Mural Unveiling
Leeper works on the mural as Bumbles supervises.
The Big Mural Unveiling
On Saturday, May 22 at 11:00 am, a four foot by 32 foot mural painted by Christopher Leeper will be unveiled! This mural will be mounted on the rail of the Museum’s back parking lot, facing Broadway Street. Come celebrate our 40th (plus 1) anniversary and be among the first to see this depiction of the city’s pottery history. The mural is made possible with a donation from the Lady Slippers.
Pop-up Birthday Party
MoC invites you to attend a birthday party at 7:00 pm on the same evening (May 22), in the parking lot behind the mural! We will provide the birthday cupcakes and music, you bring any additional snacks and beverages…maybe even a camp chair! Michael Campbell will be DJing as we all enjoy of night of relaxation. 40 plus 1!
Plein Air Artists
The celebration begins on May 15th as the museum hosts the Ohio Plein Air Society and the Eastern Ohio Plein Air Society. Watch for their easels around town, between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, and then come to the museum at 3:00 to see their works of art. You may also purchase the art! What a great way to get a masterpiece that depicts our lovely town.
The Inspirations Series:
Don Schreckengost
The Inspiration Series is a unique program that combines art history and art creation. On May 18 at 10:00 am, MoC Director Susan Weaver will show the work of ceramic designer, Don Schreckengost, and talk about his life and work. Sheri Liebschner will lead the group in a creating art inspired by Schreckengost’s designs. The fee is $15 and advance registration is encouraged
Christopher Leeper
Art Show
Chris Leeper, the artist who painted the mural, will show his art at the Museum of Ceramics from May 15 until May 28. Leeper is the author of Realism in Watermedia and has illustrated four children's books for the Smithsonian and the African Wildlife Foundation. His work has been featured in The Artist's Magazine, American Artist, Plein Air Magazine and Ohio Magazine.
Local Connections
"Local Connections" is an art show that is sponsored by MoC and held in the Venture Real Estate Building on Broadway. It will feature the artwork of artists Nancy Hawkins, Barrie Archer, and Betsy Babb. The show is organized by Sheri Liebschner and will be available May 15 to May 28. The hours are 12:00 to 3:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday, and 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursdays.
Kids Gallery Walk
Bring the kids to MoC on May 25th at 4:00 pm for a Gallery Walk. The guide will help them actively engage with the art and let them create some art to take home.