The list of this year’s shows and exhibits is always evolving, and will be updated as shows are added. Unveiled May 3 – June 25On view from 8:00 – 5:00 p.m.Opening reception on Friday, May 9, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.This exhibit is sponsored by the City of Mentor and is on display at their […]
Author: Karen Koch
Studio Open House on March 8
I’ve been in this studio now for more than a year – a YEAR – already. It’s definitely been a year of growth, change, and evolution. I’d love to show you what I’ve been working on, and give you some insight into what is yet to come. Please drop by on Saturday, March 8, from […]
Ohio Collage Society Exhibit
The Ohio Collage Society (OCS) is showcasing members artwork members during a Winter Members’ Show. This exhibition, titled: “OCS presents: Collage in All Dimensions”, will be held at The William J. and Pearl F. Lemmon Visiting Artist Gallery at the Stark Campus of Kent State University. The gallery is located in the Fine Arts Building […]
Quilted Kitty was inspired by seeing my cat, Toots, sitting on a quilted bedspread. I really love that particular pose: the fluffy cat silhouette with her flowy tail contrasted with triangular quilt pieces in pastel colors. My collage started with dictionary pages (of course) in the background, softened with layers of paint. The angular quilt […]
2025 Collage Classes
Quick and Colorful Collage Workshops at the Cuyahoga County Public Library Create fun and funky postcards as we gab-n-glue our way through this collage workshop! You will experiment with different media, materials, and textures to make a series of small 4×6 inch artworks that you can send to friends and family or keep for yourself. […]
Interview with Voyage Ohio
Last fall, I was invited to interview with Voyage Ohio. Voyage Ohio is an online publication that shines a spotlight on artists, small business, and creatives so that we can tell our stories. I was honored to have the opportunity to share about my background and my art. The article was published in December. It’s really quite […]
Artist’s Talk at Peg’s Gallery
C’mon, let’s talk about art! Thursday, January 9, at 5:30pm, at Peg’s Gallery in Hudson, I will be talking about my collage process and the role that repurposed materials play in my art. If you have seen much of my artwork, you know that I often find inspiration in memories of treasured people, favorite places, […]
I Only Have Eyes For You
A unique idea for an art exhibit, and I am pleased to have my Magpie’s Eye collage in the show. I think of collage artists as like magpies or bower birds: we are easily distracted by bright shiny bits and love to collect them. Or maybe it’s just me. I cannot resist gathering and hoarding […]
Timeline: A Retrospective
A new gallery in Hudson! Peg’s Foundation is opening a new building on the greens in Hudson to house their headquarters and an art gallery. The first exhibit is called Timeline: A Retrospective and will include artwork from more than 40 artists who have exhibited with them in the past. My entry for the show […]
Open Studio Tours on October 12
Three art buddies and I are opening our studios for visits on Saturday, October 12, from 11am – 4pm. You’ll be able to visit my studio, along with those of Dana Giel-Ray, Katina Pastis Radwanski, and Shannon Casey. Dana and I moved into neighboring spaces about 6 months ago. Recently, Katina moved in directly next […]