The Mansfield Art Center in Ohio is hosting the 81st Annual May Show, running from April 26 through May 31 in the Elizabeth T. Black and Foundation Galleries. The exhibition features contemporary works in all mediums by artists from across Ohio, selected from nearly 600 submissions by guest juror Wendy Earle, Curator at the Akron Art Museum. An opening reception with awards will be held on April 26, supported by sponsors including Taylor Metal Products, Mechanics Bank, Ohio Arts Council, Park National Bank, and Avita.
This exhibition matters because it is a longstanding regional tradition—over 80 years old—that provides a vital platform for both emerging and established Ohio artists, reflecting the diversity and strength of the state's arts scene. The May Show fosters community engagement and artistic exchange, reinforcing the Mansfield Art Center's role as a cultural hub in the region.