The Painted Word –Images of the Life of Jesus Christ
August 5 – September 23, 2023
Thursdays & Fridays 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
at the New Haven Methodist Church
This group exhibit seeks to communicate a transformational message through visual expression. The exhibit invites the viewer to examine the life of Jesus and to discover a deeper meaning of the life of Jesus as eight area artists did through their painted expressions.
Artists participating in this group exhibition are:
Prescott Lillo-Willard, OH; Alec Casto -Willard, OH; James Easter-Toledo, OH; David Wolff-Collins, OH; Heidi Helgeson Hovestaedt, Norwalk, OH; Nancy Beckett-Norwalk, OH; Cynde Spyker-Attica, OH; and Kevin Casto-Willard, OH.
Vincent van Gogh professed, “Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter’s soul.” We hope that you can view this exhibit to see the life poured into these paintings on display in New Haven.
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 Methodist Church.
The Art Junctionis 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 Junctionis a ministry of the New Haven Methodist Church –A Global Methodist Congregation. For more information on this or future programs at The Art Junctioncontact 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
*Opening Saturday, August 5th 5-7p.m. during the New Haven Ice Cream Social.
As an artist, David specializes in: pastel painting, acrylic painting, charcoal drawing and alcohol inks. Landscapes and portraiture are popular themes in his work. Rich, layered color and dramatic lighting effects are present in his works.
David received his BA in Art Education from the Ohio State University and his MA in Secondary School Administration from Ashland University. He retired from teaching high school art in Milan, Ohio in 2019.
Currently, David serves: on the board of the North East Ohio Art Education Association, as President of the Firelands Area Art League and as an art instructor for Art Dock. David has had 3 one-man shows of his work and has won 7 Best of Show awards et al. In 2019 he was awarded 3rd Place in Ohio’s State of the Art Show. In 2012, David was honored as North East Ohio Art Education’s Outstanding Art Teacher.
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 Methodist Church.
The Art Junctionis 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 Junctionis a ministry of the New Haven Methodist Church –A Global Methodist Congregation. For more information on this or future programs at The Art Junctioncontact 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.
Come view the newest exhibit of local art at the Art Junction in New Haven,opening
Friday, July 5th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Art Junction is celebrating our 8 years of art in the New Haven area with our Invitational Summer Art Exhibition.
Artists featured are: Lynda Stoneham, North Fairfield, Lora Garcia, New Haven, Charles Casto, Willard, Linda Brown, Willard, David Wolff, Collins, Terry Anderson, Willard, Lauren Brown, Willard, Drue Roberts, Columbus, Ben White, Willard, James Easter, Toledo, Marnie Lillo,Willard, Kevin Casto, Willard, Gloria Predmore, Willard, Karen Wilson, New Haven, Amanda Kiplinger, Polk, Alec Casto, Willard.
The Art Junction has invited these sixteen artists to return and exhibit with us in this group invitational exhibit. These artists have been part of the Art Junction in the past eight years either exhibiting, teaching classes, or as supporters of our mission of community-based art for area.
When you visit the Art Junction you will be supporting local visual artists of north central Ohio. Who knows; you might find some art to decorate your life! This exhibit consists of local, area and regional artists who are exhibiting over 30 items composed of paintings, watercolors, pastels, and photography.
When you support local art from an independent artist you are buying more than just a painting, drawing, or photograph. You are buying hundreds of hours of experimentation and thousands of failures. You are buying days, weeks, months, years of frustration and moments of pure joy. You are not just viewing a thing; you are viewing a piece of a heart, a part of a soul, a private moment in someone’s life. Most importantly, you are participating with the artist and providing them encouragement for something they are truly passionate about. That’s why we hope you will join us and view our Invitational Summer Art Exhibition
We will have a closing reception for this exhibition on Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. This reception will be part of the New Haven Block Party, which includes the music of Mike White, free hot dogs, ice cream, and kettle corn, along with a bouncy house for kids. The Art Junction will also award its first art scholarship. Come and be part of the fun as we celebrate summer, art, and our local community!
Regular gallery hours for the Summer Art Exhibition will be Fridays & Saturdays, July 5th – 26th, 2019 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.)
*Special Showings Available Upon Request
TheArtJunction 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 ArtJunction is a ministry of the New Haven United Methodist Church. For more information on this or future programs at TheArtJunction 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
-a new visual art project that is a collaboration of The Art Junction and New Haven United Methodist Church.
A Harvest of Attributes: art that examines the fruit of the spirit.
The Fruit of the Holy Spirit is a biblical term that sums up nine attributes of a 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.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Love –Nancy Beckett
Joy –James Easter
Peace –Alec Casto
Forbearance/patience -Kevin Casto
Kindness –David Wolff
Goodness –Cynde Spyker
Faithfulness –Karen Wilson
Gentleness –Lynda Stoneham
Self-control –Anita Andrews
The Art Junction and New Haven United Methodist Church present an exhibit to examine the fruit that identifies a Christian through visual art.
This group exhibit of nine visual artists will examine and lead the viewer through a visual journey and communicate a message of Christian love and encouragement. The exhibit will invite the community to examine the attributes of the Christian life that can be gained through a life centered on Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Come view the wonderful local art, see the images of the 7th Annual Community Summer Art Exhibition.
You will be supporting local visual artists of north central Ohio.
Who knows; you might find some art to decorate your life! This exhibit is composed of 17 local, area and regional artists who are exhibiting over 40 items composed of paintings, watercolors, pastels, fiber and photography through the Willard, Greenwich, North Fairfield and Wakeman branches of the Huron County Community Library for this exhibition and contest.
When you support local art from an independent artist you are buying more than just a painting, drawing or photograph. You are buying hundreds of hours of experimentation and thousands of failures. You are buying days, weeks, months, years of frustration and moments of pure joy. You are not just viewing a thing; you are viewing a piece of a heart, a part of a soul, a private moment in someone’s life. Most importantly, you are participating with the artist and providing them encouragement for something they are truly passionate about! That’s why we hope you will join us and view our Summer Art Exhibition!
On Saturday, August 4, 2018 join us for the opening celebration of this exhibit! Local musician Mike White 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 their Community Prayer Garden, which is next to the ArtJunction, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.
Regular gallery hours for the Summer Art Exhibition will be Fridays & Saturdays, August 4 – 25, 2018 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.)
*Special Showings Available Upon Request!
Clock Tower Fundraiser/Auction
We are auctioning off a watercolor painting of the Willard Clock Tower by former Willard artist Teruko Wilde who now creates and resides in Taos, New Mexico.
Teruko Wilde was born in Nagoya, Japan. After moving to the United States as a teenager she studied at the University of Cincinnati and Columbus College of Art and Design in Ohio. An award-winning artist, Ms. Wilde has had numerous one-person and group shows. She initially established herself as a prominent pastel and watercolor artist before moving to Taos, NM in 1986. Expansive southwestern skies, approaching storms, and moody sunsets describe the colorful oil paintings of Teruko Wilde, which became known as her ‘Southwest Series’ and have been in popular demand for more than a decade. She has said that Mother Nature creates beautiful artwork in her sunsets, mountains, and trees…Ms. Wilde believes that it is her job as a fine artist to alter and reinterpret that beauty into beautiful and joyful paintings.
This painting auction is to help raise funds for the Willard Clock Tower.
The painting will be on display at The Art Junction in New Haven at the 7th Annual Community Art Exhibit from Saturday August 4, 2018 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Regular gallery hours for the Summer Art Exhibition will be Fridays & Saturdays, August 4 – 25, 2018 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.)
*Special Showings Available Upon Request!
Bids will be accepted at the Art Junction through August 25, 2018.
This auction will end after the Planes, Trains and Automobiles Event in September in downtown Willard.
Buy a piece of Willard history to help replace a piece of Willard history!
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
If art (photography, sculpture, weaving, painting, collage, fused-glass or pottery) is a hobby, passion or passing interest, this is a great way to use your talent and share your creative images with our community at the art gallery in New Haven -The Art Junction.
This contest is open to everyone ages 11 years and older. Artwork must be gallery ready: framed, matted (ready to hang.) For more information call the library @ 419-933-8564.
Up to three free entries may be submitted at the Art Junction on July 19 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & July 25 from 5:00-8:00 or at the Willard location of the Huron County Community Library by July 29th. The exhibition will take place August 5 – August 25, 2017.
Contest categories: Proud to call Willard Home, Community, Ohio,
Pets, and Animals. Share your work with our community and enter. It’s Free!
Drop off artwork at the Art Junction July 19, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Drop off artwork at the Art Junction July 25, 2017 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Drop off artwork at the Willard location of the Huron County Community Library by July 29th.
The Art Junction is located at 2634 Prairie Street in New Haven, OH (next to the New Haven United Methodist Church.)
The contest & exhibition consists of work submitted through the Willard, Greenwich, and North Fairfield and Wakeman branches of the Huron County Community Library.
Entry forms may be picked up at any branch of the Huron County Community Library.
The exhibition will take place August 5 – August 25, 2017.
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
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