The Jane Heller Gallery at Otterbein SeniorLife Granville in Ohio will open a new exhibit titled "Connecting with Jane" on May 1, 2026. The exhibition honors the late founding resident Jane Heller, showcasing her abstract art that has been displayed at the Columbus Museum of Art and featured in regional competitions over the past 50 years. The opening reception runs from 5 to 6 p.m., and the exhibit will be on view for two months.
This exhibit matters because it celebrates the artistic legacy of a community founder and highlights the role of senior living communities in fostering and preserving local art. By turning the tables to have friends and neighbors connect with Heller's work, the show underscores how art can build lasting community bonds and honor individual contributions long after an artist's passing.