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Ohio First Lady
Spring 2015 “Spotlight” Program
Celebrates Northeast Ohio Artist’s Work at Governor’s Residence in
Bexley
COLUMBUS – Ohio First Lady Karen W. Kasich, along with artists and
other special guests from across the state, celebrated the spring
installment of Spotlight: Featured Artists at the Ohio Governor’s
Residence. This quarter’s featured artist, JoAnn DePolo of North
Olmsted (Cuyahoga Co.), and Mrs. Kasich provided remarks during the
reception held yesterday afternoon at the Governor’s Residence in
Bexley.
“JoAnn’s cityscapes are so vibrant. Her bright, strong brushstrokes
create texture and movement that capture the energy of Cleveland,” said
Mrs. Kasich. “I also think it’s wonderful that she shares her time and
talent with others to help them develop and express their creative
gifts.”
DePolo, a contemporary acrylic painter and author of Making It As An
Artist, will have her work on exhibit at the Governor’s Residence
through June. A self-taught artist, Depolo also provides fine-art
painting classes, creative workshops, and space for artists to teach at
her North Olmsted studio and gallery.
“This exhibit is a preview from my Cleveland Collection, scheduled to
be unveiled later this year. It is an honor for me to be selected and
bring Cleveland into the “Spotlight” at the Ohio Governor’s Residence,"
said DePolo. "I am excited to participate in this program, which
recognizes the importance of building community strength through the
arts in Ohio,”
Mrs. Kasich was inspired to create the “Spotlight” program as a way to
help promote the wealth of artistic talent in Ohio. The program,
developed in partnership with the Ohio Arts Council and launched in
September 2013, features the works of one selected Ohio artist each
quarter at the Ohio Governor’s Residence and Heritage Garden.
In addition to celebrating the spring installment of the Spotlight
program, the First Lady noted to guests that other Ohio artists have
their works on display year-round at the Governor’s Residence, most of
which are on loan from various museums around the state. “These pieces
add warmth and a cultural perspective to the Residence,” she said.
Learn more about the Spotlight program and other initiatives of First
Lady Kasich at firstlady.ohio.gov. Ohio artists interested in the
Spotlight program should contact Ken Emerick, with the Ohio Arts
Council at kenemerick@oak.state.oh.us. Examples of JoAnn DePolo’s work
can be viewed at joanndepolo.net
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