A Playground of Color to open at museum
The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum is delighted to present A Playground of Color featuring elementary school art from Coshocton County. Contributed | Beacon
COSHOCTON – The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum is delighted to present A Playground of Color featuring elementary school art from Coshocton County. This favorite community show features over 300 works, impressive expressions of talent, freshness and energy. This annual exhibit runs from Jan. 22 to March 26 and is also showing concurrently at the Coshocton and West Lafayette Libraries.
Artwork for A Playground of Color comes from students in kindergarten through sixth grade who attend elementary and middle schools in Coshocton’s city and county schools as well as from Coshocton Christian School and home school. Works are chosen by the students’ art teachers for their creativity and excellence.
This year’s artwork shines in acrylic collage, yarn art, and water colors. This exhibit often showcases animals, and this year’s artwork is no exception. All kinds of animals – cats, birds, fish, turkeys, peacocks, and more – are created in every way you can think of – watercolor, mosaic, mixed media, pastels, crayons, and sculpture. The artwork is absolutely delightful. It runs the gamut from playful interpretations of people, flora and fauna to serious studies in color and design.
The public is invited to the artists’ reception on Sunday, Jan. 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Enjoy the artwork and refreshments and meet some budding artists. During the opening reception students and visitors may also explore the permanent exhibit galleries. In case of bad weather, snow date is Jan 31.
A Playground of Color is sponsored by Dixie Fishbaugh. The Ohio Arts Council also helped fund this event with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for children, and $11 for families. Wednesdays are half price for Coshocton County residents.
Category: Arts & Entertainment
