Art Exhibits
Decorative Arts Center of Ohio145 East Main St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Phone: (740) 681-1423
Open T-Sat noon-4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 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.
Nancy Miller: An Artist’s Journey, April 4 – June 7, 2009
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.
December 5, 2008 - January 2009 Opening of their special two month long exhibit themed Winter Fest with a reception to be held on Friday, December 5, 2008 from 7-9 pm. This exhibit, which runs through December and January, features paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, fiber arts, printmaking, jewelry, and photography celebrating winter. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 11-4.
February 6 - March 2009 A Closer Look. The art exhibit opens with a reception to be held on Friday, February 6, 2009 from 7-9 pm at the gallery. Admission is free. All are welcome.
March 6 - April 2009 Favorite Places The art exhibit opens with a reception to be held on Friday, March 6, 2009 from 7-9 pm at the gallery. Gallery artists will present their interpretation of the theme in the form of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, fiber arts, photography, and jewelry. All are welcome. Admission is free.
Art classes and workshops are offered on a changing basis. Currently offered on Saturday October 18 and Saturday October 25, 2008 is a ceramic sculpture class taught by artist Margaret Eriksen. Also on November 8, 2008 artist Brenda Mason will be teaching a one day class in simple stained glass techniques, making a beveled glass heart. For further information about these or other events at Monarch Gallery you may phone 740-681-2787
Memorable experiences for the whole family.