January/February 2002 ArtsOhio page 2

Senator Priscilla Mead
Republican

OFFICE
Ohio Senate District 16

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES
Chair, Pension Systems Subcommittee; Vice Chair, Ways & Means; Economic Development, Technology and Aerospace; Highways and Transportation; Judiciary Committee on Criminal Justice; Legislative Information Systems; State and Local Government and Veterans Affairs

YEARS IN OFFICE
1 year in Senate; 8 years in House

PERSONAL
Married, 4 children, 6 grandchildren; hometown, Upper Arlington

EDUCATION
The Ohio State University

FAVORITE CULTURAL PASTIME
Reading, Knitting

FAVORITE ARTISTS
Visual art of my two sisters, John Singer Sargent

LAST GOOD BOOK READ
The Last Gift of Time: Life Beyond Sixty by Carolyn G. Heilbrun

GREATEST CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENT
Establishing Upper Arlington's community-based early childhood learning center

Pictures, Patents, Monkeys and More...On Collecting is on view at the Akron Art Museum through February 24. The eclectic collection of objects, ranging from a sculpture made of hairdryers to 100 sock monkey toys, presents a fascinating cross-section of the creativity of American collectors, artists and inventors. Saturday family art classes will be held in conjunction with the exhibition. For information call 330/376-9185 or visit www.akronartmuseum.org.

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will present Time Warp, a Young People¹s Concert for grades 4-6 on February 26 at 10 and 11:30 a.m. and February 27 at 10:10 a.m. For ticket information call Anne Cushing-Reid at 513/621-1919.

The Ritz Theatre in Tiffin will offer a new addition to northwest Ohio¹s arts and entertainment community. The Ritz's studio theatre, which opens January 8, will provide a unique opportunity for theatre-goers to experience live theatre in an intimate and interactive setting. "This space will allow us to do a wide variety of events that are better suited to smaller audiences," said Ritz Theatre executive director Dennis Sankovich. "We can experiment with all kinds of entertainment and take some risks." The space, located in the two-story annex to the existing building, also will be used for non-performance events including rehearsals, business meetings, rentals and receptions. For information call 419/448-8544 ext 11.

A new website offers resources on career development and personal and creative growth for fine artists. The site was developed by Carroll Michels, author of How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul. Visit www.artisthelpnetwork.com for information, resources, guidance and advice on a comprehensive range of career-related topics.

SHARED INSPIRATION (CON'T)

students of any age. $25 supply fee.; Feb. 23, 1-5 p.m.: Mentorship Day. For High School Students. Free. Share your art with Shared Inspiration artists for feedback and positive critique. Terry Barrett, professor of art education at OSU, will lead a tour of the exhibition and round-table discussion with the artists.; March 9, 1-5 p.m.:
Painting Workshop with Stephen Fessler. For Older Students and Adult Learners. Fessler¹s surface exploration technique opens new avenues for creative expression. $25 supply fee. Space is limited for the above events. Call 614/995-4139 for reservations.; March 17, 1-5 p.m.: Family Day with Kate Gorman and Deborah Griffing. For Children and Families. Free. Join Shared Inspiration artists for paper quilt and shadowbox activities.

For more information or to schedule a tour call 614/644-9624.