From BGSU OFFICE OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
The 13th annual Northwest Ohio Community Art Show (NowOH) presented by Bowling Green State University Fine Arts Center is now available for online viewing through Aug. 15.
The NowOH exhibition features 122 artworks by 45 local artists in five northwest Ohio counties. They include young creatives just starting out, talented amateurs and recognized professionals, working in a variety of mediums.
This year the award juror is Lane Cooper, associate professor and co-chair of painting at the Cleveland Institute of Art. In her comments about the show, she described it as “an engaging and wide-ranging exploration of the creative impulses found in the region.
“Each work offers its unique universe to be explored. Selecting the awardees for this exhibition was particularly difficult. I looked for pieces that intrigued and beguiled. Many more works in the show do this than I was able to give awards to.
Visitors to the exhibition can also vote for their favorite piece through Aug. 1, which will be given the People’s Choice Award, sponsored by the Bowling Green Arts Council. Other awards include the Best of Show, awards in 2-D and 3-D media and a Youth Art Award. The show juror also selected several Honorable Mentions.
The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this exhibition with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.
Please visit www.bgsu.edu/nowoh2020 to see the show or visit www.NowOHArtShow.org for more information.
AWARDS
The NowOH Best of Show, $500: Joanne Cook, An Offer You Can’t Refuse.
First Place 2-D, $200: Amber Koprin, There is a Kink in the Hose.
Second place 2-D, $100: Rachel Sykes, Solace.
First place 3-D, $200: Emma Wilson, Dancer.
Second place 3-D, $100: Isabel Zeng, Decollate .
Youth Art Award, $100: Meara Holden, Malevolent Maple
Honorable Mentions
Anna Yates, Encounter #3; Rebeckah Alviani, The Forgotten #3; Janealla Killebrew, On the Rocks; Elijah Smith, Break Down; Abby Burrell, North Star Mountain; Timothy Tyree, Mid Day Sidewalk; Lloyd Triggs, Backyardigans; and Leela Cromwell, Mom.
