Curator Talk 1 - Enduring Legacy: Celebrating 25 Years of Ohio Decorative Arts

Sunday, May 31, 2:00 pm
$10/$5 member in advance | $15 at door

Join curators Betty Talbott and Tracy Rieger as they reflect on how Ohio has long been a national center for decorative arts that balance function and artistry. Drawing connections from early factory production shaped by the state’s natural resources and transportation networks to today’s vibrant studio practices, they will explore how these traditions continue to evolve. The talk will also highlight works from Enduring Legacy: Celebrating 25 Years of Ohio Decorative Arts and the enduring influence of craftsmanship across generations.

Curator Talk 2 - The Studio and Beyond: The Wendel Center for Art Education

Saturday, June 6, 2:00 pm
$10/$5 member in advance | $15 at door

Join DACO’s Art Education Director Lisa Schorr as she demonstrates how everyone has a creative spirit and shares her journey with seven community-based organizations. Drawing from The Studio and Beyond exhibition, Schorr will highlight artwork created through these programs and reflect how collaborative, hands-on experiences foster connection and a deeper sense of community.

3 - Fashion as Decorative Art

Sunday, June 28, 2:00 pm
$10/$5 member in advance | $15 at door

Fashion and textiles have long been considered part of contemporary art. Join fibre artist Celeste Malvar-Stewart as she explores the decorative aspects of her work, highlighting the artistry behind her couture fashion and wearable pieces — from natural dyes and embroidery to weaving and felting — and shares how fibre from Ohio family farms informs her creative practice.

4 - Classical Style in Early Ohio

Sunday, August 2, 2:00 pm
$10/$5 member in advance | $15 at door

When William Reese built his family’s grand home in the 1830s, American style leaned heavily on the classical world. The home we know today as the Reese-Peters House reflected classical style, as did the furnishings that decorated the home. From columns and paw feet to veneered and inlaid decoration, discover how the furniture of early 19th-century America was elegant, sophisticated, and above all, classical.