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Kricker Gallery
Sky High is an all-encompassing visual expedition to Earth’s vast upper atmosphere known as the sky. The 15 artists in the exhibition explore the assorted elements of the sky using a range of techniques and materials, from painting to drawing, to video, ceramics, sculpture, and more. From the stunning displays of stars and planets, to […]
This exhibition showcases the return visit of some of the highlights that have graced our walls during the past three and a half decades. Come and take in the breadth and depth of the exhibition offerings during the Museum’s history.
Hosted by Mark Chepp
Do you think that 20th Century is “so yesterday?” Think Again! Come along on this visual tour across the busiest art century in history. Join us for one or for all, hosted on the first Thursday of every month September 4, Realism, 1900-1940 October 2, Abstraction 1900-1940 November 6, Painting After World War II December […]
Currently on Display in the Kricker, Richards, and Mehser Galleries
The Southern Ohio Museum presents the Cream of the Crop -the premiere, juried exhibition featuring the most outstanding art created by artists living within 85 miles of the Museum. Included in the exhibition are over 100 works in a variety of media, techniques, and styles reflecting the rich diversity, independence, and sense of place of […]
The Museum’s anniversary beer is on tap. Ask for it at the Portsmouth Brewing Company and the Scioto Ribber. It is also flowing at all Museum events! Signed, limited edition Left Bank Brew poster by Emily Uldrich is available in the gift store. Here are some of the upcoming concerts where Left Bank Brew may […]
Currently on Display in the Richards Gallery
This juried exhibition showcases the emerging talent in Scioto County. Imagination, ability, and vision are the key components in this year’s exhibition.
Coming Soon to the Richards Gallery
Columbus artist, Carol Snyder, works in porcelain for its unique qualities as a clay body. Its whiteness and translucency can give the sense of texture and patterning without the addition of glaze color. This more minimal approach to her work compels her to consider how light itself will convey the patterns and textures in each […]
Currently on Display in the Kricker Gallery
Alan Gough’s elegant and highly personal odes to southern Ohio will be on view in the museum’s Kricker Gallery from February 15 through May 10. This comprehensive overview of Gough’s 50+ year career includes some 75 paintings and drawings; it will be held in tandem with a smaller exhibition focusing upon Gough’s most recent work, […]
Now showing in the Richards Gallery
Master illusionist Ron Isaacs unites vintage clothing with the plant world to offer a breathtaking walk through his life size paired tromp l’oeil constructions.
Now on display in the Kricker Gallery
Six contemporary painters explore the artistically rich streets of the Renaissance, capturing echoes of subject matter, technique and composition while simultaneously proving what a difference five centuries can make. A gorgeous, dazzling and startling exhibition that jumps back and forth between centuries, realities, symbols, technologies, and world views. Artists include: Deborah Morrissey McGoff, Koo Schadler, […]
