The Columbus Metropolitan Library, Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library and the OAC's Ohio Online Visual Artist Registry Present Fifth Annual Juried Art Show
by Stephanie Dawson

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 1,000 artists from Ohio and around the world.

The Fifth 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 by distinguished art professionals, which includes a representative from the Columbus Metropolitan Library, the Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library and a professional juror.

The artwork will be displayed at the Columbus Metropolitan Main Library in the Arts and Media Division from November 8, 2010 – January 2, 2011. 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 4, 2010. 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. Work must be original and created within the past three years. Deadline to apply is Friday, October 1, 2010. Additional requirements apply.

For more information about the OOVAR exhibition, 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’s 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.

About the Ohio Arts Council:
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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