Details
Start Date
Tue, March 7, 2023 @ 10:00 AM
End Date
Thu, April 13, 2023 @ 3:00 PM
Location
The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
FIGURATIVE EXHIBITION
DATES: MARCH 7 – APRIL 13, 2023
LOCATION: CUYAHOGA VALLEY ART CENTER – MAIN GALLERY
The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center (CVAC) presents its Figurative Exhibition, from March 7 – April 13, 2023. The exhibit is free for the public to view, gallery hours Mon-Tue 10-3, Wed 12-9, Thu-Fri 10-3, & Sat 10-2. This juried exhibit reveals the breadths of interests and investigations from participants’ recent paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and works on paper. The theme of this juried exhibition is FIGURATIVE. All types of figures – humans, animals, and fictional, depicted as realistic or conceptual – were valid for submission.
This open exhibition is juried, with the juror determining accepted submissions and the winning submissions to receive First-Place, Second-Place, and Third-Place in the amount of $100, $75 & $50 sequentially, as well as up to three honorable mentions. A People’s Choice shall be held during this exhibition, winner to be announced at the artist reception. This juried exhibition will highlight works of art spanning a plethora of differing artistic mediums. “We are excited to display what our members and the arts community has to share with us,” states Danielle Dieterich, Executive Director of CVAC. Awards will be distributed as the winners are celebrated during the Figurative Exhibition’s Artist Reception on Friday, March 31st from 5:30-7:00 PM. Patrons will have the opportunity to mingle with the artists, enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres and purchase art during this free reception
Juror: Mark Giangaspero
Mark Giangaspero studied and taught visual arts under the late Jack Richards until his passing in 2014. Giangaspero has been teaching drawing and painting classes in every media at the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center for over 10 years. They have shown work in prestigious galleries such as the McDonough Museum in Youngstown, Ohio, Viewpoints at the Cincinnati Art Club, and the National Arts Club in New York. The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio currently holds two of Giangaspero’s pieces, “Mr. Richardson” and “Portrait of Chris” in the permanent collection.
Winners:
| AWARDED PEOPLE’S CHOICE
DIANA HEINBACH |
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| FIRST PLACE
RUTH MATTHEWS |
“This is a well-done pastel drawing that creates a very moody and introspective feeling. The subtle sensitivity to the curious expression casts a lasting impression upon the viewer.”
– Juror, Mark Giangaspero |
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| SECOND PLACE
MAYA MCDONALD |
“Milo Pose #1 utilizes a strong composition that has an excellent presence. The bright blue behind the energetic figure captures a potential for movement.”
– Juror, Mark Giangaspero |
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| THIRD PLACE
DEBRAH BUTLER |
“Butler’s creative use of medium and framing makes this piece feel like a reliquary. While it could be considered a haunting image, we are still invited to participate in this last communion.”
– Juror, Mark Giangaspero |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
C. ARTHUR CROYLE |
“This powerfully painted self-portrait is reminiscent of Lucian Freud’s brushwork. Gritty and full of color, we are sitting at the same table enjoying a cup of coffee with the artist.”
– Juror, Mark Giangaspero |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
CINDY HORN |
“Deirdre M. is a beautifully drawn portrait that captures the sitter’s personality. The delicate line work hangs in a balance between construction and rendering that makes the image seem like it is frozen in time.”
– Juror, Mark Giangaspero |
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| HONORABLE MENTION
KAYLA BILLINGS |
“Perhaps drawn only with one singular line, this image captures an excellent gesture of a figure. The lyrical nature of this drawing has a wonderful range of motion and detail. Simple yet elegant.”
– Juror, Mark Giangaspero |
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Accepted Submissions:
| Full Name | CITY, STATE | Title | CATEGORY | Price |
| Pat Barker | HUDSON, OH | B.C. Ted | 3-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA | $1,000 |
| Pat Barker | HUDSON, OH | M.T. Cher | 3-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA | $1,000 |
| Dan Soucek | SAGAMORE HILLS, OH | Benny Deergle | 3-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA | NFS |
| Wendy Freedman | AKRON, OH | Frankie Needs More Coffee | 3-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA | NFS |
| Amanda Bacon | WADSWORTH, OH | Blue Bird Mug | 3-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA | $70 |
| Diana Heinbuch | AKRON, OH | Another Revolution | DRY MEDIA | $200 |
| C. Arthur Croyle | CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH | Male Figure Study | DRY MEDIA | $100 |
| Noreen Molek | COLUMBIA STATION, OH | Apollo | DRY MEDIA | $200 |
| Noreen Molek | COLUMBIA STATION, OH | Her | DRY MEDIA | $250 |
| Mary Ann Mosyjowski | AKRON, OH | Joy | DRY MEDIA | $500 |
| Mary Ann Mosyjowski | AKRON, OH | Last Stand | DRY MEDIA | NFS |
| Kayla Billings | AKRON, OH | Continuous Contour: Karma | DRY MEDIA | $130 |
| Kayla Billings | AKRON, OH | Continuous Contour: Reading | DRY MEDIA | $70 |
| Debrah Butler | KENT, OH | Communion, Anyone? | DRY MEDIA | $1,800 |
| Debrah Butler | KENT, OH | Judge | DRY MEDIA | $250 |
| Marie Steele | FAIRLAWN, OH | Untitled | DRY MEDIA | NFS |
| Eric Van Meter | CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH | Unnamed Elder: Timeless Russian Spirit | DRY MEDIA | $315 |
| Keith Wisdom | CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH | Fontana | DRY MEDIA | $300 |
| Ruth Matthews | WAUSEON, OH | Girl With Hat | DRY MEDIA | NFS |
| Cindy Horn | ORRVILLE, OH | Deirdre M. | DRY MEDIA | NFS |
| Jennifer Newyear | RICHFIELD, OH | Lili in Blue | DRY MEDIA | $225 |
| Jennifer Newyear | RICHFIELD, OH | All on Board | DRY MEDIA | $125 |
| Larry Pinkus | AKRON, OH | The Bird Box | MIXED MEDIA | NFS |
| Taylor Clapp | AKRON, OH | Sunday Afternoon Nap | MIXED MEDIA | $350 |
| Katy Clark | BRECKSVILLE, OH | Blush Bird Couture | MIXED MEDIA | $340 |
| Katy Clark | BRECKSVILLE, OH | Spring Portrait of Torrie | MIXED MEDIA | $250 |
| M Donley | STOW, OH | Sweet Reductions | MIXED MEDIA | $300 |
| M Donley | STOW, OH | Mankind’s Phallacy: Mother Nature | MIXED MEDIA | $300 |
| Rebekah Koduru | CLEVELAND, OH | Sower of the Seeds | MIXED MEDIA | $100 |
| Janet Baran | MEDINA, OH | Best Friends | MIXED MEDIA | $600 |
| Janet Baran | MEDINA, OH | Big Brothers | MIXED MEDIA | NFS |
| Jody Crow | CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH | Geisha Girl | OIL BASED MEDIA | $800 |
| Jody Crow | CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH | Remy | OIL BASED MEDIA | $900 |
| Susan Yates | CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH | First Day | OIL BASED MEDIA | NFS |
| Susan Yates | CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH | Playing Google Eye | OIL BASED MEDIA | NFS |
| Linda Hutchinson | KENT, OH | Tara | OIL BASED MEDIA | $625 |
| Linda Hutchinson | KENT, OH | In The Grips | OIL BASED MEDIA | $525 |
| Sue Hood | MORELAND HILLS, OH | Emily | OIL BASED MEDIA | $850 |
| Roy Mowls | MUNROE FALLS, OH | Joel | OIL BASED MEDIA | NFS |
| C. Arthur Croyle | CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH | Self-Portrait | OIL BASED MEDIA | NFS |
| Steve Fountain | KENT, OH | So Happy to See You | OIL BASED MEDIA | NFS |
| Dan Soucek | SAGAMORE HILLS, OH | That’s Phil | OIL BASED MEDIA | NFS |
| Ruth Matthews | WAUSEON, OH | Self Portrait | OIL BASED MEDIA | NFS |
| Ann Dumont | EASTLAKE, OH | Reading the Old Way | OIL BASED MEDIA | $775 |
| Ann Dumont | EASTLAKE, OH | The Robe | OIL BASED MEDIA | $575 |
| Marlisa Dunn | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH | Serendipity and Grace | OIL BASED MEDIA | $1,200 |
| C. Dale Warren | NEW FRANKLIN, OH | Reflections of a Self Portrait | OIL BASED MEDIA | NFS |
| C. Dale Warren | NEW FRANKLIN, OH | Native of Nevis – West Indies | OIL BASED MEDIA | NFS |
| Maya McDonald | ASHLAND, OH | Milo Pose #1 | OIL BASED MEDIA | NFS |
| Maya McDonald | ASHLAND, OH | Milo Pose #2 | OIL BASED MEDIA | NFS |
| Tricia Kaman | CHAGRIN FALLS, OH | California Nude | OIL BASED MEDIA | $775 |
| Tricia Kaman | CHAGRIN FALLS, OH | Serene | OIL BASED MEDIA | $2,700 |
| Bruce S. Gates | NEW FRANKLIN, OH | Persephone | PHOTOGRAPHY | $450 |
| Bruce S. Gates | NEW FRANKLIN, OH | Toronto 1975 | PHOTOGRAPHY | $850 |
| Julia Malinky | AKRON, OH | Drying Off | PHOTOGRAPHY | NFS |
| Jacqui Sukie | AKRON, OH | Reflections on Versailles | PHOTOGRAPHY | $70 |
| Dennis A. Lundell | AKRON, OH | I’m Too Sexy for My Branch | PHOTOGRAPHY | $85 |
| Larry Pinkus | AKRON, OH | Relatively Linked | PHOTOGRAPHY | NFS |
| Lance Apple | COPLEY, OH | The Lady with the Purple Hat | PHOTOGRAPHY | $75 |
| Matthew McLendon | MUNROE FALLS, OH | Stepping on the Beach | WATER BASED MEDIA | NFS |
| Ann Emmitt | TALLMADGE, OH | Key West Café | WATER BASED MEDIA | $400 |
| Robert Goldthwaite | KENT, OH | Mother & Child | WATER BASED MEDIA | $150 |
| Diana Heinbuch | AKRON, OH | Maka | WATER BASED MEDIA | $300 |
| Sherry Kazantzis | NEW FRANKLIN, OH | Whooo, Me? | WATER BASED MEDIA | $200 |
| Carol J. Stevens | MEDINA, OH | Working Man’s Hands | WATER BASED MEDIA | $500 |
| Robert Knapp | UNIONTOWN, OH | “Bottled” Figure Study 2 | WATER BASED MEDIA | $675 |
| Robert Knapp | UNIONTOWN, OH | Fisherman Study #3 | WATER BASED MEDIA | $400 |
| April Cameron | AKRON, OH | #10 Studio Series | WATER BASED MEDIA | $550 |
| Johanna Yurak | HUDSON, OH | Do I Dare? | WATER BASED MEDIA | $150 |
| Cindy Horn | ORRVILLE, OH | Beth’s Girls | WATER BASED MEDIA | NFS |
| Kayla Onslow | TALLMADGE, OH | Buena Vista | WATER BASED MEDIA | NFS |
| Wendy Freedman | AKRON, OH | Meg | WATER BASED MEDIA | $275 |
| Sally Heston | BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH | Parade Watchers | WATERCOLOR MEDIA | $250 |
| Susan Kiedio | PARMA HEIGHTS, OH | Susie’s Smile | WATERCOLOR MEDIA | $400 |
| Susan Kiedio | PARMA HEIGHTS, OH | Evelyn’s Violin | WATERCOLOR MEDIA | $500 |
| Steve Strasser | AKRON, OH | City Dweller | WATERCOLOR MEDIA | NFS |
| Ellen Howard | EUCLID, OH | Figure With Black Drape | WATERCOLOR MEDIA | $200 |
| Jack Hickson | BARBERTON, OH | On A Blueridge Wander | WATERCOLOR MEDIA | $595 |
| Jack Hickson | BARBERTON, OH | Hangry! | WATERCOLOR MEDIA | $250 |