Vase Project
Kay Israel, Feb, 2009
During the summer of 2008, local artists were given the opportunity to paint and decorate 170 pound, 7 feet tall, Weller inspired vases.
This project was launched by Allen Cottrill. Dr. Roy Palmer V.P. of Hocking College and David Mitzel, Executive Director of
Muskingum County Community Foundation.
Artists worked in the Carl Mitzel Building and after several weeks, plain white vases were transformed into unique works of art.
In July , 2008, the Vase - Apalloza Auction of Vases was held in the Carl Mitzel building. The auction was organized by Jamie Hoover,
Director of communications.
Now, near the west span of the Y Bridge, stand these majestic vases. The land was formally occupied by White Chevrolet. It was
donated by the Upton Family.
Members of the Zanesville Appalachian Arts Project, the Appalachian Potters Guild, Gallery Z, Zanesville Artist Colony, and the
National Ceramic Museum and Heritage Center painted the vases.
The MCCF was the fiscal agent for the project and Jamie Thomas, Controller MCCF, saw it through to completion.
Kay Israel
Philo High School Students Showcase of Art Work
Philo High School Students Showcase of Art Work is on display at the ZAAP Downstairs Art Gallery
The students are under the direction of Sue Diamond Art Teacher at Philo High School, Franklin Local School District. The
pieces are of landscapes, portraits, florals, and still art using various types of mediums. To see the rest of their art work
click on this link: Philo HS Art Work
Winners of the The Theme is Pottery art show were honored at a reception held at the Ceramic Museum and Heritage Center on Saturday, September 12, 2009. This is the eighth year the Crooksville Arts Council has collaborated with the Museum on this growing show with representative pieces from artists in Crooksville, Roseville and Zanesville as well as new additions from as far away as Bremen, Reynoldsburg and Columbus.
The show was divided into four categories: paintings, mixed media, pottery and writing, each eligible piece had to include some reference to pottery. Winners were given a rosette ribbon indicating their placement and a piece of collectable piece of pottery donated by the museum. First place winners were given a teapot made by Hartstone pottery, second and third place winners were awarded a numbered McCoy inspired purse bank and those artists honorably mentioned were given a collectable museum tote featuring the winning painting entry from last year’s contest by Kathy Jenkins.
First place in the Mixed Media division was Barb Murphy White, second place went to Janet Sowers and third place was taken home by Sue Hall. The honorable mention collectable tote bag was awarded to Gloria Gross.
In the Pottery division, newcomer Barbara Gilkerson from Bremen was the first place winner with a raku vase enhanced with cut out leaves. “What a nice event.” Gilreason said. “I’m really a water color painter, this is the first contest I’ve entered with my ceramics.” Anita Gladman won second place in the pottery division with Arthur Kettner taking third.
Carol Smith won first place in the Painting division with Gary Graham taking second and Norma LaVack placing third. Honorable mention went to Vincent Gebhart.
The writing division was added four years ago after the formation of the Pen & Quill Writer’s Guild. This year’s first place winner was Katherine Reichley. Heidi During Heiby took second place with Summer Clark a close third and Rita Smith the recipient of honorable mention. Heidi, Summer and Rita are all members of the Y-City Writer’s Group. This is only contest Heidi has entered in over a year. “I didn’t know what to expect from this event but I was pleasantly surprised.” Heidi said. “It was so comfortable with the music and snacks, really nice to spend an afternoon with like-minded people.”
The Theme is Pottery show is held on the second Saturday of September every year. Entries must be registered with the museum before the end of August. Next year the contest will expand to include flower arranging in ceramic vessels. Art Council President, Alma Hoopes, encourages all painters, potters, writers, artists and gardeners to save those pieces they create throughout the year for entry into the 2010 Theme is Pottery art show.
Picture:
Winners of The Theme is Pottery art show gather at a reception held at the Ceramic Museum and Heritage Center on St. Rt. 93. In the back from the right: Sue Hall, Barbara Gilkerson, Anita Gladman, Gary Graham, Heidi Durig Heiby and Arthur Kettner. The middle row: Janet Neff Sowers, Katherine Reichley, Norma Lavek, Gloria Gross and Summer Clark. In the front: Carol Smith, Barb Murphy White, Mara Hand and Rita Smith.
Kay Israel, Feb, 2009
During the summer of 2008, local artists were given the opportunity to paint and decorate 170 pound, 7 feet tall, Weller inspired vases.
This project was launched by Allen Cottrill. Dr. Roy Palmer V.P. of Hocking College and David Mitzel, Executive Director of
Muskingum County Community Foundation.
Artists worked in the Carl Mitzel Building and after several weeks, plain white vases were transformed into unique works of art.
In July , 2008, the Vase - Apalloza Auction of Vases was held in the Carl Mitzel building. The auction was organized by Jamie Hoover,
Director of communications.
Now, near the west span of the Y Bridge, stand these majestic vases. The land was formally occupied by White Chevrolet. It was donated by the Upton Family.
Members of the Zanesville Appalachian Arts Project, the Appalachian Potters Guild, Gallery Z, Zanesville Artist Colony, and the National Ceramic Museum and Heritage Center painted the vases.
The MCCF was the fiscal agent for the project and Jamie Thomas, Controller MCCF, saw it through to completion.
Kay Israel
Philo High School Students Showcase of Art Work
Philo High School Students Showcase of Art Work is on display at the ZAAP Downstairs Art Gallery The students are under the direction of Sue Diamond Art Teacher at Philo High School, Franklin Local School District. The pieces are of landscapes, portraits, florals, and still art using various types of mediums. To see the rest of their art work click on this link: Philo HS Art Work
Winners of the The Theme is Pottery art show were honored at a reception held at the Ceramic Museum and Heritage Center on Saturday, September 12, 2009. This is the eighth year the Crooksville Arts Council has collaborated with the Museum on this growing show with representative pieces from artists in Crooksville, Roseville and Zanesville as well as new additions from as far away as Bremen, Reynoldsburg and Columbus.
The show was divided into four categories: paintings, mixed media, pottery and writing, each eligible piece had to include some reference to pottery. Winners were given a rosette ribbon indicating their placement and a piece of collectable piece of pottery donated by the museum. First place winners were given a teapot made by Hartstone pottery, second and third place winners were awarded a numbered McCoy inspired purse bank and those artists honorably mentioned were given a collectable museum tote featuring the winning painting entry from last year’s contest by Kathy Jenkins.
First place in the Mixed Media division was Barb Murphy White, second place went to Janet Sowers and third place was taken home by Sue Hall. The honorable mention collectable tote bag was awarded to Gloria Gross.
In the Pottery division, newcomer Barbara Gilkerson from Bremen was the first place winner with a raku vase enhanced with cut out leaves. “What a nice event.” Gilreason said. “I’m really a water color painter, this is the first contest I’ve entered with my ceramics.” Anita Gladman won second place in the pottery division with Arthur Kettner taking third.
Carol Smith won first place in the Painting division with Gary Graham taking second and Norma LaVack placing third. Honorable mention went to Vincent Gebhart.
The writing division was added four years ago after the formation of the Pen & Quill Writer’s Guild. This year’s first place winner was Katherine Reichley. Heidi During Heiby took second place with Summer Clark a close third and Rita Smith the recipient of honorable mention. Heidi, Summer and Rita are all members of the Y-City Writer’s Group. This is only contest Heidi has entered in over a year. “I didn’t know what to expect from this event but I was pleasantly surprised.” Heidi said. “It was so comfortable with the music and snacks, really nice to spend an afternoon with like-minded people.”
The Theme is Pottery show is held on the second Saturday of September every year. Entries must be registered with the museum before the end of August. Next year the contest will expand to include flower arranging in ceramic vessels. Art Council President, Alma Hoopes, encourages all painters, potters, writers, artists and gardeners to save those pieces they create throughout the year for entry into the 2010 Theme is Pottery art show.
Picture: Winners of The Theme is Pottery art show gather at a reception held at the Ceramic Museum and Heritage Center on St. Rt. 93. In the back from the right: Sue Hall, Barbara Gilkerson, Anita Gladman, Gary Graham, Heidi Durig Heiby and Arthur Kettner. The middle row: Janet Neff Sowers, Katherine Reichley, Norma Lavek, Gloria Gross and Summer Clark. In the front: Carol Smith, Barb Murphy White, Mara Hand and Rita Smith.
