohio.org.
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About America 250-Ohio
In 2026, the United States will celebrate its Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Each state has been encouraged to celebrate and commemorate this anniversary to reflect each state’s unique character and contributions to the nation over the past 250 years. Ohio is fully embracing this opportunity. The Ohio legislature created the Ohio Commission for the Semiquincentennial (aka America 250-Ohio Commission or AM250-OH) and launched on March 1, 2022. The charge of the AM250-OH Commission is “…to plan, encourage, develop, and coordinate the commemoration of the two-hundred-fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the United States and the impact of Ohioans on the nation’s past, present, and future.” — Ohio Revised Code (149.309). More information can be found at America250-Ohio.org.
About the City of Dublin, Ohio, USA
Dublin is a city of around 50,000 residents located just northwest of Columbus, Ohio. It offers residents and corporate citizens responsive services, attractive housing, superior public education, direct regional highway access, abundant park space, thoughtful and strategic planning, innovative ideas and technology and a dynamic community life. Dublin is ranked the number one small city in Ohio and is consistently ranked one of the safest cities in the nation. It is home to more than 20 corporate headquarters, an entrepreneurial center, 4,300+ businesses, world-class events and the urban, walkable Bridge Street District. For more information, visit DublinOhioUSA.gov or call 614.410.4400.
About the Dublin Arts Council
Dublin Arts Council (DAC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is a thriving local arts agency which administers comprehensive, engaging programs. Dublin Arts Council is committed to programs and events with strong emphasis on education and community-building. Dublin Arts Council is supported in part by the City of Dublin’s hotel/motel tax which was established to improve quality of life for residents, corporate citizens and visitors through community investment in projects and events that enhance visitor appeal, enrich the aesthetic of public property, provide cultural arts experiences, support business, attract positive local, regional and national attention, and encourage overnight stays in Dublin. DAC is also supported by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally and economically. In addition, Dublin Arts Council is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations, fundraising events, gallery sales and in-kind contributions. Dublin Arts Council is located at 7125 Riverside Dr. in Dublin, Ohio. For more information, call 614.889.7444 or visit https://dublinarts.org/.
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