Painting Ohio Prairies: A Year in the Life – 2014 Ohio Plein Air Society Exhibition

Dec 6, 2014-Feb 22, 2015

Over the past two years, the Ohio Plein Air Society’s members have been painting prairies throughout the state. Plein Air painters take their name from the French words “en plein air,” meaning in fresh air, or outside. In addition to works created solely outside in all seasons, there will be paintings completed inside based on studies and work done outside. This year’s biennial exhibition is juried by Fred Fochtman, a fine art conservator and painter based in Columbus.

Wittenberg Studio Art Seniors Winter Show (Halley Gallery)

Nov 22, 2014-Feb 1, 2015

The exhibit in the Halley Gallery is an annual display that the senior art students create during their final year at Wittenberg. The studio art majors collectively display samples of their thesis projects as a sneak preview of their individual results.

The senior projects are self-selected and contain their best efforts in that media. Nineteen seniors are exhibiting in the show this year and they represent a broad range of media and techniques within the Art Department at Wittenberg. The entire project from each senior will be displayed in the gallery and exhibit spaces of Koch Hall on the Wittenberg campus in April, 2015.

Compelled: Folk Art & Vision

Oct 11, 2014 – Jun 21, 2015

Recent Works: The Art of Larry Shineman

Sep 20–Nov 23, 2014

Drawing upon his childhood in Nebraska, his experiences in New Mexico, his nearly 50 years in Ohio, and his mentors and teachers. Professor emeritus at The Ohio State University, Larry Shineman’s paintings and drawings are both mysterious and calming, drawing you into their composition.

Capturing Likenesses: Portraits by Eunice Bronkar (Halley Gallery)

Jun 28-Sep 28, 2014

Opening Reception
Saturday, Jun 28, 2014, 4-6:30 pm
Free to members; $5 non-members

Special Exhibition – Classic Images: Photographs by Ansel Adams

Feb 14-May 11, 2014

Classic Images includes 72 images – all black and white – that Adams personally printed for his daughter.  It is one of his Museum Sets, a portfolio he conceived in the 1970s as the best images from his career.

Special Exhibition Admission Prices: Adults $8; Members and under 17 $3

Sponsored by Sarica, with additional support from Jon and Lori Bartell, Andy and Cathy Bell, Bryce Hill, Inc., Kristina and Terry Butler, Comfort Keepers, Patrick Field, Jim and Joan Foreman, Clayton Hays, Deborah Hill, Mark Kearns, Tom, Tina, Argeri, and Yanni Lagos, Ross McGregor and Dr. Cathy Crompton, Dr. Rick Nedelman and Lori Thomas, Dr. Charles and Jade Parsons, Pentalflex, Inc., Steve and Connie Schneider, Wallace & Turner, Inc., and with assistance from the Convention and Facilities Authority.

All photographs from the collection of Anne Adams Helms; exhibition coordinated by Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria, IL.

2014 Congressional Art Competition

Mar 29-Apr 14, 2014

The 2014 Congressional Art Competition, “An Artistic Discovery,” aims to showcase the artistic talents of 8th District high school students. The competition is open to high school students (grades 9-12), who are residents of the 8th Congressional District.

The work of art that is awarded the GRAND PRIZE will hanging in the U.S. Capitol for one year, along with other winning pieces from students around the country. The winning artist may receive free round-trip airfare for the national winners’ reception in Washington, D.C., and be eligible for a $3000/year scholarship to a renowned college of arts and design. FIRST PLACE artwork will hang in the Office of the Speaker of the House for one year. Winners will be announced at a community reception at Springfield Museum of Art on April 5.

Visit the Museum from March 29 to April 14 to view the Congressional Art Competition Exhibit, An Artistic Discovery. And join us on Saturday April 5, 4-6pm, for a community reception celebrating these budding young artists.

Jack Osbun Paintings

Jan-Mar 2014

Wittenberg University Professor Emeritus of Art Jack Osbun returns with new work to the Springfield Museum of Art.

The Ohio Perspective (Deer Gallery)

Feb 14-Sep 7, 2014

This exhibit presents works of art inspired by the Ohio landscape. From cities and towns to farms, woodlands, and riverbanks, artists have been moved to create works provoked by the environments of Ohio.

Discovering Legends

Apr 15-Jun, 2014

In the Halley Gallery