Enjoy this first look at the OAC Riffe Gallery's 2025 Biennial Juried Exhibition! Showcasing the work of 61 Ohio artists, the exhibition features various artforms from installation, sculpture, and fiber works to drawing, painting, printmaking, and photography. Artworks were selected by jurors Wendy Earle, a curator at the Akron Art Museum; Charlotte M. Gordon, artistic director of the Southern Ohio Museum and Cultural Center; and Deidre Hamlar, director of the Aminah Robinson Legacy Project at t
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Enjoy this first look at the OAC Riffe Gallery's 2025 Biennial Juried Exhibition! Showcasing the work of 61 Ohio artists, the exhibition features various artforms from installation, sculpture, and fiber works to drawing, painting, printmaking, and photography. Artworks were selected by jurors Wendy Earle, a curator at the Akron Art Museum; Charlotte M. Gordon, artistic director of the Southern Ohio Museum and Cultural Center; and Deidre Hamlar, director of the Aminah Robinson Legacy Project at t
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It’s #FeaturedFriday, and this week we’re offering you a quick peak at the Ohio Artist Registry 2025 Juried Exhibition! We’re also excited to reveal the three Ohio artists who are this year’s Juror’s Choice Award recipients. Learn more about this exhibition at oac.ohio.gov/oar (click on “Exhibition”) --- Music Credits: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albio... License code: 5SD9VI51N7KU3XXO Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/wa
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It’s #FeaturedFriday, and this week we’re offering you a quick peak at the Ohio Artist Registry 2025 Juried Exhibition! We’re also excited to reveal the three Ohio artists who are this year’s Juror’s Choice Award recipients. Learn more about this exhibition at oac.ohio.gov/oar (click on “Exhibition”) --- Music Credits: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albio... License code: 5SD9VI51N7KU3XXO Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/wa
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A new exhibition opens this weekend at the OAC's Riffe Gallery, and for today's #FeaturedFriday we're heading to the gallery for a preview! Titled "Quilt National '25: The Best in Contemporary Quilts," the exhibition—produced and distributed by The Dairy Barn Arts Center—offers an exploration of traditional methods alongside new innovations in materials and technology. Join us in Columbus for an opening reception on Saturday, January 31, 2-4 p.m. Learn more about the exhibition and plan your vis
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A new exhibition opens this weekend at the OAC's Riffe Gallery, and for today's #FeaturedFriday we're heading to the gallery for a preview! Titled "Quilt National '25: The Best in Contemporary Quilts," the exhibition—produced and distributed by The Dairy Barn Arts Center—offers an exploration of traditional methods alongside new innovations in materials and technology. Join us in Columbus for an opening reception on Saturday, January 31, 2-4 p.m. Learn more about the exhibition and plan your vis
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The OAC Riffe Gallery’s latest exhibition—“All We Cannot Forget”—opens today. Curated by Char Norman, it features 12 Ohio artists. Plan to join us this Saturday, November 2, 2-4 p.m., for the opening reception. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fourth-dogma/secret-burger-joint License code: 30CX3JM5HJFZPLYF | Ohio Arts Council
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The OAC Riffe Gallery’s latest exhibition—“All We Cannot Forget”—opens today. Curated by Char Norman, it features 12 Ohio artists. Plan to join us this Saturday, November 2, 2-4 p.m., for the opening reception. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fourth-dogma/secret-burger-joint License code: 30CX3JM5HJFZPLYF | Ohio Arts Council
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Take a look back with us at the OAC Riffe Gallery's latest hands-on artmaking workshop! Led by Ohio artist Deborah Griffing, the workshop was offered as part of the gallery's current exhibition, "A Common Thread." Griffing's paintings and sculptures are influenced by her mother's struggle with Alzheimer's disease and her day-to-day interaction with people with mental disabilities. Offering a glimpse into the inner workings of the human mind, her work can appear to range from chaotic and whimsica
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Take a look back with us at the OAC Riffe Gallery's latest hands-on artmaking workshop! Led by Ohio artist Deborah Griffing, the workshop was offered as part of the gallery's current exhibition, "A Common Thread." Griffing's paintings and sculptures are influenced by her mother's struggle with Alzheimer's disease and her day-to-day interaction with people with mental disabilities. Offering a glimpse into the inner workings of the human mind, her work can appear to range from chaotic and whimsica
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It’s #FeaturedFriday, and this week we’re excited to preview the OAC Riffe Gallery’s next exhibition, “Sequence.” Enjoy the video, and plan to join us this Saturday for the exhibition’s opening reception. Mingle with many of the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and listen to live music as you peruse the gallery. Learn more about this exhibition at oac.ohio.gov/riffe-gallery/on-view. | Ohio Arts Council
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It’s #FeaturedFriday, and this week we’re excited to preview the OAC Riffe Gallery’s next exhibition, “Sequence.” Enjoy the video, and plan to join us this Saturday for the exhibition’s opening reception. Mingle with many of the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and listen to live music as you peruse the gallery. Learn more about this exhibition at oac.ohio.gov/riffe-gallery/on-view. | Ohio Arts Council
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Check out the 'Ohio: The Start Of It All' exhibit at Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery from now until October 14th! | Ohio Channel
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Check out the 'Ohio: The Start Of It All' exhibit at Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery from now until October 14th! | Ohio Channel
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This weekend, we’re excited to open the latest OAC Riffe Gallery exhibition, “In Touch.” Enjoy this overview video and plan to join us tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2-4 p.m. for the exhibition’s opening reception. Mingle with featured artists and enjoy live music from Keith Hanlon, all while experiencing great art from across the state. Learn more about the exhibition—curated by Megan Young—at oac.ohio.gov/riffe-gallery. | Ohio Arts Council
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With National Arts in Education Week kicking off this coming Sunday, September 14, we're excited to share that a new teaching artist-focused exhibition just opened in the lobby of the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts! Titled the "TeachArtsOhio Small Works Exhibition," it features the work of Ohio teaching artists who, alongside working with Ohio students through the OAC's TeachArtsOhio grant program, actively create their own art. Enjoy this quick overview video, showcasing the exhi
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Nature and art intersect in the latest OAC Riffe Gallery exhibition, “It’s an Honor to Be Here.” Curated by Maria Burke and Madeline Beaumier, the exhibition features the work of 16 Ohio artists. Enjoy this overview and plan to join us tomorrow (January 25) for the opening reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Learn more about the exhibition and visiting the gallery at oac.ohio.gov/riffe-gallery. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: YDCY0MNILLR3RM
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“In Ohio” opens Saturday, April 26 with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Learn more about the exhibition, associated programming, and how to visit the Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery at oac.ohio.gov/riffe-gallery. | Ohio Arts Council
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2025 Governor's Awards for the Arts Special Recognition by the Ohio Arts Council Board Charley Moses has dedicated over three decades to advancing arts and culture projects in Central Ohio, including his 20 years as chair of the Capitol Square Foundation, where he oversaw the development of the Ohio Statehouse Museum and the restoration of major artwork. He is now the president of the Ohio History Connection's board, working to enhance public access to historical sites like the Hopewell Ceremoni
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Arts Beacon of Light at Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery On View until April 7th "The work in this exhibition highlights the beauty of artistic practice as a salve and reveals themes of basic human need in the time of COVID-19—a collective, yet uniquely individualized experience.” — Katie Monahan, Curator | Ohio Channel
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Watching this project unfold over time shows just how far the Ohio Women's Monument has come. Each stage has added new depth, new craftsmanship, and new momentum. This montage is a look back at the work completed so far, and a reminder that there is still significant progress ahead as the monument moves toward its final form. Visit the studio Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and say hello to artist Brenda Councill at 110 South 6th St., Zanesville, Ohio. | Ohio Arts Council
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Sculptor Brenda Councill fits the head of a new figure into place and adds a final detail: a single glove. These small, deliberate movements carry so much meaning. Each part of the Ohio Women’s Monument is carefully placed to reflect lives lived, battles fought, and legacies created. This is the quiet side of monumental work. Visit the studio Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and say hello to artist Brenda Councill at 110 South 6th St., Zanesville, Ohio. | Ohio Arts Council
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TEACHER & STUDENT OPPORTUNITY: As part of a biennial celebration of the arts and art education, the Ohio House of Representatives High School Student Art Exhibition features exemplary visual art created by high school students from all corners of Ohio. Artwork from each of the 99 districts of the House of Representatives is featured in the hallway connecting the Ohio Statehouse and Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts. Ohio high school art teachers interested in having a student represe
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It’s #FeaturedFriday, and this week we’re excited to share this video overview of the 2024 Ohio Artist Registry Juried Exhibition. Learn more about the exhibition and hear directly from the jurors, including the reveal of this year’s three Juror’s Choice Awards. The exhibition runs through March 23, 2024, at the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Main Library. It is free to view on the library’s second floor during regular business hours throughout the week. --- Music Credit: Music by Pecan Pie ("S
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Applications are now being accepted for Ohio teaching artists to join the Ohio Teaching Artist Roster, a partnership between the Ohio Arts Council, Ohio Alliance for Arts Education, OhioDance, Center for Arts-Inspired Learning, and Art Possible Ohio. This online roster provides access to a professional community of peers and networks around the state, as well as new or continued opportunities for potential work and programming in and out of schools. Selected artists receive statewide designation
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Taking a look at work by Pamela MacGregor From the recent exhibition at The Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery Interwoven: The Many Voices of Fiber, curated by Quilt and Surface Design Symposium Director Tracy Rieger | Ohio Channel
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Taking a look at work by Priscilla Roggenkamp From the recent exhibition at the Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery Interwoven: The Many Voices of Fiber, curated by Quilt and Surface Design Symposium Director Tracy Rieger | Ohio Channel
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This stage focuses on bringing separate bronze components together through precision welding. Each seam must align structurally and visually before surface work begins. It is a technical process that ensures the figures will stand with both strength and continuity as part of the Ohio Women's Monument. Visit the studio Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and say hello to artist Brenda Councill at 110 South 6th St., Zanesville, Ohio. | Ohio Arts Council
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#FeaturedFriday: Today, we’re excited to share our latest overview video for the OAC Riffe Gallery’s “2023 Biennial Juried Exhibition!” Plan to join us tomorrow, October 28, 2-4 p.m., for our opening reception in the gallery. Enjoy live music and light refreshments while viewing the artworks and mingling with the exhibition’s artists. Learn more about the exhibition and find directions at: https://oac.ohio.gov/riffe-gallery | Ohio Arts Council
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Riffe Gallery at 77 S. High Street in Columbus! Just a two-minute walk from Urban Arts Space, the Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery showcases the work of artists across Ohio as well as collections belonging to state galleries and museums. Admission is free and open to the public! Currently, the “Quilt National ‘25: The Best in Contemporary Quilts” exhibition is on view at Riffe Gallery until April 10, 2026. It is produced and circulated by The Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athen
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Inside the foundry, molten bronze is poured with precision, heat, and intensity. What begins as raw material will soon become part of the Ohio Women’s Monument—strong, enduring, and full of meaning. This process is as much about power as it is about patience. And every pour brings us one step closer to completion. Visit the studio Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and say hello to artist Brenda Councill at 110 South 6th St., Zanesville, Ohio. | Ohio Arts Council
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This stage takes place inside the foundry, where the bronze figures begin to shed the structural supports used during casting. Workers carefully cut away the braces that once held the forms in place, allowing the sculptures to stand on their own for the first time. It is a critical transition point, moving the Ohio Women's Monument closer to its final, fully realized presence. Visit the studio Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and say hello to artist Brenda Councill at 110 South 6th St., Zanesville,
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Start your week off completely relaxed 😌 Our Arts in the Parks program, a partnership with the Ohio Arts Council, is featuring artists and musicians in our State Parks. Check out the talented Mark Sims at Mohican State Park 🎸 Learn more about Arts in the Parks here: https://ohiodnr.gov/home/news-and-events/all-events/parks-wc-events/arts-in-the-parks | Ohio State Parks
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On the Grid curated by Kelly Dietrich July 27 - October 4, 2024 • The Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery presents On the Grid, an exhibition curated by Kelly Dietrick. This exhibition features contemporary works of art by 16 artists who live and work in Ohio.“The selected artists work in film, photography, installation, textiles, ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, performance, product design, glass, found materials, and more. Putting these artists together, in each other’s company, creates i
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A look inside the studio visit on July 23, where Brenda Councill welcomed the dedicated supporters and organizational partners of the Ohio Women’s Monument. This video captures key moments as Brenda shared her creative process, answered questions, and offered a firsthand look at the detailed work behind this important public art project. It was a meaningful exchange between artist and advocates, united by a shared commitment to honoring Ohio’s women. Visit the studio Monday–Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:
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It’s #FeaturedFriday, and this week, we’re excited to showcase the works receiving awards as part of the “2023 Biennial Juried Exhibition.” Together, the jurors selected a single work to receive Best in Show and individually selected their Juror’s Choice. Hear directly from the jurors about their selections in the video above: -Dr. Melissa Crum’s Juror’s Choice: “Indiscernible Faces” by Don “DonCee” Coulter -Jolene Powell’s Juror’s Choice: “The Walls Are No Defense” by Aimee Lee -Yusuf A. Lateef
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