Workshops led by Columbus artists

GRANVILLE, Ohio — Denison Art Space in Newark presents a series of  workshops led by Columbus-based artists. The workshops take place at Denison Art Space in Newark (23 West Church Street). They are free and open to the public, but require a reservation. All materials will be provided free of charge and limited spots are available. Please sign up by sending an email with your name, age and workshop title todenisonartspace@denison.edu. The workshops include:

·      Saturday, Feb. 25, at 11 a.m.: “Material as an Activator: Ties Between Social Content, Fabric and the Body” by Cudelice “CJ” Brazelton. This workshop is presented for participants age 16 to 25.

·      Saturday, Feb. 25, at 1 p.m.:  “Manifesto Poster Workshop” by Blake Turner. This workshop is presented for participants age 18 and older.

·      Saturday, March 4, at 11 a.m.: “Make your own Zines” by Tyler Davis. This workshop is presented for participants age 12 to 18.

·      Saturday, March 4, at 1 p.m.: “Silk Screening” with Tyler Davis. This workshop is presented for participants age 12 to 18.

The artists’ work is on display at Denison Art Space as part of the “Columbus in Newark” exhibit, featuring artwork by Columbus-based artists at the invitation of Denison’s studio art faculty. The artists include Adam Brouillette, Adrian French, Alison Crocetta, Blake Turner, Cudelice “CJ” Brazelton, Jared Thorne, Jessica Knapp, Laura Larson, Lisa McLymont, Nathaniel Hartman, Suzanne Silver and Tyler Davis. The exhibition is on display until Friday, March 31. Denison Art Space in Newark is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, and by chance or appointment.

Denison Art Space in Newark is a large, open, multi-use venue in Newark’s Thirty One West development. It is open to Newark and the surrounding communities as a place to experience art as an observer or audience member, and as a place to learn, perform and exhibit.

Denison Art Space in Newark is made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.