Artwork by the Akron Art Explorers and the Massillon Museum Explorers
On display December 11, 2009 - January 3, 2010

Members of the Akron Art Explorers and the Massillon Museum Explorers will collaborate to present a Studio M exhibition at the Massillon Museum from December 11, 2009 through January 3, 2010.

Although there will be no official exhibition opening reception, the public is invited to view the exhibit in the Fred F. Silk Community Room of the Massillon Museum 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. The Museum will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Chit Chat Coffee Shoppe and the Museum shop, OhRegionalities, are located in the lobby of the Massillon Museum.

The Akron Art Explorers group is hosted and organized by the Massillon Museum and facilitated through the Boy Scouts of America. Student members of the group are in high school and hail from all over Summit County. Their contribution to this Studio M exhibit are selections from a previous project, “Common Ground,” featuring work from a collaborative photography project with students of Standing Rock Gallery in Kent, Ohio. Supervising the Akron Art Explorers are Alexandra Nicholis, MassMu curator, and artists Jody Hawk, Bernadette Glorioso, and Todd V.

The Massillon Museum Explorers have been a club since April 2009. Members come from greater Massillon, Jackson Township, Perry Township, and Doylestown. They created the artwork for Studio M while working with artists Scot Phillips and Emily Vigil during “Do the Mu” art workshops. Work influenced by Phillips uses found materials, collage, screenprinting, spray paint and stencils. Artwork created with Vigil are monoprints.

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:

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Schedule of Upcoming Studio M Exhibitions:

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

2010 Schedule:

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

Friday, August 13 – September 19, 2010 – Cari Miller paintings

Saturday, October 2 – 10, 2010 – Boys and Girls Club of Massillon Art Exhibit

Saturday, October 16 – 24, 2010 – Boy Scouts Art Exhibit of Parade Float Designs

Friday, November 5 – Sunday, December 19, 2010 – Emily Starr

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