Ohio Arts Community

Dorothy Shinn’s (Art and Architecture Critic) art review in the Sunday, June 20th Akron Beacon Journal hit the mark, especially the last 3 paragraphs. To quote, “But what’s really needed is a forum with local speakers …to thoroughly explore contemporary art issues.  That’s the only way local artists will be able to measure their own interests against new developments.” You can read the entire article at:  http://www.ohio.com/entertainment/shinn/96745374.html And, yes, it’s hard to find the time, the room and sometimes, the desire to work on one’s

I just found out about a brand new contest for all artists being sponsored by Delphi and ArtFire which is open to all artists called the Ring of Fire Artist Challenge. You get a free gift just for entering, plus you can win a kiln! You do have to buy the products from Delphi to make the project but you get a 15% discount on what you purchase. This contest was designed for all artists of all crafts and abilities. All you have to do is create a project of your choice using one or more of the products from the Ring of Fire. You can also incorporate elements from your favorite craft. *Offer valid

The March meeting for the Ohio Arts Community was held Monday, March 22nd @ 4:30pm at Panera Bread, 2855 West Market Street, Fairlawn, Ohio. In attendance were: Karen Thomas, Stan Hywet/ Ohio Mart, Akron Jennie Thewlis, Beadtini Boutique, Copley Tony Durtschi, Celebrative Arts, Mansfield Deb Selden, Stan Hywet/ Ohio Mart, Akron Bryon Decker, Fluxusmetalworks, Canton Kristina Malcolm, Fluxusmetalworks, Canton Paula Atwell, Lake Erie Artists Gallery, Shaker Heights, Cleveland Bud Graham, Canal Fulton Glassworks, Canal Fulton Katie Mullins, Bonya’s, Seville 1. Gallery Hop and Bus Tours Several

As I’m writing this reminder to all of you, I can’t help but look outside and admire the sunny day.  We certainly deserve this, don’t we?  Although I’ll be inside at the Tower City Art Festival at Tower City in Cleveland the next two weekends, just knowing the days are getting longer and warmer will make me feel better. Now that all the snow is out of the way, I’m hoping you can make it to the March 22nd meeting of the Ohio Arts Community.  The meeting is at Panera Bread, 2855 West Market Street, Fairlawn, OH 44333, and will start at 4:30pm.  Panera Bread is in the

The idea of a group of artists, promotors, gallery and bead/art shop owners meeting to network and share resources came to me for several reasons.  First, the economy.   Second, sharing wants, needs and perspectives.  Third, networking and support. As I, and others, have said during the first two meetings, the impact of the economic quake is continuing to send out aftershocks.  Even if/when there’s a recovery, our economy will never be the same.  If we want the arts community in Ohio to remain alive and kicking, I strongly believe it’s not going to happen individually.  Whether you