Tag: ohio
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Grateful for Support of GCAC: Attending the NAASWCH Conference
We are excited for upcoming events in Ohio for 2026 while we also reflect on a fulfilling experience at the NAASWCH Conference in Rio Grande. The trip, supported by the Greater Columbus Arts Council, enabled connections with the Welsh-American community and enhanced the visibility of the Women of Ohio project. We are so thankful for…
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Ohio Women and Needlework by Angela Terry
This week features artist Angie Terry from Chillicothe, Ohio, who engages in various art forms and emphasizes the importance of home arts through her textile work “My Garden Song.” Her art honors local women’s contributions to gardening and crafting, reflecting their creative legacy in Ohio..
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The Ohio Women I Admire: Sylvia Liszka Durell on Friesa Warther
This week, we make space for Sylvia Liszka Durell to talk about a woman from Ohio she admires: the button artist, Frieda Warther. Some years ago, Sylvia Liszka Durell took up the hobby of button collecting which led her to create artwork using buttons. She is a member of the National Button Society, The World…
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Commended: Ariane Prinz for ‘The Last Memorial’
Ariane Prinz, a poet from London, Ohio, explores Maya Lin’s art and its connection to the earth in her work. Focusing on themes of biodiversity and memory, she draws inspiration from Lin’s memorial projects, emphasizing environmental awareness. Prinz’s poem reflects care for the planet, echoed in Lin’s book cover’s image of hands holding a stone.
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Commended: Diane Callahan for ‘What is Missing?’
Diane Callaghan, a versatile artist and poet, shares her experiences and admiration for architect Maya Lin. Inspired by Lin’s environmental memorials, Callaghan reflects on their connection to nature and urges awareness of what could be lost without protection.
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Commended: Angie Romines for ‘Granny Gatewood’
See a list of all the winners and commended artists here. This week, we offer a warm welcome to Angie Romines, a writer, teacher, and Dolly Parton-enthusiast living in Ohio with her husband and two sons. Her work has appeared in The Best American Essays 2025, The Kenyon Review, New England Review, and The Rumpus. She…
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Commended: Marcia Shubert’s Owl and Mary Ann
See a list of all the winners and commended artists here. Today we offer a warm welcome to Marcia Shubert, an artist based in southeast Ohio. She has resided here since 1977. Trained in Photography, she often works in mosaics and rug hooking, and finds other unusual applications for creativity. Having taken a workshop in Ravenna,…
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Commended: Medhanit (Nia Nyabinghi) for Nancy Wilson, Song Stylist
See a list of all the winners and commended artists here. This week, we welcome Medhanit a.k.a Nia Nyabinghi, who is a self-taught artist from Columbus, OH with a focus on oil painting and digital illustration art. She tells us that “My focus with art has always been to inspire others to use creativity as a…
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Commended: Gail Joyce for the painting Fury
Gail Joyce, a self-taught artist, explores various mediums and techniques. Since 2024, her work has been recognized in oil, acrylic, and mixed media. Ann Joyce, featured in the painting “Fury,” embodies resilience and strength, reflecting women’s struggles and emotional experiences. The work emphasizes harnessing emotions for positive change.
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Commended: Emily Morgan’s Autobiographical Collage
Emily Morgan, a collage artist from Columbus, Ohio, creates art blending the natural with the surreal. Her piece, “Ghosts #2,” combines elements from a fashion photograph and antique prints, reflecting her artistic process and connection to identity. Her work celebrates curiosity and intuition, resisting strict interpretations.
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