East Central Region of the Ohio Art Education Association
On display March 7 – April 12, 2009

*Exhibit opening Saturday, March 7, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The Massillon Museum will feature artwork by members of the East Central Region of the Ohio Art Education Association (OAEA) in Studio M from Saturday, March 7, through April 12, 2009. This is the third annual art teachers’ exhibition, the first at the Massillon Museum. Participants are certified to teach kindergarten through high school and higher education. They represent six counties and a variety of media.

The exhibition will open on Saturday, March 7, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., in the Massillon Museum's Fred F. Silk Community Room. The public is invited to view the artwork, meet some of the artists, and enjoy refreshments. As always, a visit to the Massillon Museum is free. No reservations are necessary.

Among the exhibiting artists will be: Randy Robart, Rittman High School; Matt Ramseyer, Orrville High School; Gary Spangler, Malone University; Sherri Dennis, Triway High School (retired); Pat Anderson, Triway High School; Hope Long, Wooster High School (retired); Julie Fisher, North Western High School (retired); Chris Triner, Hoover High School; Linda Litterdale, Canton South High School (retired); Rachel Tisher, Rittman Schools (art substitute); and Kathy Matthews, United Local High School. Spangler, a former Massillon Museum assistant, is coordinating the OAEA show with Massillon Museum Curator Alexandra Nicholis, who organizes and installs Studio M exhibitions.

The Ohio Art Education Association’s membership is open to art educators, retired art educators, college students, and any professional organization as an associate member. The association sponsors exhibits for elementary, high school, and college students at the regional and state level. To encourage current and future art educators, the association provides two teacher incentive grants and two scholarships for students pursuing licensure in art education. The OAEA is one of the largest associations in the United States.

The Massilon Musem will also host a Rhythms concert on the evening of the Studio M opening. Michael Searching Bear’s Native American music concert begins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door for $22 ($20 Massillon Museum members). Advance sale discounts are available now (330-833-4061 or massillonmuseum.org).

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.

Would you like to exhibit your work at Studio M?

Schedule of Upcoming Studio M Exhibitions:

Saturday, March 7 – April 12, 2009: East Central Region of the Ohio Art Education Association (group show)

Saturday, April 18 – May 24, 2009: Walsh University Digital Photojournalism students present “Image to Image”

Friday, May 29 – July 5, 2009: Lawrence Churski, oil paintings

Wednesday, July 8 – August 16, 2009: Timothy Paul, photographs

Friday, August 21 – September 27, 2009: Canton Artists League (group show)

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

Saturday, October 24 – December 6, 2009: Erica Meuser, prints

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