The Rendville Art Works is housed in the old First Baptist Church (built in 1861) on Main St. in Rendville Ohio. The town of Rendville was at one time a thriving coal mining town and has a rich history of its own. Each day, Monday through Friday 9:30-1:30, between  6-8 artists with mental and/or physical disabilities arrive to work on their individual projects. Each artist has their own focus, whether painting, drawing, sculpting, or a multitude of other media. The Rendville Art Works prides itself on assisting artists in finding their voice and subject matter.  They were featured during the June Hop.

Open Door Ladies Outside Rendville Art Works

GOODWILL ART STUDIO

Located in Columbus, Goodwill's art studio provides a creative environment for artists with disabilities.  They offer "the opportunity for creative self-expression, recognition, improved self-esteem, increased life satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment though encouragement and collaboration with professional artists."  The show at Open Door included a variety of lovely art. Most of the exhibition consisted of paintings with several fun mixed media works.

BLUE SHOE ARTS

The name of this wonderful organization stems from their original location in an old shoe factory and from participating artist Joe Greene's affinity for adorning his cartoon characters with a signature pair of royal blue shoes. The exhibit at Open Door features a great selection of Greene's cartoon-style paintings.  When seen all together it is fun to pick out recurring imagery and fun visual jokes Greene shares with viewers.  Along with Joe's cartoons, several other artists' paintings round out this fun and colorful exhibition.  The exhibition will be up until Thursday, September 23rd. Don't miss it!

PASSION WORKS

Come out for the Grandview Hop on Saturday, September 25th From 6-9 to celebrate the opening of an exhibition of art from Passion Works.  Passion Works is located in Athens, Ohio and was founded by the wonderful artist Patty Mitchell.  Passion Works is very well known for their Passion Flowers, wonderful metal blooms often adorned with bright illustrations from the artists who participate in the program.  Along with the Flowers and other products, the studio also produces one of a kind artworks that dazzles.  If you are in the area on the 25th stop in to enjoy a bit of wine and snacks, as well as some amazing art.