The council funds artists and organizations in Central Ohio, and hosts the annual Columbus Arts Festival.

In later decades, the building was used in numerous ways, including as a tire store and as a plumbing supply shop.

[3] In 2020, the Greater Columbus Arts Council moved from its offices in the Chase Tower into the Winder Motor Sales building.

The realty company owns the adjacent Standard Building, which it has separately listed on historic registers to make restoration more affordable.

[4] The Greater Columbus Arts Council opened its public gallery and first exhibition in the building in July 2020.