Canton Artists League: Group Show, “A Splash of Color”
On display August 22 - September 27, 2009

*Exhibit opening Saturday, August 22 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Members of the Canton Artists League have created a special exhibition, “A Splash of Color,” for the Massillon Museum’s Studio M from August 22 through September 27, 2009.

The public is invited to meet the artists, view their work, and enjoy refreshments at the exhibition opening on Saturday, August 22, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Fred F. Silk Community Room of the Massillon Museum. The party is free and open to all.

The artists whose work will be included are: Cynthia Capestrain, Dorothy Chandler, Laura Donnelly, Bette Elliot, Wanda Frease, Jim Grand, Judy Huber, Gail Keener, Nick Lanzolotta, Judi Longacre, Janae Marshall, Nancy Stewart Matin, Carol Mendenhall, Tom Migge, Sharon Noble, Juanita Powell, Nan Rearick, Pat Ripple, Irene Rodriguez, Liz Scarp, Jose Vazquez, Lynn Weinstein, Kris Wyler, and Isabel Zaldivar.

Visitors to the Canton Artists League Studio M opening will also be able to attend the opening (7:00 to 10:00 p.m.) of the main gallery exhibition, “Stark Naked Salon,” an eye-popping exhibition showcasing the multimedia work of 11 Stark County artists who are just gaining recognition. Their fresh, non-traditional, and inspired artistic approaches range from fanciful to reflective to funny to brash.

The Studio M exhibition may be seen through September 27 during regular Museum hours, Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Chit Chat Coffee Shoppe and the Museum shop, OhRegionalities are located in the lobby of the Massillon Museum.

ABOUT STUDIO M

The Studio M show may be seen during regular Museum hours, Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., except when the Silk Room has been reserved for private functions. A call to the Museum office can confirm that the exhibit is available for viewing: 330-833-4061.

Studio M enhances the collaboration between the Museum and the community by showcasing the artistic talents of local, regional, and national artists.  The series of five-week shows will continue throughout the year, selected by jurors from proposals submitted by artists.  Brochures containing guidelines and an application are available by contacting the Massillon Museum at 330-833-4061 or www.massillonmuseum.org. The Massillon Museum is located at 121 Lincoln Way East (Ohio Route 172) in the heart of downtown Massillon. A visit to the Massillon Museum is always free.

How to Apply to Studio M:

Would you like to exhibit your work at Studio M?

Schedule of Upcoming Studio M Exhibitions:

Saturday, October 10 – October 18, 2009: Boys and Girls Club of Massillon

Friday, October 23 – December 6, 2009: Photographs by Friends of Relay for Life

Saturday, January 16 - February 21 2010 - Erica Meuser, prints

Saturday, February 27 – April 4, 2010 – Nelly Toll, childhood prints

Friday, April 9 – May 16, 2010 – Mount Union College students

Friday, May 21 – June 27, 2010 – Genevieve Thompson, digital photo compilations

Friday, July 2 - August 8, 2010 – Brittany Mazur, paintings

Previous Studio M Exhibitions:

Click here for a full archive of Studio M Exhibits.

Media Contacts:

Christine Shearer, Massillon Museum Director - 330-833-4061
Alex Nicholis, Massillon Museum Curator - 330-833-4061
Margy Vogt, Massillon Museum PR Coordinator - 330-832-8469 or 330-844-1525