Essence of Ohio

August 25—October 21

 

   Sharing gallery space with Ohio in Black and White is the Coshocton Art Guild’s Essence of Ohio. Guild members are also interpreting Ohio for us, but their palettes will be full of rich color. It is some years since we have featured the work of the Coshocton Art Guild and look forward to their work. We anticipate work from twelve to fifteen members—Ann France, Barbara Hill, Lisa Davis, Dorothy Ehrenberg, Esther Versch, Don Rush, Carol Bantum, Kay McCoy and Shara Prindle, to name a few. Join us for The Essence of Ohio as expressed in watercolors, acrylics, oil and photography. The artists reception is Friday evening, August 24th.

Ohio in Black and White

August 25—October 21

 

   Ohio in Black and White, a juried black and white photography exhibit, is JHM’s coming special exhibit.  Requirements for the exhibit were that the subject matter relate to Ohio in a broad sense—its people, places or society.  Both film and digital photography were admissible.  Artwork will be judged in two categories—  “Digitally Enhanced” and “No Enhancement” (other than that which could be accomplished in a darkroom). 

   Why black and white, not color? The subject matter—its placement, form and function—become more important. We often like an image for the sheer delight in its color. It doesn’t even matter what the object is.  Black and white focuses us on the image.  We also contemplate the motive of the photographer—why this image, this angle, etc.

   See Ohio through a different lens with Ohio in Black and White.  The artists reception is August 24th. 

Pushing the Surface through August 19

 

If you haven’t seen the Pushing the Surface quilt exhibit you are missing some exquisite works of art.  People from all over the state and beyond have come to see the show.  In our guest book a woman from Florida wrote,  “Wonder-ful—I love Ohio!”  A visitor with the Israeli Quilters’ Association loved the exhibit and was preparing an article on the show to be published in Israel.  Each quilt is distinctive in perspective, design and mood.  Don’t miss this world-class exhibit, sponsored this year by the Mary Taylor Family Fund.  We also thank curators Roxana Deadman, Elisa Deadman, and Linda Fowler.

Rock Shelters in the Lower Killbuck Valley:

A 12,000-Year Record of Human Activity

Sept. 13 at 7:30 P.M.

 

   Dr. Nigel Brush, Associate Professor of Geology at Ashland University will give a talk on rock shelters in the lower Killbuck Valley. He has conducted archaeological excavations at some 30 rock shelters in Holmes and Coshocton Counties, several prehistoric village sites along the Walhonding River, the Martins Creek Mastodon site near Berlin as well as other Ohio sites. In 2005 he published a book entitled, The Limitations of Scientific Truth.

   Dr. Brush is a native of Coshocton County and attended Warsaw Elementary and Riverview High School.  He holds degrees in Anthropology and Archaeology from universities in the US and in England.  He has previously given presentations at the Museum and Shoemaker’s Farm. 

   Admission price for Adults is $5; Children under 18 yrs. and Friends members is $3.00. 

The White House (10” x 13”)  by Philip W. Turner