events & exhibits
The Diversity Of Southwest Ohio Photo Show & Competition
November 8 - January, 9, 2020. Opening Reception: Friday November 8 , 6-8
Middletown Arts Center presents The Diversity Of Southwest Ohio Photo Show & Competition. This show celebrates and promotes the landscape, culture, history and diversity of Southwest Ohio in photographs of the people, landmarks, events and nature of Butler, Hamilton, Montgomery, Preble and Warren Counties.
VIEW PROPECTUS for entry details.
Photo "In Town" by Phyllis Kadle, 2018 Best Of Show Winner
Tomorrow's Artist Today
The Middletown Arts Center believes in fostering artistic passion in the community. Tomorrow's Artist Today brings together the best up and coming artists our community has to offer. The exhibit showcases work submitted from any area students ages 13-18, must be in junior/senior high school. Exhibition will be open to the public February 1 through March 12.
Check back here to see prospectus posted for details on eligibility requirements, submission details, guidelines and calendar.
Cash Awards Available.
Sponsored by Noonan, Brockman & Pollock Pediatric Dentistry
Photo - "Blomster Barn" by Neo Gronenberg, 2019 Best of Show Winner
Congressional Art Competition
Exhibition April 4 through 16, Opening Reception April 4
The Middletown Arts Center is excited to once again be hosting the Congressional Art Competition. The U.S. House of Representatives’ Congressional Arts Caucus coordinates an annual art competition for high school students. This competition provides a unique opportunity to recognize the rich artistic talents of high school students throughout the nation. U.S. Representative Warren Davidson invited students who reside in Ohio’s 8th Congressional District to participate in “An Artistic Discovery’” – the 2020 competition and national exhibit.
This prestigious competition features three categories: Photography, All Other Permissible Media, and Scenes from Ohio’s 8th.
Ohio District 8's Competition exhibit will be displayed at the Middletown Arts Center and the winners will be announced at a special reception and awards ceremony.
Photo - Grand Prize 2019- Ryan Kmieske, Lakota East High School, 12th Grade, "Portrait"