2018 ART STUDIO & STAGE TOUR

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Columbus Open Studio & Stage (COSS) provides an opportunity for the Columbus creative community to open their studio and stage doors to the public, shining a light on the creative process and practice. The tour deepens and broadens the relationship between artist and appreciator, collector and audience and shares the creative spirit.

COSS is a ticketed self-guided tour of private art studios with scheduled tours of performance stages. Studios will offer finished artwork, works-in-progress and demonstrations. Stage venues will share behind-the-scenes views of productions. Visitors will haveopportunities to speak with artists about their process from idea to completion.

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WELCOMEColumbus Open Studio & Stage (COSS) was born out of a desire to reveal to the public the creative process and talent of Columbus-based artists. Artists themselves, the four founders of COSS—Amy Leibrand, Lisa McLymont, Stephanie Rond and Catherine Bell Smith—understood the misperception of artists as solitary creatures who play with mysterious, hidden methods. Having wondered “how did they create that?” the four women recognized the need for a peek behind the scenes to demystify the artistic process and deepen the relationship between creative and appreciator.

With a business plan in hand, the team approached the Greater Columbus Arts Council (Arts Council), which immediately recognized the tour’s value to the community. The Arts Council suggested COSS seek a citywide audience and bring in performance venues and community partners—a concept more expansive and inclusive than what is happening in other cities, making this diversified effort unique to Columbus.

The first COSS tour launched in October of 2016 with 26 visual artists who opened their studios, eight community partners and seven performance venues. In 2017, Columbus Open Studio & Stage expanded to include 50 artist studios at 32 sites, 12 community partners and seven performance venues.

2018 welcomes the third-annual Columbus Open Studio & Stage tour with a few adjustments. At the urging of past COSS tourists, the footprint of the tour is scaling back to its original size. While the goal is not necessarily to make it to ALL the studios, we wanted to at least make it more feasible to do so if you wish.

Another change for the event came when the original founders decided to step down from running the event to take on other creative pursuits. The Arts Council picked up the event and freed from the task of running the event, co-founder Stephanie Rond decided to open her studio and join the tour.

COSS continues its mission to expand the creative audience within the city of Columbus by providing a unique opportunity for the public to interact with artists, observe their process and explore backstage at performance venues. Enjoy the tour!

Tom Katzenmeyer President & CEO, Greater Columbus Arts Council

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3LAURA ALEXANDER 4KYLE ASPERGER 5JOHN BOLZENIUS 6CHRISTY BRAND & TRADEMARK GUNDERSON 7RICHARD DUARTE BROWN 8KATHERINE CROWLEY 9ANITA DAWSON 10HANI HARA 11HEIDI HEACOCK 12PILGRIM HEIDI KAMBITSCH 13SIMON LA BOZETTA 14LINDA LANGHORST 15CORY MITAN 16RAMONA MOON 17TERESA MORBITZER 18BRYAN CHRISTOPHER MOSS 19ELENA OSTERWALDER 20JURATE PHILLIPS 21CHRIS RANKIN 22REBECCA REA 23STEPHANIE ROND 24LAURIE SCHMIDT 25BRIDEN SCHUEREN 26MINDY STALEY 27MELANIE STANLEY 28APRIL SUNAMI 29SHEILA TERRY 30KENDRIC TONN 31BRIAN WILLIAMS 32CHARLES WINCE 33

STAGES 34CD102.5 RADIO STATION AND BIG ROOMPROMOWEST EXPRESS LIVE!GARDEN THEATRE LINCOLN THEATRE PALACE THEATRE SHADOWBOX LIVE

PARTNERS 36COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN LIBRARY CULTURAL ARTS CENTER GUITAR HOUSE WORKSHOP IGLOO LETTERPRESS PHOENIX RISING PRINTMAKING COOPERATIVE TRANSIT ARTS UPPER ARLINGTON CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSIONWILD GOOSE CREATIVE

4 LAURA ALEXANDER

Laura Alexander received a MFA from the University of Washington and a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. She has been awarded grants by the Ohio Arts Council and the Greater Columbus Arts Council and she shows her work nationally. Laura is represented by Hammond Harkins Galleries (Columbus) and Simon Breitbard Fine Arts (San Francisco).

“ I DRAW OUT MY PATTERNS BY HAND AND CUT THEM OUT OF PAPER USING AN X-ACTO KNIFE. SOMETIMES I PAINT THE BACK SIDE OF THE PAPER AND REFLECT COLOR INTO THE BACKGROUND, OTHERWISE I UTILIZE A WHITE PALETTE. I LAYER THE CUT SHEETS TO CREATE DEPTH AND SHADOWS.”

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5KYLE ASPERGER

Kyle Asperger is a creative commercial and portrait photographer with a background in design. Whether it’s an individual, a startup or a large company; Asperger views every project as an opportunity to grow and create art.

“ AS A COMMERCIAL ARTIST, I CHALLENGE MYSELF TO IMPROVE IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE, ETHICS, RELATIONSHIPS, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND MORE. WHY? BECAUSE I SELFISHLY HUNGER FOR SUCCESS IN BUSINESS. MY PHILOSOPHY IS ‘CREATE AS IF NO ONE IS WATCHING’.”

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6 JOHN BOLZENIUS

John Bolzenius is a master luthier specializing in the repair and restoration of fretted instruments. He uses his considerable experience as a fine craftsman and practicing musician to design and build custom guitars, basses and ukuleles.

“ I APPROACH CUSTOM BUILDING INSTRUMENTS AS AN ART FORM. I FIND REAL SATISFACTION IN CRAFTING A BEAUTIFUL OBJECT THAT ENCOURAGES THE PERSONAL EXPRESSION OF ANOTHER ARTIST. AS A MUSICIAN, I KNOW THAT OUR INSTRUMENTS MUST BE MORE THAN FINE LOOKING. THEY MUST ENHANCE THE EVENTUAL OWNER’S MUSICAL EXPERIENCE.”

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7CHRISTY BRAND & TRADEMARK GUNDERSON

TradeMark Gunderson and Christy Brand work collaboratively as GunderBrand Studios. TradeMark is a technology artist and musician. Using repurposed and new technology, his artwork inspires unexpected insights into how we perceive and interact with our increasingly digital worlds. Christy works in a variety of arts including visual, audio and performative.

TRADEMARK: “I AM INSPIRED BY THE CREATIVE MISUSE OF TECHNOLOGY TO PRODUCE UNEXPECTED INTERACTIONS, FROM REMIXED RECORDINGS TO PHYSICAL INTERFACES WITH TECHNOLOGY.”

CHRISTY: “I LIKE TO WORK IN A VARIETY OF MEDIUMS BUT MOSTLY ASSEMBLAGE, CUTTING AND PASTING TO CREATE NEW NARRATIVES.”

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8 RICHARD DUARTE BROWN

Richard Duarte Brown, known as Duarte, is a master artist with the TRANSIT ARTS youth arts program and the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education’s Art in the House program. For more than 25 years, Duarte has dedicated his talents to helping young people in Columbus through countless programs.

“ MY GREATEST THIRST IS FOR NATURAL AND ORGANICALLY THRIVING COMMUNITIES CREATING VIBRANT COLORS THAT CRY OUT TO ME. AS A CULTURE WARRIOR, I PAINT FROM MY SPIRIT.”

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9KATHERINE CROWLEY

Katherine Crowley was born in 1976 in Columbus. She graduated from Miami University with a BFA and works professionally in the graphic design field. Crowley is a painter and bronze sculptor whose work has been exhibited around the world and is held in many private collections.

“ MY NARRATIVE PAINTINGS TELL A VARIETY OF STORIES THROUGH SYMBOLIC IMAGERY AND DESIGN. MY WORK RANGES FROM PERSONAL STORIES TO ICONIC IMAGES OF MEANINGFUL LOCATIONS THAT I HAVE VISITED. THROUGH MY ARTWORK, I CONVEY PERSONAL SYMBOLISM, DRAWING INFLUENCE FROM MY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES AND PERSONALLY SIGNIFICANT PRECIOUS OBJECTS.”

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10 ANITA DAWSON

Anita Dawson’s work is exhibited across the eastern U.S. Research into iconic imagery has taken her on trips to Italy and France. She was a visiting artist in Rome and Provence. She is professor emerita at Columbus College of Art & Design. Dawson’s work can be viewed at the Sharon Weiss Gallery.

“ IN MY WORK, A PRIMARY CONCERN IS TO EXPRESS THE FEELING OF TIME AND OF PLACE, CAPTURING ELUSIVE MOMENTS OF A LIFE WELL-LIVED. THESE ARE MANIFESTED IN THE PHYSICALITY OF PAINT, DRAMATIC CHIAROSCURO, THE TRANSLATION OF LIGHT INTO COLOR AND SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS. ALL ARE ARRANGED IN A FORMAL, EMBLEMATIC COMPOSITION.”

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11HANI HARA

Hani Hara is a Columbus artist in his 70s who started painting with watercolors. Looking to make his colors come alive, he turned to acrylics. He likes painting on interesting wood surfaces, gourds and found objects.

“ I AM A SELF-TAUGHT ARTIST WHO LOVES COLOR. WHEN I START TO PAINT, I USUALLY HAVE NO CLUE WHAT WILL TURN UP. I SOMETIMES FEEL LIKE I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE BRUSH. I’M ALWAYS AMAZED AT HOW MY PAINTINGS END UP.”

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12 HEIDI HEACOCK

Growing up on a family farm in rural Ohio influences Heidi Heacock’s artwork. She generally paints fields and a variety of landscapes. Heacock graduated from Ohio Wesleyan with a BFA, and currently lives and works in Columbus as an art teacher, zipline guide and painter.

“ IN COLLEGE I GRAVITATED TOWARD PAINTING TEXTURAL, MIXED-MEDIA LANDSCAPES, AND I’VE BEEN EXPERIMENTING WITH SIMILAR TECHNIQUES/SUBJECT MATTER EVER SINCE. I ENJOY ADDING FOUND OBJECTS AND MATERIALS TO MY PAINT. I LIKE THE ILLUSION OF THE DEPTH IT ADDS AS WELL AS THE AESTHETIC APPEAL IT PROVIDES.”

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13PILGRIM HEIDI KAMBITSCH

Pilgrim Heidi created Open Heart Creatures: specializing in body puppets that are used as tools for healing and connection. A graduate of Columbus College of Art & Design with a focus on fine art and art therapy, Pilgrim’s counseling work with children taught her the power of the puppet, which inspired her puppet workshops and performances.

“ I CREATE BODY PUPPETS AND PAINTINGS THAT ACT AS VEHICLES FOR HEARTFELT EXPRESSION OF ALL FEELINGS. THESE PUPPETS TAP INTO OUR EMPATHY, JOY AND GRIEF ALLOWING US TO TEAR DOWN THE DEFENSES THAT DIVIDE US AND BUILD UP THE CONVERSATIONS OF OUR HEARTS.”

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14 SIMON LA BOZETTA

Simon La Bozetta lives in Columbus and works out of his home studio in Olde Towne East. He attended Columbus College of Art & Design and now creates artwork full-time using a wide variety of mediums including oil paint, printmaking, silver point, mixed media, pen & ink, gouache, glassblowing and ceramics.

“ I WORK IN A CUBIST EXPRESSIONIST STYLE. WITH CUBISM, OBJECTS ARE ANALYZED, BROKEN UP AND REASSEMBLED IN ABSTRACT FORM DEPICTING A SUBJECT FROM MULTIPLE VIEWPOINTS. EXPRESSIONISM PRESENTS SUBJECTS FROM JUST ONE PERSPECTIVE, BUT DISTORTS THEM RADICALLY FOR EMOTIONAL EFFECT. I BLEND THE TWO STYLES, ABSTRACTING EMOTIONS AS IF OBJECTS THEMSELVES.”

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15LINDA LANGHORST

Columbus artist Linda Langhorst paints images of musicians and the places that influence them. Particularly interested in the Blues Highway, Langhorst follows the path of American roots music as it moved and evolved through our country. She visually documents some of that story, as it appears in those towns today.

“ I PAINT PEOPLE DOING THE THINGS THAT THEY LOVE, IN CIRCUMSTANCES THAT I LOVE. I TRY TO WEAVE PAINT STROKES TOGETHER TO CREATE INTERESTING STORIES ABOUT BOTH. I’M SHOOTING FOR A TAPESTRY OF SORTS—AN IMAGE FAMILIAR ENOUGH TO IMAGINE BEING ‘REAL’ BUT STILL TRULY FEELS LIKE PIECES OF PAINT.”

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16 CORY MITAN

Raised in Akron, Ohio, Cory Mitan moved to Columbus and graduated from Columbus College of Art & Design in 2015. He is a full-time graphic designer who is pursuing a personal passion in illustration after-hours. Mitan hopes to showcase at anime cons, comic cons, and art fairs in Columbus and other nearby cities.

“ I COMBINE VISUAL ELEMENTS THAT I CONSIDER TO BE MAGICAL IN SOME WAY, DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM HISTORY, TRADITIONAL AND MODERN VIEWS OF MAGIC, FOLKLORE AND PARTICULARLY RELIGIOUS SYMBOLISM AND ICONOGRAPHY. MY MEDIUM OF CHOICE IS GENERALLY A MIXED APPLICATION OF TECHNIQUES ON A WOOD PANEL BASE.”

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17RAMONA MOON

Ramona Moon is a costumer, actress, pageant-maker, mask-maker, set designer and art car organizer. She has three art cars. She is a Columbus native, but was an artist-in-residence in Fairfax, CA for two years, near San Francisco.

“ I SAVE THE DETRITUS OF LIFE FROM THE DUSTBIN AND GLUE THE ASSEMBLAGE, COLLAGE THE PICTURES, MAKE INSTALLATIONS OF OUTRAGEOUS JUXTAPOSITIONS. ART CARS ARE FUN ART STRAIGHT TO THE PEOPLE.”

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18 TERESA MORBITZER

Teresa Morbitzer worked as an art teacher for more than 20 years. Nine years ago, she decided to follow her dream of starting her own creative business. Now she participates in more than 20 juried shows a year. Morbitzer lives in German Village with her husband and two children.

“ I RECLAIM, REWORK AND RECYCLE VINTAGE FINDINGS TO CREATE ASSEMBLAGE STYLE JEWELRY. I SEARCH FOR MATERIALS IN FLEA MARKETS AND ESTATE SALES. MY REVAMPED WORK INCLUDES BEADS, BUTTONS, BROOCHES, CHAIN AND INDUSTRIAL PIECES. I USE SMALL METALWORKING TECHNIQUES AND UNIQUE BEADING PROCESSES TO CREATE MY HANDCRAFTED ORIGINAL DESIGNS.”

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19BRYAN CHRISTOPHER MOSS

Bryan Christopher Moss was born and raised in Columbus. At the age of 17, he started working professionally on storyboards and comics while managing an in house T-shirt company, Strange Things. His commercial clients include Cirque Du Soleil, Marvel Comics and Upper Deck. In addition to freelancing, Moss is also an arts educator.

“ I UTILIZE MY CRAFT TO EXPRESS FANTASTICAL INTERPRETATIONS OF MY EXPERIENCES, USING MYSELF AS FRAMEWORK FOR LARGER CONVERSATIONS. MIXING MEDIA COMMUNICATES A CULMINATION AND OVERLAPPING OF AN EMOTIONAL FLUX; FLEETING AND STAGNANT, ABSTRACT AND LITERAL. I REINFORCE MY USE OF COLOR, STROKE AND TEXTURE (ALL INTENTIONAL) IN PRESENTING THOSE NARRATIVES.”

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20 ELENA OSTERWALDER

Elena Osterwalder moved to Columbus from Mexico in 1970. For 15 years she has explored the history and culture of pre-hispanic papers and dyes. Her work has travelled in the U.S., Europe and Asia. An alumna of Columbus College of Arts & Design, she currently lives in Columbus with her husband.

“ IN MY WORK I USE TWO ANCIENT MESOAMERICAN COMPONENTS —COCHINEAL DYE AND AMATE PAPER — AND I BRING THEM INTO THE REALM OF CONTEMPORARY ART INSTALLATIONS ACCOMPANIED BY TALKS, VIDEOS AND SOUND TO FAMILIARIZE THE PUBLIC WITH THE ANCIENT AND STILL RELEVANT CULTURE OF THE NATIVES OF MEXICO.”

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21JURATE PHILLIPS

Jurate Phillips grew up in Soviet occupied Lithuania. After graduating from Siauliu University in Lithuania, she came to the United States in 1997. She graduated from Columbus College of Art & Design in 2002. Phillips currently resides in Columbus with her husband and daughter.

“ I AM A FULL-TIME ARTIST/DESIGNER. I FIND MY PEACE WHEN THE BRUSH IS IN MY HAND AND COLOR IS ON THE CANVAS. I PAINT IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT STYLES. THESE RANGE FROM ABSTRACT TO LANDSCAPES AND STILL LIFE, BUT RECENTLY MOST OF MY WORK IS TEXTURED MIXED MEDIA PAINTINGS.”

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22 CHRIS RANKIN

Chris Rankin, a Columbus College of Art & Design graduate and local business owner, has been painting with beeswax for 12 years. Rankin displays his works throughout central Ohio. His work is part of the Hilton, the Greater Columbus Convention Center and Art 360 collections. Rankin served on the board of the Ohio Art League.

“ STEP BACK AND ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE DRAWN INTO THE LANDSCAPE FOR A MORE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. MY STYLIZED LANDSCAPES ARE IMAGES CREATED FROM MY MIND. THEY ARE AN EXAGGERATION OF REALITY WITH OVERLY SATURATED COLORS MEANT TO MAGNIFY THE BEAUTY OF THE WONDERFUL LANDS THAT SURROUND US.”

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23REBECCA REA

Rebecca Rea has been working in ceramics for the past 20 years. Currently, she is deeply involved in the arts festival circuit, doing dozens of shows throughout the Midwest each season.

“ I AM A FUNCTIONAL POTTER. EVERYTHING IS MEANT TO BE USED, TO HOLD SOMETHING PRECIOUS, OR BECOME A HOME FOR SOMETHING LIVING. THE FOUNDATION OF CERAMICS IS AMAZING TO ME. BEING ABLE TO TRANSFORM A BALL OF CLAY OUT OF THE EARTH INTO A SOLID FUNCTIONAL FORM IS INCREDIBLE.”

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24 STEPHANIE ROND

Stephanie Rond is a Columbus-based street artist whose colorful, feminist work can be seen on walls around the world, both inside and out. An award-winning documentary has been created about her art. The film, Tiny Out Loud, studies Rond’s gender-gouging street art and dollhouse art galleries.

“ MY ARTWORK EXPLORES GENDER ROLES AND THE ACCESSIBILITY OF ART. I CHALLENGE THE TRADITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACES. MY CHARACTER, ‘GHOST GIRL’ SHOWS WOMEN AND GIRLS AS POSITIVE ROLE MODELS AND ACTIVE CITIZENS, COMBATING THE TYPICAL OBJECTIFICATION OF FEMALES IN ADVERTISING.”

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25LAURIE SCHMIDT

Retired after 33 years of throwing pots, Laurie Schmidt made the decision to attend The Ohio State University. For more than five years she studied painting and printmaking. Schmidt currently divides her time between those two mediums.

“ I HAVE NO PHILOSOPHIC, SOCIAL OR POLITICAL AGENDA. MY PAINTINGS ARE DONE FOR PURELY AESTHETIC REASON. PART OF MY PROCESS IS TO DESTROY A PAINTING EVEN IF I HAVE SPENT MANY HOURS WORKING ON IT. THE WORK MORPHS INTO AN ABSTRACT PAINTING THAT TAKES ON A LIFE OF ITS OWN.”

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26 BRIDEN SCHUEREN

Briden Schueren grew up in a rural town and spent many of his younger years painting with his grandmother. From a young age he was involved with colorful hands-on creations, often finding objects and creating new identities for them. He enjoys the many facets of art and creation.

“ I BELIEVE AN ARTIST IS SOMEONE WHO DOESN’T BIND THEMSELVES WITH ONE STYLE, OR ADHERE TO THE RULES OF WHAT ART IS. INSTEAD, THEY LOOK AT ANY CREATIVE OPPORTUNITY AS INSPIRATION TO THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX, TO CREATE AND LEARN SOMETHING NEW.”

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27MINDY STALEY

Growing up, Mindy Staley hid from her talent. Criticism fed her doubt, fear and uncertainty as an artist. After encouraging and inspiring young people through art for more than 15 years, an epiphany came from encouragement from an artist to have “rhino tough” skin. The rhino became her artistic voice.

“ MY WORK REFLECTS THE PLACES I HAVE BEEN AND THE PEOPLE’S LIVES I HAVE ENCOUNTERED. THE IMAGES OF BRIDGES AND RHINOS IN MY WORK SPEAK OF OVERCOMING FEARS, BEING TOUGH AND DEVELOPING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, DESPITE PROBLEMS AND DISADVANTAGES.”

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28 MELANIE STANLEY

Melanie Stanley works in a wide variety of mediums and considers herself an abstract artist with a love and fascination for outsider and primitive art. She received a BFA from The Ohio State University and has been part of the Columbus art scene for several years.

“ MY GOAL IS TO GET UNDER THE LAYERS OF PAINT, TO GOUGE, SCRAPE AND DIG WITH BRUSHES, STICKS, ANYTHING THAT SHOWS ME MORE THAN WHAT IS ON THE SURFACE. I MOVE IT AROUND, BEND IT SOME MORE, BREAK AND CHIP AWAY UNTIL SOMETHING SAYS STOP: ‘THIS IS FINISHED.’”

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29APRIL SUNAMI

April Sunami is a professional visual artist primarily focusing on mixed media painting and installation. She earned her BA and MA in art history from Ohio University and The Ohio State University respectively. Her work has been widely exhibited in galleries, museums and is represented in private collections throughout the country.

“ I PAINT IMAGES OF WOMEN AND UTILIZE THEIR HAIR AND/OR BODY COVERINGS AS A VISUAL FRAMEWORK TO EXPLORE A VARIETY OF THEMES. THROUGH COLOR, MOVEMENT, COLLAGE AND FOUND OBJECTS MY WORK COMMENTS ON IDEALS OF FEMININITY, SUBVERTING THE MALE GAZE, REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN OF COLOR, SPIRITUALITY, HISTORY AND ANCESTRAL CONNECTIONS.”

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30 SHEILA TERRY

Sheila Terry is a self-taught glass artist working mainly with glass mosaics. She uses a mixture of stained glass, beads, rusty bits, scrabble squares, jewelry and found treasures. Terry also enjoys bookmaking, rug hooking, sewing and a variety of other fiber arts.

“ I LOVE USING SOMETHING OLD AS THE BASE FOR ALL MY PIECES; SUCH AS AN OLD WINDOW, A BICYCLE WHEEL, SILVERWARE, SPROCKETS OR A MICROWAVE PLATE. THEN I CREATE MY DESIGN USING STAINED GLASS, BEADS, JEWELRY, RUSTY PIECES OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT WILL ADD TO THE STORY.”

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31KENDRIC TONN

Born in 1982, Kendric Tonn earned a BA in English from Sewanee in 2004. Uncertain about his future, he lived in Japan for a year, traveling, teaching and—most of all—drawing, before deciding on formal artistic training. He studied at Savannah College of Art & Design and the Florence Academy of Art and graduated in 2010.

“ IT IS MY HOPE IN MY PAINTINGS TO PROVIDE A DIRECT CONNECTION BETWEEN HUMAN BEINGS, UNIMPEDED BY THE USUAL EXPECTATIONS AND AGENDAS OF REPRESENTATION. IF I CAN CREATE, EVEN FOR A MOMENT, A FLASH OF RECOGNITION IN THE VIEWER—THE SENSE OF CONNECTING TO ANOTHER HUMAN SPIRIT—I HAVE SUCCEEDED.”

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32 BRIAN WILLIAMS

Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Brian Williams currently lives in Columbus where he works as an artist, graphic designer and college art instructor. Williams graduated from Columbus College of Art & Design in 2003, where he studied illustration, fine art and art history, and where he now teaches drawing.

“ I DESCRIBE MY DRAWINGS AS AESOP’S FABLES FOR THE POST-INDUSTRIAL ERA. DRAMATIC TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES HAVE SEPARATED US FROM NATURE, SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER OUR HUMBLE, EARTHLY ORIGINS. HUMANS ARE STILL ANIMALS, AFTER ALL. THE GILDED, SUPERFICIAL TRAPPINGS OF CIVILIZATION MAY TEMPORARILY OBSCURE, BUT CANNOT DENY, THAT FUNDAMENTAL TRUTH.”

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33CHARLES WINCE

Charles Wince moved to Columbus from rural Ohio in 1982. Wince, a 61 year old self-taught artist with learning disabilities, has a unique style that has prompted some writers and critics to categorize him as an ”outsider/visionary.” In addition to painting on traditional materials, he has turned his home into a work of art.

“ WHAT MOTIVATES ME? MY LEARNING DISABILITIES—MY BLESSING/MY CURSE. I’M NOT VERY GOOD AT ACHIEVING NORMAL THINGS; HOWEVER, EARLY ON I FOUND I HAD A KNACK WITH CREATING ARTWORK AND SO HAVE STUCK WITH IT FOR MORE THAN 52 YEARS. WITH THIS FOCUS I’VE ACHIEVED A RATHER UNIQUE NARRATIVE STYLE.”

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GARDEN THEATRE Opened in 1920 as the premier entertainment showcase north of downtown, the Garden anchored the neighborhood for many years. Originally a vaudeville and movie emporium it is now the home of Short North Stage, a professional theatre company offering 50 weeks of programing each year.

LINCOLN THEATRE The Ogden Theatre and Ballroom opened in 1928. The renovation of the now Lincoln Theatre was completed in 2009 and brought back to life its unique Egyptian revival motif. On the National Register of Historic Places, the Lincoln is contributing to the revival of the King-Lincoln district. See the original film projector from the 1950s and learn more about the fascinating history of this historic theater on the tour. The Lincoln Theatre Association is a shared services partner with CAPA.

CD102.5 RADIO STATION AND BIG ROOM Independently owned and operated for 25 years, CD102.5 has helped make Columbus a music city. Housed in the former Swiss House, The Big Room is now an intimate venue featuring years of music memorabilia, where local and nationally touring artists play acoustic sets. The station opens up its studios, music space and green room for the tour.

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SHADOWBOX LIVE The first theater to locate in the historic Brewery District, Shadowbox Live is in the historic Worly building and home to both an intimate 80 seat bistro and a larger tiered, 320-seat space. Tours include a look at the theater spaces, backstage, dressing rooms, props/set storage, costume shop and rehearsal rooms.

PROMOWEST EXPRESS LIVE!Get an insider’s glimpse of the country’s first one-of-a-kind indoor/outdoor concert venue. Opened in 2001, some of the biggest music acts of today hang out and play here while in Columbus. The tour covers the inside and outside aspects of the venue, backstage and administrative offices for PromoWest. EXPRESS LIVE! is owned and managed by PromoWest Productions.

PALACE THEATRE Designed in the spirit of France’s Palais de Versailles, the Palace is Columbus’ largest historic theater with 2,827 seats. Located at the base of the LeVeque Tower, the theater is adorned with a chandelier, grand staircase and a fountain. On the tour, explore backstage and below stage to witness the theater’s vaudeville roots and get a sneak peek at recent renovations in the not-yet reopened theater. The Palace is owned and managed by CAPA.

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COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN LIBRARY Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) opened in 1873. CML has since expanded to include 22 branches and a Main Library with more than two million items in its collection. CML’s purpose is to “inspire reading, share resources and connect people”. columbuslibrary.org

IGLOO LETTERPRESS Igloo Letterpress sparks creativity with machines, type and illustrations that are steeped in history. As a modern letterpress printer, they thrive on pushing the envelope and experimenting with the best of digital and analog techniques in our custom printing projects. iglooletterpress.com

GUITAR HOUSE WORKSHOPGuitar House Workshop hosts seven talented teachers who offer instruction in piano, guitar, slide guitar, bass, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, harmonica, voice and music theory. They are a full-service fretted instrument repair and restoration shop. From set-ups to vintage restorations, experienced luthiers service and build instruments. guitarhouseworkshop.com

CULTURAL ARTS CENTER The Cultural Arts Center (CAC) is central Ohio’s premier visual arts center, offering classes, workshops and more in an immersive, creative environment. Operated by Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, the CAC is housed in one of the first Ohio state arsenals. culturalartscenteronline.org

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WILD GOOSE CREATIVE Wild Goose Creative is a nonprofit community arts organization that provides space, education and resources to artists in central Ohio. With a variety of regular programs in multiple disciplines, Wild Goose offers everything from visual arts exhibitions to stand-up comedy, Friday morning dance parties to figure drawing. It’s a great place to be a part of the art. wildgoosecreative.org

UPPER ARLINGTON CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION The city of Upper Arlington’s Municipal Services Division operates the Concourse Gallery, which is programmed with the help of the Cultural Arts Commission. Located in the public reception area of the Municipal Services Center, the city has dedicated this space to the arts for more than 30 years. uaoh.net

TRANSIT ARTSTransit Arts is a citywide youth arts development program (ages 12-21) of Central Community House. Programs for teens and young adults include open studio time with access to equipment and supplies; master artist-led workshops in performing, visual, literary and media arts; and performance and exhibition opportunities throughout central Ohio and beyond. transitarts.com

PHOENIX RISING PRINTMAKING COOPERATIVEPhoenix Rising Printmaking Cooperative is dedicated to promoting the art of printmaking by providing a well-equipped studio and educational opportunities. They foster an environment of mutual support, camaraderie and inspiration for artists, students, and the community. phoenixrisingprintmaking.org

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