Mark your calendars! Upcoming show!

Mark your calendars for Open Door's next gallery show opening. Outside/In will feature work from several progressive art studios throughout Ohio. With this exhibit we hope to build partnerships, explore art as a tool for advocacy, and celebrate all the amazing things happening in the world of Outsider Art in Ohio. Ohio is paving the way for creating an arts landscape that does not relegate Outsider Art to the periphery, but instead lets it come right on IN!

Opening reception 
Saturday, August 11, from 5pm until 7pm 
1050 Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio. 

Studios represented in exhibition
Open Door Art Studio
Rendville Art Works
Passionworks Studio
Visionaries and Voices
Thundersky Gallery Inc
Goodwill Art Studio of Columbus
Blue Shoe Arts 
Our Town Studios Inc. 

Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served in this unique and inspiring art setting. 

A sneak peak of the impending awesome!



Africa by David Callihan of Visionaries and Voices



Look Up!

Open Door is spreading the word! If you are driving around the Grandview / Columbus area, look up! Then drive on over our way. We would love to see you!

Thanks Columbus!

A huge, huge thank you to everyone who stopped by the Wallace's booth this past Friday, Saturday or Sunday! Wallace sold a ton of work, but even more importantly had a great time. More than once he was heard to say things like "I really like this place!" and "I don't ever wanna leave".

If you missed him, or if you just want to say hi again, don't forget- this Saturday, June 9th from 5 to 7 is the opening reception for Figurative Language, featuring Wallace, John Emanuele and Charles Porter.

Holy Cow! Wallace Peck at the Columbus Arts Festival

Ah summer!
The trees are starting to fill out, flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, popsicles are in abundance-
Doesn't it just feel like there should be some awesome, three day long event where one could enjoy the arts scene in Columbus outside in the fresh air, perhaps take in the beauty of the Riverfront?

Good news!

You can do JUST THAT at the 2012 Columbus Arts Festival, June 1, 2 and 3!
(Huzzah!)

Does it get any better than this?

It totally does. This year, Open Door Artist, Wallace Peck was chosen by the festival to be featured as one of their emerging artists! We at Open Door are so proud of Wallace and can't wait for the rest of Columbus to get to know this amazing artist. Stop by booth M106 and say 'Hi!'

In the meantime, check out the wonderful episode of ArtZine made by WOSU's Cindy Gaillard highlighting Wallace.

Figurative Language!

Figurative Language is an exhibition of works created by three exemplary artists. Porter, Emanuele, and Peck each approach depicting the figure with a fresh perspective. Peck's concentric lines, Emanuele's bold colors and Porter's ethereal washes distinguish their work from one another. When displayed together the figures truly come to life.  

What:

Exhibition of figurative works made by Charles Porter, John Emanuele and Wallace Peck 

Where:

Open Door Art Studio

1050 Goodale Boulevard

Grandview, OH 43212

When:

Exhibit runs from June 9th until August 4th 

OPENING RECEPTION

Saturday, June 9th from 5pm until 7pm

Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served in this unique and inspiring art setting.  

Why:

To celebrate and showcase an exciting show of three of Open Door's most prolific and accomplished artists working in a figurative style.  

Want to see a sneak peek?

Charles Porter, Birds and the Bees

John Emanuele, A New Breed

Wallace Peck, My Little Boy Green

COME ONE! COME ALL!

Please join us for this very exciting event!

It is a first for Open Door and is breaking new ground for the arts community in Columbus. Come make history with us!

THIS INSPIRED THAT
A Collaborative exhibit featuring artists from Open Door Art Studio and Mother Artists at Work
This exhibit is a wonderful partnership between a local artist collective and several Open Door artists.

• Where:Open Door Art Studio,1050 Goodale Boulevard,Grandview, OH 43212
  


• When:Exhibit runs from April 14th until June 1st
  


• OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, April 14th from 5pm until 7pm
  


• Why:As artists, we're always looking for new inspirations, something that moves us, our muse. For this exhibit MAW artists have selected work made by artists from Open Door Art Studio that inspired them, then used that spark to create a companion piece. Both works are displayed side-by-side in this unique exhibition.
  

Excited? Want a sneak peek? Check out this pair of artworks by Doug and Sharon:

This ('The Coronation by Doug G.)

Inspired That! ('Marie Gets Crowned' by Sharon D.)

the 'Petite Artiste' in 'Le Petite Gallerie'

ODAS artist, Beth, admireing the newly hung 'Petite Gallery.' Beth is not only a fantastic painter herself (she painted the small orange piece on the far left) she also has a great appreciation for other people's work.

"That's really something!"
-Beth