A Harvest of Attributes: art that examines the fruit of the spirit.

In a season of change and transition, art is a deep voice, which speaks authentically to our times, and the reality of what is and to the possibility of what might be. The Art Junction and New Haven United Methodist Church present art that examines the fruit of the spirit, which identifies the characteristics of a Christian through visual art.

The Fruit of the Holy Spirit is a biblical term that sums up nine attributes of the Christian life according to Paul in his Letter to the Galatians “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23.

Artists participating in this exhibit are locally and regionally known around Ohio for their talents. Nancy Beckett from Norwalk, James Easter -Toledo, Alec Casto –Willard, David Wolff – Collins, Cynde Spyker –Attica, Karen Wilson – New Haven, Lynda Stoneham – North Fairfield, Anita Andrews – Bellevue, and Kevin Casto – Willard

Art is a symbol, pointing to something else that is beyond us and what we can strive for as an individual and as a community… this group exhibit is The Art Junction and New Haven United Methodist Church’s method to reach out and share a visual story with our community. Community arts provide a new gathering place, a cultural and spiritual touchstone that is a source of community revitalization and neighborhood revival.

The exhibit invites the viewer to examine, participate and listen to the visual story of the attributes of the Christian life that can be gained through surrender to the power of the Holy Spirit.

The exhibition of artwork opens Sunday, October 27 and runs through November 24, 2019. There will be a closing reception at the end of the exhibition on Sunday, November 24 at 11:15 a.m. The exhibit is located in the New Haven United Methodist Church at 2644 Prairie Street in New Haven, Ohio. Special showings are available upon request.

The Community Summer Art Exhibition!

 

This exhibit is composed of 17 local, area and regional artists…

who are exhibiting 40 items composed of paintings, pottery, watercolors, pastels, fused-glass, and photography…

through the Willard, Greenwich, North Fairfield and Wakeman branches of the Huron County Community Library for this exhibition and contest.

 On Saturday, August 6, 2016 join us for the opening celebration of this exhibit! Local musician Doug Tudor will be performing on guitar

and homemade ice cream will be served by members of the New Haven United Methodist Church on the lawn next to the Art Junction from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.

   *Art awards will be presented at 7:15 p.m. on August 6, 2016.

Regular gallery hours for the Super Summer Art Exhibition will be Fridays & Saturdays, August 6 – 27, 2016 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.

Please join us for our opening night on August 6, 2016 from 6:30 – 8:30!

 The Art Junction is located at 2634 Prairie Street in New Haven, OH (next to the New Haven United Methodist Church.)

The exhibition will take place August 6 – August 27, 2016.    

 

The Art Junction is a community-based art education program designed to bring gallery space, local art exhibitions, lessons and creative opportunities to the Willard area for adults, teens, seniors, and children to learn to create together a better community! The Art Junction is a ministry of the New Haven United Methodist Church.  For more information on this or future programs at The Art Junction contact Kevin Casto M.A., Director, at 419-935-3404, email theartjuction@yahoo.com or visit our blog https://theartjunctionwillardohio.wordpress.com on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Art-Junction/190323094344714?ref=hl

 

Art of the Passion: paintings that examine the events of Holy Week and the Passion of Jesus Christ.

The Art Junction and New Haven United Methodist Church present an exhibit to examine the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ through visual art.

Eight artists will examine the themes listed below:

1. Palm Sunday: Jesus’ final entry into Jerusalem. Crowd proclaims him “King.”
2. Holy Monday: The cleansing of the temple. Jesus frees the animals to be slaughtered.
3. Holy Tuesday: Outraged Pharisees plot to eliminate Jesus/ Mt. of Olives sermon.
4. Spy Wednesday: Judas agrees to betray Jesus / tells how to easily capture him.
5. Maundy Thursday: The Last Supper / agony in the garden / Jesus is arrested.-Alec
6. Good Friday: The trial, crucifixion, death, and burial of Jesus.
7. Holy Saturday / Black Sabbath: The Sabbath on which Jesus rested in the tomb.
8. Easter Sunday: The ‘Resurrection’ of Jesus.

This group exhibit of visual art will reach out to the local community through the visual arts and communicate a message through invitation of the Passion of Christ in a visual method. The exhibit will invite the viewer to examine the life of Jesus and to discover a deeper meaning of the passion through a unique opportunity to worship Christ visually.

New Haven UMC would provide the canvases to the artists. Artists would complete paintings by March 5, 2016 and installation would be on March 19, 2016.

Artists would retain rights to artwork and can sell artwork with the stipulation that the work will be available for display at New Haven UMC for the next five years during Lent/Holy week.

The exhibition of artwork will be from Sunday, March 20 – May 1, 2016.   A reception will be held either at the beginning or end of the exhibition.

Artists will be given the opportunity to speak about their painting during the exhibit of the work and during a Sunday service.

Artistically yours,

Kevin Casto

Director of The Art Junction

For more information contact Kevin Casto at 419-935-3404 or email: theartjunction@yahoo.com

 The Art Junction is located at 2634 Prairie Street New Haven, OH. Next to the New Haven United Methodist Church.

 

The Art Junction is a community-based art education program designed to bring gallery space, local art exhibitions, lessons and creative opportunities to the Willard area for adults, teens, seniors, and children to learn to create together a better community! The Art Junction is a ministry of the New Haven United Methodist Church.  For more information on this or future programs at The Art Junction contact Kevin Casto M.A., Director, at 419-935-3404, email theartjuction@yahoo.com or visit our blog https://theartjunctionwillardohio.wordpress.com on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Art-Junction/190323094344714?ref=hl

 

Closing weekend

The Super Summer Art Exhibition is composed of 40 works by 17 local, area and regional artists and includes paintings, sculptures, watercolors, pastels, digital art, and photography.

Eight prizes were awarded from the Huron County Community Library on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at the opening of this year’s exhibit: 1st place in drawing was David Wolff of Collins with 2^nd place going to Lauren Brown of Willard; 1^st place in abstract art was Mark Fisher of Norwalk with 2^nd going to David Wolff of Collins and 3^rd place to Karen Wilson of New Haven; 1^st place in realistic art went to Gloria Predmore of Willard, 2^nd place to Char French of Norwalk and 3^rd place to Terry Anderson of Willard; 1^st place in photography/digital was Sandy Power of Norwalk, 2^nd place was Benjamin White of Willard and 3^rd place was Sabrina Brandenburg of Orrville; 1^st place in youth art was Courtney Taylor of Willard and 2^nd place was Lauren Wood of Willard; 1^st place in 3D art was William Foster of Willard and 2^nd place was Benjamin White of Willard; and with Honorable Mentions in craft were Kylie Gahr and Jeannie Snay, both of Willard.

Best of Show went to David Wolff of Collins for his drawing titled “Disappointment” and a Judge’s Award went to Alec Casto of Willard for his mixed media painting “Untitled”.

 Juror Lynda Stoneham commented on the wonderful mix of media and styles from local and area artists. “It was nice to see an exhibit that includes amateur and professional artwork together! It’s a great way to encourage all artists and give the public a wide view of visual art in our area.”

 

The exhibit runs through August 29, 2015 and is open on Fridays & Saturdays from 5-7 p.m. Special viewings can be arranged by appointment: contact Kevin Casto M.A., Director, at 419-935-3404, email theartjuction@yahoo.com or visit our blog https://theartjunctionwillardohio.wordpress.com

Regular gallery hours for the Super Summer Art Exhibition will be Fridays & Saturdays, August 14 – 29, 2015 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The Art Junction is located at 2634 Prairie Street in New Haven, OH (next to the New Haven United Methodist Church.)

 

The Art Junction is a community-based art education program designed to bring gallery space, local art exhibitions, lessons and creative opportunities to the Willard area for adults, teens, seniors, and children to learn to create together a better community! The Art Junction is a ministry of the New Haven United Methodist Church. For more information on this or future programs at The Art Junction contact Kevin Casto M.A., Director, at 419-935-3404, email theartjuction@yahoo.com or visit our blog https://theartjunctionwillardohio.wordpress.com on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Art-Junction/190323094344714?ref=hl

 

Winners!

 The Super Summer Art Exhibition is composed of 40 works by 17 local, area and regional artists and includes paintings, sculptures, watercolors, pastels, digital art, and photography.

Eight prizes were awarded from the Huron County Community Library on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at the opening of this year’s exhibit: 1st place in drawing was David Wolff of Collins with 2^nd place going to Lauren Brown of Willard; 1^st place in abstract art was Mark Fisher of Norwalk with 2^nd going to David Wolff of Collins and 3^rd place to Karen Wilson of New Haven; 1^st place in realistic art went to Gloria Predmore of Willard, 2^nd place to Char French of Norwalk and 3^rd place to Terry Anderson of Willard; 1^st place in photography/digital was Sandy Power of Norwalk, 2^nd place was Benjamin White of Willard and 3^rd place was Sabrina Brandenburg of Orrville; 1^st place in youth art was Courtney Taylor of Willard and 2^nd place was Lauren Wood of Willard; 1^st place in 3D art was William Foster of Willard and 2^nd place was Benjamin White of Willard; and with Honorable Mentions in craft were Kylie Gahr and Jeannie Snay, both of Willard.

Best of Show went to David Wolff of Collins for his drawing titled “Disappointment” and a Judge’s Award went to Alec Casto of Willard for his mixed media painting “Untitled”.

 Juror Lynda Stoneham commented on the wonderful mix of media and styles from local and area artists. “It was nice to see an exhibit that includes amateur and professional artwork together! It’s a great way to encourage all artists and give the public a wide view of visual art in our area.”

 The exhibit runs through August 29, 2015 and is open on Fridays & Saturdays from 5-7 p.m. Special viewings can be arranged by appointment: contact Kevin Casto M.A., Director, at 419-935-3404, email theartjuction@yahoo.com or visit our blog https://theartjunctionwillardohio.wordpress.com

 Regular gallery hours for the Super Summer Art Exhibition will be Fridays & Saturdays, August 14 – 29, 2015 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The Art Junction is located at 2634 Prairie Street in New Haven, OH (next to the New Haven United Methodist Church.)

The Art Junction is a community-based art education program designed to bring gallery space, local art exhibitions, lessons and creative opportunities to the Willard area for adults, teens, seniors, and children to learn to create together a better community! The Art Junction is a ministry of the New Haven United Methodist Church. For more information on this or future programs at The Art Junction contact Kevin Casto M.A., Director, at 419-935-3404, email theartjuction@yahoo.com or visit our blog https://theartjunctionwillardohio.wordpress.com

The Last Richmond Art Exhibition

Willard City Schools Elementary Art Department

Richmond School Art Exhibition

Opening Reception Saturday, May 23, 2015 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

at The Art Junction

2634 Prairie Street, New Haven, Ohio 44850 next to the New Haven United Methodist Church

Regular Gallery Hours:

Fridays & Saturdays, May 23 – May 30, 2015 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

*Special showings upon request!

Come view the paintings of Richmond School’s 6^th grade visual art students, digital photography of the 5^th grade students, and cooperative sculpture by the 4^th grade students under the direction of artist/teacher Kevin Casto. 6^th grade students explored the theme of popular culture with mixed media on 16 x 20” canvases. 5^th grade students explored their environment through digital photography, and 4^th grade students created a cooperative sculpture based on the art of Jean Dubuffet. PLEASE SUPPORT the emerging art talents of these young artists by attending their exhibition this spring as they visually express themselves and the greater community around them.

 

The students’ paintings and photographs will be on sale during the exhibit. All proceeds from the sale of their artwork will be placed in the art fund for the Elementary Art Program. We hope you will participate! Their artwork would be a great addition to your home, business or organization!

 The Art Junction is located at 2634 Prairie Street New Haven, OH next to the New Haven United Methodist Church.

The Art Junction is a community-based art education program designed to bring gallery space, local art exhibitions, lessons and creative opportunities to the Willard area for adults, teens, seniors, and children to learn to create together a better community! For more information on this or future programs at the Art Junction contact Kevin Casto M.A., Director, at 419-935-3404, Email theartjuction@yahoo.com or visit our blog https://theartjunctionwillardohio.wordpress.com

2014 Believe @ the Library Photography Exhibition

Opening night at the Believe @ the Library Photography Exhibition. The photography exhibition consists of work submitted through the Willard, Greenwich, North Fairfield and Wakeman branches of the Huron County Community Library by local photographers and photography enthusiast.  We hope you can participate or visit our exhibition in August of 2015.

The Hill

The Hill by Nancy Beckett was part of the Landscapes group exhibition of painting and photography at The Art Junction the fall of 2014. The exhibit was composed of painting and photography of 11 Ohio artists who each have a unique view of our wonderful Ohio beauty that you may have overlooked or taken for granted. Amanda Kiplinger, landscape photographer from Polk, Ohio; Nancy Beckett, painter from Norwalk, Ohio; Jen Wall, photographer from Willard, Ohio; Timothy Gorka, sculpter & painter from Lexington, Ohio; Alec Casto, photographer & painter from Willard, Ohio; Matthew Ramsey, photographer from Norwalk, Ohio; Karen Coffey Wilson, painter from New Haven, Ohio; Drue Roberts, painter from Columbus, Ohio; Mary Ann Clady, painter from Shelby, Ohio; Lynda Stoneham, painter from Norwalk, Ohio; and Kevin Casto, painter & photographer from Willard, Ohio.

 

 

Deleted Scenes

The Art Junction was thrilled to host Bruce Bitmead in the summer of 2012 for his exhibit Deleted Scenes.  Bruce Philip Bitmead was born in Buffalo, New York in 1963 and graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in 1983, starting to paint in earnest that same year. He has been exhibiting his works steadily since 1987, mainly in Illinois, Pennsylvania and New York, with solo shows in California and London, England. Bitmead spent much of the 80’s and 90’s employed as a graphic designer and illustrator in Chicago, but returned to Buffalo in 1998, where he concentrates on his personal work. Bitmead is no stranger to North Central Ohio, having served as an artist in residence in the 90’s at Black River Local Schools and Willard City Schools. “Since 1983, I have alternately concentrated on drawing, painting and sculpture in both representational and abstract manners. The skills I learn in one discipline inform the others, which has enabled me to slowly but surely develop a cohesive artistic vision over the past 29 years. I am glad for the opportunity to gather various types of work and present them in one exhibit at the Art Junction.”

Artists’ Open Studio

The Art Junction was thrilled to exhibit work from the Artists’ Open Studio in the winter of 2012.  Artists’ Open Studio, Inc. was created for adults with developmental disabilities from Huron County. However, it is a place for aspiring artists of all abilities who enjoy sharing their creative spirits among other local artists. Each person works independently, yet with the support and encouragement from the group and AOS staff. Artists come from many walks of life with various skills to our uninstructed meetings. Painting & ceramic studio artists gather weekly at Christie Lane in Norwalk.

Artists’ Open Studio sponsors an annual Art Exhibit – traditionally held the 3rd Friday of June at the Ernsthausen Performing Arts Center Gallery, 350 Shady Lane Dr, Norwalk. Artwork may be purchased at our shows or from our displays at Christie Lane with profits going directly to the artists. AOS also creates products for sale to purchase art supplies for the artists from Christie Lane. Purchases of handmade ceramic tile, recycled glass jewelry, note cards, stationary, and custom printing help to support AOS.