List of Programs for 2015

Our list of programs for 2015 promises to be both entertaining and informative! The first program is Monday, January 5th - right after the holiday - so be sure to mark your calendars now and plan to attend.

Please join us for:

Jan. 5:   Barb Faulkner, watercolor of imaginative leaves with oriental inspirations

Jan. 19:  Cathy Welner, watercolor

Feb. 2:  Critique

Feb. 16:  Paul Adams

March 2:   Hilary Sheeter, watercolor

March 16:  Karen Koch, monoprinting with a gelatin plate

April 6:  Ann Kah, oils

April 20:  Larry Walker, crayon batik

May 4:   Sue Birgeles, acrylic

May 18:   Shannon Casey

June 1:  Spring dinner at 7:00

Programs are held beginning at 7:30pm on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. We meet at Barlow Community Center, 41 S. Oviatt Street, in Hudson OH. Programs are free and open to the public. Guests are welcome so bring a friend! 

Holiday Small Art Show

The Hudson Society of Artists once again presents its

Holiday Small Art Show

December 6, 2014 - January 3, 2015

Laurel Lake Retirement Community

200 Laurel Lake Road

Hudson, Ohio 44236

The artwork is all original and just right for gift-giving. All art is created by local Hudson-area artists.

Stop out during regular business hours to view the show. If you are interested in purchasing something, the artist's contact information is available at the show.

December 1, Holiday Banquet, 7:00

Our Holiday Banquet is Monday, December 1st, at 7:00pm!

Please join us for a potluck dinner. HSA will provide the entree; bring a side dish or dessert to share, plus your own dinner plate & utensils.

To participate in the gift exchange, bring a small gift-wrapped piece of your artwork.
We need several volunteers to help set up that evening. Please let Janet Willis or Barb Faulkner know if you can help, and plan to arrive at 6pm.

And in the spirit of gift giving, Hilary Sheeter has been given a collection of art books, mostly on watercolor painting, which he has generously offered to give us! He will bring them to the dinner. Please help yourself to 1 (maybe 2), depending on interest from the other members.

Christmas in Peninsula

Peninsula Candlelight Walk
Thursday, December 4, 2014   5 - 9 pm
Return Home to the Heart of the Holidays with a traditional Candlelight Walk throughout the Village of Peninsula. Shops, organizations, churches, museums, and restaurants will greet you with festive holiday treats, music, carolers, choral concerts, special events, strolling historic characters from Hale Farm, local gifts, goodwill, and cheer.

Peninsula Tree Lighting Ceremony
Thursday, December 4, 2014  6 pm on the Bronson Church green
All are invited to celebrate the Village’s first-ever tree lighting of the Christmas tree donated by Heritage Farms.  Join in the caroling, bring a simple ball ornament to adorn the tree, wear an “ugly” Christmas sweater or festive holiday hat to add to the celebration.  Afterwards, enjoy the special events throughout the Village as you Return Home to the Heart of the Holidays!

Christmas in Peninsula
Saturdays in December—December 6, 13, 20
Holiday memories for the entire family are made here in Peninsula.
*Visit with Santa at Trail Mix Peninsula  1-3 pm and make a special gift with Santa’s elves
*Select and cut your own Christmas tree from 9 am – 7 pm at Heritage Tree Farm
*Mail your letter to Santa at mailboxes outside of Trail Mix Peninsula and the Brown Rabbit
*Visit with “live” lambs from Spicy Lamb Farm at Yellow Creek Trading Co.
*Shop local, attend special holiday events at area businesses, galleries, shops and organizations
*Preregister for an historic holiday lantern tour at Hale Farm and Village at 6 pm
*Visit the display of holiday mini-trees decorated by local merchants and organizations at Peninsula Library from 9 am – 5 pm.  Purchase your raffle tickets for the trees.  Proceeds go to programming for children at the Library and the Peninsula Area Chamber of Commerce.

Saturday, December 6, 2014  
10 am and various times throughout the day
Santa’s “live” reindeer will make a guest appearance, sponsored by Yellow Creek Trading Company, Ohio Hardwood Furniture and the Friends of the Peninsula Library.  Santa himself will welcome children at Trail Mix Peninsula from 1-3 pm.  Santa’s helpers, workers, and friends will be in town greeting visitors, leading craft-making at the Peninsula Library (registration required), and sharing holiday joy.  Join the toy soldier and Santa’s elves for a sing-a-long at the Bronson Church at 1, 2, or 3 pm.  Start a Christmas Tradition!

Spend your day supporting local and shopping for unique gift items from our galleries, shops, organizations, and businesses!  Shop for locally made items at Handcrafted for the Holidays Bazaar from 11 am – 4 pm at the G.A.R. Hall.  Attend special events in shops, businesses, galleries, and organizations in Peninsula.  Spend the day and experience all we have to offer.

Saturday, December 13, 2014  
10 am and various times throughout the day
Oh what fun!  Join us for a scavenger hunt for elves hidden throughout the village!  Children may pick up the list of elf locations to begin their hunt at Yellow Creek Trading Company.  All participants who complete the hunt will receive a special prize.  All are encouraged to wear their own special elf attire.  Visit with Santa at Trail Mix Peninsula from 1-3 pm, make a special gift with Santa’s elves there as well.  Frosty the Snowman will be visiting The Log Cabin Gallery from 1-2 pm.

Spend your day supporting local and shopping for unique gift items from our shops, organizations, galleries, and businesses!  Attend a book signing with Claudia Taller at The Log Cabin Gallery, watch Bob Pozarski demonstrate glassblowing at Peninsula Art Academy, enjoy Avin Loki Baird’s music at Elements Gallery, and Greg Workman’s music at BluEyeDog Boutique, visit Terry Lumber & Supply for some free popcorn from their vintage popcorn machine.  And finish your evening with a performance by the Honey Dewdrops at the G.A.R. Hall’s Voices in the Valley.  Spend the day and experience all we have to offer.

Saturday, December 20
The Grinch is in town!  Visit with the Grinch and receive a sweet treat from 12-2 pm at Yellow Creek Trading Company.  We can all help the Grinch improve his reputation by donating canned or non-perishable food items at Yellow Creek.  From 2-3 pm, the Grinch will be wandering through the Village.  Buy your raffle tickets at area businesses in hopes of winning the Grinch’s special basket of Peninsula goodies.

Spend your day supporting local and shopping for unique gift items from our shops, organizations, galleries, and businesses!  Enjoy music by Jon Mosey from 2-4 at Elements Gallery, enjoy special sales at many of the specialty shops in town, visit The Log Cabin Gallery for its final weekend of the Winter White Out Exhibit.  Finish your evening off with the Ohio City Singers at the G.A.R. Hall’s Voices in the Valley.  Spend the day and experience all we have to offer.

www.explorepeninsula.com

Nov 17: Demo by Michael Winston

Monday, November 17th, we will be fortunate to have Michael Winston demonstrate his unique Magic Marker painting technique. Michael has mastered the use of markers, with lively colors and a dimensional technique that brings his art to life.

See Michael's work at http://markermagic.com/

7:30 PM
Barlow Community Center
41 S. Oviatt St
Hudson, OH 44236

The event is free and open to the public. Art is always better when shared with friends, so feel free to bring a friend with you!

Art Studios Celebrate 1st Anniversary

For the past year, artists Karen Koch and Dana Giel-Ray have brought art to Main Street, Hudson. They established their art studios on the 2nd floor of 220 N. Main Street where Koch owns Life Needs Art, a painting studio, and Giel-Ray owns Bellabor Art Jewelry, creating chain maille jewelry.

Opening art studios and becoming full-time artists was a life-long dream for both women. Marking their first year of pursuing their passion is a milestone that they are excited to share.

To celebrate, the artists invite the community to join them for an anniversary party on

Friday, November 14 (during the 2nd Friday Art Hop)
Saturday, November 15, noon – 5

On the evening of November 14, the artists will share their studios for a one-night-only trunk show with Debbie Armstrong of Hand-n-Hand Creations. Armstrong creates warm and cozy wearable crocheted art.

Nov. 14: 2nd Friday Art Hop Celebrates "Gratitude"

Thanksgiving comes early for the 2nd Friday Art Hop as Hudson studios and galleries celebrate “gratitude” in a variety of ways. On Friday, November 14 from 5-8pm, visitors can tour more than a dozen working studios and art galleries in Hudson, as well as participating merchants.

Download a map at www.hudsonarthop.com or facebook.com/hudsonarthop. Maps are also available at all locations during the Art Hop.

First Anniversary at the studios of Karen Koch and Dana Giel-Ray. For one night only, they’ll share their studios with Debbie Armstrong of Hand-n-hand Creations. Armstrong creates crocheted wearables that are creative and cozy.

Caffe Gasperi Opens at Chentini Gallery: Owner Laura Chentini named Caffe Gasperi after her father and grandfather. The Italian coffeehouse is an addition to the Hudson art scene.

Fundraiser for Veterans at The Red Twig through ARM of Kent: The 50 Days, 30 Beds initiative will benefit Valor Home in Lorain county. Stop by to make a donation and check out upcycled glass by Jennifer L. Worden and paintings by Brandon McCutcheon.

Portraiture at Mary Catherine Haneline Studio: For a different Christmas present that expresses gratitude, commission a custom portrait of a loved one or paint a portrait during open studio times.

“Generations” at Shannon Casey Studio: a display of whimsical watercolor monsters, digital paintings and jewelry by illustrator daughter Katie (Cusack) Scalmato, needlepoint “paintings” by grandmother Marie Sinclair, and artwork by Casey.

"Three Artists, Three Mediums" at the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation features Beth Lindenberger, Ceramics; José Sacaridiz, Painting and David Shankland, Wood Sculpture.

The Moos Gallery of Western Reserve Academy, Knight Fine Art Center, shows paintings and portraits by Diane Talmadge of Fairlawn.

Ohio Watercolor Society's 2014 Travel Exhibition

Medina County Art League hosts the Ohio Watercolor Society's 2014 Travel Exhibition, including award winners from the 37th Annual Juried Exhibition.

November 10, 2014 - January 18, 2015
Opening reception: Sunday, November 9th, 2-4pm.
Medina Library
210 S. Broadway
Medina, OH 44256

Sunday afternoon painting demonstrations by Northeast Ohio OWS signature members will take place from 2-4 PM on

November 16 - Paul St. Denis
November 23 - Linda Nye
November 30 - Jack Mulhollen
December 7 - Fred Graff
December 14 - David Cordas
January 4 - Robert Moyer
January 11 - Christopher Leeper
January 18 - Larry Churski

The exhibition will be located on the third floor and open to the public during normal library hours, Monday-Thursday  9AM-8:30PM, Friday 9AM-6PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 1-5PM.
The library will be closed November 11, 27, December 24, 25, 31, January 1 and will close at 6PM November 26.

Holiday Small Art Show

Hudson Society of Artists will once again hold their Holiday Small Art Show this year at Laurel Lake Retirement Community.

All art will be small, framed. You're certain to find something unique and memorable - a perfect gift for friends and family during the holiday season.

The show will run:

December 6, 2014 - January 3, 2015

Laurel Lake Retirement Community
200 Laurel Lake Road
Hudson, Ohio 44236

Interested in submitting artwork for the show? Download the prospectus here:

http://hudsonsocietyofartists.com/HolidaySaleProspectus.pdf

Apron, Interpretations in Painting and Sculpture

Please stop by Katina Pastis Radwanski's Studio/Gallery at Summit Artspace on Friday, Oct. 17th, from 5-8:00 for the Opening of her show, "Apron, Interpretations in Painting and Sculpture".  

Wear a favorite apron if you're so inclined!

Oct. 17 - Nov. 29, 2014
Katina Pastis Radwanski Studio/Gallery
140 E. Market St., Akron, OH
Opening Reception Fri. Oct. 17 5-8:00

Fall 2014 Program Schedule

Looking for something fun and artistic to do on a Monday evening? Try watching well-known local artists talk about how they create paintings using their own techniques.

Our program schedule for the remainder of 2014 is:

• Sept. 15: Jack Mulhollen. Watercolor demo.
• Oct. 6: Chris Leeper. Acrylic. demo
• Oct. 20: Gary Williams. Mixed media. Painting and collage
• Nov 3: No meeting 
• Nov 17: Michael Winston. Magic marker painting demo
• Dec 1: HSA dinner

Programs are held at the Barlow Community Center, 41 S. Oviatt Street, in Hudson, and begin at 7:30.

They are free and open to the public.  Please feel free to join us and bring a friend!

Farmer's Markets at the Morgan Gallery

 

Opening: September 12, 5-8pm (with Artist talks at 6pm)

HSA members are displaying colorful artworks representing the luscious bounty of Farmer's Markets. The opening reception will take place during Hudson's 2nd Friday Art Hop on September 12.

The exhibit is on display now through October 27.

 

The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation Art Gallery is located at 10 W. Streetsboro St, Hudson, OH.

http://www.mcmfdn.org/art-gallery

Akron Art Prize

Opening: Saturday, September 6, 5-10pm

Several HSA members have entered the Akron Art Prize competition:

Gretchen Bierbaum, Shannon Casey, Katina Radwanski are displaying their entries at Zeber-Martell Gallery, 43 Furnace Street.

Gary Bagnato and Karen Koch have their entries at Akron Glass Works, 106 N. Main Street.

The Akron Art Prize is a people's choice award, which means that prizes are determined by the number of votes an artwork receives. Please stop out to Akron during the show and take an opportunity to vote. The entries are on display at Zeber-Martell, Akron Glass Works, The Nightlight, Palladian Palette, Summit Artspace Gallery.

The voting continues through October 4.

http://www.downtownakron.com/enjoy/akron-art-prize

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Opening: Sunday, September 7, noon to 2 p.m

HSA members are showing original artwork at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Akron. Please join us for the opening reception on Sunday the 7th.

The show continues through October 30.

1361 W. Market St, Akron, OH 44313
330-836-9327
www.stpaulsakron.org

Hilary Sheeter's One-Man Show

Our own Hilary Sheeter is having a one-man show of at the Akron Women's City Club.

The opening reception is this Thursday, September 4, from 5-7pm, and will include Italian wines and other light refreshments.

The show closes Friday, September 26.

Akron Women's City Club is located at 732 W. Exchange Street (at S. Portage Path).

Janice Filipski, Upcoming Shows

Janice Filipski, jewelry artist, has a busy fall schedule! Click the image below to open a larger version.

Art On The Green Award Winners

Congratulations to all the award winners at the 2014 Art On The Green!

Best of Show:  Barb Zimmerman, watercolor

First Place:  Robert Crombie, oil

Second Place:  Bob Pozarski, glass

Third Place:  Cyndy Callog, watercolor

Honorable Mention:  Dennis Balogh, mixed media

Honorable Mention:  Sarah Martin, fiber

Honorable Mention:  Bill Maddock, wood

Honorable Mention:  J.T. Dunphy, wood

Honorable Mention:  Sharon  Gardner, glass

Honorable Mention:  William Shearrow, clay

Honorable Mention:  Mike Guyot, graphics and drawing

Honorable Mention:  Shinichi Sato, oil

This year's Juror of Awards is Lawrence J. Churski whose professional art studies began in 1963 when he received a full scholarship to Cleveland's Cooper School of Art and whose education was furthered at the Cleveland Institute of Art. Mr. Churski later joined Artists Incorporated - an Akron, Ohio-based graphic design studio - where he eventually became owner and president. In that period, he won numerous illustration and design awards including one from National Addy, the world's largest advertising competition. In 1994 he bought "The Mill at Yellow Creek", a restored 1830 grist mill, which now houses the Lawrence J. Churski Gallery. It's nestled in the beautiful woods of Bath, Ohio, along Yellow Creek.

2014 Art on the Green

The 2014 Art on the Green will take place

Saturday, August 23: 10am - 5pm
Sunday, August 24: 11am - 5pm

More than 150 artists will show their original artwork. Many favorite artists are returning to this show, as well as plenty of newcomers.

Art on the Green is held outdoors, rain or shine.

Look for the tents at the corner of Rt. 91 and Ravenna Road just south of Rt. 303 in beautiful historic Hudson, Ohio.

>> Download the listing of artists (PDF): http://hudsonsocietyofartists.com/images/AOG-Artists-List-2014.pdf

>> Download a map showing the booth locations: http://hudsonsocietyofartists.com/images/AOG-Artists-Map-2014.pdf

 http://www.facebook.com/events/537095679758027/

News from Gary Bagnato

Gary Bagnato is having a solo show of his artwork called, The Other Side of Fantasy, featuring a varied selection of his work.

The show, at the Solon Center for the Arts, will run from August 1-29, 2014.

The Solon Center for the Arts is located at:
6315 SOM Center Rd
Solon, OH 44139
http://solonarts.org/

News from Janet Stolle

Janet Stolle has artwork in two juried shows in the area:

 

Group Ten Gallery 

138 East Main Street

Kent, OH  Now until July 19, 2014 (Thursday through Saturday, noon - 5 pm)

Ashfield, MA Oil 8"x 10"                  

Peninsula Plein Air Competition 2014 

The Seiberling Gallery

1403 Hines Hill Road

Peninsula, Ohio June 29 - August 8, 2014

Horseshoe Pond  Oil 16"x 20"       

3rd Place Award Winner

Karen Koch: Artists of Rubber City Juried Exhibit

Karen Koch had 3 pieces accepted into the Artists of Rubber City 24th Annual Juried Art Exhibit. The show runs July 11 - August 23 at the BOX Gallery at Summit ArtSpace in Akron.

http://artistsofrubbercity.org/event-1711066

Her entries are:

In The Garden

New Orleans

Tropical Arch

Two of Hearts: Katina Pastis Radwanski and Annette Boncek

Katina Radwanski is having a two-person show at the Side Gallery at Zeber-Martell in Akron. The show is titled "Two of Hearts" and consists of work by Katina and Annette Boncek.

The opening reception is July 5th, 5-10pm, and the show is on view through August 9th.

Zeber-Martell
43 Furnace Street
Akron, OH 44308
zeber-martell.com

Kathleen Harrington and the Plein Air Paint-Out

Kathleen Harrington participated in the plein air paint-out in Peninsula earlier this month. The artwork created during the paint-out will be displayed at the John F Seiberling Gallery, 1403 W Hines Hill Rd in Peninsula from June 29 thru August 8, 2014.

See more of Kathleen's artwork at http://www.kathleenharrington.com/

and get details about the paint-out on Facebook here:
http://www.facebook.com/peninsulapleinair

News from Pam Daum

HSA Member Pam Daum is showing her jewelry in a show called "Summer Pure & Simple", June 26-July 27, 2014. The show will be held at the Log Cabin Gallery in Peninsula. A Meet the Artists Reception is scheduled for Saturday, July 12, from 5:00-7:00 pm. 

The gallery is open typically Thursday - Sunday. Hope you can stop out and see the show!

The Log Cabin Gallery

1671 Main Street

Peninsula, OH

www.thelogcabingallery.com

2014 Art On The Green

Don’t miss one of the greatest finishes to summer: The Hudson Society of Artists’ Annual Art On The Green Arts and Crafts Show! This annual event has become a legend in its own time, now enjoying its 34th year.

You’re sure to find treasures for yourself and for gifting. 

Show dates and hours:
Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, August 24, 11 a.m - 5 p.m.

Well-known art instructor Cathy Welner, founder of Art On The Green (AOG), is a past president and current member of Hudson Society of Artists (HSA), a signature member of the Ohio Watercolor Society, and a lifetime member of Whiskey Painters of America. Paul Adams, also a local art instructor, HSA and Cuyahoga Valley Art Center member, and recipient of many awards, co-chairs this event with Ms. Welner. Their aim is to present a quality show which features “always original” works of art. Each year, applicants’ works are juried to maintain freshness and professional quality.

Art On The Green is a free rain-or-shine event held on the hilly, tree-shaded South Green in the charming Western Reserve town of Hudson. Located at the corners of Routes 303 and 91, visitors will find free parking throughout town. Not only will art lovers discover paintings in varied media, but also collections of jewelry, pottery, woodcarving, glass, weaving, enamel, sculpture, leather, photography, garden decor, and more. The midway will be flanked by more than 150 artists--most from Ohio and surrounding states, but some as far away as Florida. All artwork and crafts are available for purchase.

While meandering the green, showgoers can refresh with a variety of menu selections from seven different vendors in the upper-level food court, including Hershey’s ice-cream and Hansen’s Original Kettlekorn, plus Rotary’s and Masonic Lodge’s pulled-pork, hamburger, and hot-dog sandwiches. All AOG food sponsors contribute to Hudson’s civic pride by donating a percentage of their profits to support the Ohio Watercolor Society, Hudson High School art scholarships, July 4th fireworks and other Hudson Community activities. The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation and Day-Ketterer Attorneys also contribute to the success of this event.

This year’s Juror of Awards will be Lawrence J. Churski whose professional art studies began in l963 when he received a full scholarship to Cleveland’s Cooper School of Art and whose education was furthered at the Cleveland Institute of Art. Mr. Churski later joined Artists Incorporated--an Akron, Ohio-based graphic design studio where he eventually became owner and president. In that period, he won numerous illustration and design awards including one from the National Addy, the world’s largest advertising competition. In 1994 he bought “The Mill at Yellow Creek,” a restored 1830 grist mill which now houses the Lawrence J. Churski Gallery. It’s nestled in the beautiful woods of Bath, Ohio, along Yellow Creek.

Check back to this site for occasional updates and more information.

Photos from the Clothesline Art Show, June 12-13

The Clothesline Art Show got off to a great start on Thursday, June 12. Almost 200 paintings - watercolors, oils, acrylics, collages - in every different style. You'll find soft florals, realistic landscapes, charming portraits, and challenging abstracts. We even have some jewelry this year!

Along with the art, local artists will be doing demonstrations throughout each day in painting, chain maille jewelry, sketching, and more.

Thursday, June 12, 10am - 8pm
Friday, June 13, 10am - 5pm

Hudson Middle School
77 N. Oviatt St.
Hudson, Ohio 44236

The Clothesline Art Show is also the site of the Hudson Garden Club’s Garden Shop and Tea Room.

Admission and parking are free. 

Clothesline Art Show: June 12 and 13

Hudson Society of Artists annual Clothesline Art Show will feature a wide variety of original artwork created by HSA members.

Artwork will include original watercolors, oils, acrylics and drawings. Pieces are small, unframed, and matted. Approximately 200 pieces will be on display for sale, ranging from about $15 to $200.

In addition, visitors can also watch demos by several HSA artists.

2014 Show Details

Thursday and Friday
June 12, 10am - 8pm
June 13, 10am - 5pm

Hudson Middle School
77 N. Oviatt St.
Hudson, Ohio 44236
Get directions

The Clothesline Art Show is also the site of the Hudson Garden Club’s Garden Shop and Tea Room.

At the first show in 1963, students of Hudson artist Lowell E. Smith hung their paintings from a clothesline on a porch on Division Street. Today, the clothespins are clipped to aluminum panels but the spirit of the show continues.

For more information about the Hudson Garden Club, visit their web site at
http://www.hudsongardenclub.org/hudson-home-garden-tour

June 2: Spring Banquet at 7:00

June is here and it's time for our last event of the season!

The first Monday in June is our  Spring Banquet. It's a time for us to get together, socialize, and have some fun.

During the evening, we will honor our scholarship winner, a local high school student who shows outstanding artistic promise. This is a nice opportunity to meet one of our up-and-coming local artists.

HSA provides an entree. Please bring a dish to share plus your own dinnerware. Please note that the banquet will start at 7:00, a little earlier than a typical program.

Barlow Community Center
41 S. Oviatt St
Hudson, OH 44236

May 19: Elinore Korow, Portrait Painting Demo

Elinore Korow is a portrait artist of national fame, who has painted dignitaries around the world. We are fortunate to have right in our area. Please join us as she shows us the best of her painting technique.

For more information about Elinore, visit:

http://womensartleague.org/Elinore%20Korow.html

7:30 PM
Barlow Community Center
41 S. Oviatt St
Hudson, OH 44236

The event is free and open to the public. Art is always better when shared with friends, so feel free to bring a friend with you!

May 5: Demo at Cliffside Artists Collaborative

Due to scheduling problems at the Barlow Center for Monday, May 5, the Cliffside Artists Collaborative has graciously offered to host our program for that evening.

The CAC is home to The Sargent-Laessig Museum which holds over 400 works of art by renowned North Ohio artists, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel and sculpture art. Situated in the heart of a 12-acre old oak forest in Hinckley, Ohio, the Museum is designed to showcase art in a living environment. This is a great opportunity, so bring friends and explore the museums beautiful works of art in harmony with its serene location.

Our guest speaker will be Christopher Leeper. Chris’s work has been featured in several books and publications, and he is the author of “Realism in Watermedia”. Chris is a member and has served as  president of the Ohio Watercolor Society. Come improve your painting skills from a qualified instructor as Chris gives a free watercolor demonstration. This promises to be an enjoyable learning  experience you won’t want to miss.

Directions from Hudson:

Take 303 west to OH State Route 94. Turn left on 94 (Ridge Rd)... Go about 1 mile and look for the CAC sign on the left. Turn left and follow the wooded drive back to Cliffside.

The Cliffside Artists Collaborative address is 1921 Ridge Rd, Hinckley, OH 44233 (get a map)

For more information on the museum call 330-225-5364 or visit the website at: www.cliffsideartistscollaborative.org

This evening sounds like a wonderful program and a perfect opportunity to visit the Cliffside Artist Collaborative. Hope to see you there!

News from Lucy Karslake

Lucy Karslake is showing her work at the Hudson Library in April and May.  The exhibit includes architectural renderings from 1971 to 2013. Some are originals but most are copies or reduced. copies. Originals were completed with Rapidograph pen on three ply Bristolboard.

News from Maureen Farley

Maureen Farley is showing her assemblages at the Twinsburg Library during the month of April. They are in the large case by the entry.

The Twinsburg Library is located at:
Twinsburg Public Library
10050 Ravenna Rd
Twinsburg, OH 44087

For more information about the library, visit http://www.twinsburglibrary.org/

April 21: Sally Heston, Watercolor Demo

Our very own Sally Heston will be the guest speaker at our program on Monday, April 21. Sally is an award-winning artist and life-long art educator in this area who will treat us to a watercolor demo.

This is sure to be an outstanding program!

Monday, April 21
7:30 PM
Barlow Community Center
41 S. Oviatt St
Hudson, OH 44236

The event is free and open to the public. Art is always better when shared with friends, so feel free to bring a friend with you!

April 7: Watercolor Demo by Chris Leeper

Chris Leeper is an accomplished artist working in the modern realist tradition. He has authored "Realism in Watermedia" for North Light Books and has been president of the Ohio Watercolor Society.

Chris will treat us to a demo of his watercolor technique.

Visit his website to learn more about him and see examples of his work: http://christopherleeper.com

Monday, April 7
7:30 PM
Barlow Community Center
41 S. Oviatt St
Hudson, OH 44236

The event is free and open to the public. Art is always better when shared with friends, so feel free to bring a friend with you!

Congratulations To The Award Winners

The annual Hudson Society of Artists Members Show is another wonderful exhibit. If you haven't yet been to see it, hurry - the show ends on March 29th.

Our thanks to Fred Graff, who juried this year's show. Congratulations to all the entrants, and to this year's award winners:

Best of Show: Kathleen Harrington

First Place: Ann Kah

Second place: Kathleen Lambacher

Third: Jan Noden

Honorable mentions:
Sharon Borror
Deanna Clucas
Karen Koch
Evie Martindale
Hilary Sheeter
Barb Zohn

The exhibit is on view at:
Laurel Lake Retirement Community
200 Laurel Lake Road
Hudson, OH 44236

Members Show, March 1-29, 2014

Each year, the members of Hudson Society of Artists gather to exhibit their recent artwork. The quality and artwork of these local artists is always a surprise and delight. We have a very talented group of artists right in our town. Stop on out and see what they're up to.

The show will be held March 1-29 at Laurel Lake Retirement Community, Hudson, Ohio.

Join us for an Opening Reception on Friday, March 7, 6:00 - 8:00pm.

The juror for this year's exhibit will be Fred Graff, who will award prizes in several categories.

For more info: http://www.hudsonsocietyofartists.com/midwintershow.html

News from Gretchen Bierbaum

Gretchen Bierbaum won an award in the juried exhibition sponsored by the Contemporary Artists of Southern Arizona.

The show will be open until March 29th. The title of her collage is "Dear Darwin" and it includes acrylic paint, watercolor, acetate, rust transferred to tissue paper, magazine ink altered with soap and staples on a canvas.

News from Kathleen Harrington

Kathleen Harrington currently has 2 pieces in the "Mellow Yellow" show at the Chagrin Valley Art Center.

She also has work in a miniature show at the Peter Street Art Gallery in Ontario Canada, the Alabama Miniature Society  Spanish Moss Show in Mobile AL, and the Epiphany Show at The Bath Church.

Feb. 17: Jim Weckbacher, Character artist

Here's a great way to shake up this cold and snowy weather! Jim Weckbacher, a professional storyboard artist and illustrator, will lead our demo on February 17. Jim is a highly skilled artist both in all areas of figure drawing - from life drawings to imaginary and fantasy figures.

Visit Jim's website to get acquainted with his work:  http://www.wexpix.net/

Be sure to come out and see this demo. Bring your friends, too!

Monday, February 17
7:30 p.m.
Barlow Community Center
41 S. Oviatt St.
Hudson, OH 44236

The program is free and open to the public.

Feb 3: Paul Adams, Watercolor demo

Join us on Monday, February 3rd as our own Paul Adams presents a watercolor demo. A popular instructor and accomplished artist, Paul's demo is sure to be something special. Don't miss it!

7:30 p.m.
Barlow Community Center
41 S. Oviatt St.
Hudson, OH 44236

The program is free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a friend or two - art is always better when shared with friends!

Art On The Green 2014 Registration Is Open

The registration process for the 34th annual Art on the Green in Hudson, Ohio is now open! Artists, if you are considering applying, the process is entirely online; please click the link below to begin.

http://ojs.digitalcolorinternational.com/artonthegreen2014

Applications will be accepted through April 1, 2014.

Art on the Green will again be held in historic Hudson, Ohio on the green at the corner of Rt. 91 and Ravenna Rd.

Show Dates and Hours
Saturday, August 23rd from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, August 24th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

January 20: Jack Mulhollen, Watercolor demo

January 20th, Jack Mulhollen will lead us in a demo of his watercolor techniques. Jack is a perennial favorite as a demonstrator and instructor. The evening will be one not to miss.

7:30 p.m.
Barlow Community Center
41 S. Oviatt St.
Hudson, OH 44236

The program is free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a friend or two to share the evening.

January 6th Program CANCELLED!

Due to the impending storm and frigid temperatures, the program scheduled for January 6th is  CANCELLED.

Sally Heston had been scheduled to be our presenter that evening. Her demo has been rescheduled for April 21.