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Greetings Open Door Art Studio Fans!
We are so excited about August! We can't wait for the opening of Outside/In in our gallery on August 11th, from 5-7 pm. This groundbreaking exhibition pulls work from all over Ohio! Pairing some wine and a table full of sweets with this delicious art should prove to make for a great evening!
Thanks so much for staying up to date about the happenings at Open Door and we hope to see you at the opening!
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Tony Hoover
Tony Hoover, a lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio, began making art more than twenty years ago at United Cerebral Palsy and has not stopped since. He now estimates that he has painted hundreds of works. Tony brought a fantastic work ethic, unique style and a lot experience with him when he began at Open Door in early 2011. Of his style he says, "I work in colorful acrylics, specializing in landscapes." His painted creations are comprised of many short, staccato brushstrokes that work together to create an image. Although he is most well known for his landscapes, he also paints women or other imagery. Tony's artistic accomplishments are nothing short of impressive. He has participated in four solo exhibits and countless juried exhibitions as far reaching as Canada. He currently has a piece on display as part of the Ohio State Fair's Fine Arts Exhibition and was the featured artist at the Fresh A.I.R. Gallery during the month of July. The exhibition, entitled Postcards from my Travel Log, was an impressive survey of his body of work.
 | Istanbul, was Constantinople |
His artistic ambitions include exhibiting in France and having his work chronicled in major art books so that more people will have access to viewing his art. Aside from art making, Tony has been an employee at Kroger, a grocery store, for more than a decade and he works as an ambassador for the Prentke Romich Company, a manufacturer of communication devices. He strongly advocates for people, like himself, who are severely speech-impaired who benefit the most from technological advances in communication devices. Tony is a consummate sports fan and is usually seen wearing something from one of his favorite teams: the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Cincinnati Reds, or the Cincinnati Bengals. His love of sports extends to his participating in the track and baseball throwing events at the Special Olympics. Tony's expertise, ambition, and positive attitude make him a fantastic member and mentor of the Open Door community.
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SAVE THE DATE!
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Outside/In Opens August 11th
Mark your calendars for Open Door's next gallery show opening. Outside/In will feature work from several progressive art studios throughout Ohio. With this exhibit we hope to build partnerships, explore art as a tool for advocacy, and celebrate all the amazing things happening in the world of Outsider Art in Ohio. Ohio is paving the way for creating an arts landscape that does not relegate Outsider Art to the periphery, but instead lets it come right on IN!
Opening reception
Saturday, August 11, from 5pm until 7pm
1050 Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio.
Studios represented in exhibition:
Open Door Art Studio
Rendville Art Works
Passionworks Studio
Visionaries and Voices
Thundersky Gallery Inc
Goodwill Art Studio of Columbus
Blue Shoe Arts
Our Town Studios Inc.
Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served in this unique and inspiring art setting.
 | Untitled, Mike Weber, Thunder-Sky Gallery Inc.
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Thank you so much for your continued support of the studio and the amazing people who create here.
Sincerely,
Open Door Art Studio Team
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