EVENTS & EXHIBITS | Middletown Arts Center
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​events & exhibits

the exhibition season is supported by:
the miriam g. knoll foundation & The Middletown Community Foundation

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Current & Upcoming EXhibits

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Area Art Exhibition

10/24/25-12/11/25

Main Exhibition Hall

Opening Reception Friday 10/24/2025, 6pm-8pm

Accepted Entries

 

We’re thrilled to have our Area Art Exhibition, showcasing the incredible talent of regional artists across a variety of mediums. This beloved annual show highlights the diversity and creativity that make our arts community shine. 


The Area Art Exhibition is presented by Patti Gage in memory and honor of George Robert Gage.​

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Pictured - Best of Show, artist Phillip Erbaugh, with his winning self-portrait.

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THE CREATURE FEATURE CLUB
by Chase Melendez

10/08/25-12/11/25

Lobby Gallery

Opening Reception Friday 10/24/2025, 6pm-8pm

An electrifying talent whose vibrant canvas paintings pulse with bold color, dynamic lines, and striking patterns, transforming the lobby gallery into a vivid celebration of their fearless, larger-than-life style.

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Show Statement:

THE CREATURE FEATURE CLUB is a collection of character like paintings pulling inspiration from movie monsters, animated bad guys, and video game villains. Never too scary, but ever present with their dynamic appearance and over the top presence. This work builds on the more character like features that have occasionally popped up in my previous work. All the signature elements of my Candy Pop Sci-Fi Abstraction are present; bold color combinations, sharp geometric shapes, and patterns all interacting with each other while feeling simultaneously flat and layered. With this show I wanted to use a collection of canvases to create a body of work that feels like these characters were pulled straight out of my growing imaginary world and brought center stage.

 

Pictured - Work by Chase Melendez

Hours of Operation

Monday               9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday              9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. 
Wednesday        9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday             9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

 

Special hours during event weeks. Please call to confirm closing times.
 
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday     
Open periodically for workshops, classes and special events.  Please call for availability.

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MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER  

130 N. Verity Parkway

Middletown, OH  45042

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The Middletown Arts Center's mission is made possible in part by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically

The Middletown Arts Center's mission is to enrich our community by fostering creative expression through education, exhibition, and collaboration.

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