Linda McFarlin to Be Featured in Studio M Exhibition

Linda McFarlin to Be Featured in Studio M Exhibition

The Massillon Museum will feature illustrations and portraits by artist Linda McFarlin in Studio M from January 23 to March 1, 2009. Her show, “Living History: A Collection of Portraits,” will be a realistic depiction of Native Americans, mountain men, longhunters, militia, and skilled crafters of the period from 1700 to 1860.

The exhibition will open on Friday, January 23, 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 the artist, and enjoy refreshments. As always, a visit to the Massillon Museum is free. No reservations are necessary.

The artist has developed educational components and invites area school teachers to contact her for programs related to this exhibit. Teachers may also contact Alexandra Nicholis at the Massillon Museum for more information.

Linda McFarlin, of Pine Manor Gallery/Frame Studio, in Ashland holds a bachelor of fine arts degree from the Columbus College of Art and Design. She has taught at the public school and college level as well as at art centers. Her work has frequently been selected for the Mansfield Art Center’s May Show. She exhibited her work as part of the juried Ohio Artists and Craftsmen Exhibition at the Massillon Museum in 1978. She has had solo exhibitions in Ashland, Stow, Port Clinton, Westerville, Mansfield, and other Ohio cities, and is represented in galleries throughout northern Ohio.

The current Studio M exhibition, "Next," fiber and mixed media work by Michele Waalkes may be seen through Sunday, January 18. The McFarlin exhibition may be seen from January 23 through March 1 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 was initiated to strengthen the collaboration between the Museum and the community by showcasing the artistic talents of local, regional, and national artists. Exhibitions are 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 downtown Massillon. For more information, call the Massillon Museum at 330-833-4061 or visit www.massillonmuseum.org. To learn more about the artist, visit www.pinemanorgallery.com.

Media Contacts:
Christine Shearer, Massillon Museum Executive Director - 330-833-4061 or cshearer@massillonmuseum.org
Alexandra Nicholis, Massillon Museum Curator - 330-833-4061 or anicholis@massillonmuseum.org
Margy Vogt, Massillon Museum Public Relations Coordinator - 330-844-1525 or vogt@sssnet.com