Family Art Dayat The Art Junction in New Haven, Ohio.
Hope you can join us!
Join us as we build some community, make some art and celebrate the Christmas season together.
On Saturday, December 10, 2022 drop by The Art Junction between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and create your own hand-made candy cane Christmas tree ornament out of sculpey clay.
In one Saturday morning using a few hand-building skills, families can create their own Christmas tree ornament together to celebrate the season.
Cost is a canned food donation from each family member for the Willard Food Bank!
Enjoy family crafts and a free lunch next door at the New Haven United Methodist Church at Family Art Day.
Remember: Art is “for the doing” and for “learning through the doing.”
Join us in the process of creating a better community together through the doing.
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
2634 Prairie Street, New Haven, Ohio 44850 next to the New Haven United Methodist Church
Opening Reception
Friday, October 21, 2022 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Regular Gallery Hours:
Thursdays & Fridays
October 21 – November 12, 2022
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
*Special showings upon request!
Don Moore always knew that he would be a military artist; just ask his former Willard High School art teacher, Mr. Charles Casto.
In 1968 Don left Willard, Ohio for the United States Marine Corps recruit depot at Parris Island, South Carolina. Upon completing boot camp and advanced combat training, he received the military occupation of illustrator/combat artist. Don served 16 ½ years in the Marine Corps before joining the Army in 1984 as an illustrator. Don retired from the military in 1989 with 22 ½ years of service.
Don’s military career was not limited to being an artist; he was also a drill instructor, presidential bodyguard, and non-commissioned officer in charge of graphic art centers and public affairs sections. These, as well as other military jobs, postings and travel experiences, helped Don build a variety of skills and life experiences. Wherever Don was stationed, he pursued his passion for art through college and correspondence courses. He also attended many workshops and institutes such as Dynamic Graphics.
Don has received many awards for his artistic skill, service and excellence. His most prized achievements are: induction into the Sgt. Audie Murphy Club, knighted into the Order of St. George, and commissioned an admiral in the Texas navy.
Owner and operator of Don Moore Illustration since 1989, Don has had a variety of notable clients, including authors John Carroll, Robert Utley, Steve Wise and Paul Hutton; United States presidents Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush; and the magazines and corporations Armchair General Magazine, McDonnell Douglas Helicopter, the National Park Service, the Institute of Heraldry, and the History Channel.
Raised in an artistic family, Kevin Casto has always felt the call to create and work in the visual arts. Hearing tales of his father’s time in the military, along with playing army as a kid with his friends, Kevin was always fascinated with hiding and running in the woods and building forts and navigating the trees and fields where he grew up.
After graduating from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Kevin grew discontented with working in the field of commercial photography and joined the Ohio Army National Guard. After his initial training he received a scholarship and returned to college where he received degrees in art and art education from Ashland University. Kevin works in an expressionistic style that reflects the ideas of the German Expressionism movement of the early twentieth century and the Neo-Expressionist movement of the 1980’s. He is also influenced from his travels with the Army.
Kevin first encountered Don Moore as an elementary student when Don would come and visit Kevin’s father, who was Don’s high school art teacher. Don would stop by for a visit when he was home on leave and bring work he had created in the Marines and the Army. Don’s images and his time in the service were another influence on Kevin as he pursued his art. Kevin currently teaches elementary art at Willard Elementary School and is the Director of The Art Junction in New Haven where the show will be on display.
This exhibit explores the work of two veterans who approach visual art in different methods and styles and yet honor and explore their lives and experiences through the visual arts.
You’re invited to visit the Art Junction to view Kevin and Don’s amazing art and illustrations that pay tribute to our veterans and our nation’s great heritage!
In the words of another artist who was a solider …“if suffering can be transformed into creativity . . . I want to try it” Ernst Ludwig Kirchner -German Expressionist Artist.
2634 Prairie Street, New Haven, Ohio 44850 next to the New Haven United Methodist Church
Opening Reception
Friday, October 21, 2022 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Regular Gallery Hours:
Thursdays & Fridays
October 21 – November 12, 2022
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
*Special showings upon request!
Don Moore always knew that he would be a military artist; just ask his former Willard High School art teacher, Mr. Charles Casto.
In 1968 Don left Willard, Ohio for the United States Marine Corps recruit depot at Parris Island, South Carolina. Upon completing boot camp and advanced combat training, he received the military occupation of illustrator/combat artist. Don served 16 ½ years in the Marine Corps before joining the Army in 1984 as an illustrator. Don retired from the military in 1989 with 22 ½ years of service.
Don’s military career was not limited to being an artist; he was also a drill instructor, presidential bodyguard, and non-commissioned officer in charge of graphic art centers and public affairs sections. These, as well as other military jobs, postings and travel experiences, helped Don build a variety of skills and life experiences. Wherever Don was stationed, he pursued his passion for art through college and correspondence courses. He also attended many workshops and institutes such as Dynamic Graphics.
Don has received many awards for his artistic skill, service and excellence. His most prized achievements are: induction into the Sgt. Audie Murphy Club, knighted into the Order of St. George, and commissioned an admiral in the Texas navy.
Owner and operator of Don Moore Illustration since 1989, Don has had a variety of notable clients, including authors John Carroll, Robert Utley, Steve Wise and Paul Hutton; United States presidents Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush; and the magazines and corporations Armchair General Magazine, McDonnell Douglas Helicopter, the National Park Service, the Institute of Heraldry, and the History Channel.
Raised in an artistic family, Kevin Casto has always felt the call to create and work in the visual arts. Hearing tales of his father’s time in the military, along with playing army as a kid with his friends, Kevin was always fascinated with hiding and running in the woods and building forts and navigating the trees and fields where he grew up.
After graduating from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Kevin grew discontented with working in the field of commercial photography and joined the Ohio Army National Guard. After his initial training he received a scholarship and returned to college where he received degrees in art and art education from Ashland University. Kevin works in an expressionistic style that reflects the ideas of the German Expressionism movement of the early twentieth century and the Neo-Expressionist movement of the 1980’s. He is also influenced from his travels with the Army.
Kevin first encountered Don Moore as an elementary student when Don would come and visit Kevin’s father, who was Don’s high school art teacher. Don would stop by for a visit when he was home on leave and bring work he had created in the Marines and the Army. Don’s images and his time in the service were another influence on Kevin as he pursued his art. Kevin currently teaches elementary art at Willard Elementary School and is the Director of The Art Junction in New Haven where the show will be on display.
This exhibit explores the work of two veterans who approach visual art in different methods and styles and yet honor and explore their lives and experiences through the visual arts.
You’re invited to visit the Art Junction to view Kevin and Don’s amazing art and illustrations that pay tribute to our veterans and our nation’s great heritage!
In the words of another artist who was a solider …“if suffering can be transformed into creativity . . . I want to try it” Ernst Ludwig Kirchner -German Expressionist Artist.
The 9th Annual Summer Art Exhibition Share your art and creative spirit with our community! If art…meaning whatever medium or media you create with (i.e. photography, sculpture, weaving, painting, collage, fused-glass or pottery etc…) is a hobby, passion or passing interest, this is a great way to show your talent and share your creative images with our community at the art gallery in New Haven -The Art Junction.
This exhibit is open to everyone no matter what your age. Artwork must be gallery ready, which means it is framed and matted with a wire backing and ready to hang on the wall. For more information call Kevin Casto @ 419-935-3404 or email: theartjunction@yahoo.com
Up to three free entries may be submitted at the Art Junction on July 5 from 7:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m., July 17 from 5:30-8:00, & July 26 from 5:30-8:00. The exhibition will take place August 4 – August 25, 2022.
All work will be accepted – any medium, subject, style or expression… so enter today! Drop off artwork at the Art Junction July 5, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Drop off artwork at the Art Junction July 26, 2022 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Drop off artwork at the Art Junction July 27, 2022 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Drop off artwork at the Art Junction July 28, 2022 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. The Art Junction is located at 2634 Prairie Street in New Haven, OH (next to the New Haven United Methodist Church.) The exhibition consists of work submitted to the Art Junction in New Haven, Ohio. The exhibition will take place August 6 – August 27, 2022.
Summer Clay Workshop Ages 9 and up. Come and explore hand-building clay with a friend or with a family member! June 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 5th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. *This class requires two sessions to complete the project. Building, firing and glazing are part of this process. Class size is limited so reserve your spot soon before it closes. Two evenings of playing with mud. $15 before June 7th $20 after Jun 7th
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.
Paint Day All ages Come and paint with a friend or with a family member! June 28, 6-8 p.m. Class size is limited so reserve your spot soon before it closes. All materials are included. One evening of colorful fun. $5 before June 15th $10 after Jun 15th
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.
Paint Camp for kids Ages 6-12 July 26, 27, 28 6-7 p.m. Do you love to paint? Learn to create with watercolors, acrylics and mixed media. Class size is limited so reserve your spot soon before it closes. 3 days of colorful fun.$15 before July 1st $20 after July 1st 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.
Join us as we build some community, make some art and celebrate the Christmas season together.
On Saturday, December 11, 2021 drop by The Art Junction between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and create your own hand-made candy cane Christmas tree ornament out of sculpey clay.
In one Saturday morning using a few hand-building skills, families can create their own Christmas tree ornament together to celebrate the season.
Cost is a canned food donation from each family member for the Willard Food Bank!
Enjoy family crafts and a free lunch next door at the New Haven United Methodist Church at Family Art Day.
Remember: Art is “for the doing” and for “learning through the doing.” Join us in the process of creating a better community together through the doing.
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.
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 October 8 and runs through November 5, 2021. The exhibit is located in the New Haven United Methodist Church at 2644 Prairie Street in New Haven, Ohio. Showings are Fridays 5:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. and Sundays 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
The Art Junction 