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

Joseph Wartes

Sculptor/painter
Home 174 Locust Hill Road 174 Locust Hill Road County: WV
Vienna Ohio 26105 United States Home Phone: 3045887329

Bio

47 years young, not. Grew up in Washington state, traveled, made art, built skateparks, skated them and ended up in West Virginia,  single father with a creative 16 year old son, 3 radical dogs and a crew of chickens .

Artist Statement

Northwest Native American art has always drew me to appreciation. Skateboarding has given me spontaneous creativity , and an eye for found objects,  rife with worldly wear. I draw and paint from reality based media prints, ads, magazines. the human kind and isms are oddly captivating.