SSCC hosting Ohio Watercolor Society exhibition
Lead Summary
By
-
The Ohio Watercolor Society’s 33rd annual touring exhibition will be on display April 4-27 at the Appalachian Gateway Center on Southern State Community College’s South Campus, 12681 U.S. Route 62, near Sardinia.
“Watercolor Ohio 2011” features 40 paintings chosen by juror John T. Salminen, an award-winning artist from Duluth, Minn., who has earned a national reputation for painting, teaching and judging watercolor exhibitions.
Salminen said that during the selection process he looked for balance and strong design and content, as well as well-designed paintings that engaged and captivated him.
“After repeated viewings of all entries, some paintings gained in interest as their subtle qualities asserted themselves, while other works failed to sustain their initial charm,” he said. “Pure design can sometimes fail to communicate on an emotional level and pieces that are driven only by subject content can often become too sentimental.”
The “Watercolor Ohio 2011” viewing schedule will be Mondays and Tuesdays from 12 noon to 9 p.m., and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The viewing schedule is subject to change due to special events held in the Appalachian Gateway Center. For more information or special viewing hours, please contact Amanda Lewis at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 3520, or James Werline at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 3669.
As part of the exhibition, an Ohio Watercolor Society open house will be held from 4-6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the Appalachian Gateway Center.
“It’s always exciting to see what my fellow painters are creating and I came away from the jurying process both humbled and motivated,” said Salminen. “I’m confident that this year’s exhibition will inspire everyone who has the opportunity to see it.”
The Ohio Watercolor Society was organized to advance the stature of watercolor and other water-soluble media used by contemporary artists. The OWS promotes awareness to the public by fostering an appreciation of the medium and the artists who produce the works.
The Appalachian Gateway Center also houses a gift shop which features area artisan work, fine art pieces, and student work from Southern State’s art studio. All items are juried. Gift shop hours are 12 noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. To learn more about Southern State Community College, please visit www.sscc.edu. For more information about the Appalachian Gateway Center, please visit www.appalachiangateway.org.[[In-content Ad]]
“Watercolor Ohio 2011” features 40 paintings chosen by juror John T. Salminen, an award-winning artist from Duluth, Minn., who has earned a national reputation for painting, teaching and judging watercolor exhibitions.
Salminen said that during the selection process he looked for balance and strong design and content, as well as well-designed paintings that engaged and captivated him.
“After repeated viewings of all entries, some paintings gained in interest as their subtle qualities asserted themselves, while other works failed to sustain their initial charm,” he said. “Pure design can sometimes fail to communicate on an emotional level and pieces that are driven only by subject content can often become too sentimental.”
The “Watercolor Ohio 2011” viewing schedule will be Mondays and Tuesdays from 12 noon to 9 p.m., and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The viewing schedule is subject to change due to special events held in the Appalachian Gateway Center. For more information or special viewing hours, please contact Amanda Lewis at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 3520, or James Werline at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 3669.
As part of the exhibition, an Ohio Watercolor Society open house will be held from 4-6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the Appalachian Gateway Center.
“It’s always exciting to see what my fellow painters are creating and I came away from the jurying process both humbled and motivated,” said Salminen. “I’m confident that this year’s exhibition will inspire everyone who has the opportunity to see it.”
The Ohio Watercolor Society was organized to advance the stature of watercolor and other water-soluble media used by contemporary artists. The OWS promotes awareness to the public by fostering an appreciation of the medium and the artists who produce the works.
The Appalachian Gateway Center also houses a gift shop which features area artisan work, fine art pieces, and student work from Southern State’s art studio. All items are juried. Gift shop hours are 12 noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. To learn more about Southern State Community College, please visit www.sscc.edu. For more information about the Appalachian Gateway Center, please visit www.appalachiangateway.org.[[In-content Ad]]