Terry Curtin has been named the Artist of the Month for May at the ZAAP Gallery in Zanesville, Ohio. His exhibition, featuring charcoal, digital, and painted works, will debut during the First Friday Artwalk, with the gallery open from 5 to 8 PM. Curtin describes his style as ranging from realistic to abstract, and notes that the digital pieces are his newest works.
This recognition highlights the role of local art organizations like the Zanesville Appalachian Arts Project in supporting regional artists and fostering community engagement through events such as the First Friday Artwalk. It underscores the importance of grassroots art spaces in providing visibility and connection for emerging and established artists outside major metropolitan art hubs.