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.
Molly Mraz
Ramona Mraz
I am a multidisciplinary, self-taught artist and writer. My practice centers on watercolor and acrylic landscape paintings as well as essays and poems that explore narratives of the Earth and human-land relationships. I have a background in ecology and I use my knowledge of the natural world to communicate narratives of planetary connection through my art.
Robert Mullenix
artist
Robert Mullenix currently lives and works in Oxford, Ohio. He received his BA in Drawing from University of Sioux Falls (then Sioux Falls College). His mentors there included Jay Olson and Carl Grupp. He earned an MFA in Painting from University of Illinois in 1990. Since then, he has taught art in Illinois and Ohio and has actively shown his work nationally.…
Juliet Mullett
Wildlife Artist
I’ve discovered that wildlife art is a unifying aspect among humans. Almost everyone feels a sense of awe by wild creatures who function through instinct.
Christopher Mumma
Photographer
An avid practitioner of Henri Cartier-Bresson’s “The Decisive Moment” dedicated to celebrating life through the camera lens while recognizing our shared humanity.
Sylvia Munodawafa
Painter/Sculptor, Arts Educator
My name is Sylvia Munodawafa, and I am the Inaugral University Circle Inc. Artist in Residence for 2025. I am an abstract painter, a designer, a photographer, and a sculptor born in Harare, Zimbabwe. I was raised both in Africa and in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Most times, I use acrylic paint on canvas, but I am always eager to experiment with different paints, techniques, and surfaces.
2025 Ohio State Fair Fine Art painting exhibitor. 2024 Ohio State Fair Fine Art painting and sculpture exhibitor; Ohio Buffalo stone carving sold at the fair. Ohio University solo exhibit. Columbus Ohio Main Library Exhibitor. Sculpture, Limestone, Head of Alexander as God, collection Unitarian Universalist Church, Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
Stephanie is a neurodivergent artist originating from Grand Rapids, MI with a BFA from Kendall College of Art and Design. She works with multiple mediums, such as digital illustration, watercolor, gouache, and printmaking. Before taking the leap into the fine art world, Stephanie worked as a K-12 art educator for 11 years, interned with dog trainers, and illustrated books for friends.
Laurie Musser
Fine Artist Illustrator Designer
Growing up in Pennsylvania, Laurie spent much of her time in the woods and on the family farm. Whether experiencing the sweet aroma of fresh-cut clover and hay, the falling autumn leaves, a fantastic sunset over the distant field, or an incoming thunderstorm, the senses were filled no matter the season. White-tailed deer, cottontail rabbits, squirrels, ring-neck pheasant, killdeer, and the assortment of feathered friends and furry creatures were plentiful.…
Mike Mustain
Ceramicist
Mike is a self-taught potter from Southern Ohio and owner of Mike Mustain Pottery, where he teaches intro-level pottery classes. His work is a combination of unfettered technique and experimental processes, lending to the uncomplicated and playful nature of his ceramics. When he’s not working in the studio, he’s traveling the country collaborating with and learning from other artists.…
Ben Myers is an art educator in NE Ohio who focuses on community engagement and art as an experience for his students. Ben studied art at Bowling Green State University where his focus was in ceramic decaling and atmospheric firing. His decals were collected from his film negatives he took with his photography. After receiving his BFA, Ben went on to work with k-12 schooling and started an Arts Council in Massillon, Ohio.…
David Myers
Artist, Instructor, Mentor
You can feel the heartbeat of Westerville at the corner of State & Main in this classic art studio & gallery. Here you’ll find artists mentored by David creating their art and telling their story in the studio, and then see their artwork in the adjoining gallery.
Rachel Nace
Executive and Artistic Director; President
Rachel began her study of dance in 1982. She danced for 11 years in pre-professional companies and has danced professionally for over two decades. She served as Ballet Mistress for Greater York Youth Ballet and has guest taught and choreographed at regional ballet companies. She completed master teacher John White’s Teaching Program in July of 2003.
Rachel began her “traditional” Pilates study in 1997 and earned her Teaching Certificate of Completion in 1999. In November of 2005 she earned her National Certification from the Pilates Method Alliance, one of the first 200 in the world to complete the test without
aid of the study guide. Rachel earned her certificate from the Fletcher Pilates® Comprehensive Program as well in 2006.
Pierre Nagley is an American artist currently living between Kyoto, Japan and Yellow Springs, Ohio. His works include illustration, painting, and sculpture. He is best known for his large mural paintings.
Mary Pat Nally
Intuitive Artist
Mary Pat Nally was born in Youngstown, Ohio and grew up in Massillon, Ohio. She holds a MS in Experiential Education and a MA in Spiritial Psychology. She is a poet and a self taught intuitive artist based in Springfield, Ohio. Her work reflects the dichotomy between light and shadow in the human experience.…
Moss Nash is an artist, printmaker, and papermaker located in Athens, Ohio.
Through the repetition of hand-drawn images and patterns, motifs, bold colors, and text, their work focuses on building mythologies and narratives while navigating personal identities. In addition, their practice also includes material exploration, often using found and reclaimed materials in their work.…
As a tri-cultural artist, teacher and entrepreneur – born and raised in Japan of an American mother and French father, Navarro has found home in seven countries across three continents, inspiring her to construct identity as ‘kin’ with all beings as a leitmotif and driving force behind the initiatives she takes to connect her work to persons and place.…
Greg Neat
Artist – Illustrator – Designer
Born in Campbellsville, Kentucky and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Art and Graphic Design from Western Kentucky University in 1991. I have worked for over 30 years as a professional graphic designer, illustrator, and web designer across a range of industries including advertising, retail fashion, interactive design, web development and corporate communications. Currently, I serve as a Senior Web Developer at Marathon Petroleum Corporation, a Fortune 50 company.
JD Neely
Illustrator
My name is JD, I’m a self-taught artist from northeast Ohio and I’ve been doing art since childhood. Over 20 years ago I went on a journey to discover my own style of art and since that moment it has become a core part of my approach to creating art.
Everyone is unique and we must discover what makes us unique.…
Ardine Nelson
Professor Emerita
Professor Emerita, OSU has exhibited nationally and internationally, received OAC and GCAC artist fellowships, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship in Photography. Her work is included in numerous public collections. Nelson’s practice includes traditional and non-traditional use of cameras and materials.