The Onondaga Art Guild fosters welcoming atmosphere for art appreciation
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Watercolor. Oil. Acrylic. Sculptures. For art lovers in Syracuse, or anyone who’s generally curious, the Onondaga Art Guild Fine Art Show and Sale is a place to explore local creativity.
Visitors can expect a range of artwork created by members of the Onondaga Art Guild, a group of artists who meet at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church the first Tuesday of every month.
Libby Hughes, the former president of OAG, said the atmosphere of the art show helps promote the artistic visions of its contributors.
“Upon entering the room they would see walls filled with beauty, color, energy, peacefulness and calm,” Hughes said in an email. “I hope they will allow themselves to get lost for just a wee bit, and experience each piece of art before moving on to the next.”
Hughes said the work of 18 artists will be on display, with a total of 43 hanging pieces, as well as some sculptures for the free standing bases, utilizing contemporary and traditional styles. The art consists of oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, in addition to some drawings and sculptures, she said.
Not only does the gallery showcase local art, but Hughes said it radiates a similar kind and welcoming atmosphere nurtured by the guild.
“I think the best thing about the guild are the people, their kindness and how well they get along,” Hughes said. “I see a lot of care and concern for each other, the genuine pleasure shown when something good happens to another member.”
The guild plays an important part in strengthening the art community in Syracuse, outlining its mission “to promote artistic skills and interest in the fine arts through education and practice.”
For more than 50 years, the guild has provided artists with an environment that fosters creativity and regards art as a powerful expression of the soul. For Hughes, the art exhibits hosted by the OAG give members of the Syracuse art community a chance to showcase their hard work and create an emotional bond with viewers.
The Onondaga Art Guild Art Show and Sale runs until Oct. 30 at the May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society Art Gallery in Syracuse. The art gallery is free and is open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Viewers will have the chance to meet the artists personally at the “Meet the Artists” reception on Sunday, Sept. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society Art Gallery.
Published on September 18, 2018 at 9:44 pm
