Kid's Tour -N- More Recycling Mural: Interview with Chaz O'Neil

This year the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition, Kid's Tour -N- More is featuring an interactive Recycling Mural. Fair-goers are invited to glue various, recycled caps and lids to a mural in the shape of the universal recycling symbol.

We interviewed Assistant Director of the exhibition Chaz O'Neil for more on the mural:


OSFFAE: Hey, Chaz! How's it goin'?
Chaz: I'm good, thanks.
OSSFAE: That's great. So, could you tell us a little about yourself?
Chaz: Yeah. My name's Chaz O'Neil. I'm a graduate of Otterbein College. Art Major. I've been working with the fair for five years. I'm assistant director of the show this year.
OSFFAE: That is awesome, Chaz!
Chaz: {Chuckles} Thanks.
OSFFAE: Sure. So... Could you tell us about this HUGE mural?
Chaz: Yeah.
OSFFAE: Would you care to share how you came up with the idea for this mural?
Chaz: Well, it was kind of a collaborative effort.
OSFFAE: Don't be modest, Chaz. I heard it was totally your idea. Haha! Just kidding.
Chaz: Haha! No, I suggested the design but, the fine arts staff and I kind of collectively came up with the whole scheme of it.
OSFFAE: Okay. What was the inspiration for the mural? It seems like the theme we've adopted has something to do with recycling...? I'm assuming... based on the rather large recycling symbol.
Chaz: Well, our goal is to promote recycling awareness. We're using recycled materials and we've collected a few thousand bottle caps.It's an interactive piece, and we're allowing fair-goers to contribute by helping to glue the caps to the mural. It's kind of like a free-for-all as you can see.
OSFFAE: Yeah, it's pretty wild, but it looks so cool thus far.
Chaz: Yeah, and, it especially gives the kids an opportunity to get involved and to be creative, and also to learn a lot. The mural is just our way of giving back to the community on behalf of the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition.
OSFFAE: Well, I'm excited to see how it turns out.
Chaz: Me too.



Want to contribute? Stop by the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition while your enjoying the fair!

Day 4 at the Ohio State Fair!

We are excited to welcome you all to the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition 2010! We are pleased to present to you our exhibition, along with various other entertainment throughout the day. Today's schedule is as follows:


9am- 9pm-- Fine Arts Exhibits And Children's Tour

9am- 9pm-- Carole E. Kerber- Status Dude and Status Dudette

10am- 4pm-- Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Short Films Screening

10am- 9pm-- Desdemona's Body Art

10am- 4pm-- Street Art Demonstration

10am-- Mural Demonstration with Andrew Neyer

11am- 1pm-- John Lafollette

4pm- 6pm-- The Music of Brian Griffin

4pm- 8pm-- Body Painting Demonstration

6pm- 8pm-- Mixed Bag with The Recreational Folk Dancers of Columbus


And, don't forget to vote for our 2010 People's Choice Award!

Day 3 at the Ohio State Fair!

We are excited to welcome you all to the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition 2010! We are pleased to present to you our exhibition, along with various other entertainment throughout the day. Today's schedule is as follows:


9am- 9pm-- Fine Arts Exhibition and Children's Tour

9am- 9pm-- Carole E. Kerber- Status Dude and Status Dudette

10am and 4pm-- Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Short Films Screening

10am- 9pm-- Desdemona's Body Art

11am-- Mural Demonstration with Andrew Neyer

2pm- 3pm Wexner Center For The Arts presents 2010 Ohio Short Film And Video Showcase, Youth Division


And, don't forget to vote for our 2010 People's Choice Award!

Community Street Art Project

The Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition would like to thank the Greater Columbus Arts Council on behalf of the Community Street Art Project. This program has been brought to you, and made possible by the Franklin County Neighborhood Arts Grant funded by Franklin County Board of Commission.

The Community Street Art Project provides an opportunity for local artists to collaborate with community summer camps/programs in the Columbus area, teaching children basic design concepts and techniques, promoting the Ohio State Fair in doing so.The final street painting project will be presented July 30th to August 1st and again August 6th to August 8th.


For more information on GCAC and the Franklin County Neighborhood Arts (FCNA)grant please visit:

www.gcac.org

Day 2 at the Ohio State Fair!

We are excited to welcome you all to the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition 2010! We are pleased to present to you our exhibition, along with various other entertainment throughout the day. Today's schedule is as follows:

9am- 9pm-- Fine Arts Exhibits and Children's Tour

9am- 9pm-- Carole E. Kerber- Status Dude and Status Dudette

10am- 4pm- Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Short Films Screening

10am- 9pm Desdemona's Body Arts


And, don't forget to vote for our 2010 People's Choice Award!

Legair Brand at the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition

Coming Soon to the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition!

The Cox Fine Arts Center presents...

A Legair Brands Fashion Show, featuring Arthlene Laudat Legair of Legair Brand, Ltd.


The Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition is proud to present Legair Brand Ltd fashion on Sunday, August 1st, 2010 at 5pm and 7pm.

Admission is free!

Please come and support another local artist, and extraordinary designer Arthlene Laudat Legair.

For More information please visit the Legair Brand, Ltd website and facebook page!


legairbrand.com

http://www.facebook.com/alegair?v=info


*** CASTING CALL INFO!

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Today at the Ohio Stat Fair Fine Arts Exhibition!

Opening Day at the Ohio State Fair!


After last night's very successful Opening Ceremony, we are excited to welcome you all to the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition 2010! We are pleased to present to you our exhibition, along with various other entertainment throughout the day. Today's schedule is as follows:

9am- 9pm-- Fine Arts Exhibits and Children's Tour

9am- 9pm-- Carole E. Kerber- Status Dude & Status Dudette

10am- 4pm-- Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Short Films Screening

10am- 9pm-- Desdemona's BodyArt

2pm- 3pm-- The Wexner Center For the Arts presents 2010 Ohio Short Film And Video Youth Showcase, Youth Division


Once again, welcome to the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition!

Shining a Light on Che' Marie

We would like to extend a special thank you, and shine a light on songstress Che'Marie.

It was our great pleasure to present songstress, Che'Marie, as the entertainment for our Opening Ceremony last night. However, she did much more than entertain. Most were captivated by her melodious nature, and charmed to stay for a listen. Her soulful style and poetic voice are undeniable, and it was an honor to serve as a unique platform for a truly revolutionary artist.

Che'Marie Guy is a native of Chicago, Illinois, but has been a Columbus resident for over ten years. As part of the Fly Mental family she, along with her label mates, represents a "No box, no limits..." mentality. For more information, and booking, check out the Fly Mental website and facebook page!


http://www.facebook.com/FlyMental

Steve Carmona- Booking Agent, Fly Mental
stevencarmona@gmail.com


***FYI: THE VENUE FOR THE FLY MENTAL "FIRST IMPRESSIONS" LISTENING PARTY HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THE RIVER CLUB 679 W. SPRING STREET

2010 Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibiton Awards

Professional Juror’s Choice AWARDS

Tamara Jaeger –Two Women in Tea Room

2^nd Best of Show

Ardine Nelson –City Center Mall # 871

3^rd Best of Show

Lynda McClanahan – Buckeye Necklace, In Love With & Grandmother Holds a Mirror

Amateur

Best of Show

Sarah Ockuly – Siren

2^nd Best of Show

Eunsil Drew – Young Man

3^rd Best of Show

Christian Pierce – Texture #1 and Texture #2

Film

Best of Show

Matt Meindl - Inside Out/Side One

2^nd Best of Show

Christopher Westfield - Storybook Ending

3^rd Best of Show

Eric Homan – Garage Sale

Juror’s Choice Award’s

Professional

Josh Foy – In the Red

Dale Johnson – Ship of State

Paul Wilbur – Danielle With Rat

Amateur

Ruth Finley – The Book of Ruth: Ruth and Naomi

Virginia Kistler - Untitled

Richard Sharpe – Chromatic Crossword

Film

Beijing Charlie - technEart@dada.wave

Michael Drap Cortlander - Game Night

Christopher Westfield - Outside Candy

OHIO ARTS COUNCIL AWARDS

Professional

Ohio Arts Council

Awards
Simona Aizicovici – Waterfall
Laura Alexander -Tempest
Diana Bjel - Prayer
Helen Hoffelt - Untitled II Frozen in Time Series
Julie Byrne - Be Kind
Jonah Jacobs - Polyp #1
James Pate - KKK - Kin Killin Kin
Daniel Schreiber - Pig Goblets
Doug Taylor - Green Room
Ryan Walters - Verb

AMATEUR

OHIO ARTS COUNCIL

AWARDS
Bryan Heyward - Who's Foolin' Who?
Paul Kramer - Tower Over the Thames

OHIO ARTS COUNCIL
PURCHASE AWARD
Robert Colgan - Last Winter

People’s Choice Award (TBA)

Greater Columbus Arts Council

Professional

Jules Knowlton – Circus

Lexie Stoia Pierce – Noise

Amateur

Melissa Ayotte – Waiting

Luciano SerragLio – Bridge of Sighs

FILM

Jennifer Deafenbaugh - Strawberry Jam Session

Sean McHenry - Stauf’s Mission

ARTS COUNCILS AND SPONSORED AWARDS

City of Upper Arlington

Rachel Heberling – World Champion Typists

The Collage of Women Artist

Pam Adams – Still Water River

Ryan Walters – Verb

New Albany Arts Council - $100.00

James Cox – Lincoln Theatre

Hazen /Taft - $100.00

Monica Achberger – Peonies in Vase

Westbridge Camera Club

Ellen Libertini – Irish Heather

Sydney Schardt – Circles of Confusion

Raven’s Glenn Winery and Italian Restaurant

Lloyd Greene – Santigo Fisherman, Atitlan

FILM ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED

***** OHIO STATE FAIR *****
Fine Arts Exhibition Film Division

FILM ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 11th!!!!!

EMAIL Quicktime Files, Vimo or links to entries located online
(no cd's or dvd's unless work accepted)
email to: p.oloughlin@expo.state.oh.us

Entry Form MUST be submitted (form located online ohiostatefair.com, competitions, Fine Arts, Prospectus - page 8 needed only). Two films may be entered for the $25.00 entry fee (late fee waived). Mail entry form with check for $25.00 to:

Entry Department - Film Entry
Ohio State Fair
717 East 17th Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43211

Jurors:
Susan Halpren
Jim Higgins
Tim Portlock

AWARDS:
Best of Show - $1,000.00
2nd Best of Show - $ 500.00
3rd Best of Show - $ 200.00
Juror’s Choice Awards (Three - $100 each)
GCAC Awards - (Two - $250.00 each)

Email your entry today!!!