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20 professional artists from around Ohio will be setting up their easels in Downtown East Liverpool Saturday, May 15th, 2021 to kick off the Museum of Ceramics' "40+1" Anniversary Celebration. (40+1 as the Museum's 40th Anniversary Celebration had to be postponed due to Covid-19 last year.) Outdoor painters from the Ohio Plein Air Society (ohiopleinairsociety.com) and the Eastern Ohio Plein Air Club will check in at the Museum and be painting throughout the Downtown area from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many of the artists attending have received national and regional recognition for their works. The paintings created will then be on display and for sale outside the Museum from 3 p.m. until about 4:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held inside the Museum. The event is receiving support locally from Tim Horton's and nationally from Golden Artist Colors, Judson's Art Outfitters and Streamline Publications.
The following Saturday, May 22nd at 11:00 a.m., a 4-foot by 32-foot mural painted by award-winning artist Christopher Leeper (christopherleeper.com) will be unveiled during a ceremony outside the Museum. The mural project has been supported by the Museum's "Lady Slippers" fundraising organization. An outdoor evening party open to the public is planned from 7-10 p.m.
Two art exhibits are planned surrounding these activities--one at the Museum and the nearby at gallery space provided by Venture Home Real Estate, 517 Broadway, East Liverpool. The Museum show will feature the work of Christopher Leeper and the other show at Venture entitled "Local Connections" will feature the work of local artists Barrie Archer, Betsy Babb and Nancy Hawkins. Both shows run May 15th through the 28th. Hours are 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays.
Other events include an "Inspiration Series" talk and art class featuring the work of ceramic designer Don Schreckengost May 18th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Museum and a "Kids Art Walk" tour of the art exhibits on May 25th at 4 p.m.
Those wanting more information can call the Museum at 330-386-6001