The Columbus Metropolitan Library, Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library and the OAC's Ohio Online Visual Artist Registry Present Fourth Annual Juried Art Show
by Jaclyn Reynolds
The Columbus Metropolitan Library, Ohio Arts Council and Friends of the Library are once again partnering to bring arts opportunities to artists and the public by presenting a juried art show at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Library. The two organizations have collaborated for more than a decade on the Ohio Online Visual Artist Registry (OOVAR), a database that showcases the work of more than 1000 artists from Ohio and around the world.
The Fourth Annual Online Visual Artist Registry Juried Art Show will feature original works of art by Ohio artists. Work will be selected through a blind jury process of distinguished art professionals, including professional juror, Leah Wong, a Columbus area painter, originally from Qingdao, China, who teaches at Columbus College of Art and Design. The artwork will be displayed at The Columbus Metropolitan Main Library in the Humanities, Fine Arts and Recreation Division from October 9, 2009-January 3, 2010. An award of $1,000 will be given for Juror’s Choice. An award of $500 will be presented for People’s Choice. People’s Choice Award ballots will be accepted through December 5, 2009. The cash awards are provided by Friends of the Library. The juried show is open to all living Ohio artists 18 years of age or older. Entrants must be registered in the Ohio Online Visual Artist Registry at www.ohioonlinearts.org. There is no entry fee. Up to three images may be submitted on CD or as slides. Work must be original and created within the past three years. Deadline to apply is September 12, 2009. Additional requirements apply. For more information about the OOVAR click here. To complete the exhibition entry form click here. For more information contact Kathy Signorino at the Ohio Arts Council, 614/728-6140 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.[top]