The Coburn Art Gallery at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio, will host a regional exhibition featuring 70 works by members of the Ohio Collage Society from May 29 through July 24. The free opening reception takes place on May 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., showcasing two-dimensional and three-dimensional collages that explore diverse materials and techniques. Featured artists include Anita Burgess, Nancy S. Sotka, Mary Ann Sedivy, and others.
The exhibition highlights the Ohio Collage Society, founded in 2007 by Gretchen Bierbaum (who also founded the National Collage Society), and its 53 members who promote collage as a contemporary art form. This matters because it brings regional attention to a medium with deep historical roots—dating back to 200 B.C. and named by Picasso and Braque—while supporting local artists and providing free public access to the arts in a community gallery setting.