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Start Date Tue, October 28, 2025 @ 10:00 AM
End Date Thu, December 4, 2025 @ 3:00 PM
Location The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center

EXHIBIT: Student & Faculty Exhibition

DATES: October 28 – December 4, 2025

LOCATION: CUYAHOGA VALLEY ART CENTER – MAIN GALLERY


Cuyahoga Valley Art Center presents its highly anticipated annual Student & Faculty Exhibition, displayed from October 28 to December 4, 2025. This prestigious exhibition showcases the remarkable skill and creativity of its diverse community of artists.

The annual Student & Faculty Exhibition has been a cornerstone of the CVAC exhibit calendar for decades, providing an invaluable platform for students and faculty members to display their artwork in a supportive and collaborative environment. This year’s exhibition is a celebration of artistic expression, featuring a wide range of mediums, styles, and techniques.

“We are thrilled to host once again our annual Student & Faculty Exhibition, which serves as a testament to the vibrant artistic community here at CVAC,” said Danielle Dieterich, Executive Director of CVAC. “This exhibition celebrates the skill, dedication, and creativity of our students and faculty members, and we are excited to share their artwork with the wider community.”

The annual Student & Faculty Exhibition, made possible in part by the generous support of The Vijay Rastogi Memorial Fund, will feature a People’s Choice selection process. This process will allow attendees to vote for their favorite artwork, with the fund supporting cash prizes for the winners. The Vijay Rastogi Memorial Fund, honoring the legacy of Vijay Rastogi, a cherished former Board member and dedicated advocate for the arts, plays a crucial role in funding these awards during the exhibition.

“We are deeply grateful for the support of the Vijay Rastogi Memorial Fund, which not only enables us to recognize and celebrate the skills within our community but also supports the cash prizes awarded during the exhibition,” added Danielle Dieterich. “This exhibition is a testament to the power of art to inspire, uplift, and unite us, and we look forward to sharing it with our community.”

The celebration and recognition of these skilled individuals will take place at the Artist Reception on November 21st from 5:30 PM to 7 PM. The event provides an opportunity for artists, students, faculty, and community members to come together and celebrate the culmination of the year’s artistic achievements. The reception will be free of charge and open to all patrons. Attendees will have the opportunity to mingle with the artists, indulge in delightful refreshments and hors d’oeuvres, and even purchase remarkable pieces of art. Awards to be announced at 6:30 pm at the event.

As part of the exhibition, CVAC will introduce the Artistic Evolution Awards, a new initiative aimed at celebrating the growth and development of students throughout the year. CVAC’s faculty shall select award recipients, recognizing students who have demonstrated significant progress and evolution in their artistic journey, embodying the values of dedication, exploration, and growth that define the CVAC community.

The annual Student & Faculty Exhibition at the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center is an extraordinary exhibit that highlights the immense skill and creativity of CVAC’s visual arts community. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness captivating artworks and to engage with the artists themselves.


Featured Artists:

2025 Student & Faculty Exhibition Featured Artists PDF

Full Name CITY, STATE Title Price CATEGORY Instructor / Faculty Member
Rebecca Arko Moore Cuyahoga Falls, OH Behind The House $100 Water Based Media Susan Mencini
Amanda Bacon Wadsworth, OH Blue Bird Lidded Jar $130 3-Dimensional Media Faculty Member
Tom Baldwin Akron, OH What’s Up NFS 3-Dimensional Media Faculty Member
Tom Barkis Cuyahoga Falls, OH Rob Crombie NFS Oil Based Media Mark Giangaspero
Mary Bechter New Franklin, OH Colonial Times NFS Watercolor Media Sally Heston
Kay Bell Silver Lake, OH Owlet NFS 3-Dimensional Media Beth Lindenberger
Trish Blackman Aurora, OH Reflection NFS Dry Media Mark Giangaspero
Marilyn Bradach Rootstown, OH Autumn in Nashville $350 Water Based Media Mark Giangaspero
Laura Brady Hudson, OH Cheyenne Spirit NFS Watercolor Media Sally Heston
Linda Brown Hudson, OH Lighthouse at Fort Casey $125 Watercolor Media Sally Heston
Vera Buk-Bjerre Kent, OH Cleveland $275 Water Based Media Susan Mencini
M.H. Phillip Chiang M.D. Chesterland, OH Docking NFS Watercolor Media Sally Heston
Sharon Chiang Chesterland, OH Sky Hole Through the Trees NFS Watercolor Media Sally Heston
Rose Ann Chiurazzi Cuyahoga Falls, OH Painted Plate Whimsical Daisies NFS 3-Dimensional Media Beth Lindenberger
Deanna Clucas Stow, OH Winter Sunset $320 Watercolor Media Faculty Member
Kathy Cockfield Wadsworth, OH Acadia $175 Watercolor Media Sally Heston
Jody Crow Cuyahoga Falls, OH Boogerman Charters NFS Oil Based Media Mark Giangaspero
Patrick Dougherty Akron, OH I Was Reminded of Tolouse Lautrec’s Laundress… $350 Dry Media Sally Heston
Linda Ferris Akron, OH Shrimpers NFS Watercolor media Sally Heston
Gloria Fickert Akron, OH Seaside Splash $100 Watercolor Media Sally Heston
Steve Fountain Kent, OH Pandemic Me NFS Oil Based Media Mark Giangaspero
Nancy Giermann Akron, OH Charlie and Bear NFS Watercolor Media Sally Heston
Robert Goldthwaite Kent, OH Rough Seas $150 Water Based Media Susan Mencini
Karen Gustafson Akron, OH Dreaming of a Starry Night NFS Water Based Media Sally Heston
Olena Harpster North Olmsted, OH On the Lake Erie 2024 $100 Dry Media Sally Heston
 Michael Hart Cuyahoga Falls, OH Sunshine NFS 3-Dimensional Media Tom Baldwin
Sandra Heller Akron, OH On the Brink $125 Watercolor Media Sally Heston
Sally Heston Broadview Hts., OH Pastureland $450 Watercolor Media Faculty Member
Mary Lou Holly Kent, OH Michael NFS Dry Media Mark Giangaspero
Bryan Howdyshell Akron, OH Alum Cave Hike NFS Water Based Media Kit Palencar
Nancy Howell Middleburg Hts, OH Tree Swallow NFS 3-Dimensional Media Tom Baldwin
Linda Hutchinson Kent, OH Apple Series $725 Watercolor Media Faculty Member
Joan Inderhees Kent, OH Ellen NFS Dry Media Linda Hutchinson
Gerna Isley Tallmadge, OH Backyard Treasure NFS Dry Media Mark Giangaspero
Saira Ismail Hudson, OH A Monument to Love and Loss NFS Watercolor Media Sally Heston
Yvonne Jackson Canton, OH It’s Electric $275 Watercolor Media Sally Heston
Lindsey Jeavons Akron, OH Green Apple With Leaves NFS Mixed Media Mo Mosyjowski
Jean Jencks Cuyahoga Falls, OH Lunch for Gold Finches NFS Watercolor Media Sally Heston
Debra Kay Parma, OH Plum Ready $125 Watercolor Media Sally Heston
Lisa T. Kindleburg Akron, OH Big Girl on the Porch NFS Waterbased Media Susan Mencini
Bob Klein Akron, OH Orioles NFS 3-Dimensional Media Tom Baldwin
Carol Klemencic Hudson, OH Dahwa Queen $95 Oil Based Media Mark Giangaspero
Leah Kolesar Cuyahoga Falls, OH Fungus Among Us $200 Dry Media Linda Hutchinson
Terry Korom New Franklin, OH Serenity by the Sea NFS Watercolor Media Sally Heston
MJ Lehman Hudson, OH Chatham Sunset NFS Watercolor Media Sally Heston
David Lesniewski Copley, OH Mini NFS 3-Dimensional Media Beth Lindenberger
Jack Liberman Akron, OH Vineeland Flats $900 Oil Based Media Faculty Member
Beth Lindenberger Akron, OH Painted Platter $90 3-Dimensional Media Faculty Member
Yu Liu Hudson, OH The Fusion $350 Watercolor Media Mark Giangaspero
Teri Mackey Uniontown, OH Autumn $800 Watercolor Media Sally Heston
Jan Magdinec Broadview Hts., OH “Dudi” 100 Years a Steeler’s Fan NFS Oil Based Media Mark Giangaspero
Susan Mencini Cuyahoga Falls, OH Summer Fields $300 Water Based Media Faculty Member
Ellen McAnulty Copley, OH Morning Glory NFS Watercolor Media Sally Heston
Bonnie Morris Uniontown, OH Jockeying to Win $175 Watercolor Media Sally Heston
Mary Mosyjowski Akron, OH Journey  $550 Mixed Media Faculty Member
Roy Mowls Munroe Falls, OH Northern Woods NFS Water Based Media Susan Mencini
Jay Paktinat Aurora, OH Fall at Lakeside $174 Watercolor Media Sally Heston
Kit Palencar Cuyahoga Falls, OH Torchlight $800 Oil Based Media Faculty Member
Valora Renicker Akron, OH Crevasse At Virgina Kendall Park NFS Watercolor Media Kit Palencar
Kim Rosky Ravenna, OH Crown Jewel NFS Oil Based Media Mark Giangaspero
Lorraine Safranek Aurora, OH Amish Farm $500 Water Based Media Mark Giangaspero
Debbie Seidman Mayfield Hts, OH Through the Roof $75 Water Based Media Sally Heston
Sheryl Sheatzley Stow, OH Cape Cod Foggy Morning NFS Water Based Media Susan Mencini
William Smith Stow, OH Day’s Last Glow $125 Water Based Media Susan Mencini
Denny Stoiber Silver Lake, OH Sick Day, Comfy Blanket $350 Watercolor Media Sally Heston
Mila Theiss Cuyahoga Falls, OH Serene $250 Dry Media Mark Giangaspero
Alicia Thomas Akron, OH Bookwyrm $300 3-Dimensional Media Beth Lindenberger
Shari Thomson Medina, OH Shadow Scapes Across My Landscape $200 Water Based Media Susan Mencini
Holly Timberlake Cuyahoga Falls, OH Water Spirits NFS Watercolor Media Mark Giangaspero
Nicole Topp Wadsworth, OH Tracks NFS Watercolor Media Mo Mosyjowski
Nicklaus Traeden Cuyahoga Falls, OH Wood Fired Teapot NFS 3-Dimensional Media Beth Lindenberger
Sarah Treanor Akron, OH Beginning Bowl NFS 3-Dimensional Media Beth Lindenberger
Annette Tymico Hudson, OH Baby James NFS 3-Dimensional Media Beth Lindenberger
Nancy Weiss Medina, OH School’s Out $200 Oil Based Media Mark Giangaspero
Keith Wisdom Cuyahoga Falls, OH Moment $1,500 Mixed Media Kit Palencar
Johanna Yurak Hudson, OH Drink of Choice NFS Watercolor Media Sally Heston
Steven Zakem Hiram, OH Amsterdam Canal NFS Watercolor Media Sally Heston
Deb Zemanek Akron, OH Gold Crown Kinglet NFS 3-Dimensional Media Tom Baldwin

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