Deidre Nabors
Columbus, IN
www.etsy.com/shop/deidrenabors.com
Each piece of jewelry is designed and hand-made in Deidre’s studio in Columbus, Indiana. The art form is called Millefiori and was created over 1000 years ago by Venetian glass blowers. The same art technique has been adapted for use in Polymer clay. The process involves wrapping and layering the colored clay so that each color is a different layer in the clay design. No paint or automated machinery is used in the production of this art work.
Deanna Poelsma
Company: Glazed and Confused Creations
Indianapolis, IN
www.Glazedconfusedcreations.com
Poelsma earned her BFA focusing on ceramics and small scale metals at the Columbus College of Art & Design. After graduation she taught art, restored art, and served in the non-profit arts sector as a grant maker, but always had a desire to create full-time. In 2021 she formed Glazed & Confused Creations to pursue her craft as a full-time career. Her work is heavily influenced by the colors of the Caribbean, with designs inspired by both the Art Deco and Art Nouveau eras.
Loftprints
Artist: Chuck Wimmer
Brecksville, OH
Chuck’s images are hand drawn on a computer using a Wacom tablet. The resulting limited-edition print is a museum-quality inkjet (giclee). They are produced in limited editions and have an archival life of approximately 100 years. According to Chuck, ‘SeriouslyPunny’ notecards were created to absolve any shred of guilt you may have for not contacting someone for a while. The relief felt after sending one of his cards, he claims, is third only to being healthy and drop-dead good looking.
Just A Jar
Artist: Bobby Rosenstock
Marietta, OH
JustAJar Design Press is a graphic design and letterpress studio run by Sara and Bobby Rosenstock. Located in Marietta, Ohio, They specialize in custom woodcut and letterpress posters, printing by hand, from hand-carved wood blocks and hand-set type on our antique printing presses.
Sprig & Sparrow
Artist: Heather McQueen
North Olmsted, OH
Facebook.com/SprigandSparrowJewelry
Heather Grandmont McQueen grew up in New Hampshire, studied Metalsmithing at Bowling Green State University, and now resides outside Cleveland, Ohio. Heather’s designs are inspired by a fusion of organic and geometric forms that are elegantly understated. Her jewelry incorporates hammered metals with a focus on delicate details to give the jewelry a rustic, time worn feel with a modern edge.
Quick Grants for Artists
Winter Cycle Grants 2025 are now closed!
Summer Cycle Grants will open July 1, 2025
Ohio Designer Craftsmen’s rich legacy of supporting and promoting artists continues with our latest initiative, Quick Grants for Artists. We want to see every one of our members thriving and creating. We understand that steps like taking a class, updating equipment or having access to materials can make a huge difference in an artist’s professional development. That’s why we are offering grants (up to $500) with an easy application process and a quick turnaround.
Who is eligible?
● ODC professional artist members (2D and 3D) for the past six months or more
The following are NOT eligible:
● High School or College Students
● Performance-Based Artists (theater, dance, musicians)
● Time-Based Artists (film, video, animation)
● ODC Board or Staff Members
● Members who have received a grant in the previous cycle.
● Grant recipients who did not complete a final report.
What is funded?
● Workshops & Conferences (fees, lodging, travel)
● Tools
● Equipment
● Supplies/Materials
● Promotion of work (photography, website, printed materials)
Quick grants DO NOT fund:
● Booth Fees
● Exhibition Fees
● Shipping
● Vacation/inspirational travel
● Meals or Catering
How it works
● Artist submits application & photos online.
● Committee reviews the application to ensure the request meets the guidelines.
● The artist receives notice of grant or letter of refusal.
● The check is sent.
● Artist submits a mandatory final report.
Timeline:
● 2 grant cycles per year
● Winter Cycle: Jan–June
● Summer Cycle: July–Nov
● Grants issued each cycle until funds run out; at which time, applications close until next cycle.
● Final report due 90 days after receipt of grant
Columbus Goodwill
Columbus, OH
www.goodwillcolumbus.org/shop/art-studio-gallery
The studio and gallery provides a rewarding environment on so many levels. It is open to adults with any disability, creating a diverse studio environment. For the artists who create here, it is a place of self-expression and personal growth. For the volunteers who lend their time, it is a place of fulfillment. And for the patrons of the arts, it is a source of inspiring collections and talent.
