The Ohio Arts Council's Riffe GalleryThe gallery will be closed January 10 through Janaury 27 for the Go Figure exhibition installation.COMING SOON:
Go Figure
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Juliellen Byrne | Columbus |
Isabel Farnsworth | Kent |
Clotilde Jiménez | Cleveland Heights |
James Oberschlake | Ripley |
Frank Oriti | Cleveland |
Emil Robinson | Cincinnati |
Laura Sanders | Columbus |
John Sousa | Springboro |
Gregory Spaid | Gambier |
Ed Valentine | Delaware |
Art Werger | Athens |
Pheoris West | Columbus |
Jaymi Zents | Chesterland |
EVENTS
Opening Reception | Thursday, January 28,
5-7 p.m.
Mingle with the artists, exhibition curator,
and other art enthusiasts at the public opening reception.
Curator's Tour | Friday, January 29,
12-1 p.m.
Ohio University Dean Emeritus and ceramic
artist Charles McWeeny will give an in depth tour discussing topics from
artists inspirations to his personal thoughts on the figure.
Open Figure Drawing | Wednesdays,
February 3-March 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Columbus-based
artist Mary Jane Ward will lead fun, free, informal explorations of the
human figure through drawing. Open to all levels of experience! Check
out a class during your lunch break, engage in all eight sessions, or
simply observe the artistic process in action. Supplies, including
easels and pencils, as well as a live model will be provided free of
charge. Registration is not required; space is limited
to 10 participants on a first come, first served basis.
Handwritten Love Writing Workshop |
Thursday, February 11, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Create a
Valentine in poetry for a special "figure" in your life with OAC Artist
in Residence Amy Greenberg. Art supplies will be on hand to adorn your
prose. Register
in advance January 29-February 9.
Stop-Motion Goes Mobile Family Workshop |
Saturday, February 20, 2-4 p.m.
Construct a miniature
theatre set to serve as the background for stop-motion short animated
videos. OAC Artist in Residence Kate Stenger will lead participants
through using the free app Vine. Bring your imagination, storytelling
skills, and smart phone or tablet. This workshop is geared toward
children ages 6 and up. All children must be accompanied by registered
adult. Register
in advance January 29-February 16.
Riffe Gallery admission, events, and programming are free and open to the public.
Go Figure is produced by the OAC's Riffe Gallery. Media support is provided by CD102.5, CityScene, Ohio Channel, WOSU, Ohio Magazine, and WCBE 90.5 FM.
L to R: John Taylor-Lehman, Flowers in Red
and White Vase; Kelsey Duncan, Convalesce 2 (detail); Paul
Emory, The Bottle Yard.
State-backed organizations and knowledgeable community leaders are guiding Appalachian Ohio municipalities to civic recovery and renovation through the arts. Revealing the artists behind the revival, OAC's Riffe Gallery spotlights several of southeastern Ohio's most outstanding artists, from painters to ceramicists to found object sculptors.
FEATURED ARTISTS
Alan Cottrill | Zanesville
Kelsey Duncan | Athens
Paul Emory | Zanesville
Brad Schwieger |
Athens
Michael R. Seiler | Zanesville
Yan Sun | New Concord
John Taylor-Lehman | Zanesville
The Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery, established March 17, 1989, showcases the work of Ohios artists and the collections of the states museums and galleries. The Riffe Gallery is located in the Vern Riffe Center for the Government and the Arts, across from the Statehouse on High Street in Downtown Columbus. Please note: we do not accept proposals from individual artists. If you are interested in learning more about our exhibition process, e-mail Mary Gray, gallery director.
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