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38th Annual Juried EXHIBITION

DATES: July 18 – August 24, 2023

LOCATION: CUYAHOGA VALLEY ART CENTER – MAIN GALLERY

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The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center to host its 38th Annual Juried Exhibition from July 18 to August 24, 2023. This juried entry exhibition features awards in seven categories: Watercolor Media, Water Based Media, Oil Based Media, Dry Media, Mixed Media, 3-Dimensional Media & Photographic Media – with over $1,000 in prizes distributed. The juror (TBA) will select which images will hang in the exhibition and a ‘Best-of’ winner for each category. A people’s choice selection process will dictate a people’s choice winner for each category. Voting is free, encouraged to visitors, and will conclude at the artist reception on August 11th.

“We are excited to display the wealth of talent our visual arts community has to share with us” states Executive Director, Danielle Dieterich, “It is wonderful to celebrate so many artists.”

The Best of Category winners shall receive a cash prize, to be celebrated and recognized at the Artist Reception on August 11th 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.

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Juror: C. Arthur Croyle

C. Arthur Croyle was raised in both Akron, Ohio, and in Dorfen, Germany where his grandparents lived. His German grandfather was an artist and designer and profoundly impacted Croyle’s career path. Croyle completed a BA and BFA with an emphasis in graphic design and illustration at the University of Akron and worked at an advertising agency, an art studio, and a publishing company before completing his MFA at Indiana University. He then began a 33-year career as a college faculty member, first at Miami University of Ohio, then at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. During his academic career, he transitioned from teaching graphic design and illustration in the fine arts where he taught painting and drawing. Croyle was the Director of the Biological and Pre-Medical Illustration Program at Iowa State and later served as Director of the Graduate Program in the Visual Arts and Culture Department. One of his career highlights was teaching four semesters in Rome and producing watercolors and drawing that recorded the beauty of the ‘Eternal City.’ His work in graphic design illustration, abstract and representational art has been exhibited regionally, nationally, and internationally. Currently, in retirement, Croyle is the Vice President of the Akron Society of Artists and is concentrating his creative efforts on representing life and subject matter in the greater Akron area.

For more information, visit: www.grouptengallery.com/cacroyle

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People’s Choice:

PEOPLE’S CHOICE – Water Based Media NATALIE HURYN Cuyahoga Falls, OH ‘Self Anti-Portrait’ NFS
PEOPLE’S CHOICE- Photographic Media POLLOCK YOUNGPOLE Akron, OH ‘Maiden Lane’ $200
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – Watercolor Media TOM MAYER Mogadore, OH ‘The Hired Man’ $200
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – Oil Based Media TODD BERGERT North Canton, OH ‘The Last Cowboy’ NFS
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – Dry Media RUTH MATTHEWS Wauseon, OH ‘The Farm’ $275
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – Mixed Media DIANA HEINBUCH Akron, OH ‘Autumn Tapestry’ $450
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – 3-Dimensional Media TOM BALDWIN Akron, OH ‘Blue Jay Cuyahoga River’ $470

Juror Awards:

WATER-BASED MEDIA
BEST OF CATEGORY RITA KOZAK TUROCY North Royalton, OH Riverview Chapel Water Based Media $200	“Painterly, atmospheric, and confident.  It’s an unconventional palette of subdued colors.  The specific place is hard to identify, but familiar as a timeless urban structure.  I enjoy the mark-making and strong compositional shapes.” – Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
HONORABLE MENTION NATALIE HURYN Cuyahoga Falls, OH Self Anti-Portrait Water Based Media NFS	“A candid self-portrait of a young woman looking unflinchingly into the future.  There is an honesty in this unadorned, unsentimental self-portrait – freckles, moles, and all.  The medium handling and confident and sensitive.” – Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
HONORABLE MENTION ROBERT PUTKA Cuyahoga Falls, OH In The Gazebo Water Based Media $1,800	“A celebration of nature and space.  Mr. Putka successfully conveys a place that anybody would enjoy being in.  The lively shadows across the patio floor are every bit as animated as the flowers and the leaf-laden branches.  As you look at this piece more, you appreciate the many nuances in the detail.” – Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
WATERCOLOR MEDIA
BEST OF CATEGORY BOB MAURER Canton, OH Main Street Watercolor Media NFS	“Main Street USA.  Maurer’s water-color depiction of the All-American residential block is handled with the confidence of a seasoned watercolorist.  He infuses this theme with character and charm.  We would all like this to be our neighborhood.” – Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
HONORABLE MENTION SALLY HESTON Broadview Heights, OH Teapot, Pear, and Lace Watercolor Media $350	“The simple, beautiful still life references the classic still-lifes of the French Impressionists.  The forms in the painting have weight, character, and a lively silhouette line.  While the composition is simple, it is loaded with strong negative and positive shapes.” – Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
HONORABLE MENTION TOM MAYER Mogadore, OH The Hired Man Watercolor Media $200	“It is exciting and rare for a water-colorist to lean into such high contrasts.  Mr. Mayer’s confidence and expertise with water-colors are on full display in this direct and simple piece.” – Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
PHOTOGRAPHIC MEDIA
BEST OF CATEGORY POLLOCK YOUNGPOLE Akron, OH Unlock this Door with Imagination Photography $200	“This piece harkens to the work of Jamie Odgers and April Greiman from the 1970’s.  There is a strong sci-fi vibe to this piece as well as a wonderful disorienting yet controlled composition.  The artist takes full advantage of all of the edges for composition’s sake.” – Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
HONORABLE MENTION POLLOCK YOUNGPOLE Akron, OH Maiden Lane Photography $200	“Surprise.  Another standout work by Mr. Youngpole.  This playful approach to urban architecture is a celebration of details translated into vibrant colors and shapes.  The eye is manipulated with warm and cool color attributions.  It is an exciting piece that holds the viewers’ attention.” – Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
HONORABLE MENTION WENDY HESS Akron, OH Byodo-In, Foggy Morning Photography $100	“This photo captures the beauty and breath-taking environment of this Japanese Temple.  The walkway in the foreground leads your eye right to the delicate architecture of the temple.  The background is shrouded in cloud and fog, adding to the atmosphere of the place.” – Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
OIL-BASED MEDIA
BEST OF CATEGORY TOM JACKSON Stow, OH Reaching Potential Oil-Based Media NFS	“Mr. Jackson’s painting of a building facade is his most preferred subject.  This time, however, he loads his composition with asymmetrical and conflicting forms.  He celebrates the jumble of urban signage and forms, however utilitarian they are, with the breaking of a new dawn.  Of particular note is how often Mr. Jackson uses shadows to finish his composition.” – Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
HONORABLE MENTION MARK GIANGASPERO Stow, OH Alya Oil Based Media $1,200	“Mr. Giangaspero does not spare the details to spoil the child in this ultra-candid portrait of this pondering child.  His technique and mastery of his craft are on full display in the details of the face.  In the hair, Mr. Giangaspero becomes almost painterly and more playful.  I hope this child’s worries are resolved.” – Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
MIXED MEDIA
BEST OF CATEGORY MO MOSYJOWSKI Akron, OH Chance Combination Mixed Media $850	“Once again this abstract piece, divided into visual quadrants, becomes the artist’s playground for mark-making and expression.  The composition is loaded with a wide variety of marks and secondary colors, and even a written message that pulls the viewer deep into the piece.  It appears to be an automatic form of art which is informed by countless precursors that Ms. Mosyjowski has associated with.” – Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
HONORABLE MENTION JAN DIERINGER Fairview Park, OH Kintsugi Mixed Media $450	“A sophisticated and encaustic work that beautifully integrates imagery and space to the point of mere abstraction.  The textures of the trees lend themselves perfectly to both the technique and artistic vision of the artist. The light breaking across the branches is a visual treat for the viewer.” – Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
3-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA
BEST OF CATEGORY LOU CAMERATO Akron, OH Totem #5 “Yin and Yang” 3-Dimensional Media $400	“Mr. Camerato is displaying an increasing confidence in his constructions composed of found materials.  They are loaded with messages and thematically based.  This one in particular has a strong silhouette presence and alludes to a function.  There is also a playfulness in this work and a very subtle use of color throughout.” – Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
HONORABLE MENTION LEO MILLER Ravenna, OH Home for Dinner 3-Dimensional Media $300	“This playful bird form composed of found materials has a wonderful presence and a harmonizing color scheme.  Upon inspection, the feathers are made from numerous eating utensils and the gas tank body is both humorous and well-chosen.  It is both a funny and sophisticated piece rolled into one.” – Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
DRY MEDIA
BEST OF CATEGORY MARK GIANGASPERO Stow, OH Shelly Dry Media $2,800	“This is a work that is both easy to look past and hard to take your eyes off.  The many facial sectors are unified just enough to create one face but are, in fact, several.  Mr. Giangaspero again displays his abilities with this subject matter and medium, but in a completely different and visually unnerving way.  I would say it is fun, but the stare and expression are too intense.” – Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
HONORABLE MENTION TRISH BLACKMAN Hudson, OH Autumn Leaves Dry Media $500	“A cohesive portrait with many textures and details that work in harmony.  The color choices of background to foreground help push this portrait out into the gallery space.  There is a delicate touch in handling in the face, and the soft edges throughout helps the figure integrate with the background.” – Juror, C. Arthur Croyle

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Accepted Submissions:

CLICK HERE to view PDF of accepted Submissions

FULL NAME	CITY, STATE	Title	CATEGORY	Price
TOM BALDWIN	AKRON, OH	Blue Jay Cuyahoga River	3-Dimensional Media	$470
ROB BOBEL	AKRON, OH	Least Bittern	3-Dimensional Media	NFS
KEITH A. BRADLEY	STOW, OH	What Lies Within	3-Dimensional Media	$100
LOU CAMERATO	AKRON, OH	Totem #4 “Epitaph”	3-Dimensional Media	$500
LOU CAMERATO	AKRON, OH	Totem #5 “Yin and Yang”	3-Dimensional Media	$400
LEO MILLER	RAVENNA, OH	Home for Dinner	3-Dimensional Media	$300
LEO MILLER	RAVENNA, OH	Beauty Within the Weeds	3-Dimensional Media	$300
EMILY WISER	HUDSON, OH	I Love You, I’m Sorry (Not Functional)	3-Dimensional Media	NFS
DEB ZEMANEK	AKRON, OH	Baltimore Orioles	3-Dimensional Media	NFS
DEB ZEMANEK	AKRON, OH	Baltimore Orioles 2	3-Dimensional Media	NFS
THERESA A. APANA	SEVEN HILLS, OH	Bamboo Trail	Dry Media	$480
TRISH BLACKMAN	HUDSON, OH	Autumn Leaves	Dry Media	$500
MARK GIANGASPERO	STOW, OH	Shelly	Dry Media	$2,800
MARY LOUISE HOLLY	KENT, OH	Small Wonders	Dry Media	$285
YVONNE JACKSON	CANTON, OH	Summer Zen	Dry Media	$250
MARK JOHN	CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH	A Pensive Man	Dry Media	$550
RUTH MATTHEWS	WAUSEON, OH	The Farm	Dry Media	$275
RUTH MATTHEWS	WAUSEON, OH	Purple Iris	Dry Media	$400
BARBARA STARRE	MEDINA, OH	Laura’s Bowl	Dry Media	NFS
JEANETTE TORMA	AKRON, OH	A Chance For Rain	Dry Media	$230
DIANA BENNETT	AKRON, OH	Red Dot	Mixed Media	$200
JAN DIERINGER	FAIRVIEW PARK, OH	Once Upon a Time	Mixed Media	$450
JAN DIERINGER	FAIRVIEW PARK, OH	Kintsugi	Mixed Media	$450
SHIRLEY ENDE-SAXE	CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH	Eve’s Ghost	Mixed Media	$300
TEENIA GEIG	SEVILLE, OH	Hive	Mixed Media	$200
DIANA HEINBUCH	AKRON, OH	Autumn Tapestry	Mixed Media	$450
JENNIFER B. JONES	TWINSBURG, OH	2020	Mixed Media	NFS
MO MOSYJOWSKI	AKRON, OH	Chance Combination	Mixed Media	$850
RITA KOZAK TUROCY	NORTH ROYALTON, OH	Chrysler at Night	Mixed Media	$100
DANICA ZEISE	MEDINA, OH	In Route	Mixed Media	$290
TODD BERGERT	NORTH CANTON, OH	Jumbo	Oil Based Media	NFS
TODD BERGERT	NORTH CANTON, OH	The Last Cowboy	Oil Based Media	NFS
ROBERT CROMBIE	TWINSBURG, OH	Autumn Vineyard	Oil Based Media	$1,050
RENATA DELUCA	AKRON, OH	Jellies	Oil Based Media	$275
MARJORIE DETTLING	AKRON, OH	The Pink Urn	Oil Based Media	$325
STEVE FOUNTAIN	KENT, OH	Cathedral Neighborhood Venice	Oil Based Media	NFS
MARK GIANGASPERO	STOW, OH	Alya	Oil Based Media	$1,200
TOM JACKSON	STOW, OH	Reaching Potential	Oil Based Media	NFS
TOM JACKSON	STOW, OH	Buda Booth Trio	Oil Based Media	$1,900
JUDY ADAMS JONES	RICHFIELD, OH	Cat Nap	Oil Based Media	$325
TRICIA KAMAN	CHAGRIN FALLS, OH	At the Easel	Oil Based Media	$3,200
TRICIA KAMAN	CHAGRIN FALLS, OH	Harlequin Design	Oil Based Media	$2,800
EMILY KOHMANN	CANTON, OH	Self Portrait	Oil Based Media	$725
JACK LIBERMAN	AKRON, OH	Amish Atmosphere	Oil Based Media	$1,500
SHARON FRANK MAZGAJ	UNIONTOWN, OH	Apple	Oil Based Media	$350
ERENY SAMAAN	N. ROYALTON, OH	In The Field of Flowers	Oil Based Media	$350
LANCE APPLE	COPLEY, OH	Independence Day	Photography	$150
JACQUELINE BOESINGER-MEREDYK	SAGAMORE HILLS, OH	Sunset at East 9th Street Pier	Photography	$80
MICHAEL GERSHE	CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH	Blue Hour Peace	Photography	$70
MICHAEL GERSHE	CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH	Winter in Cuyahoga Falls	Photography	$70
WENDY HESS	AKRON, OH	Byodo-In, Foggy Morning	Photography	$100
MARY LOUISE HOLLY	KENT, OH	Iceberg Lake Glacier National Park	Photography	$280
ARIEL KENT	AKRON, OH	The Lone Lily	Photography	$100
DEBORAH THOMARIOS	AKRON, OH	“Orchids” Naples Botanical Gardens	Photography	$595
POLLOCK YOUNGPOLE	AKRON, OH	Unlock this Door with Imagination	Photography	$200
POLLOCK YOUNGPOLE	AKRON, OH	Maiden Lane	Photography	$200
APRIL CAMERON	AKRON, OH	Studio Series in Green	Water Based Media	$500
APRIL CAMERON	AKRON, OH	Organized Chaos	Water Based Media	$500
P.J. ENGERER	SILVER LAKE, OH	Painted	Water Based Media	NFS
JEN FLORENTINE	KENT, OH	Red Blossoms	Water Based Media	$475
DIANA HEINBUCH	AKRON, OH	Baby Mona	Water Based Media	NFS
NATALIE HURYN	CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH	Self Anti-Portrait	Water Based Media	NFS
JOE LOCALA	WADSWORTH, OH	Resilience 2	Water Based Media	$275
MO MOSYJOWSKI	AKRON, OH	Inside Out	Water Based Media	$450
ROY MOWLS	MUNROE FALLS, OH	Night Portal	Water Based Media	$750
ROBERT J. PUTKA	CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH	In The Gazebo	Water Based Media	$1,800
ROBERT J. PUTKA	CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH	Tiger Lilies	Water Based Media	$850
SUZY SKINNER	TALLMADGE, OH	Lock 15	Water Based Media	$200
RITA KOZAK TUROCY	NORTH ROYALTON, OH	Riverview Chapel	Water Based Media	$200
BETTY J. WOLFE	CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH	The Soul of an Artist	Water Based Media	$900
JOHN V. BENDER	HUDSON, OH	Golden Harvest	Watercolor Media	NFS
JOHN V. BENDER	HUDSON, OH	Chilies	Watercolor Media	$400
BILL DOWEY	STOW, OH	Spring Solstice	Watercolor Media	$50
BILL DOWEY	STOW, OH	Beyond the Pines	Watercolor Media	$85
GLORIA M. FICKERT	AKRON, OH	Sunny Pears	Watercolor Media	$100
CAROL HAPANOWICZ	NORTHFIELD, OH	Portrait in Blue	Watercolor Media	NFS
SALLY HESTON	BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH	Teapot, Pear, and Lace	Watercolor Media	$350
ADOLPH KRIZMANICH	PARMA, OH	Contemplation	Watercolor Media	$250
SCOTT LUKENS	WADSWORTH, OH	Evening in Hilton Head	Watercolor Media	$120
SCOTT LUKENS	WADSWORTH, OH	View from the Overpass	Watercolor Media	$195
BOB MAURER	CANTON, OH	Main Street	Watercolor Media	NFS
TOM MAYER	MOGADORE, OH	The Hired Man	Watercolor Media	$200