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.

Kimberly Gibson-McDonald

Artist and Teacher

Bio

I am a high school visual arts teacher and practicing artist specializing in ceramic media. My work explores the intersection of ceramics, fiber arts, and found objects, combining materials in ways that challenge traditional boundaries. This approach is rooted in my background in collage, where layering and material experimentation play a central role. Through my practice, I investigate how diverse materials can be integrated to offer new perspectives on conventional art forms.

Artist Statement

As a lifelong learner, I see art as something that must remain in motion. My work resists stillness, embracing change, experimentation, and the unknown. Each piece is part of an ongoing process of discovery, where materials and ideas are constantly shifting and expanding.