Ohio Designer Craftsmen
Fine art & craft, art exhibitions, education and more
August 12-September 30, 2023
Curated by Cleveland metals artist Rachel Smith, this fifth exhibition in the series showcases the superb work being done by early-career artists who got their start at an Ohio college.
May 7-July 8
Ohio Designer Craftsmen’s 40th annual juried members’ exhibition, showcasing works in clay, glass, fiber, wood, metal and mixed media. This year’s juror is Steve Smith, retired professor of art, Defiance College. An opening reception and awards ceremony will be held Sunday, May 7, 1pm to 4pm, at the Ohio Craft Museum. Awards will be presented at 3pm.
A special focus exhibition celebrating the beauty and cultural tradition of Ukrainian egg decorating, featuring eggs from the collection of Ken Emerick.
A unique holiday shopping experience! Handcrafted jewelry, glass, pottery, whimsical animals and puppets, original holiday cards and ornaments—made by nearly 200 artists, including many of your Winterfair favorites!
This traveling exhibition consists of work by 16 nationally and internationally recognized contemporary artists exploring the dimensions of national and regional food systems, the advocacy for social change, and community well-being, while acknowledging processes rooted in the craft tradition.
Featured Artists: Gavin Benjamin, Jason Forck, George Bowes, Joan Goswell, Holly Hanessian Michael Diaz, Stephanie Herr, Amos Kennedy, Jr., Anna Metcalfe, Jeff Schmuki, Wendy DesChene, Patty Kennedy Zafred, Xena Ni, Mollie Ruski. We’re partnering with the local community to continue education and awareness. Some of our community partners include: Debra Knape “The Garden Sage”, Highland Youth Gardens, Yellowbird Food Shed, Food Rescue, City of Columbus Mobile Food, Jenny Fusco with Howard Hanna Realtors, & Tabouli Café Food Truck.
Meet representatives from community organizations during the reception: Highland Youth Gardens, Yellowbird Foodshed, Food Rescue US, OSU Extension-Franklin County, and CRPD Food & Nutrition. The Tabouli Café Food Truck will be onsite and serving delicious Mediterranean dishes!
Online gallery coming soon!
In conjunction with the Food Justice exhibition, we are offering two hands-on workshops with horticulture expert Debra Knapke, “The Garden Sage” a frequent guest of WOSU’s All Sides with Ann Fisher. Sponsored by Jenny Fusco, Howard Hanna Realtors.
Thursday, August 11 • 12pm–1pm
Free
Michael Hogan will explore the complex issues of food insecurity and inequity, and food deserts in this free talk. Michael specializes in Sustainable Agricultural and Urban Food System Development at OSU Extension.
**Boxed lunches will be provided by McAlisters Deli. If food allergies are a concern, we recommend bringing your own lunch.
This session is full! To be placed on the waitlist, please click the below:
Ohio State University’s Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Tuesday, August 30 • 6:30pm–8:00pm
Free
A fun and educational tour of the pollinator and vegetable gardens at Waterman Farms, 2490 Carmack Rd., Columbus OH 43210. Participants will meet at Waterman Farms.
Registration coming soon
Thursday, September 1 • 6:30pm–8:30pm
In this fun and educational talk, gardening expert Debra Knapke will explore the myths and realities of sustainable gardening and maybe, just maybe, realign your thoughts about what it is to be “sustainable.” Fee: $30.
Thursday, September 8 • 6:30pm–8:30pm
In this hands-on workshop with gardening expert Debra Knapke, participants will learn the essentials of creating a garden that supports insects, birds and other wildlife, along with the needs of humans. Fee: $35; includes supplies.
Debra Knapke, the Garden Sage, has been intuitively gardening for years. Her design and consulting business focuses on herbs and gardens. Her own garden consists of 26 different areas. She holds a master’s in horticulture, a master’s in speech/language pathology, and a bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing science, with a minor in vocal music performance from The Ohio State University. She is a frequent guest on WOSU’s All Sides with Ann Fisher.
with Marcia Armstrong
Thursday, September 22 • 12pm–1pm
Free
Columbus artist Marcia Armstrong will discuss her current work, as well as the exciting intersection of art and science.
**Boxed lunches will be provided. If food allergies are a concern, we recommend bringing your own lunch.
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May 8–June 26, 2022
Best of 2022 Ohio Designer Craftsmen’s 39th annual juried members’ exhibition, showcasing works in clay, glass, fiber, wood, metal and mixed media. This year’s juror is ODC Director Emeritus Betty Talbott. Please join us for an opening reception and awards ceremony on Sunday, May 8, 1pm to 4pm, at the Ohio Craft Museum.
Awards will be presented at 3pm.
We’re bringing the 2022 Functional Ceramics Exhibition to you! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to purchase work from the 15 artists showcased in this year’s exhibition (now on view at the Wayne Center for the Arts, Wooster, Ohio)! If you would like to purchase work, please email Kim Nagorski: [email protected]. (Shipping is not included in price.)
