Scheduling Tours Now for Lilly's World: Decorative Arts & the Art of Lilly Martin Spencer
Call Judith Oppenheimer at (740)681-1423 or email her at oppenheimer@decartsohio.org to schedule a group tour.
Individuals always welcome, no reservations needed.
Individuals always welcome, no reservations needed.
Current Exhibition
Lilly's World: Decorative Arts & the Art of Lilly Martin Spencer
January 26 - April 28, 2019
Step into the world of Lilly Martin Spencer through her artwork and the decorative arts of her time and place. Spencer’s paintings and prints will be displayed side-by-side with period pieces as depicted in her work. With an emphasis on the rich decorative arts history of Ohio, visitors will learn about the forms and styles popular during the nineteenth century. Spencer’s work depicts scenes of everyday life, meant to inspire moral behavior through whimsy and symbols of goodness.
In conjunction with Lilly's World, our Lower Level Gallery is showing Tella Kitchen: A Lifetime Remembered. Tella Kitchen shares many of her lifetime events through 'memory paintings.' At the age of 67, the self-taught artist began to paint her childhood memories and life experiences. Kitchen was recognized as an accomplished American folk artist. This exhibition gives a glimpse of life in the early 1900s and Tella's life journey.
January 26 - April 28, 2019
Step into the world of Lilly Martin Spencer through her artwork and the decorative arts of her time and place. Spencer’s paintings and prints will be displayed side-by-side with period pieces as depicted in her work. With an emphasis on the rich decorative arts history of Ohio, visitors will learn about the forms and styles popular during the nineteenth century. Spencer’s work depicts scenes of everyday life, meant to inspire moral behavior through whimsy and symbols of goodness.
In conjunction with Lilly's World, our Lower Level Gallery is showing Tella Kitchen: A Lifetime Remembered. Tella Kitchen shares many of her lifetime events through 'memory paintings.' At the age of 67, the self-taught artist began to paint her childhood memories and life experiences. Kitchen was recognized as an accomplished American folk artist. This exhibition gives a glimpse of life in the early 1900s and Tella's life journey.
Spotlight
From the massive archives of the Ohio History Connection, the Spotlight mini-installation will rotate every six months in the parlors of the Reese-Peters House. Our first installments feature decorative arts items related to women and women’s roles in the domestic sphere in the mid-1800s. Learn about Mary Elisabeth Sherman, who lived in the Reese-Peters House from 1835-1842. See the items of the home that would have been used to entertain guests, as well as more personal women's items like clothing, accessories, and personal care items.
From the massive archives of the Ohio History Connection, the Spotlight mini-installation will rotate every six months in the parlors of the Reese-Peters House. Our first installments feature decorative arts items related to women and women’s roles in the domestic sphere in the mid-1800s. Learn about Mary Elisabeth Sherman, who lived in the Reese-Peters House from 1835-1842. See the items of the home that would have been used to entertain guests, as well as more personal women's items like clothing, accessories, and personal care items.
Exhibition Programming
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Curator's Talk
Sunday, January 27, 2:00 pm $8/$5 members prepaid registration, $10 at the door Join Curator, Becky Preiss Odom, Ph.D, as she shares the story of Lilly Martin Spencer and the decorative arts of Ohio. A Conversation with Lilly Martin Spencer Sunday, March 3, 2:00 pm $8/$5 members prepaid registration, $10 at the door Enjoy a conversation with Mrs. Spencer as portrayed by Robin Schuricht. Listen as she recalls her life and her passion for painting. Tella Kitchen, Folk Artist Sunday, March 17, 2:00 pm $8/$5 members prepaid registration, $10 at the door In honor of Women’s History Month and #5WomenArtists, Ed Kitchen will share the story of his Grandmother, Tella Kitchen, and her memory paintings. Tella Kitchen was a self-taught artist who painted her childhood memories and life experiences. Her work has been recognized in various publications including Artists in Aprons: Folk Art by American Women and is on display in the Lower Gallery. Decorative Arts: The Aesthetics of Everyday Life Sunday, April 7, 2:00 pm $8/$5 members prepaid registration, $10 at the door What are the decorative arts and how can you incorporate them— primitivism, the Gilded Age or Mid-century modern—into a 21st century lifestyle? Regardless of age or budget, you can elevate the aesthetics of your everyday life. Plain and Simple: Adult and Child Watercolor Workshop Sunday, March 24, 1:00-4:00 pm Ed Kitchen, instructor $35/$30 members, supplies provided Ages 8+ A unique opportunity to share an afternoon with your child, together learning watercolor techniques with one of Lancaster’s most accomplished artists. Ed’s easygoing manner and delightful sense of humor will make this a most enjoyable day. Fee includes both adult and child. The Art of Manners Session One: Ages 8-12 Saturday, March 30 10:00 am-Noon Session Two: Ages 13-17 Saturday, March 30 1:00-3:00 pm $15/$13 member Manners matter for daily living. Focusing on up-to-date courtesy, the Wendel Center teaching team will help students understand the why and how of decorum for dining, deportment for introductions, and cell phone etiquette. |
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Upcoming Exhibitions
Selections from the Pizzuti Collection
May 25 - August 18, 2019
While in Paris during the late 1960s, Ron Pizzuti wandered into a small gallery on a whim, and was amazed to find himself face to face with what he describes as “a day-glo Frank Stella protractor painting.” Little did he know that this chance encounter would set him and his wife Ann on the path to become recognized among the world’s most forward-thinking collectors of contemporary art and design. The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio proudly presents Selections from the Pizzuti Collection, showcasing contemporary masters and emerging faces keen on leaving their mark on the art world. Local and international artists whose media range from painting and fiber art to sculpture and design will be exhibited, highlighting a collection that is diverse, vibrant, and provides a window into this moment in time.
The Ohio Presidents: Surprising Legacies
September 21 - December 29, 2019
May 25 - August 18, 2019
While in Paris during the late 1960s, Ron Pizzuti wandered into a small gallery on a whim, and was amazed to find himself face to face with what he describes as “a day-glo Frank Stella protractor painting.” Little did he know that this chance encounter would set him and his wife Ann on the path to become recognized among the world’s most forward-thinking collectors of contemporary art and design. The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio proudly presents Selections from the Pizzuti Collection, showcasing contemporary masters and emerging faces keen on leaving their mark on the art world. Local and international artists whose media range from painting and fiber art to sculpture and design will be exhibited, highlighting a collection that is diverse, vibrant, and provides a window into this moment in time.
The Ohio Presidents: Surprising Legacies
September 21 - December 29, 2019
Previous Exhibitions
Imagining A Better World:
The Artwork of Nelly Toll
September 15 - December 30, 2018
- May 19 - Aug. 19, 2018 -- Creating the Illusion: Costumes & Characters from the Paramount Pictures Archive
- Jan. 20 - April 15, 2018 -- Artists of the Winding Road A-Z
- Sept. 9- Dec. 31, 2017 -- In Our Own Image: The Genesis of Photography and the Contemporary Eye
- May 20 - Aug. 13, 2017 -- Three Voices: Conversations on Life and Conflict
- Feb. 4 - April 23, 2017 -- Circular Abstractions: Bull's Eye Quilts
- Sept. 10 - Dec. 31, 2016 -- An Ohio Childhood: 200 Years of Growing Up
- May 21- Aug. 14, 2016 -- Edith Head and Company: Costumes and Jewelry, 1924-2015
- Jan 23 - April 24, 2016 -- Blue Walk: The Art of William Kortlander
- Sept. 12 – Dec. 31, 2015 -- Early Visions of Ohio - 1765-1865
- June 20 – Aug. 23, 2015 -- Persistence of Nature: Featuring the works of James Mason and Karen Rumora
- February 7 - May 17, 2015 -- A Tradition of Progress: Ohio Decorative Arts 1860-1945
- Oct. 25 - Dec. 31, 2014 -- Campana Brothers: Brazilian Design Now
- June 7 - Aug. 24, 2014 -- Designing Woman: Edith Head at Paramount 1924-1967
- Jan. 25 - April 13, 2014 -- My Best Friends are Potters: Ceramics from the Tim Frederich Collection
- Oct. 26 - Dec. 29, 2013 -- Joseph O'Sickey: Unifying Art, Life and Love
- May 4 - Sept. 1, 2013 -- Gorgeous Threads: A World of Textiles
- Jan. 26 - April 7, 2013 -- A Remarkable Menagerie: Animals in Art
- Oct. 20 - Dec. 30, 2012 -- Outcault/Stahler
- June 23 – Sept. 9, 2012 -- Appalachian Strings
- Jan. 21 – May 20, 2012 -- Looking Forward
- Oct. 22, 2011 – Dec. 31, 2011 -- Once Upon a Page
- June 26 – Sept. 4, 2011 -- David Hostetler Unabridged
- Jan. 29 - June 5, 2011 -- Equal in Goodness: Ohio Decorative Arts
- Oct. 23, 2010 - Jan. 2, 2011 -- The Creative Spirit
- May 22 - Sept. 5, 2010 -- Paul Hamilton: Poetry of Place
- Jan. 30 - April 18, 2010 -- Artful Paper: Cut, Folded and Fabulous
- Oct. 3, 2009 - Jan. 3, 2010 -- The Shakers: Abiding Inspiration in Faith and Design
- June 25 - Sept. 6, 2009 -- Along Water Street: New Work by Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson
- April 4 - June 7, 2009 -- Nancy Miller: An Artist's Creative Journey
