NEW CASTLE ― More than 50 works by artists and members of Arts & Education at the Hoyt are now on display at The Confluence through June 27.
The eclectic group of paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics and sculpture represents a broad pool of local talent stemming from 30 regional artists. From found objects and social commentary to traditional watercolor still-life and crisp nature photography, there’s something for everyone to experience and enjoy.
“It’s perhaps our best Members Show yet,” says Exhibition Manager Patricia McLatchy. “The diversity of talent and media is inspirational to anyone pursuing the arts as a pastime or as a profession.”
In fact, some of the exhibiting artists began as students in the Hoyt classrooms. Others have competed in the Hoyt Regional or had solo shows in the galleries. Still others exhibit regularly throughout the region and across the United States.
“There is no prerequisite to be a Hoyt Artist member,” says Executive Director Kimberly Koller-Jones. “That’s the beauty of this membership tier. It focuses on developing and supporting artists in all stages of development with opportunities to learn, network, exhibit and compete. It meets you where you are, and helps you grow from there.”
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Participating artists include: Lisa Berczel, Michael Bilski, Dorit Brauer, Mark Cappabianco, Shawn Catterson, John Conway, Sally Dexter, Eleanor Earnhart, Andrew Hazelton, Paige Hemke Kleinfelder, Susan Jacobs, Gina Judy, Elliot Lengal, Harold Maiella, Thomas Marcy, Claude Marrangoni, Elise McKeown Skolnick, Nancy McLean, Jody Neugebauer, Terry Polonsky, Carl Reinhard, Sherri Riddel Cohen, Lynn Roberts, Debra Shingledecker, Paula Siebieda, James Tobin, Debra Tobin, Kate Turek-Frissora, Judith Waddington and Gwen Waight.
Waight also is also being featured in a solo show of found object sculpture at the Hoyt in the Blair Sculpture Walkway Gallery, May 21-July 25. For more information on joining or exhibiting, visit www.hoytartcenter.org. General admission to the Confluence and Hoyt Galleries is free.
