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Meet The Resident Artist: Laura Donnelly

7/27/2019

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Laura has worked with visual forms in a creative way for as long as she can remember. She is currently creating in her private studio, is a Resident Artist at the Market Street Art Spot Gallery in Minerva and is the Ceramic Instructor at Malone University. She received a Master of Arts in Education Degree from Walsh University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Kent State University.

Laura taught art for over 30 years in Stark County and holds a Highly Qualified Teacher Status with a Permanent Certificate with the Ohio State Department of Education. With a distinction of Art Teacher Of The Year in 1996, she has been a presenter at state and national art teacher conferences. Her work has won a variety of awards in the area and also received state and national recognition.

Most of her current works, fashioned from stoneware and porcelain clays, are designed to be both functional and aesthetic to satisfy both sides of her artistic drive. She is inspired by her grandchildren, local flora and fauna, and her husband's music collection.
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Group Show: Paper Doll Panoply, Aug 7 thru Sept 7

7/18/2019

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pan·o·ply (păn′ə-plē) n. pl. pan·o·plies 1. An impressive or striking array or arrangement: a panoply of colorful flags. 2. Ceremonial attire with all accessories: a portrait of the general in full panoply. 3. Something that covers and protects: a porcupine's panoply of quills. 4. The complete arms and armor of a warrior.

Participants receive a 24 inch “paper doll” made from 1/8” plywood to assemble and enhance in the medium of their choice. Pick up doll(s) at MSAS during gallery hours (Fridays 1-6, Saturdays 10-4) beginning Friday, May 17 through Friday, July 12.

** Entry fee of $10 per doll is due when you pick up your doll.

Drop off finished doll Friday, August 2 (1-6) or Saturday, August 3 (10-4)

If necessary, special arrangements can be made by email – [email protected].

Work must be for sale. 2D work must be wired and ready to hang. 3D work must be able to support itself securely. MSAS retains a 35% commission. Please price accordingly. Artists are encouraged to attend the opening reception on Friday, August 9th, 5 – 9 pm. Pick up unsold work Friday, September 6 (1-6), Saturday, September 7 (10-4) or Wednesday, September 11 (9-12). MSAS has very limited storage. Every effort to pick up on these dates is greatly appreciated, but special arrangements may be made if necessary through email to [email protected]. While MSAS uses great care in the handling of artwork, it is not responsible for unfortunate damage that may occur. Your signed entry form confirms you agree with this policy.

**In order that we be best prepared, notification of intended participation is appreciated by May 1st. Please email us at [email protected].
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Meet The Resident Artist: Susan Crawford

7/18/2019

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Meet one of our resident artists, Susan Crawford!
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Inspired by the beauty of nature and winsome words encountered everywhere, Susan has created works for calligraphy exhibits, painted book cover and text, illustrations, and designed everything from greeting cards and certificates to library wall displays and outdoor signs. “The goal for any of my designs is to create a pleasing and intriguing over all impact that draws the viewer in to discover delicious details only to be found by being involved enough to take a closer look.”

As a member of several Ohio calligraphy guilds, her pieces have been exhibited in Cleveland, Akron, and Columbus. 
Her work has been featured locally at The Little Art Gallery of the North Canton Public Library, and the McKinley Museum. Along with persistent practice and exploration of a variety of tools and medium, Susan developed her penmanship and artistic skills by observing the technique of many accomplished lettering artist through calligraphy guild workshops. Eager to share what she learned from these enriching experiences, Susan has taught calligraphy classes for both adults and young people.

Come to the gallery Friday and Saturday between 1:00 and 6:00pm to see some of her beautiful creations alongside those from our feature artist Chris Benavides and many others!
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Feature Artist: Chris Benavides

7/12/2019

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Tonight was The Art Spot premier of our current feature artist Chris Benavides. Chris is a representational artist who specializes in oil painting and also happens to be a former American Greetings artist and illustrator.

On display is his 14x18 oil on linen piece entitled "The Good Steward" which was a 2017 finalist in the Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Exhibition. Other display pieces of note are an 18x24 oil on canvas piece entitled "Faraway" and an oil on linen piece "This World, Another World"

For more information you can follow Chris on Instagram @chris_benavides_artist
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"This World, Another World", Oil on Linen, by Chris Benavides
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Inspiring Oil Paintings on Exhibit in July at the MSAS

7/11/2019

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"It has been recounted that upon debuting his “Messiah,” The composer Frideric Handel had asked someone in attendance what they had thought of his latest composition. Their response to his inquiry was that they had liked and enjoyed it very much. To which Handel replied, “I’m so very sorry. I was hoping that you would have been changed.”
Through my long experience and love of the human form and the desire to convey it's beauty in an evocative manner, my hope is that I might create art that would move others, either in ways similarly to how I have been moved personally, or in ways unique to the viewer.
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In terms of my motivation and inspiration. There is so much to the created order. A truly endless array of visual imagery which tantalizes and captures the imagination. From a simple, lyrical line, to the turn of a head, to the gesture of a wind-blown sapling, and which, I believe, point to the One who is the source of all beauty. For me, simple honesty is all that is required. No hidden meaning, or manifestos. Just a simple, honest reaction and response to what I see. These images and icons prompt me to share the Imago Dei that I see around me and which point to the ultimate artist and restorer, or repairer of cracked icons, of which we all are in some measure." Artist: Chris Benavides 
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