Brunswick Rec Center is displaying art from a group of MCAL members known as "Vintage Artists". Smaller pieces and 3D are in the display case. Larger pieces are on the walls throughout the building. Stop by to see the beautiful work on display. The pieces will be changed out periodically and most are for sale. Members of the Vintage Artists include Karen Briggs Ng, Judy Hohl, Steve Vadini, Bonnie Khavaran, Michele Cozza, Donna Crane, Chris Kelly, Mike Rozack, Dave Cesear, Jane Greinke. We have new member Karen Ng to thank for getting this show on the road - or in the rec center. Congratulations to members Janet Baran, Carol Klingel, Therese Kramer, Brad Rice, Carol Stevens, Kathy Stokes-Shafer and Patricia Tilk for being accepted into the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center Figurative Exhibition. It is a lovely show, you have until April 17 to go see it!

Artist-quilter Carole Pollard says, “Ideas excite me. Beauty inspires me. I wanted to be an artist from childhood, but made my living teaching English. I retired to get serious about making art, and I chose designing and making art quilts to express that intention. Several quilts have been inspired by literature. Many have deeply personal meaning, a psychological self-portrait. Archetypes* are all contained and interlinked within me and work together in dynamic and sometimes startling or even disturbing ways.” Join us on Monday evening, September 25th at the AI Root Community Room , as Carole shows the process of how--and why--she puts together these magnificent pieces of cloth and thought. *Archetypes are universal, inborn models of people, behaviors, and personalities that play a role in influencing human behavior. Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung's theory suggested that these archetypes were archaic forms of innate human knowledge passed down from our ancestors. In Jungian psychology, these archetypes represent universal patterns and images that are part of the collective unconscious. Jung believed that we inherit these archetypes much in the way we inherit instinctive patterns of behavior.

Looking for some arty odds and ends? Come to the Medina County Art League’s STUDIO CLEAROUT SALE! Sat. October 14, noon – 4 p.m. and Sunday October 15, noon - 3 p.m. @ A. I. Root Community Room, 623 W. Liberty St., Medina 44256 Our members are cleaning house to benefit our annual scholarships awarded to select high school seniors who are furthering their education in the visual arts. All leftovers from the sale will be donated to the Juvenile Detention Center’s art therapy program and to Planet Joy. If you are an artist wanting to donate, a decorator looking for some unique art pieces, someone who loves finding special gems to enhance your work, or a student looking for some inexpensive tools &materials, please come and bring a box or big shopping bag to load up on treasures! Contact Carol Klingel at paintskyblue@msn.com for more information. ******CASH OR CHECKS ONLY******

Art Fair Medina County Aquarius 2025 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2025 Medina, Ohio CONTACT: Deanna Clucas, Aquarius Co-Chair/Publicity, 330-697-7543 deannaclucas@gmail.com Website: medinacountyartleague.com It’s that time of year again when the Medina County Art League Artists have been busy creating new work for you to enjoy at affordable pricing during the month of February. You might even find that special piece that’s going to fit in that empty spot you’ve been thinking of filling; or replacing something that has lost its spark. This year’s juror of awards is Mary White of the Akron Society of Artists. All of the artwork in this exhibition is original and created by Medina County Art League Members in a vast variety of mediums. Most of the work is for sale. Those interested in purchasing the artwork will please contact the artist. Results The opening reception for Aquarius was held on Saturday, February 1, and awards were presented. Mary White, who was the juror for this exhibit, said, “I was impressed with the variety of styles, mediums, and the subject matter presented. It made for a very difficult task to choose the award-winning pieces, as the overall quality of the work was very high.” Carol Klingel "Winter Light" Best of Show Heidi Hanssen "Steet Music & the White Shirt" First Place Peggy Stover "Sunbathers" Second Place Craig Staufer "You Can Leave Your Hat On" Third Place Kathryn Elias "Watercolor" Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Margaret Hermann-Drescher "Fitting the Fragments Together" Honorable Mention Pat Tilk "Steve" Honorable Mention Carol Stevens "Coastal" Merit Awards Elaine Lamb "A Dreamer's Perch" Laurie Musser "Wisdom and Grace" Karen Ng "Medina Morning" Deanna Clucas "Time Out" Craig Staufer "Over Yonder" Viewer's Choice Cathy Welner "Winter Stream" (not pictured) Details Details Artwork Pick-up: Mon. Mar. 3, 10-noon. or Tues. Mar. 4, 4-6 p.m. *Pick-up schedule will be provided When: February 1 - March 2, 2025 Where: B. Smith Gallery, 3rd Floor Medina County District Library 210 S Broadway St, Medina, OH 4425 Sales: All sales are handled directly by the artist. There is no commission. All artwork is to remain for the duration of the show. If you are interested in a piece, email addresses are included where possible. 2025 Prospectus Download PDF Contacts Contact Deanna Clucas or Sharon Borror for questions or details. Past Aquarius Exhibits 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019

MCAL Spring 2024 Workshop Register and Pay for the 2 day Workshop with Doreen St. John below. Workshop Details are on the Workshop Page here . First name Last name Cell Phone Email Home Phone Street Address Street Address Line 2 City State Zip code Select an item ($) * MCAL Member Workshop Registration - $150 Non-Member Workshop Registration - $250 MCAL Member Workshop Registration + MCAL Membership (Single) - $185 MCAL Member Workshop Registration + MCAL Membership (Couple) - $195 Go to Checkout Thanks for registering for the MCAL Spring 2024 Workshop. We look forward to seeing you there.

Art Scholarships Each March the Medina County Art League presents scholarships to local high school students to further their education. In 2025, the MCAL was able to award $7500 to some deserving student artists. One of Medina County Art League’s goals is to provide educational opportunities for our members and for the community. We do so by hosting inexpensive and free to members workshops, but we really shine when it comes to giving out scholarships. These scholarships go out to Medina County graduating high school seniors who are furthering their education in an arts related field. Their work is always fabulous. See how all that hard earned scholarship fund is being spent. Because of the hard work of the scholarship committee and members and the generosity of our community, in 2025 the MCAL was able to raise the value of each scholarship by 25%! Donations Donations are accepted for our Scholarships funds year-round and also at our Scholarship tent at Art in the Park in June. Thank you for supporting these young artists in their artistic endeavors. DONATE TODAY Nadia Hill Wadsworth HS Best of Show Maggie Katafiasz Wadsworth HS First Place Samantha Kirby Cloverleaf HS Second Place Addison Dressel Medina HS Third Place Ben Beneke Buckeye HS Honorable Mention Jay Milewski Medina HS Grace Zay Award