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.
2025 Ohio Artist Registry Juried Exhibition
Connor Riva
StudioRivaBio
Born and raised in Southern California, Connor spent the first 10 years of his adult life as a software engineer. After moving to Cleveland in 2021 and helping his wife through grad school, the stars aligned at the end of 2023 for Connor to pursue his true passion for art full time. He now spends his days creating functional art pieces and attending art markets to sell his work.
Artist Statement
Connor, the artist behind StudioRiva, specializes in creating mixed-media functional art pieces—like lamps and clocks—that blend functionality with imaginative design. Their work draws inspiration from the realms of fantasy and sci-fi, transforming everyday uses into something truly otherworldly.
Each piece is brought to life through a variety of mediums, including woodworking, 3D printing, scratch-building, needle felting, and wiring. Whatever the idea calls for, Connor will use the tools and techniques needed to make it happen.