Fresh A.I.R. Gallery presents

A Day in the Life of Charlottesville

Artwork by Charlotte McGraw

January 27 — March 5, 2010

A Day in the Life of Charlottesville is artwork created by Charlotte McGraw. Charlotte says as she creates work and simultaneously weaves a story giving the viewer a small glimpse into the lives of her creations. “The creatures I create all live in my town “Charlottesville” a modern day “Winesburg Ohio” where I am the permanent mayor. I learn many things about myself while I make an image. Some of the little monsters scare me, some make me laugh, and others I empathize with. I see much of myself in each creature that makes my town their home. Most come from backgrounds that make them feel isolated, invisible and some have even called themselves “misfits.” When someone comes to my town they are given a voice, a job, and a family, everything else is icing on the cake. Since I’m the mayor/creator of this town I like the idea of having such a major influence on their lives, I think the words getting around because the town just keeps growing. Each person has their story.” Charlotte is a United Cerebral Palsy Art Bridge Studio artist.

Opening Reception:
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Receptions are free and open to the public

131 N. High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
614.744.8110
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Gallery hours:
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Myken Lint Pullins, (614) 225-0980

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Casey M Garcia - November 18, 2009 - January 15, 2010

Images from the Wrong side of the Brain: photographs by Paul D. Wilbur

"To me these photographs are not sad photos: they are just different views of how I see the world" - Paul Wilbur

September 2 - October 30, 2009
Fresh A.I.R. Gallery

Opening Reception: Wednesday September 2, 2009 5:30-7pm

Window of Hope: Come and share the view

Window of Hope: Come and Share the View. Through this Friday at Fresh A.I.R. Gallery.

"Art can serve as a powerful vehicle toward communication and healing when words and discussions fall short."

This exhibit is about restoring a connection: between victims of domestic violence and a community through a visual narrative form -ART. In the context of domestic violence, the response of the community is one of the greatest factors in determining the success of the recovery process of the victim, and restoring her sense of order and justice.

However, revealing one’s experience in sexual and domestic life often invites public humiliation, ridicule, and disbelief; and women were silenced by fear and shame, and the silence of women gave license to every form of sexual and domestic exploitation.

These extraordinary sixteen women living at the YWCA Columbus Women’s Residency are the VOICE of survivors who refuse to remain silent. This exhibit is a window for sharing the images of their hope, survival and strength. We are grateful to all the artists who generously shared their stories and expressions for this project. This exhibit is dedicated to them and to all survivors of domestic violence.

* Special Thanks to:
The Fresh A.I.R. Gallery (www.southeastinc.com)
The YWCA Women’s Residency Columbus Ohio (www.ywcacolumbus.org)
A Window Between Worlds (www.awbw.org)
The Department of Art Education, The Ohio State University (www.arted.osu.edu)

*The project was funded by Critical Difference for Women Professional Development Grant and by the Barnett Dissertation Fellowship.

*Questions/ Comments/ Feedback:
Contact InSul Kim (kim.1915@osu.edu)

	Monday, August 24, 2009 at 5:30pm
	Friday, August 28, 2009 at 5:30pm

Please join us for the Artists' Circle
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 from 6-8 pm

at the Fresh A.I.R. Gallery
131 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215

Please feel free to bring art and information to share!
This informal meeting is free and open to all interested.
Please R.S.V.P. to freshairgallery@gmail.com or 614.744.8110.

Christine Merrick: Model Patient

Wednesday, June 24 5:30 - 7pm opening reception. Come check it out. She's traveling far with these fragile pieces. Exhibition runs June 24 — August 14, 2009.

Artists' Circle at OSU Urban Arts Space!

YEAH! Artists' Circle will be held again this month, June 25th from 6 - 8 pm at the exciting space downtown, the OSU Urban Arts Space! Located in the heart of downtown in the old lazarus building (right along the bus line on High!) 50 W. Town St. | Columbus, Ohio 43215 email: uas@osu.edu | phone: 614-292-8861 http://www.uas.osu.edu/

Fresh A.I.R. is honored to have this fantastic space hold the Artists' Circle and to have Deputy Director, Kelly Stevelt-Kaser speak about the arts space. This conversation is open to all interested. Feel free to bring information and even art to share. Come learn about how you can get involved in this innovative environment.

See the post on OSU's Urban Arts Space page here