Saturday, November 13, is a great day to play! "National Youth Sports Day unites communities across the country around our core belief that every young person has the right to participate in sports in a diverse, equitable, inclusive, supportive and safe environment. GOAL: Celebrate the positive power of youth sports throughout the United States. WHAT:...
Karl Feng (Cincinnati, Ohio) Works on Paper November 8 - 13 https://www.etsy.com/shop/WatercolorByKarlFeng Karl Feng uses a traditional approach to painting with watercolors using a special rice-paper and bamboo brushes. Combining detail and free styles, Karl’s work reflects the respect for natural beauty. Originally from Taiwan, Karl was mentored by several well-known artists from a young...
David Brand and Sandra Picciano-Brand (Dayton, Ohio) Jewelry November 1 - 6 www.mythicsilver.com www.etsy.com/shop/mythicsilver For over 30 years, Sandra and David Brand have developed a one-of-a-kind process and aesthetic in high quality silver work that incorporates both precision and fluidity. Creating pieces individually and collaboratively, Sandra and David employ a variety of complex and classic...
15th annual HWD Juried Sculpture Exhibition August 16 - October 22, 2021 Closing reception: October 22, 5 - 7 p.m. Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the 15th annual HWD, a juried exhibition for sculpture artists in Ohio and surrounding states. HWD (Height x Width x Depth) is the area's only gallery exhibition devoted exclusively to sculpture....
Debbie and Mike McGinnis (Beavercreek, Ohio) Woodworking October 25 – 30 www.etsy.com/shop/mmcginniswoodworking Debbie and Mike McGinnis have been creating art for decades side by side as a husband and wife team. Their woodwork – although different from each other – demonstrates the natural beauty of each wood type, using a variety of carving and lathe...
What is Partners for Healthy Youth? Partners for Healthy Youth is a joint City of Kettering and Kettering City Schools Advisory Board focused on facilitating support for all of our youth in Kettering. The mission of Partners for Healthy Youth (PFHY) is to bridge youth and families with resources in the local community to create...
Get ready, get set for our Kettering Jack-O-Lantern Glow, a community-wide event happening on October 30. All you need to do to participate is something you were probably planning on doing already - carve a pumpkin, add a light and display it in front of your home! With all of Kettering walking and driving around town...
Alison Fawcett (Dayton, Ohio) Ceramics and Jewelry October 18 - 23 www.afawcettpottery.com Alison Fawcett draws, carves and forms porcelain into fine art, including functional ceramic work and jewelry. Using hand painted techniques and intricate patterns, Fawcett’s details reflect the delicacy of her chosen material. Fawcett’s subject matter investigates our relationship with food culture. She wrote:...
Priya Rama (Mason, Ohio) Painting October 11 – 16 https://priyarama.com/ Movement and texture dance across the canvases of Priya Rama’s paintings. Using jewel-tone colors, abstraction complements technique and concept. Rama paints in acrylics, using a variety of techniques to build up her layers of color, pattern and texture. Rama’s paintings are an extension of her...
Schantz Avenue Bridge Vicki Scuri SiteWorks Schantz, 2020 Corten steel Location: West Schantz Avenue and South Dixie Avenue The City of Kettering replaced the Schantz Avenue Bridge and commissioned Vicki Scuri SiteWorks (Lake Forest Park, WA) to integrate artwork into the project site. Scuri designed the steel fencing and adjacent tower to be a visible...
News New Name and New Look! The Art in Public Places Committee, along with the City of Kettering team, have rebranded the public art program for the first time in it's history! CitySites is now Art in Public Places, and a new mission, vision and goals are guiding the future of the public art collection,...
Loretta Wikstrom (Centerville, Ohio) Mixed Media October 4 - 9 Inspired by her life of traveling and nature, Loretta Wikstrom’s artwork depicts quiet moments in landscapes and animal portraits. Using a variety of mixed media, such as watercolor, acrylic, inks and colored pencils, her work shows a range of colors, emotions and techniques. Driven by...
Yetunde Rodriguez (Dayton, Ohio) Textiles September 27 - October 2 www.yetunderodriguez.com https://yaytoonday.com/ Incorporating bold colors and patterns into her compositions, Yetunde Rodriguez explores the graphic nature of print in her artwork. The results are lively and visually impactful wall hangings, pillow covers, plant holders, clothing and more. Trained as a graphic designer, Rodriguez taps into...
Today's featured fitness patron, Brian Jackson, has been a member of the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center since September of 2018. He recently sat down with Fitness Supervisor, Lindsey Curry, to share the details of his fitness journey and what he enjoys most about working out in Kettering. Q: Can you tell us a little...
Sharon Stolzenberger (Kettering, Ohio) Mixed Media Featured September 20 – 25 A long-time Art on the Commons artist, Sharon Stolzenberger creates densely textured paintings that incorporating her love of animals and nature. Using watercolors as her primary medium, she often will transform her compositions through collage, stenciling, and patterning. The resulting artworks offer new narratives...
Dan Cleary is a photographer based in the Dayton area, whose commercial work has made Cleary Creative Photography a staple for capturing life’s moments for over 30 years. Cleary has expanded his practice to include fine art processes, and his digital artwork series, My Wright Brothers: Then and Now, explores the past and present of...
As we age, it’s easy to become less active and more isolated. However, this isn’t what’s best for us. Staying physically active, as well as remaining engaged with a supportive community, is tied to a number of physical, mental and emotional benefits such as greater heart health, a lower risk for Type 2 diabetes, improved...
