NEWSLETTER

December 2024

108th Thumb Box

Opening Reception: December 7

4-8pm

Ohio Art League held its very first Thumb Box exhibition in 1916. We are excited to be continuing this annual tradition 108 years later!

Gallery information:

RAW Gallery is located at:

112 E. Main Street, Columbus, Ohio

Visit the Thumb Box page for more information

Email OAL@OAL.ORG if you are interested in supporting Thumb Box as a volunteer

Artwork featured in image above: 

Emily Cable McKenna 

Liz Ecklar

Kellie McDermott

Bev Goldie

Suzanne Rogers

Roxanne Smith-Mansell 

Zach Van Horn

Faith Folarin

"Mindful:

the art of Gratitude"

Opening Reception: December 12

5-7pm

Gallery information:

Palmer Hall at Broad Street Presbyterian is located at:

760 E Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio

For information, visit the exhibition information page

Artwork pickup for Mindful: The Art of Hope 
Artwork drop-off for Mindful: The Art of Gratitude
Thursday, Dec 5 5-7PM
Friday, Dec 6 10-5PM
Saturday, Dec 7 10-2PM

At Broad Street Presbyterian

OAL Artists Mentorship Support Program

The Ohio Art League Artists Mentorship Support Program is a new initiative open to all members of OAL at no extra cost beyond typical membership fees that already provide exhibition, networking, marketing, and other career development activities. Members at all levels can apply to the Artist Mentorship Support Program. 

The program will provide access to funding to support mentor and mentee relationships that conclude with completion of a proposed project and exhibition. Participants will be selected by an application process that weighs proposed activities, project outcome, and ability of mentor to provide needed supervision for the proposed project. Each set of artists would receive funds to support the time of the mentor and supplies needed by the mentee. 

Visit the Ohio Art League website in the coming weeks and look for a future email about the Artists Mentorship Support Program Call for proposals. 

Lynda McClanahan

December 2024 Featured Artist

See artwork and more details about Lynda on our

Featured Artist Page

Ohio Arts Council

Call for Art

The Ohio Arts Council is excited to share this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) as they seek to commission an artist for a sculptural memorial for Tawnya Salyer who tragically lost her life during the construction of the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts.  

The RFQ deadline is Friday, January 3, 2025. 

Background: The memorial artwork (sculpture, bas-relief, or other dimensional work) is being commissioned to honor Tawnya Salyer, an apprentice pipefitter, who died in 1988 during the construction of the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts.

Eligibility Requirements: Entrants must be living Ohio residents, 18 years and older. DAS employees are not eligible to apply.

Artistic Goals of the Commissioned Piece: The commissioned artwork should not only memorialize Tawnya Salyer, an apprentice pipefitter who tragically lost her life during the construction of the Vern Riffe Center, but also serve as a tribute to all Ohioans who have perished while performing hazardous and essential work. The piece should evoke a sense of resilience, sacrifice, and honor, capturing the spirit of those who dedicate themselves to physically demanding and dangerous occupations. It should be reflective and poignant, providing a space for contemplation and appreciation of the courage and commitment demonstrated by these workers.

Pictured: Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, Columbus