To spotlight the creative landmarks and events within the city's arts and entertainment space, the Greater Columbus Arts Council has established the "Columbus Makes Art Passport" program.

As part of GCAC's effort to highlight central Ohio artists and locations, the "art passport" is a free booklet listing 66 art experiences, or "stops," where "tourists" can get a "stamp" on their passports in the form of artist-designed stickers.

Visitors can collect 31 "stamps" (one stamp from any of the 66 locations) that will represent a stop made at an art-based event or location such as 400 Square, 934 Gallery, All People Arts, BalletMet, Cartoon Crossroads Columbus and many others.

Once participants tour through Columbus' creative terrain, they can redeem their stickered passports online for prizes such as signed artist prints, restaurant gift cards, a one-night stay at the LeVeque Hotel, among others.

Given how the arts community has been impacted by COVID-19, GCAC spokeswoman Jami Goldstein said the program was formed to boost the morale of residents and encourage the support of local organizations.

"We recognize how difficult it's been financially and emotionally during the pandemic, for both our cultural organizations and the people of Columbus," Goldstein said. "We know that experiencing the arts can help heal both our souls and the community and we wanted to find a fun way to encourage people back into arts spaces and experiences."

The "Columbus Makes Art Passport" campaign will run from Sept. 1 to Oct. 31. Several stops can be visited at any time during that period. Many of the locations are free and no purchase is necessary for the collection of stamps or the redemption of passports.

Current passport pickup locations are listed below:

• The Refectory Restaurant, 1092 Bethel Road

• Yellow Brick Pizza, 415 W. Rich St.

• Mikey's Late Night Slice (all Columbus locations)

• The Pearl, 641 N. High St.

• La Chatelaine, 627 High St.

• Marcella's, 615 N. High St.

• Hubbard Grille, 792 N. High St.

• Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams (all Columbus locations)

• Gramercy Books, 2424 E. Main St., Bexley

• Highline Coffee Co., 693 High St.

• Homage, 783 N. High St.