Ohio Plein Air Society 2016 Exhibition: Parks en Plein Air

Oct 15, 2016-Feb 4, 2017

The Ohio Plein Air Society (OPAS)  painters have created works of art for this exhibition with the theme “Parks en Plein Air” which coincides with the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. This juried event will include works painted on location in local, city, county, state and national parks.

“En plein air” is a French expression meaning “in the open air,” and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view. Plein air artists capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light, color and movement into their works.

Juried by award-winning artist, Charles Rowland.

The opening reception and celebration will be held Saturday, Oct 15, 2016, 5:30-7:30pm.

70th Annual Member’s Juried Exhibition

Jun 25 –Sep 4, 2016

The Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Springfield Museum of Art is always a treat for the museum community. The show provides a unique opportunity for our member artists to connect through art media, subject, and style or simply through shared creative spirit.  Everyone who submits work will have at least one piece juried into the show. The work includes painting, sculpture, fiber, clay, and mixed media. Our member artists include nationally and internationally recognized artists along with local favorites. Every artist’s voice rings out through this eclectic assemblage of artistic skill. The exhibition is a true celebration of the creative talent in our region.

Don’t Miss the Opening Reception:
Saturday, Jun 25, 2016, 5:30-7:30pm
Awards Presented at 6pm
Free for members; $5 non-members
Exhibiting members also receive two complementary guest passes

Dayton/Kyoto Print Exchange – STORM (Deer Gallery)

Nov 12, 2016 – Mar 25, 2017

The Dayton/Kyoto Invitational is an international print exchange between the Dayton Printmakers’ Cooperative and Gen Studio Group in Kyoto, Japan. The groups have been exchanging prints for simultaneous portfolio exhibitions in the Dayton, Ohio and Kyoto, Japan areas since 2003.

Each year a theme is determined by one of the two groups. The theme chosen for this portfolio is “STORM.” Participating artists interpret the theme and create an image using a printmaking process or a combination of processes. Included in this exhibition are works by 21 artists from Japan and 18 from Dayton.

Springfield High School AP/IB Exhibition (in the Conference Room)

Apr 2-29, 2016

Every year countless high school students in the United States strive to meet the standards of Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs in order in order to earn college credit. Students who choose to study studio art must create diverse, exceptional portfolios that demonstrate their proficiency of design in concept, composition, and execution.

Springfield High School proudly displays the work of AP and IB students Jenna Demeter, Leticia Leep, Rachel Littleton, Maria Gomez Mestiza, Michelle Randles, Ryan Ramirez, Cameron Rohr, Adara Smiddy, Keaira Sparks, Kira Sutton, and Noah Voorhees.

Faces and Stories: Paintings by Jimi Jones

Feb 20-May 29, 2016

Jimi Jones communicates his ideas, feelings, and beliefs through his paintings, many of which explore the tensions of social injustice through war, racism, religious differences, and slavery. When Jones talks about his work it’s clear he sees his role as an artist-storyteller. “…if you’re thoughtful, constructive and creative in your approach, you can have long-lasting historic impact on other people. That’s to me the strength and the art of art.” Intimate portraits layered with stories and mural-sized paintings reveal Jones’ understanding of the world; “I live through my paintings; they help me organize my random thoughts and share them and myself with others.”

Artist talk
4:30-5:30pm, Saturday, Feb 20, 2016

Opening reception
5:30-7 pm, Saturday, Feb 20, 2016

These Museum events are free to members; admission fees apply for non-members.

Alyson Annette Eshelman: To Spin a Yarn (Chakeres Gallery)

Sep 12, 2015- Feb 28, 2016

Ridgewood School presents The Sky’s the Limit in the Beech Gallery

Oct 8 – Nov 5, 2015

Alexander Calder was an American sculptor known as the originator of the mobile, a type of kinetic sculpture made with delicately balanced or suspended components which move in response to motor power or air currents.

Inspired by Calder’s works, students at Ridgewood School have been working with their art teacher, Mrs. Molly Loftis, and the Springfield Center for the Arts at Wittenberg to organize their very own public art exhibit.

Opening Reception:
Thursday, Oct 8, 2015, 7pm

Art and Math: Works from the Permanent Collection (Halley Gallery)

Nov 15, 2015-Sep 13, 2016

This exhibition explores shared elements of the two disciplines: shape, line, negative and positive spaces, symbols and images to convey value, etc. Often isolated from one another, art and math have much in common.

Artist as Teacher

Mar 12-Oct 23, 2016

This exhibition introduces museum audiences to the remarkable artists who dedicated their creative energy to teaching art as well as creating work of their own. Often these artists weren’t given the attention or recognition that their non-teaching peers enjoyed. Find out what is special about an artist who is also a teacher.

Authentic Narratives: Ohio’s Regionalists, 1915-1950

Sep 12, 2015-Jan 17, 2016

Remarkable works by Ohio artists capturing Ohio’s distinctive expression of Regionalism rooted in the state’s more diverse blend of agriculture, industry, and cultures. This exhibition is accompanies by a catalog.

Presented with the generous support of Ohio Humanities.