Art Blog: Original oil paintings

The Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center Gala

The Worthington Arts Council will present The Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center Gala at the Worthington Industries headquarters on Saturday, 4/14/07.

The Gala theme is "You can make a difference in the life of the arts in Worthington." This special event celebrates capital campaign donations to date, and seeks to take the campaign past the $3.8 million initial construction goal.

The offical invitation mentions  "Special food offerings, exceptional wine selections, Live entertainment and exhibited works of art by Worthington area artists.

Ron was invited to share his artwork at this event, and will have his cityscape entitled "Lafayette Street" showcased for Gala guests. Ron is also partnering with the Worthington Arts Council to exhibit work in the Worthington area beginning in 5/07. The Gala will be an additional opportunity for him to share his artwork in the community.

The Worthington Arts Council web site www.worthingtonarts.org lists additional detail of upcoming activities and events. Information posted on the site about The Arts Center of Worthington describe the space as:

" a venue for the arts community, featuring a 220-seat auditiorium, classrooms, studios, offices and exhibit spaces. Most of these areas will be multi-use and will be abailable for public and private meetings as well as social gatherings."

The Gala should be an exciting evening where past achievements can be celebrated, and future goals can be shared.

Posted by: Robin

Creative Columbus Policy Steering Committee

"New outlook for arts ?"

There is an article in The Columbus Dispatch entitled "New outlook for arts ?" on 4/4/07 that details the efforts of a City Council-created task force charged with  recommending a cultural policy for Columbus, Ohio. 

The Creative Columbus Policy Steering Committee membership graded the current art scene on a scale of 1 (low) to 12 (high) in several areas, and those scores are included in this article.

The panel is quoted in the article as stating that "Columbus must do more to fund and promote its struggling cultural scene."

Ron and I have seen a change in leadership over that past few years in several of our prominent arts organizations. I think that the increased activity and support from local politicians, arts patrons and arts enthusiasts in the community are moving us in the right direction.

The Dispatch article mentions that  the committee issued its final report with recommendations to council members recently. This is great news for local artists and arts organizations. I am looking forward to hearing more about this project.

Creative Columbus Policy Steering Committee members include:

• Beverly Bethge, Chief Creative Officer, Ologie
• David Chesebrough, President, COSI Columbus
• Mary Jo Green, Vice President, Time Warner Cable
• Stephanie Hightower, Vice President, Columbus College of Art & Design
• Lisa Hinson, President, Hinson Ltd. Public Relations
• Chad A. Jester, President, Nationwide Foundation
• Wayne Lawson, Director Emeritus, Ohio Arts Council
• Jeffrey Lyttle, Vice President, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• Nannette Maciejunes, Executive Director, Columbus Museum of Art
• Robert H. Milbourne, President, Columbus Partnership
• Jerry Saunders, President, Africentric Personal Development Shop
• Priscilla Tyson, Columbus City Council member
• Margaret Wyszomirski, Art Education Professor, Ohio State University

www.dispatch.com for additional detail.

Posted by: Robin