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.

Artists in and around Medina County Ohio meet, exhibit their artwork and host the annual Medina Art Show March Meeting March 23rd 7 pm Akron artist Brian Shellito will conduct a critique session for MCAL members at the Root Community Room. Read Details From the original Picket Fence Show to the Art In The Park of today. Artists of Medina County Ohio join to promote the arts. Every summer we sponsor Art in the Park, an outdoor festival of the arts. Monthly Meetings Schedule 7pm Root Candle Community Room in Medina OH Month Date Speaker Description September 09/22/2025 Jim Laughlin Geometric abstracts October 10/27/2025 Kayla Billings Ink drawings November 11/24/2025 Gwen Waight Assemblages January 01/26/2026 (CANCELED) Member Show and Tell February 02/23/2026 Dave Derrig Wadsworth HS art teacher March 03/23/2026 Critique with Brian Shellito March 03/23/2026 Scholarship awards April 04/27/2026 Bridget Ginley 1980s scholarship winner MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Member discounts on MCAL Workshops Free subscription to the MCAL newsletter "Drawing Attention" Relationship building with other MCAL Members Monthly Instruction and Demos at the Membership General Meeting Opportunities to show your work at various local venues. Opportunities to show your work at Art in the Park and Aquarius Learn How to Join Medina County Art League Objectives To promote the education, exploration, awareness, and development of visual arts. To promote group and community interest in, and appreciation of the arts. To sponsor and/or provide opportunities for art shows, exhibits, and community projects.

Art in the Park, Medina County, OH Vendor MAP Artist List Artist Email Medium Space Abel, Todd toddabellglass@gmail.com glass 59 Axelrod, Marvin toddabellglass@gmail.com photography 20 Barbee, Barb barbbarbee@aol.com jewelry 18 Bitans, Marita mbitans@roadrunner.com photography 27 Blair, Susan uncommon_clay@yahoo.com ceramics 37 Bolgar, Pat accessoryart@gmail.com jewelry 74 Bordine, David d.bordine@hotmail.com glass 10 Brady, Scott ScottoftheBoro@yahoo.com ink L-2 Camus, Alisha Alisha.camus@gmail.com wood 51 Clark, Kelley mkrbab@yahoo.com birdhouses L-4 Clucas, Deanna deanna.clucas@roadrunner.com painting 4 Corbin, Alex alex.corbin224@gmail.com photography L-3 Couch, April madpac@aol.com wood/mixedmedia 12 Croce, Tom info@tomcrocephoto.com photography 73 Dean, Alexandra andean@student.cia.edu printmaking 33 Denczak, Denise denisedenczak4460@gmail.com metal 55 Des Forges, Linda katesklosetandKrafts@gmail.com floral W-3 Disch, Kate katedisch@hotmail.com leather 8 Dressler, Julia bestsuncatchers@hotmail.com photography B-3 Edinger, Henry hbedinger@aol.com painting 38 Everhard, Kimberlee keverharddesign@gmail.com painting 42 Finesilver, Nancy nafine@zoominternet.net ceramics 67 Fisher, Annabelle afisher@neo.rr.com jewelry 48 Fisk, Alan waf@roadrunner.com jewelry 22 Friedman, Julie Julief1@earthlink.net fiber N-1 Gibson, Jeffrey crookedriverimages@gmail.com photography 11 Gilbert, Tom & Desiree thomasgilbert0222@gmail.com wood 47 Haplea, Barb barbhaplea@aol.com jewelry 9 Hemmerling, Janeth hemmerling72@yahoo.com jewelry 40 Henikman, Bob & Mary henikman@zoominternet.net wood 21 Hobby, Jeneen jeneenhobby@gmail.com photography 34 Jandrey, Kathy kjandrey63@gmail.com ceramics 57 Karpy, Tom watatees@gmail.com tshirts 72 Kent, Bill wkent001@nycap.rr.com metal 63 Kent, Darrell darrellkent67@outlook.com inkmarkers 19 Kiley, David dkphoto@zoominternet.net photography 60 Laine, Philippe philippedujour@yahoo.com paintedsilk 15 Lamb, Elaine bnelamb79@gmail.com ceramics 29 Lehnhardt, JoAnn joannlehn@yahoo.com wood 26 Lemons, Pamela MostlyMaille@MostlyMaille.com jewelry 36 Leonard, Joe jleonardcarvings@frontier.com wood 58 Lewis, Barb blewis1881@yahoo.com wood 6 MCAL Scholarship medinacountyartleague@gmail.com scholarship 39 Margeson, Jana blackcatbeads2000@hotmail.com jewelry 68 Martonicz, Gail dgmdiver@gmail.com painting 13 Medina County Art League medinacountyartleague@gmail.com various 49-50 Medina County Historical Society mchs@zoominternet.net literature 25 Miller, Bill dreamstrokesart@yahoo.com mixedmedia 5 Mohr, Karri paintedgarden@paintedgarden.com wood 24 Mowen, Mark mowen@leatherstuff.com leather 54 Murray, Bette blm44691@yahoo.com metal/clay 44 Neal, Greg greg@nealpottery.com pottery W-2 Olivia Blubaugh osoriginaljewelry@yahoo.com jewelry 62 Olivia's Kloset oliviaskloset@aol.com craft/fiber 53 Osterhaudt, Linda lindao@oh.rr.com jewelry 52 Peterson, Chandra chandraghb@hotmail.com woodcraft 3 Petranek, Glenn photoeye56@gmail.com photography 14 Poff, Don dapoff@gmail.com metal 69-70 Posch, Maryann poschandgulyas@gmail.com jewelry 43 Pozarski, Bob glassbob@hotmail.com glass 7 Reed, Don donreed@fineartbydonreed.com painting 56 Reilly, Cyndi clarkpotterystudio@gmail.com ceramics 46 Riggle, Russ possumproducts@tusco.net woodtoys 66 Rohrbaugh, Judy fineartstoneware@sbcglobal.net jewelry 30 Schultz, Jack jacko1950@roadrunner.com photography 32 Shaffer, Lisa foxfeatherdesigns@outlook.com metal L-1 Shafron, David info@darbynwoods.com wood B-4 Shepard, Petty novella123@charter.net baskets 17 Sheriff, Sonja sonjasheriff@hotmail.com jewelry 61 Silverman, Eric ericjasonsilverman@gmail.com photography 41 Smith, Ashley atlasandaether@gmail.com jewelry 28 Stiber, Genmarie Rootsvases@aol.com glass/plants 16 Stolzenberger, Sharon sstolz0235@gmail.com painting 45 Storer, Karen jewelfish@columbus.rr.com jewelry 31 Stringer, Jennifer jennifer.stringer2@yahoo.com jewelry 2 Szalkowski, Emily emilyszalkowski@yahoo.com drawing 23 Verstraete, Mary mcverstraete@gmail.com photography W-1 Western Reserve Kettle Korn wrkettlekorn@gmail.com food 71 Worden, Jennifer JLWordenArts@gmail.com glass/metal/mixed 1 Yano, Thomas thomyano@yahoo.com metal 64-65 Young, Darlene odzar02@aol.com painting 13 Zajac, Francine francinezajac@yahoo.com ceramics 35 ART in the PARK ARCHIVES 2020 | 2019

Online/Printable Membership Form Memberships are for the current year which runs from September 1 thru August 31. You do NOT need to be a resident of Medina County to become a member! Medina County Art League, Inc is a 501c3 Charitable Organization. Link to Printable Form Membership Type * New Membership Membership Renewal Select an item ($) * Individual Membership - $35.00 Individual Membership + $10 Donation to Scholarship Fund - $45.00 Individual Membership + $20 Donation to Scholarship Fund - $55.00 Couples Membership - $45.00 Couples Membership + $10 Donation to Scholarship Fund - $55.00 Couples Membership + $20 Donation to Scholarship Fund - $65.00 Certified Teacher Membership - $25 Student Membership/ 16 + 17 Years Old - $25 Note: If you would like to donate an amount not listed above to the scholarship fund, please click here and visit our Donation Page and submit as a separate transaction. First Name Last Name Spouse's Name (if Couple Membership) Address (including City, State, and Zip Code) Phone Number Email Medium (s) Website Signature Member of (examples: OWS, WPA, etc.) Check here if you do not want your phone number listed in the membership directory. Check here if you want to be on a committee or be active in some other way. Proceed to Checkout Thanks for your order! We're looking forward to seeing you at our next meeting!

Art Fair Medina County Aquarius 2026 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 Best of Show Pat Edwards Peacock Watercolor Honorable Meniton Patricia Tilk Grief Graphite Second Place Joan Samkow Mystic Woodland Photography Honorable Mention Leo Miller Jack the Rabbit Welded metal with auto paint Merit Award Linda Kenski Turbulance 1&2 Alcohol ink on yupo-diptych Honorable Mention Cathy Welner Winter stream Watercolor Honorable Mention Carol Klingel Centering Oil on wood Third Place Betty Siska The Road Less Traveled Pastel First Place Bob Kelly Cutting Board #2 Woodcrafting Merit Award Bill Beuther Enthralled Photography Details Details Drop Offs: Contact Deanna Clucas deannaclucas@gmail.com 330-697-7543 text/call Artwork Pick-up: Mon. Mar. 2, 10-noon. or Tues. Mar. 3, 4-6 p.m. *Pick-up schedule will be provided When: January 31, thru March 1, 2026 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. 2026 Prospectus Download PDF Contacts Contact Deanna Clucas for questions or details. Past Aquarius Exhibits 2025 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019

Art Fair Medina County When: Sunday, July 20, 2025 from 10am -5pm What: Set in Medina's charming Courthouse Square, Artists' exhibits are arranged around the park's gazebo, the central focus of the historic Public Square Area. Spend the day perusing artists' paintings, sculptures, photo's and other works, grab lunch at one of the local eateries. Hopefully, you'll find a favorite piece for that empty wall you've been meaning to fill! Program Where: Courthouse Square in Medina, Ohio Registration 2024 SPONSORED ARTIST AWARDS $1000 Best of Show Geo. M. Brown & Assoc., Inc. $800 Body of Work 1st Place $600 Body of Work 2nd Place $400 Body of Work 3rd Place $200 Body of Work HM $100 Special Award Salon Morche $100 Special Award $100 Special Award Velvet's W Main Framing $100 Special Award $100 Special Award Additional Sponsors Elaine Lamb Matt Celek ART in the PARK ARCHIVES 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019

Art Fair Medina County 18th Annual Aquarius Exhibition Past Aquarius Exhibits 2019 | 2020 | 2021 Gallery Details Our Juror Awards Entry List 2022 Aquarius VIRTUAL GALLERY Clck here for Entry List with Photos Gallery Details Details Show Dates: January 31 to March 6, 2022 Library Hours: Monday - Thursday 10-8; Friday & Saturday 10-5, Sunday 1-5 Artwork Pick-up: March 7, 3-6 pm and March 8, 1-4 pm, 2022 Where: B. Smith Gallery, 3rd Floor Medina County District Library210 S Broadway St, Medina, OH 44256 What: The 18th Annual members-only exhibition will be held at the Medina County District Library (MCDL) in Medina during the month of February. MCAL members are invited annually to exhibit two works in the show. Awards: Best of Show $175, 1st Place $150, 2nd Place $100, 3rd Place $75, 4 Honorable Mentions $25 each, and Peoples’ Choice $50 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. Reception (Cancelled) Please note that due to the pandemic, it was necessary to cancel the reception. MCAL attempts to follow all government guidance and this show will be adapted to reflect any directives or changes in status between now and the show. Please continue to check back on this page for potential changes in status. Our Juror We would like to thank this year’s juror for judging this exhibit: Mel Grunau Graduating from Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio with a major in Studio Art, Mel also completed a Master’s Degree in Architecture at Kent State University, Kent, Ohio. He has taught painting classes and workshops for adults in community and educational settings for over 35 years. His experience includes a wide variety of media: watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel and collage. Multiple painting awards have been won both locally and nationally. Mel is a member of the Ohio Watercolor Society. No matter what the medium he employs, his tendency is to start in soft washy tones of color. Many of his paintings utilize thin collage material which he generally tries to disguise so that hidden images appear to the viewer over time. As a retired architect, buildings and industrial structures quite often appear in his paintings. A patron once noted, regarding an abstract, a love of drawing is evident in his paintings. That is the kind of statement that keeps him going. Juror Statement I was pleased to be asked to jury this year's Medina County Art League show as it presented an opportunity to see some excellent art. The large variety of media made the judging process challenging and enjoyable. An early walk through the entire show offered a general sense of the entire 101 pieces comprising the show. I viewed every item many times at close range and from a distance. With only 8 pieces receiving awards, many fine works were necessarily excluded. My usual method for determining awards includes numerous criteria: composition, the juxtaposition of various elements, technique, and the ability to handle the medium. I ask "Does a work make me come back to it more often than other pieces." "Does the work grab my attention and make me think?" With this process in place, the screening begins. Since I have been eliminated many times from competitions scrutinized by judges, I remind all entrants that judging is always subjective, influenced by the judges' tastes, education, and at times, personal bias. However the outcome, keep painting. Juror Awards Best of Show "Among the Shadows" by Laurie Musser Digital Pencil Drawing First Place "The Barn in the Park" by Rick Williams Acrylic Second Place "Blue Tumbler" by Peggy Stover Watercolor Third Place "Babinga Goblet" by Robert Kelley Woodworking Honorable Mentions "The Promise of Spring" by Carol Kessel Colored Pencil/Gel Pen "Looming" by Betty Siska Pastel "Dreamscape II" by Linda Kenski Alcohol Ink on Yupo "Lion of the Tribe of Judah" by Barb Zimmerman Acrylic Collage Awards

Art Fair Medina County Past Aquarius Exhibits 2019 | 2020 | 2021 16th Annual Aquarius Exhibition presented by Medina County Art League 2020 VIRTUAL Aquarius GALLERY

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Art Fair Medina County 52nd Annual Art Art in the Park July 19, 2026 10am-5pm Courthouse Square in Medina, Ohio Set in Medina's charming Courthouse Square, artists' exhibits are arranged around the park's gazebo, the central focus of the historic Public Square Area. Spend the day perusing artists' paintings, sculptures, photos and other works, and grab lunch at one of the local eateries. Hopefully, you'll find a favorite piece for that empty wall you've been meaning to fill! Apply Here Volunteer ART in the PARK ARCHIVES 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019

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

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