Details
Start Date
Mon, June 26, 2017 @ 10:00 AM
End Date
Thu, July 27, 2017 @ 5:00 PM
Location
The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
IN BLOOM: A Floral Exhibition
The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center Offers Area Artists the Opportunity to Participate in a Juried Floral Exhibition
The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center (CVAC), 2131 Front Street Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221, has invited all area artists to participate in, IN BLOOM: A Floral Exhibition, to be on display in CVAC’s gallery from June 26th – July 27th. This juried exhibition will highlight up to 60 works of art spanning across a plethora of differing artistic mediums. “Flowers have been utilized as a form of visual communication for centuries, its symbology reflecting both social changes and artistic innovations throughout time.” tells Danielle Dieterich, Director of CVAC. “This exhibition shall highlight the visual impact of flowers through a variety of different mediums.” CVAC will be accepting submissions for this exhibition on June 23rd from 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM & June 24th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Professional Artist Mark Giangaspero, native of Akron & Cuyahoga Falls will be jurying CVAC’s IN BLOOM: A Floral Exhibition. Giangaspero studied and taught under Jack Richards, of Jack Richards Studio on Front Street Mall in Cuyahoga Falls, until his untimely passing in 2014. After taking some time off, he recently began teaching again at CVAC this past spring on Monday afternoons. Giangaspero has shown and continues to show in National and International exhibitions such as McDonough Museum, the Butler Institute of American Art, Viewpoints at the Cincinnati Art Club, National Arts Club in New York and many others. His works “Mr. Richardson” and “Portrait of Chris” are in the Butler Institute of American Art Permanent Collection.
Giangaspero will select one first-place winner, who shall receive a $150 cash prize, a second-place winner who shall receive a $75 cash prize and up to 5 honorable mentions. Awards will be distributed as the winners are celebrated during the IN BLOOM: A Floral Exhibition reception on July 14th 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.
In an effort to support the artistic development of today’s artists, CVAC is excited to continue showcasing the up-and-coming as well as established artists of today. Hosting upwards of ten open-call exhibitions a year, more than most art centers in Ohio, CVAC’s exhibitions continue to be competitive and well respected within the arts community.
| TOM MAYER
MOGADORE, OH FLORAL KALEIDOSCOPE $400 WATERCOLOR |
Best of Show Original take on subject and very well designed and executed. I liked the graphic quality. – Mark Giangaspero |
| LINDA TOMPKIN
COPLEY, OH EVENING SONG $850 ACRYLIC |
2nd place A very well-crafted piece and nice mood. A thoughtful composition. – Mark Giangaspero |
| MARY JO WORTHINGTON
MUNROE FALLS, OH WHAT DO YOU SEE? NFS MIXED MEDIA |
Honorable Mention Original handling of materials. Wonderful design. – Mark Giangaspero |
| MARJORIE DETTLING
AKRON, OH CHARLESTON GARDEN $750 OIL |
 Honorable Mention
Bold color. Nice knife and brush work. Interesting textures. – Mark Giangaspero |
| SUSAN MENCINI
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH PINK TULIPS B $500 ACRYLIC |
Honorable Mention Nice use of line and color. – Mark Giangaspero |
| SALLY HESTON
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH PINK CYCLAMEN $250 WATERCOLOR & GOUACHE |
Honorable Mention Wonderful Movement and view point. Handling of paint is interesting. – Mark Giangaspero |
| MARIE STEELE
AKRON, OH BIRDS OF PARADISE NFS OIL |
Honorable Mention Nice rhythms and color. – Mark Giangaspero |
The following works are also on display:
BARBARA MURRY
HUDSON, OH
ORCHID
NFS
WATERCOLOR
BARBARA MURRY
HUDSON, OH
CLEMATIS + TULIPS + VINKA VINE
NFS
WATERCOLOR
MARY JO WORTHINGTON
MUNROE FALLS, OH
WHIMSICAL DAY
$350
ACRYLIC
MARJORIE DETTLING
AKRON, OH
UNTITLED
$85
OIL
ESTER DETRAY
AKRON, OH
SPRING BEAUTY
$250
WATERCOLOR
SILVIA HELLER
BEDFORD, OH
AFTERNOON TEA
$500
OIL
CHARLES HARKER
SILVER LAKE, OH
IL CAMPO DI TULPINI
$300
COLORED PENCIL
PHYLLIS ESTIS
AURORA, OH
ECHINACEA
$450
OIL
PHYLLIS ESTIS
AURORA, OH
SWEET SUNFLOWER
$600
OIL
LINDA TOMPKIN
COPLEY, OH
QUIET TIME
$650
ACRYLIC
SALLY HESTON
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH
GERANIUM
$250
PASTEL
LINDA MERTUS
RAVENNA, OH
POPPIE #5
$200
ACRYLIC
DEANNA R. CLUCAS
RICHFIELD, OH
PURPLE FLAGS
$455
ACRYLIC
DEANNA R. CLUCAS
RICHFIELD, OH
DAISIES SEVEN
$275
WATERCOLOR
JERRI WATSON
MEDINA, OH
BLACK TIE AFFAIR
$200
PASTEL
JERRI WATSON
MEDINA, OH
STIRRING OF ANEMONE
$250
PASTEL
DEB ZEMANEK
NORTHFIELD, OH
STARGAZERS
$400
WATERCOLOR
DEB ZEMANEK
NORTHFIELD, OH
DAISY DOES IT
$300
WATERCOLOR
DONNA SEDMOCK
AKRON, OH
YELLOW ROSE
$125
OIL
DONNA SEDMOCK
AKRON, OH
PURPLE ROSE
$250
PASTEL
TOM MAYER
MOGADORE, OH
PEARL ST. KENT OHIO
$200
WATERCOLOR
RICK SUROWICZ
MEDINA, OH
HIBISCUS
$450
WATERCOLOR
RICK SUROWICZ
MEDINA, OH
WHITE ROSE
$165
WATERCOLOR
JANET WILLIS
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
WHITE MAGNOLIA
$47
PHOTO
JANET WILLIS
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
HIDDEN TREASURE
$47
PHOTO
KEVIN PAUL HUDAK
AKRON, OH
ASIAN DREAM
$1,200
OIL
KEVIN PAUL HUDAK
AKRON, OH
WHITE FLOWERS
$500
OIL
ANNETTE THORSON
AKRON, OH
TWO-FACED FLOWERS
$1,000
MIXED
ANNETTE THORSON
AKRON, OH
FLY-OVER BLOOMS
$500
WATERCOLOR
ANNETTE THORSON
AKRON, OH
TULIPS
$1,000
MIXED
ANNETTE THORSON
AKRON, OH
FLOWERING VINES
$1,000
MIXED
MERRILY SPRAGUE
SILVER LAKE, OH
QUEENS GARDEN
$125
WATERCOLOR
JACK MULHOLLEN
SILVER LAKE, OH
GARDEN STATE
$500
WATERCOLOR
JACK MULHOLLEN
SILVER LAKE, OH
SANDY’S KITCHEN
$500
WATERCOLOR
KATHY AULT
AKRON, OH
FLOWER STUDY IN INK
$250
INK
CHELBY BENSON
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
Mt. SHASTA LAVENDER FARM
$550
ACRYLIC
GARDNER BOONE
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
ABSTRACT FLOWERS
$150
ACRYLIC
GARDNER BOONE
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
COLOR ARRANGEMENT
$200
ACRYLIC