The Ohio Artist Registry (OAR) is an exciting opportunity for artists to share their work, connect with the creative community, and establish an online presence—all on a free, virtual platform! The OAR encourages artists working in all art forms, throughout Ohio and beyond, to create a profile, which allows them to better promote themselves and their work. Being listed in the OAR provides artists with new opportunities to share their work with clients, galleries, patrons, and audiences. A listing in the OAR does not confer an endorsement, approval, or verification by the Ohio Arts Council.
For more information, contact Kathy Signorino, artist programs director, at kathy.signorino@oac.ohio.gov or 614-728-6140.
2024 Ohio Artist Registry Juried Exhibition
Erin Canales is a Columbus-based artist who trained as an interior designer and horticulturist. She works in many different mediums including silversmithing, watercolor, and micro-mosaics. She recently took to making miniature fairy doors and other small public art pieces. She finds inspiration in nature and includes native plants and animals in her themes to create magical experiences that integrate with the natural world.
J Inky Lorain Cantrell
Artist
A glimpse into the creative process ignited what would become a lifelong journey in art. Experience includes college art training, teaching art to adults and children through art education in public institutions. Creating a cross curricular program developing a path for students to connect art with literature. Selected for The Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame GuitarMania sponsored by The Eaton Corporation, and exhibiting in over 30 art shows.…
Born in Central America but raised here in Ohio, studied Fashion Design at the Columbus College of Arts and Design for two years and later transferred to The Ohio State university where I am attending now. I make all types of art, but mainly focus on drawing, digital drawings, painting, fashion design, music, and sculpture when I get the chance.
Born Columbus, Ohio 1954.
Lived and traveled to 49 states.
Taught art grades K-college level.
MFA, Ohio University
BFA, The Ohio State University.
Currently resides in Columbus, Ohio.
Danny Caro
Motion Graphic Designer | Illustrator | Photographer
Danny is a post-production specialist who loves to design graphics and make things come to life on video.
Ed Carpenter
Artist
Ed Carpenter is an artist specializing in large-scale public installations ranging from architectural sculpture to infrastructure design. Since 1973 he has completed scores of projects for public, corporate, and ecclesiastical clients. Working internationally from his studio in Portland, Oregon, USA, Carpenter collaborates with a variety of expert consultants, sub-contractors, and studio assistants. He personally oversees every step of each commission, and installs them himself with a crew of long-time helpers, except in the case of the largest objects, such as bridges.
As an award-winning artist and alumni of CCAD, Dixie has many years creating stories through representational drawing ~ whether it’s Children’s Book Illustrations, Portraits, or creating 3D, Painted Wood Illustrations. She enjoys working in pastels, charcoal, pencil, acrylic and wood, and approaches every project with joy.
Born in Lima, Ohio. Trained at both The College Conservatory of Music at The University of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky University. Has worked extensively throughout the Midwest regional theatre scene, particularly in the Cincinnati and Columbus Areas.
Carrie Cartwright
Graphic Designer & Photographer
Over the course of Carrie’s career, she has been able to utilize her expertise as a Graphic Designer and photographer; she creates images and designs that apply to a wide variety of styles and applications.
I enjoy creating figurative paintings and drawings that tell a story and often my inspiration comes from the night sky. I imagine Copernicus in a star-chart sweater, a procession of constellations and whimsical moons. Central to my artwork is Psalm 19 which begins, “The Heavens declare the glory of God.” I work primarily in oil with mixed media like gold and silver metal leaf and sheet music.
Bruno Casiano
Painter
Bruno Casiano is a Puerto Rican artist based in Cleveland Ohio who combines traditional and contemporary art. Born in Gary, Indiana, the son of a steel worker, Bruno’s family moved back to their hometown, Juana Diaz, a rural community in Puerto Rico when he was 10 years old. Young Casiano developed an interest in art awakened by these rural surroundings and by the awareness of living in an Island, which made an impression on him.…
Michael Casselli
Chair of the Arts Division/Associate Professor of Sculpture and Installation/Interim Creative Director Herndon Gallery
Michael Casselli has been interested in the hybridization of forms and media since he received his undergraduate degree in visual arts/performance theory from Antioch College in 1987. While at the college, he staged large-scale outdoor mixed media performance installations, whose primary focus was an attempt to clarify issues of sense-based perception and the physicality inherent in performative work.…
Kara Cea
Executive Director/Fouder
ArtSparks is an educational outreach organization that provides access to quality dance and music classes and performances to children who may not otherwise have the opportunity. ArtSparks is an Associate of the National Dance Institute and is uniquely equipped to with NDI’s accalimed pedagogy that brings out the best in every child.
In every ArtSparks class, two teaching artists and a musician joyfully lead participants in an exploration of a core academic subject through a fast-paced dance lesson.…
Cee has always been interested in the meaning of Existence and the interconnectedness of all things. Cee has been a farmer, Hospice spiritual caregiver, and written two books about Consciousness. She has produced hundreds of paintings and sculptures and is currently creating etherial room installations. She received a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute, an MFA from Mills College in Oakland and was granted the Jay Defeo award.
Cleveland Celtic Ensemble
Ethereal sounds of the Celtic World in a chamber music ensemble setting.
Born of a desire to marry the best of both Celtic and chamber music in exciting and creative ways, the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own.
Janet Century has been a successful editorial, documentary; portrait, corporate and fine art photographer who, for more than 40 years, has helped clients tell their stories. Her driving motivation is to communicate through images about humanity and social situations, combining her interest in sociology and photography. The work demonstrates her ability to interact with people and recognize poignant moments that speak volumes
Darnell Chambers
Individual Artist
Darnell Chambers was born in San Diego, CA and currently lives and works in Akron, Oh. Through his work he aims to raise awareness of the global injustices to people of color, and to protect and preserve the cultures of people of color. Chambers studied Media Arts and Animation at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and has helped create community art spaces and collectives throughout the city.…
Hello! I am a student at Ohio University and I am studying Graphic Design and furthering my studies with the Cello!
Padma Chebrolu
Artistic Director
Padma Chebrolu is an accomplished teaching and performing dance artist and is the artistic director of the Cultural Centre of India (CCI) which she founded about 30 years ago in Cincinnati. Her exemplary artistic abilities, leadership and creativity have created tremendous impact on the arts education and public appreciation for the heritage arts in Ohio’s schools and community organizations.…