Art Exhibits
Decorative Arts Center of Ohio145 East Main St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Phone: (740) 681-1423
Open T-Sun 1-4 p.m., Admission Free
The Decorative Arts Center built circa 1834 was the home of William James Reese, three time mayor of Lancaster, Ohio and his wife, Elizabeth Sherman Reese, the sister of Civil War General William T. Sherman, whose birthplace is next door.
The center features Greek Revival and Eastlake decor as well as the art gallery. A winding spiral staircase leads to the gallery. For those who are challenged by stairs, an elevator allows access to the upper and lower levels.
February 2 - May 4, 2008 Vital Shapes, Expressive Surfaces: Ohio Art Pottery
FCDL 3rd Floor GalleryMain Library, 219 N. Broad Street, Lancaster, OH 43130, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Phone: (740) 653-2745, TTY: (740) 653-8282
Hours: M-F 9:30 - 5, Admission Free
Effinger Window and Door
Lancaster was noted for the artistic and fine houses built from 1814 to 1845. The Samuel Effinger house which was built in 1816-20 was one of the these. It was a Georgian paragon design. In 1929, the house was dismantled to make way for the expansion of modern Lancaster. Some of its architectural gems were displayed in the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts. The Fairfield Heritage Association donated the items to the Fairfield County District Library. January 1980
First Floor at Main Library
The doorway exemplifies the transition from late Georgian to Greek Revival.
Many famous persons passed through the doorway. Now displayed on the first floor of the
Fairfield County District Library that leads into the Historical Room.
Third Floor Gallery The beautiful fanlight is typical of the Georgian period - has free-standing Ionic columns which marked the advent of the Greek Revival forms at the end of the first quarter of the nineteenth century.
Third Floor Gallery
January - February 12, Rick Mock Paintings
February 24 - March 28, Art to Lighten Your Day, Artwork by Blue Shoe Arts
April 6 - May 16, Lancaster Art Guild - Spring Show
June 3 - July 11, Artwork by Meredith Martin
July 18 - August 29 Artwalk
September 7 - October 10 - TBA
December 7 - January 10 Lancaster Rose Quilters
Monarch Gallery158 W. Wheeling St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Phone: (740) 681-2787
T- Sat. 11-4pm, Sun. & Evenings, by Appointment, Admission Free
Art Chats - on the second or third Friday of each month during 2008.
January Exhibit, Water, Water Everywhere
Opening January 4, 7-9 p.m.
February Exhibit, Old Timers (old buildings, antiques, or etc.)
Opening tentatively scheduled for February 1, 2008, 7-9 p.m.
March Exhibit, Seasons
April Exhibit, Dreams
May Exhibit, Country Life, City Life
June Exhibit, Flower Power
Raymond C. Wilkes Gallery in the 5th floor of the main building at Ohio University, Lancaster Branch Campus, 1570 Granville Pike, Lancaster, Ohio 43130.
Exhibits
March 7 - April 30, 2008 Blue Shoe Arts "Food". Open to the Public. Mon 1-4 and Tues 2-5 or by appt. by calling Jenny La Rue at 740-654-6711