September is traditionally a month of transition. School starts back up, leaves start to change on the trees and the holiday season begins with Halloween on the horizon. Here at Open Door we are excited for these changes. Although we loved the heat and hectic nature of summer, we can't help but get excited for what fall has in store. Read on to learn about our current and upcoming exhibitions, a fun arts festival and the talented Jenny DeBrier, September's featured artist. 

We hope you will enjoy the change of seasons as much as us!

Miracle Grow A Go Go

Jenny DeBrier loves all animals, but cats hold a special place in her heart. They are also featured heavily in her plentiful drawings and have inspired various other projects. Jenny also enjoys drawing "butterflies and rainbows and flowers and rabbits" and her bright personality matches the cheerful nature of her illustrations. Jenny loves learning new techniques and will occasionally branch out in her subject matter. Recently she has depicted several superheroes in her artwork. Not surprisingly, Catwoman seems to be her favorite! When asked what superpower Jenny would like to have, she proudly says "Love."

 

 

Jenny has been interested in arts and crafts as long as she can remember. Originally from Carbondale, Illinois, Jenny has lived in Ohio for a very long time. She loves to read, hang out with friends, participate in the Special Olympics and watch television. The Brady Bunch and Sanford and Son are just two of Jenny's favorites TV programs and she is truly a whiz at pop culture trivia. Jenny is very close with her twin sister and her older brother who are both very supportive of her artistic nature. Jenny enjoys when her art is seen and appreciated.

 

Don't miss this fun arts festival! With over 200 artists, vendors, activity areas and performances, this event always proves to be fun. Open Door has proudly participated in this festival for several years and looks forward to returning this year. Stop by our booth to admire new works and to say hi!

 

 

Labor Day, September 3, 2012

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Northam Park, 2070 Northam Rd., Upper Arlington
FREE Admission

Thank you to everyone who came out for the opening of our exhibition Outside/In! It was so fun to see so many new faces at Open Door. The exhibition features work from eight progressive studios all over the state of Ohio. The work is phenomenal and represents many emerging outsider artists in Ohio. 

 

If you missed the opening, fear not! The exhibition runs through September 21st. Our regular gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9-5 and Saturday from 12-5.  

Open Door's gallery filled with art admirers!

Several friends came from Thunder-Sky in Cincinnati

Want to see more pics from the opening? They are all on our Facebook page.

 

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