The Coburn Art Gallery at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio, is hosting a regional exhibition featuring 70 works by members of the Ohio Collage Society from May 29 to July 24. The free opening reception takes place on May 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The show includes both two-dimensional and three-dimensional collages, highlighting diverse materials and techniques. Featured artists include Anita Burgess, Nancy S. Sotka, Mary Ann Sedivy, and others. The Ohio Collage Society was founded in 2007 by Gretchen Bierbaum, who also founded the National Collage Society.
This exhibition matters because it brings regional collage art to a university gallery, offering public access to a medium with ancient roots (dating back to 200 B.C.) while showcasing the work of a dedicated community of artists. It supports local arts engagement and provides visibility for the Ohio Collage Society, a grassroots organization that fosters creative expression through collage.