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1st Quarter  2007 Newsletter
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A Playground of Color
January 23—March 25

Every winter JHM has the opportunity to feature the artwork of our community’s youngest, and in many ways, most creative artists. A Playground of Color, JHM’s largest exhibit—typically over 350 works—displays works of elementary-aged students in grades from all Coshocton city and county schools, Sacred Heart, and home schools. Works are chosen by the students’ art teachers. Represented are a broad array of mediums, including watercolors, scratchboard, pastels, textile art, mixed media-collage works, and clay sculptures. 

Nick Foster, grade 5, Plainfield

 Elementary students throughout the county look forward to this exhibit describing it as “awesome,” “fun,” and “crazy.” At the opening reception students not only have a chance to show off their talents and but also to experience with their families art from other cultures as they walk around the whole Museum. 

Quinn Moody, grade 6, Lincoln

After the holidays are over, when cabin fever can set in, you may be looking for some-thing “fun,” “awesome” and “crazy” to do without traveling far.  Spend some time at the Museum and take in A Playground of Color. Like a breath of springtime, there are sure to be delightful surprises and— who knows?  It may inspire the artist in you, too.

Kelly Surdyk, gr. 4, Conesville

Teen-Age Talent
April 21 through May 13

JHM will host Teenage Talent, a special exhibit featuring the artwork of area high school age students.  Participating artists attend Coshocton County’s three public high schools.  Home school students are invited to contribute as well.  Teens are involved with all aspects of the exhibition beginning with choosing their best work for display, often assisting staff with installation, at the artists’ reception— planning and preparing food, clean-up, even entertainment.  Join us in our efforts to support our area youth.  Come—experience Teenage Talent.

The Marvelous Toy for Big Kids and Little Kids

Dick Hoover will give two talks, one for big kids and the other for little ones, to complement The Marvelous Toy exhibit now displayed in the Decorative Arts Gallery. This delightful mini-exhibit features classic toys from the 19th to mid-20th century.

Toy Talk with Dick Hoover
Tuesday, January 30 at 7:00 P.M.

Dick Hoover will discuss comic strip toys, also known as mechanical toys, and demonstrate many of his personal favorites. A number of charming examples are on display, such as a Ferris wheel, roller coaster, carousel and racecar.  Dick will tell us what constitutes a comic book toy with an emphasis on the history of these enchanting, vintage pieces.  So indulge your inner child and treat yourself to some fun—wind up your car and zip on over the Museum to play—with some Comic Strip toys. Admissions is $3.00. Friends are free.

Child’s Play
Saturday, February 24 10:00 A.M. to Noon

Bring the kids to the Museum to check out the kinds of toys that amused Grandpa and Grandma when they were whippersnappers. To start the program Dick Hoover will entertain kids with comic strip or mechanical toys. They will be able to see many of them in action. Then the youngsters will make a game to take home and construct an edible toy as part of the fun. So put the computer games and the TV aside for a short while and…come out and play. Cost for materials is $5/child. Younger children will need an adult present to help. Call for reservations 622-8710.

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