We knowhow much you have all wanted to spend some time together in a comfortable, yet ever-so- architecturally brilliant space, so look no further!

Join us at Franklinton's Strongwater Food and Spirits for the OAL's Member's Social on Weds. September 17 at 5:30 pm! 

As you may have noticed from our One Night '14 theme, Tribute, we've been obsessing about the great things our members have been doing for over 100 years! Digging through archives, researching past artistic movements throughout our history, and just being reminded how without our members and on-going support, none of OAL would be possible; let alone, this awesome!

So, come have a drink with your OAL administrators and Board members, as well as potential *fingers crossed* members and current members, so we, as an organization, can discuss the direction of the Ohio Art League in terms of marketing, programming, opportunities, and all the in-between. We want your feedback!

If you're not yet a member, that's okay! Find out more about joining  and stay up-to-date by checking our blogs and Facebook page!

Put your hands together for:

Ohio Art League members

Virginia Kistler 

who have work in  “Height x Width x Depth” : Regional Juried Sculpture Competition on exhibit at Rosewood Gallery

Have you made a submission for the Fall Juried Exhibition?

You could have the opportunity to show your work!

Artspace: Regional Emerging Artist-in-Residency

Established in January 2000, the Regional Emerging Artist Residency provides emerging visual artists with time and space to explore their work in a supportive, thriving, artistic environment at Artspace. Two artists in their early professional careers are chosen from a regional pool of applicants every six months.

**The residency includes a private, rent-free studio with 24-hour access. Artspace does NOT provide transportation or living quarters.

Each month residents are presented to the Triangle community during Artspace’s opening receptions and gallery walks. A fully supported exhibition of the resident’s work will be presented in the Artspace lobby after the residency.

The primary focus of the program is to provide an artist with time for independent work, but some participation in Artspace programs is expected. During the residency, artists must contribute to Artspace’s educational programs and tours by working in their studios during business hours, especially during scheduled tours. Resident artists will also be expected to give a presentation, talk, and/or demonstration to the public during their exhibition or 6-month residency.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Artspace’s Emerging Artist Residencies are available to promising artists in their formative years committed to advancing their own work and professional careers.

2. Artists must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents over 18 years of age and must currently reside in the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia).

3. Artists working in most mediums will be considered, including experimental media; however, artists working with toxic materials, hazardous machinery, etc. will not be considered due to limitations within the building.

4. Artists must not be enrolled in an institutional program of study, including instructional museum programs, during the residency period. (Applicants may be in school during application process.)

5. Artists must be ready to enjoy working in an open studio setting where the public is able to interact with the artist during public hours. Artists must work in the studio a minimum of 15 hours per week during public hours.

Full application details available on website: artspacenc.org/call-for-residencies/regional

INQUIRIES

Shana Dumont Garr, Director of Programs & Exhibitions, sgarr@artspacenc.org, 919.821.2787

Sign up today! What a great place to focus on your profession as an artist. Take that time to explore, create and connect with like minded individuals. 

Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts offers time and space for artistic exploration through immersion in the extraordinary beauty of the West. Located on 15,000 acres of scenic splendor at the base of the Medicine Bow National Forest outside of Saratoga, Wyoming, the camp is situated right next to Brush Creek, in between the Sierra Madre and Snowy Mountain ranges.

Writers, visual artists, performance artists, musicians and composers are encouraged to apply for our four week artist residency programs, complete with lodging, meals, working facilities and incredible natural beauty. Two and six week residency options are also available; however priority will be given to the applicants applying for four week residency programs. Residents are at liberty to structure their own time and activity while on a creative retreat. Whether solitude or social engagement is inspiring, the opportunities for creative enrichment are endless at Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts.

Application Guidelines

The Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts offers two sessions per year. The Winter/Spring artist retreats run from January – May with the deadline September 15 of the previous year. The Summer/Fall session runs from June – November with the deadline on March 15 of the same year.

Duration of Residency

Options of 2, 4 or 6 weeks are available with preference going to 4 week requests. Duration is determined by jury rankings, overall application packet and schedule availability.

The application processing fee is $35 and is nonrefundable.

The Columbus Cultural Arts Center is now accepting proposals for exhibitions in its Main Gallery for 2016 – 2017. Proposals are welcome from individuals or groups/organizations working in all visual arts media. The Center's Main Gallery is one of the premier art exhibit locations in central Ohio, with very good public exposure, and opportunities for a variety of events in conjunction with an exhibition.

Visit OAL's wordpress for more information. 

The Chicago October Fair is calling for entries, Last day to submit is September 15th. 

Visit our wordpress for more details. 

Have you heard about Drink & Draw? Well, they have an Ohio Chapter! This is an amazing group to meet fellow artists, at all stages in their careers. Check it out and join!

Enjoy an evening of theme drawing, drinks a plenty, chatting, games and possibly some munchies from nearby eatery or food truck. Started by the lovely, Laura, of Rivet Gallery!

Whether you are an artist or not, this is open to all individuals and all skill levels. We have had professionals, grad students, undergrad students, alumni, professors and faculty, janitors and lunch ladies (ok maybe that is not true) etc attend the Drink and Draw events.

Bring along your sketchpads, Microns, markers, graphites, Moleskines, etc. Some will also be available though limited.

PARKING: can be found along South Fourth Street and side streets.

This exhibit will coincide with the screening of "Connected by Coffee," a new film that documents the human relationships between coffee farmers, buyers, roasters, and consumers. Representatives of local Columbus coffee roasters will be present to share their experiences with Fair Trade and coffee, as well as other topics.

The movie screening and community panel discussion will be held October 1, 2014, from 7:00-10:00PM at the Global Gallery Coffee Shop. An artists' reception will also take place, date and time TBA.

To submit artwork for consideration, please email: shadegrownartshow@gmail.com

-Include artist's name, media, size, title, and sale price. 

-One image per artwork, up to three artworks, in jpeg format at 1024 X 768 pixels or smaller 

-Global Gallery will collect and hold for the artist any monies from sale of displayed artwork, less a 20% handling fee. 

-Artworks should be ready to hang and selected works should be delivered by September 28, 2014

The deadline to enter is September 22, 2014