Art Blog: Original oil paintings

Ohio Arts Council- Ohio Governor's Office Exhibition

 

 

"Popcorn and Peanuts" is currently on display for 12 months beginning 6/11, at the Riffe Center in Columbus, Ohio.

The Ohio Arts Council selected this oil painting to be included in the Ohio Governor's Office Exhibition. They have selected a second painting to be shown in this rotating exhibit next year.

This is an outstanding opportunity for Ron Anderson to share his artwork with the community, and is one of many programs that the Ohio Arts Council presents that bring local artists and art patrons together.

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Riffe Center
77 South High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Ohio Arts Council
30 E. Broad Street, 33rd Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215

 

Posted by: Robin Anderson

German Village Art League "Visions of the Village" art exhibit

The German Village Art League in association with Caterina Ltd, and The Archive Gallery are presenting the "Visions of the Village" art exhibit. This show will be on display from 3/3/10-3/31/10. This is a juried exhibition, and Ron was selected as one of the participating artists.

Ron's artwork is being shown at the Caterina Gallery at 571 South Third Street in Columbus, Ohio.

Posted by: Robin

OAC "New Narratives" exhibit artist interview video

OAC "New Narratives" exhibit artist interview video

 

The Ohio Arts Council exhibit entitled " New Narratives: Paintings by Ohio Artists" has drawn to a close. Ron and I received a good amount of correspondence from visitors to this show, and were pleased that Ron's work was juried into the exhibit.

Dominique Vasseur, Curator with the Columbus Museum of Art served as Juror, and interviewed the artists prior to the exhibit Reception.

Click on the link above to view the video created, and hear from the individual artists whose work was presented in the "New Narrative" exhibit.

 

Posted by: Robin

Ohio Arts Council Creative Writing Workshop inspired by art exhibit

Event Name:	Creative Writing Workshop with Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld. Ron is one of the artists who has work included in the "New Narratives: Paintings by Ohio Artists" exhibit.
Related Article:	The Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery Hosts an Evening of Creative Writing with Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld
Venue:	Ohio Art Council's Riffe Gallery
Event Dates:	6/24/2009 - 6/24/2009
Category:	Riffe Gallery event
Description:	New Narratives: Paintings by Ohio Artists is the WRITE exhibition for a delightful evening of creative writing experiences inspired by 39 diverse paintings by 12 Ohio artists. Join us on Wednesday, June 24 for a two-hour workshop, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Bring paper and pencils, open minds, hearts and free spirits! Hang loose with educator, author/writer, Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld. Register for this free workshop at www.riffegallery.org by Monday, June 22, 2009. Space is limited, so register today! For more information please contact: Mary Gray mary.gray@oac.state.oh.us or Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld howmimchen@aol.com
Contact Name:	Mary Gray
Contact Phone:	614/728-2239
Contact E-mail:	mary.gray@oac.state.oh.us
Registration Deadline:	6/22/2009
Event Cost:	There is no cost for this event.

Columbus College of Art & Design 2008 Faculty Biennial

Posted by: Robin

"...The 2008 Faculty Biennial features a selection of recent works of art and design by the diverse and distinguished artists, designers and scholars who make up the faculty at Columbus College of Art & Design..."

Columbus College of Art & Design
Canzani Center Gallery
www.ccad.edu
60 Cleveland Avenue at E. Gay Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Exhibit concludes 12/06/08

"New Narratives: Paintings by Ohio Artists" exhibit

Ohio Arts Council/ Riffe Gallery presents:

"New Narratives: Paintings by Ohio Artists"
5/7/09-7/12/09

Ron was invited to join several local artists in presenting narrative work at The Riffe Gallery in 2009.

The exhibit was curated by Dominique Vasseur who is the Curator of European Art at the Columbus Museum of Art.

Exhibit concludes 7/12/09

Riffe Center/ The Riffe Gallery
77 South High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

More detail to follow....

Posted by: Robin

"Scenes of Old Columbus" exhibit through 8/08

The Columbus Historical Society Presents:

"Scenes of Old Columbus"

Gallery Opening in conjunction with the Lyle Gallery. The Columbus Historical Society's Gallery will feature noted historic Columbus Artists.

Ron was invited to share several of his paintings in the "Scenes of Columbus" exhibit at The Columbus Historical Society's Gallery.

He is showing several plein air landscapes that depict scenes from German Village.

Current exhibit concludes 8/08

Columbus Historical Society Gallery
51 Jefferson Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215

"When The Spirit Moves" exhibit, The Shot Tower Gallery

"When The Spirit Moves" exhibit, The Shot Tower Gallery through 10/9/08 - by Ron Anderson

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The Shot Tower Gallery at the Ft. Hayes Metropolitan Education Center presents:

"When The Spirit Moves"

9/8/08-10/9/08

Dance and Music Theme for Exhibition a the Ft. Hayes Metropolitan Education Center. The exhibit includes original artwork, and a poster exhibition showcasing the history of African American Dance.

Ron was invited to join six other artists in showcasing his oil paintings depicting the music and dance theme.

Exhibit concludes 10/09/08

Ft. Hayes Metropolitan Education Center/The Shot Tower Gallery
546 Jack Gibbs Blvd.
Columbus, Ohio 43215

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Posted by: Robin

"Roots and Legacies" Columbus Cultural Art Center exhibit

Celebrate the legacy of 17 Central Ohio artists at the Ohio Art League's Roots and Legacies exhibit

Ron attended the opening reception of the "Roots and Legacies" exhibit at the Columbus Cultural Art Center on 11/18/07. The event was well attended, and the exhibit is dedicated to the memory of artist and educator Ed Colston, and Ray Hanley, past President of the Greater Columbus Arts Council.

The seventeen artists in the exhibition include:

• Bill Agnew
• Ralph Bell
• Smoky Brown
• Rev. St. Patrick Clay
• Ed Colston
• Tony Davenport
• Ann DeWald
• Gilda Edwards
• Jeanne Fryer-Kohles
• Roman Johnson
• Robert King
• Mary Merrill
• William F. Ollila
• Mahler Ryder
• Mildred Slade
• Robert Stull
• John Vaughn

Ron was pleased to see many fellow artists, and art supporters from the community attend the reception. He was personally acquainted with many of the artists included in the exhibit, and has been inspired by their work.

The exhibit program includes information about how the exhibition was conceived, and describes how Ohio Art League Director Sean Cooper "...embraced the concept of this exhibition, sought and received funding from GCAC to produce a catalog of the artists and their work."

The Preface included in the exhibit program was written by Denny Griffith, President of the Columbus College of Art and Design. He mentions that he was acquainted with a dozen of the artists, and states that "It is a splendid gesture and a rare opportunity for all of us to reflect on their lives, their work, their passing, and their lasting influence. We were, and are, enriched by them, and we are lucky to have known them."

Columbus Cultural Art Center

Exhibit runs 11/18/07- 12/30/07
Call (614) 645-7047 for details

Posted by: Robin

Bettye Stull Curator's Talk at The King Arts Complex, 10/18/07

Ron has six oil paintings included in the "Echoes of our Ancestors" exhibit at The King Arts Complex in Columbus, Ohio. Bettye Stull is the Curator of this show, and has a Curator's Talk scheduled for 10/18/07 that is open to the public:

Curator’s Talk

October 18, 2007 FREE to the public 6 PM -7:30 PM

...Experience the knowledge and expertise of curator, Bettye Stull. Ms. Stull has over twenty years of experience in arts administration and curating. This session will include interactive dialogue with Bettye as she shares her methods of selecting works of art for exhibition...

Echoes of our Ancestors

Sept 13-November 10, 2007

Elijah Pierce Gallery

...Echoes of Our Ancestors is a thought provoking exhibition that celebrates the rich, diverse and artistic legacy of past and present African American artists. The artistic excellence of the work reflects a passion and sensibility greatly inspired and influenced by the artists’ mentors, distinguished art educators and scholars...

(The King Arts Complex for more information)

Posted by: Robin