Columbus airport ArtPort to hold opening reception today

There will be a grand opening of the new art gallery at the Columbus Municipal Airport this afternoon.

The gallery entrance for the ArtPort in the Airport is the first door on the right as people come into the terminal building on Ray Boll Boulevard. According to the airport, more than 7,000 passengers and patrons of the restaurant at the airport will pass by the gallery every month.

The initial exhibition will feature the work of nine local artists. The opening reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m. this evening at the terminal building at 4770 Ray Boll Boulevard. Light refreshments will be served.