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A Half Dozen (6) 5 x 7″ images of Clarence Holbrook Carter’s egg artworks are scattered around downtown Portsmouth, ready for egg-hunters to find! During the month, the eggs will change locations…so keep looking! Egg Hunters:Find all 6 eggs and tag the Museum and the location on Facebook and Instagram. Prizes:Receive a limited-edition sticker set […]
African beliefs include the concept that objects have power, a power to affect change, change in the lives of those who come in contact with them. Local collector, Maureen Cadogan, has preserved the history of the journey of the African American people through objects and images, archiving objects that reflect the experiences of people from […]
The Southern Ohio Museum is pleased to invite area artists to participate in the summer exhibition entitled Cream of the Crop 2024. This is the twentieth juried exhibition of works by artists living and working within an 85-mile radius of Portsmouth and an exciting showcase for the finest art in the region. Eligibility Cream of […]
Rod Bouc’s large-scale landscapes are rich and tactile. Inspired by the Midwest landscapes that surrounded him on the Nebraska farm he grew up on, these paintings are loaded with feeling and emotion. He has mastered lights and shadows; you can all but feel the sun on your face. The compositions of these paintings are strong. […]
In the Kricker and Richards Galleries
Curated by renown quilter Nancy Crow, Material Pulses is the culmination of her mission to bring back the majesty, strength, and energy of textile works. The seven artists represent the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and some quilts are over 100” long. Organized by Exhibits USA.
We are all subjects of nature. Nature balances devastation with healing and life-giving; it restores horror with glory and beauty. “Through these observations I see myself. This is the divine language of the universe and the narrative I continue to draw upon.” Oversize in scale, these sky-scapes surround the viewer with power of nature.
Artist reception in the gallery. Free event, light bites.
The figural work of Juliellen Byrne is narrative, but also enchanting, warming, disturbing, and questioning; in essence, it is the state of being human. “The notion of narrative has always been of interest to me. Clay has the capacity to render a godlike power in details and makes it possible for me to tell stories […]
The Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dancers are performing arts ambassadors of the Great Navajo Nation, travelling all the way from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to perform in the museum’s Hopkins Theatre. The Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dancers are offering an experience of the beauty and rich spiritual traditions of their culture as expressed through dance. This performance is […]
Featuring the Mark Brothers Quintet
The Cincinnati based Merk Brothers Quintet will be performing contemporary jazz compositions by Spencer, Charlie, and Alex Merk. These compositions will be featured on the upcoming Merk Brothers Quintet album, which is scheduled for release on Golden Mean Records in July of 2023. The Merk brothers will be joined by pianist Chris Caporale and bassist […]
