The Columbus Metropolitan Library, Ohio Arts Council and Friends of the Library
Present a Juried Art Show — A is for Art, B is for Books, C is for Celebration
by Jami Goldstein

The Columbus Metropolitan Library, Ohio Arts Council and Friends of the Library have once again partnered to bring arts opportunities to artists and the public by presenting a juried art show — A is for Art, B is for Books, C is for Celebration — at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Library. In 1998 the two organizations partnered to create the Ohio Online Visual Artist Registry, a database that showcases the work of more than 700 artists from Ohio and across the country.

A is for Art, B is for Books, C is for Celebration will be an exhibition of visual art incorporating words, letters and/or text. Work will be selected through a blind jury process of distinguished art professionals.

Up to 26 pieces will be accepted and displayed at The Columbus Metropolitan Main Library in the Humanities Fine Arts and Recreation Department from April 27-July 28, 2007. An award of $750 will be presented to best in show selected through Juror’s Choice. The cash award is provided by Friends of the Library.

The juried show is open to all living residents of Ohio 18 years of age or older. Entrants must be registered in the Ohio Online Visual Artist Registry and have a valid Columbus Metropolitan Library card. There is no entry fee. Up to six images may be submitted on CD or as slides. Work must be original and created within the past three years. Deadline to apply is February 16, 2007.

Additional requirements apply. Please see the following documents for complete information and entry forms.

Call for Entry
Exhibition Information
Exhibition Entry Form

An opening reception and library centennial celebration will be held April 28, 2007. Sue Grafton, author of the A is for Alibi alphabet mystery series, will be the keynote speaker.

The Ohio Online Visual Artist Registry is free, online, cross-referenced, and useful for collectors, curators or anyone who needs to find artists and artwork.

Visit the Ohio Online Visual Artist Registry at www.ohioonlinearts.org.

For more information contact Kathy Signorino at the Ohio Arts Council, 727 E. Main Street, Columbus OH 43205-1796, 614/466-2613 or e-mail kathy.signorino@oac.state.oh.us.

The Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) mission is to promote reading and guide learning in the pursuit of information, knowledge and wisdom.

The Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s mission is to promote library involvement in the life of the community and community involvement in the life of the library, by developing financial and human resources and sponsoring activities and programs.

The Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally and economically.

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