Athens, Ohio artist Wendy Cross creates large-scale oil on canvas paintings depicting contemporary culture and its relation to our past human history. The exhibition features a diverse selection of her works, including recently completed paintings.
Artist’s Reception: Sunday, Dec 8, 4-5:30pm
A longtime friend of the Museum, Randy Deer is a lifelong philanthropist dedicated to the arts as well as educational, social service, health, and youth organizations around the country. This exhibit showcases his artistic talent in a series of whimsical paintings that use color to evoke a place and time.
This solo exhibition features a range of works from Columbus, Ohio artist Nicki Crock. Through installation, sculpture, and performance, she explores issues of home and community as well as the role of place and transformation. Having lived in one home for the majority of her childhood, it wasn’t until her later teen years that she embarked on a nomadic lifestyle, searching to recreate a sense of the familiar while also embracing the differences of each new domicile. Her art reflects this push and pull, evoking at once a sense of nostalgia while also suggesting the excitement of the unknown.
Opening Reception: Saturday, Oct 5, 5:30-7pm
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Springfield-born illustrator and children’s book author Lois Lenski (Oct 14, 1893- Sep 11, 1974) was a Newbery Medal award recipient, publishing more than 98 books during her lifetime. Her works, such as Strawberry Girl, Phebe Fairchild, and Indian Captive, are beloved by children and adults alike. This exhibition features prints, illustrations, and manuscripts spanning the entirety of her career curated from the collections of the Springfield Museum of Art and the Clark County Public Library.
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Columbus, Ohio painter Michael Weisel creates large scale paintings based upon personal experiences, ideas, and engaging visual imagery. He received formal artistic training at the Art Student League in NYC and The Canterbury College of Art in Canterbury, England. His works reference traditional figurative composition, however his inclusion of abstracted, dream like imagery and themes allows for an open interpretation of the tableaus presented, ensuring that each viewer will have a unique experience with the work.
Opening Reception: May 18, 5:30-7pm
A Flying Adventure: Works by Claudia Retter explores the original story of The Flying Adventures of Two Candy Cane Pen Friends, an enchanted tale told through photographs and hand-lettered text. Featuring two pen pals who finally meet and explore the Pacific Northwest in a little blue and yellow airplane, the book celebrates the joy of friendship and flight. In addition to the original handmade book, the exhibition showcases homemade memorabilia, framed prints, and the original working storyboard.
Exhibition sponsors: Donna and Steve Field
Opening Reception: Sunday, Jun 30, 4-5:30pm
The Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Springfield Museum of Art is always a treat for the museum community. The work includes painting, sculpture, fiber, clay, photography and mixed media. Our member artists include nationally and internationally recognized artists along with local favorites.
This year’s juror is Jayne Klose, Community Engagement Manager, Dayton Metro Library.
The Le Miller People’s Choice Award is a three-way tie: Supernova by Jason Morgan, Dava by Jimi Jones and Jerry’s Song by Calista Dillon.
Pick-up dates: Wednesday, Sep 4, 12-6pm & Saturday, Sep 7, 12-4pm
Opening reception: Sunday, Jun 30, 4-5:30pm
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The second in a series of exhibitions made possible through grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Print Positives features a wide array of prints from the Museum’s permanent collection. Approximately 20% of the collection is composed of prints, all of which were thoroughly studied through a collaborative effort between the Museum’s Curator and the Dayton Printmakers’ Cooperative. The exhibition includes works by Jean-François Millet, Salvador Dali, Roy Lichtenstein, Alexander Calder, Francisco Goya, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Julian Stanczak, Bruce Nauman, Nancy Louise Holt, and Alice Aycock, among others.
The opening reception on Mar 24, which will feature a demonstration from 2-3:30 pm and a moderated discussion between the Museum’s Curator, a representative from the Dayton Printmakers’ Cooperative, and two visiting artists from the Gen Studio Group in Japan, Nobuko Ueda and Yuko Innami from 3:30-4:30 pm.
SMoA is pleased to exhibit two new works by contemporary artist Zac Benson, including a site-specific installation created solely for Beach Gallery. Benson’s work deals with the relationship between his personal faith and engagement with society, while also challenging the viewer through manipulation of scale and form. Benson holds a BFA from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and an MFA from the University of Maryland. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Studio Art at Cedarville University.
In Partnership with Cedarville University Art Department
SMoA is pleased to exhibit two new works by contemporary artist Zac Benson. Benson’s work deals with the relationship between his personal faith and engagement with society, while also challenging the viewer through manipulation of scale and form. Benson holds a BFA from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and an MFA from the University of Maryland. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Studio Art at Cedarville University.
In Partnership with Cedarville University Art Department.
The Springfield Museum of Art is pleased to accept applications for exhibiting work. Please complete the following information in full and Submit it. You will be contacted within 6 weeks of receivng your application.
For more information, contact Erin Shapiro at 937-325-4673.
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