As you may or may not already know, I live in north eastern Ohio. So it’s only a given that a lot of events that I cover and the events I post about will be from this general area. I am more than happy to post about any event, but I don’t have a directory of worldwide events built into my head, so you have to help me out. Feel free to shoot me an e-mail at Justin@horseeatstown.com or contact me through the Horse Eats Town Myspace.

I myself am a graduate of Youngstown State University, and they will be holding their 73rd Annual Juried Student Art Show. The show starts tomorrow and runs through April 17th. Tomorrow, April 3rd, is the opening from 6-8PM and awards will be presented along with live music.

The exhibition is held at the McDonough Museum of Contemporary Art, which is located on YSU campus at:

525 Wick Avenue
Youngstown, Ohio
44455.

Here is the Juror’s Statement for the show:

It’s always great to be able to go to a school and catch whatever vibe might be happening in the place. As a maker of objects myself, I love seeing what live hearts and minds are thinking and doing. I won’t tell you I was surprised by the work I saw at Youngstown State University, rather I would share with you that I expected to see quality work happening and I found quality work happening, because the art program that I’ve gotten to know at YSU has interesting and thoughtful people in it. This student show is an example of the ingenuity that comes with that type of teacher and student. Too often we forget that going to school is not about getting a job, it’s about getting an education. What I found in the art I saw was an interesting grouping of work that runs through many if not most aspects of contemporary art making. I have been fortunate to be able to juror or judge similar shows to this one several times in the past. I try not to bring a traditionally curatorial eye, rather I look for work made by people who’s “lights are on” and try to include those people. From whacky sculptures made with duck-tape to simple yet intensely drawn forest scenes and photography that is a great example of how creative that medium can be, the entries for this years show were compelling and fun. I want to praise every student for bringing an entry in whether they made it into the show or not. Part of being a studio artist is getting your work out there and every step you take to do that is important and should be commended. I want to thank the staff of the McDonough Museum for helping out and most importantly I want to thank the student organizers of the show. One of the things I try to impart to every employee I have, student I teach and to all three of my children is that the desire to do more – even just a little bit – will set you apart and be paid back many times. It is student involvement like this that helps make shows such as this one richer and more meaningful. Thanks for a great experience. I hope you enjoy the show.

-Anderson Turner

I found some information online about the juror, Anderson Turner, online (hopefully it’s the same person). The following info is from this website.

Accomplished artist Anderson Turner of Garrettsville, Ohio has been selected to evaluate the amateur division of the 2008 Fine Arts Exhibition.

Turner has exhibited numerous works of art both regionally and nationally, and has been recognized with various awards and scholarships by the Akron Area Art Alliance, the Ohio Art League, and the Vermont South Studio, among others. Additionally, Turner is a published author who has written several books and journals centered around ceramics, as well as articles for publications including Ceramics Monthly, Pottery Making Illustrated and Metalsmith Magazine.

Turner earned his bachelor of fine arts (BFA) at the University of Arizona and his master of fine arts (MFA) in ceramics from Kent State University. He currently holds multiple roles at the Kent State University School of Art, including the director of galleries, adjunct professor and adviser.

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