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Start Date Tue, April 30, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
End Date Thu, June 6, 2024 @ 3:00 PM
Location The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center

Exhibit: Membership Exhibition

Dates: April 30 – June 6, 2024

Location: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center – Main Gallery


The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center presents its Membership Exhibition, from April 30 – June 6, 2024. The exhibition, free for the public to explore, showcases the diverse talents of CVAC members, featuring an array of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and works on paper. Gallery hours Mon-Tue 10-3, Wed 1-6, Thu-Fri 10-3, & Sat 10-2.

Visitors can play a crucial role in recognizing outstanding talent through the interactive People’s Choice selection process. To participate, visitors obtain a ballot at the gallery entrance, select their favorite artworks, and drop their completed ballot in a box for a chance to influence the recipient of this special recognition.

The People’s Choice Award winner will be revealed during the Membership Exhibition’s Artist Reception on Friday, May 24th, from 5:30 to 7 PM. This celebratory event offers patrons the unique opportunity to mingle with the artists, enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres, and even purchase art. Admission to the reception is free, making it an accessible and enjoyable experience for all art enthusiasts.

Danielle M. Dieterich, M.A., Executive Director of CVAC, emphasizes the importance of community engagement in the arts: “The People’s Choice Selection adds an exciting and participatory element to the exhibition, allowing attendees to actively contribute to the recognition of outstanding art.”


Marketing Image Credit: Tom Jackson, Strolling on Broad, Oil Based Media


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


People’s Choice Awards:

PHOTOGRAPHIC MEDIA: PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Kelly Matthews of Wauseon, OH
Graffiti Tree
$95
WATER BASED MEDIA: PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Mary Jo Worthington of Munroe Falls, OH
Farm Country 3-D
$250
WATERCOLOR MEDIA: PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Janet Baran of Medina, OH
Gray Day in Ohio
NFS
3-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA: PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Tom Baldwin of Akron, OH
Palm Frond Heron
NFS
DRY MEDIA: PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Olena Harpster of North Olmsted, OH
Sunny Day
$350
MIXED MEDIA: PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Teenia Geig of Seville, OH
Egret II
$350
OIL BASED MEDIA: PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Tom Jackson of Stow, OH
Country Store on Main
NFS

Juror Awards:

WATERCOLOR MEDIA: BEST OF CATEGORY
Donna Kensel Bargar of Strongsville, OH
Study for Leaving Home
$650
“It’s a piece which is fastidious and fun at the same time.  There are so many small details that are handled in an artistic and personally expressive way.  The composition is incredibly well organized, and the artist does not shy away from dramatic value contrasts.  There is real mastery evident in this piece.”
– Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
WATERCOLOR MEDIA: Honorable Mention
Jack Hickson of Barberton, OH
6:56 AM, Pawley’s Island
$595
“The subject and setting have been done a thousand times by watercolorists, but there is a drama and a sure hand reflected in this scene.  It reaches out to the viewer from across the room.”
– Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
WATERCOLOR MEDIA: Honorable Mention
Ricky L. Williams of Medina, OH
Beached
$700
“There is a real tonal touch evident in this work.  There is also a sense of subject history and the handling of the medium seems perfect for the subject. While the colors seem restrained at first glance, this work is full of subtle nuances.”
– Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
WATER-BASED MEDIA: BEST OF CATEGORY
Jim Jones of Akron, OH
Marybeth
$1,076
“This simple portrait of a young girl is masterfully handled.  The end result and colors are just radiant.  The technique, while painstaking, yields the desired visual and emotional effect.”
– Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
WATERBASED MEDIA: Honorable Mention
April Cameron of Akron, OH
Still Life with Hair Dryer and Plastic Fruit
$725
“It is quite rare to find a still-life where the objects become so totally animated.  The expression and technique bring this array of art supplies and materials to life.  The bold use of color particularly animates this composition.”
– Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
OIL-BASED MEDIA: BEST OF CATEGORY
Carol Klingel of Lodi, OH
She Dreams of Flying
$550
“Gravity-defying, whimsical composition that takes many liberties with the medium, typically associated with a heavier touch and application.  The composition defies the typical weightyness that is present in so many oil works. The depictions of nature in this painting are particularly impressive.”
– Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
OIL BASED MEDIA: Honorable Mention
Rob Crombie of Twinsburg, OH
Brust Park Pond
$1,250
“This simple, natural setting radiates energy and an atmospheric bearing.  Each stroke is considered, yet applied with a deft touch. Every part of this reflects that energetic force.”
– Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
OIL BASED MEDIA: Honorable Mention
Tom Jackson of Stow, OH
Country Store on Main
NFS
“This intense painting almost makes the viewer’s eyes hurt.  You seek refuge from the brightness and clarity in the shadows and the details therein.  What a relief! What a joy!”
– Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
DRY MEDIA: BEST OF CATEGORY
Debrah Butler of Kent, OH
Time is of the Essence
$1,500
“Butler’s carefully constructed composition encompasses a wide range of emotions and symbolism. While her narrative leans on death, there is also a celebratory aspect to this.  The drawing is just superb.”
– Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
DRY MEDIA: Honorable Mention
Sally Heston of Broadview Heights, OH
Marsh at Sunset
$500
“This serene, natural scene is completely resolved.  From sky to water, and everything in between, all of the elements support one another.  A masterful work which demonstrates how to handle a landscape and the medium.”
– Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
MIXED MEDIA: BEST OF CATEGORY
Keith Wisdom of Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Bliss
$800
“All of the triangular elements push the viewer’s eye to a face that is expressing contemplative emotion.  A powerful composition that integrates a variety of organic and inorganic shapes.  The use of vivid color helps solidify the overall composition.”
– Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
MIXED MEDIA: Honorable Mention
Barbara Himes of Akron, OH
Outside the Lines
$550
“An expressive painting where the artist gives the viewers just enough imagery to guide them in understanding this painting.  The use of the media and color is sophisticated and subtle.  People will see this piece differently.  There is much breathing room in this painting.”
– Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
3DIMENSIONAL MEDIA: BEST OF CATEGORY
Leo Miller of Ravenna, OH
Heavy Water Plant Growth
$350
“What’s not to love about this piece?  The forms are numerous and playful; there is an inherent zaniness to this; and yet Miller pulled this all together in a cohesive and satisfying way.”
– Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
3DIMENSIONAL MEDIA: Honorable Mention
Lou Camerato of Akron, OH
Found
$375
“A thoughtful, intriguing work, full of symbolism that can be elusive to the viewer.  You need to dig and spend some time in front of this piece.  Different interpretations will abound.  A restrained,  but subtle use of color throughout and so carefully constructed.”
– Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
PHOTOGRAPHIC MEDIA: BEST OF CATEGORY
Pollock Youngpole of Akron, OH
Oppressed
$250
“Youngpole’s manipulations of his photo imagery are imaginative and creative, yet he arrives at a powerful image.  His techniques are largely hidden from the viewer.  We don’t know how he got there, but there is a sensitivity to all parts of his final piece.”
– Juror, C. Arthur Croyle
PHOTOGRAPHIC MEDIA: Honorable Mention
Wendy Hess of Akron, OH
Randyland Redux
$50
“Wendy’s straight-ahead photo captures a vibrant and playful disarray of carnival elements.  It is almost an abstraction captured in a single frame. There are many details for the thoughtful viewer to discover.”
– Juror, C. Arthur Croyle

Submissions:

2024 Member Exhibition Accepted Submissions
Full Name City, State Title Medium Price
Tom Baldwin Akron, OH Palm Frond Heron 3-Dimensional Media NFS
Lou Camerato Akron, OH The Arms Race 3-Dimensional Media $350
Lou Camerato Akron, OH Found 3-Dimensional Media $375
Beth Lindenberger Akron, OH Salt Fired Plate 3-Dimensional Media $135
Beth Lindenberger Akron, OH Leaf Bowl 3-Dimensional Media $85
Leo Miller Ravenna, OH Heavy Water Plant Growth 3-Dimensional Media $350
Barbara Murray Hudson, OH Animals 3-Dimensional Media NFS
Barbara Murray Hudson, OH Leaves 3-Dimensional Media NFS
Jeff Newhouse Akron, OH Chloros 3-Dimensional Media $110
Leta Urycki Tallmadge, OH Tree Swallow on Cattail 3-Dimensional Media NFS
Deb Zemanek Akron, OH Black Skimmer 3-Dimensional Media NFS
Kayla Billings Akron, OH Embrace Rhyton Dry Media $100
Debrah Butler Kent, OH Time is of the Essence Dry Media $1,500
Debrah Butler Kent, OH Josiah Dry Media $650
Olena Harpster North Olmsted, OH In the Morning Dry Media $115
Olena Harpster North Olmsted, OH Sunny Day Dry Media $350
Sally Heston Broadview Heights, OH Marsh at Sunset Dry Media $500
Betty Siska Broadview Heights, OH The Airport Van Dry Media $375
Betty Siska Broadview Heights, OH Nightfall Dry Media $425
Anita Burgess Akron, OH Morning Cup of Tea Mixed Media $150
Anita Burgess Akron, OH Riverfront Mixed Media $125
Teenia Geig Seville, OH Egret II Mixed Media $350
Barbara Himes Akron, OH Outside the Lines Mixed Media $550
Yvonne Jackson Canton, OH Sunshine Mandala Mixed Media $575
Pat Newhauser Hinckley, OH It Came from Far East Mixed Media $550
Keith Wisdom Cuyahoga Falls, OH Bliss Mixed Media $800
Rob Crombie Twinsburg, OH Brust Park Pond Oil Based Media $1,250
Rob Crombie Twinsburg, OH Country Place Oil Based Media $950
Marjorie Dettling Akron, OH Magenta Mosaic Oil Based Media $425
Judy Gaiser Kent, OH The Great Tat Escape Oil Based Media $800
Barbara Himes Akron, OH Ohhh… Oil Based Media $450
Tom Jackson Stow, OH Country Store on Main Oil Based Media NFS
Judy Adam Jones Richfield, OH The Front Room Oil Based Media $425
Tricia Kaman Chagrin Falls, OH Selena’s Glance Oil Based Media NFS
Carol Klingel Lodi, OH She Dreams of Flying Oil Based Media $550
Carol Klingel Lodi, OH Old Florida Oil Based Media $400
James W. Leslie Akron, OH Silent Be The Fallen Oil Based Media $775
Jan Magdinec Broadview Heights, OH Feeling Alive in Death Valley Oil Based Media NFS
Marie Steele Fairlawn, OH Dreamy Sunset Oil Based Media $425
Jim Buckus Munroe Falls, OH Surrealistic Silver Lake Photographic Media $150
Abigail Christian Cuyahoga Falls, OH Pura Vida Photographic Media $125
Wendy Hess Akron, OH Randyland Redux Photographic Media $50
Kelly Matthews Wauseon, OH Graffiti Tree Photographic Media $95
Jeff Newhouse Akron, OH Duality Photographic Media $125
Jacqui Sukie Akron, OH Persistence of Bubbles Photographic Media $140
Pollock Youngpole Akron, OH Oppressed Photographic Media $250
Pollock Youngpole Akron, OH Old Grey Only In The Way Photographic Media $250
Janet Baran Medina, OH Summer of Life Water Based Media NFS
April Cameron Akron, OH Still Life with Hair Dryer and Plastic Fruit Water Based Media $725
April Cameron Akron, OH Garden Goose Water Based Media $600
Deanna R. Clucas Stow, OH The Ledges Water Based Media $375
Kathleen Harrington Hudson, OH Ginny’s Roses Water Based Media $300
Zirka Hayes Portage Lakes, OH Hot Summer Night In Water Based Media $130
Diana J. Heinbuch Akron, OH Lucky Water Based Media $250
Mary Lou Holly Kent, OH Wild Summer Iris Water Based Media $400
Barbara Johns Medina, OH Winter Landscape Water Based Media $200
Jim Jones Akron, OH Marybeth Water Based Media $1,076
Jim Jones Akron, OH Devin Water Based Media $820
S. Kaz New Franklin, OH Another Path Water Based Media $140
S. Kaz New Franklin, OH An Eagle Family Water Based Media $250
Joe Locala Wadsworth, OH Remnants 2 Water Based Media $325
Ruth Matthews Wauseon, OH Inevitable Water Based Media $275
Roy Mowls Munroe Falls, OH Reflection of Meyers Lake Water Based Media $600
Julie Sheil University Heights, OH Happy Hour Water Based Media $275
William Smith Stow, OH Conflagration Water Based Media $350
Keith Wisdom Cuyahoga Falls, OH Protest Water Based Media $900
Mary Jo Worthington Munroe Falls, OH Farm Country 3-D Water Based Media $250
Janet Baran Medina, OH Gray Day in Ohio Watercolor Media NFS
Donna Kensel Bargar Strongsville, OH Study for Leaving Home Watercolor Media $650
Donna Kensel Bargar Strongsville, OH Blue Sky Watercolor Media NFS
Jennifer K. Cuthbertson Bedford, OH The Feve – Oberlin, OH Watercolor Media $350
Jennifer K. Cuthbertson Bedford, OH Flurry’s Café – Cuyahoga Falls, OH Watercolor Media $350
Bill Dowey Stow, OH Tranquility Watercolor Media $70
Sally Heston Broadview Heights, OH Lighthouse Point Watercolor Media $550
Jack Hickson Barberton, OH 6:56 AM, Pawley’s Island Watercolor Media $595
Jack Hickson Barberton, OH Seaview Watercolor Media $595
Tom Mayer Mogadore, OH Eagle Lake, Maine Watercolor Media $300
Tom Mayer Mogadore, OH Acadia Sunset Watercolor Media $200
Lisa O’Rourke Akron, OH Cabbages & Things Watercolor Media NFS
Mary Ann Valvoda Macedonia, OH Farmhouse Watercolor Media NFS
Ricky L. Williams Medina, OH Beached Watercolor Media $700

 

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