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    Columbus Museum Hosts Local Artist Exhibition

    Starting in April, you’ll be able to find the work of local artists on display at the Columbus Museum of Art in the 2011 Greater Columbus Arts Council Visual Arts exhibition. The exhibiting artists include Mary Jo Bole, Jill Gallenstein, Michael B. Hays, Lynda McClanahan, Danielle Julian Norton and Steven Thurston.

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    “CMA is excited to be able to give the Columbus community an opportunity to view the work of these artists,” said Lisa Dent, associate curator of contemporary art.  “The variety and caliber of their art practices shows the range and wealth of artistic ideas in our city.”

    “Being able to add the exhibition component to our fellowship program through this partnership benefits the artists and the community by exposing audiences to the rich talent of our Columbus artists,” said Milt Baughman, President of GCAC.

    The 2011 Greater Columbus Arts Council Visual Arts exhibition runs April 29th through July 3rd.

    More information can be found online at www.Columbusmuseum.org.


    Artwork credits:

    Lynda McClanahan American, b. 1952
    Red Bird
    2010
    Oil enamel
    22 x 18 ½”
    Courtesy of the artist

    Jill Gallenstein American, b.
    Don’t Bother Me. I’ve Just Been Born.
    2010
    Ink on paper
    5 X 7″
    Courtesy of the artist and Johansson Projects, Oakland, CA

    Suite42
    Suite42 is Danielle Julian Norton (American, b. ) and Tarrah Krajnak (American, b.)
    No Matter Where You Are
    2010
    Pigment print
    40 x 50″
    Courtesy of the artists

    Mary Jo Bole American, b.
    Toilet Paper, back in the Woods
    2008
    Quarter plate tintypes
    4 x 3″ each, 32 x 15″ overall
    Courtesy of the artist

    Michael B. Hays American, b.
    Salt and Pepper Rollers
    2010
    Pewter
    3.25 x 3.25 x 2″
    Courtesy of the artist

    Lynda McClanahan American, b. 1952
    Beautiful Ohio
    2008
    Oil enamel
    26 x 20″
    Courtesy of the artist

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