The Markay Cultural Arts Center is excited to announce their 2017 gallery schedule. There are 11 shows featuring several area artists, photographers and art mediums.

The Markay gallery is a project of the Southern Hills Arts Council, a not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in the region by encouraging and stimulating the practice and appreciation of the Arts.

The Markay gallery is open Wednesday to Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and weekends from 1 to 3 p.m. or by appointment.

The Markay gallery is located inside the Markay Cultural Arts Center, 269 E. Main St., Jackson, Ohio.

Coming up in the gallery:

• January 6-29, 2017: Sherry Betschel, Artist. Meet the Artist reception will be held on January 6, 2017 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

• February 3 to 26, 2017: Jackson County is Picture Perfect Photography Show. Meet the Photographers reception will be held on February 3 at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

• March 3 to 26, 2017: University of Rio Grande New Directions in Art. Meet the Artists reception will be held on March 3 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

• March 31 to April 16, 2017: Karisa DeLay, Artist. Meet the Artist reception will be held on March 31 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

• April 21 to May 28, 2017: Emalea Rupe, Artist. Meet the Artist reception will be held on May 30 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

• June 2 to July 9, 2017: Jackson County High School Art Show. Meet the Artists reception will be held on June 2 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

• July 14-Aug. 20, 2017: Apple Country Quilts, Quilts. Meet the Quilters reception will be held on March 31 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

• August 25-Sept.24, 2017: Apple Festival Invitational. Meet the Artists reception will be held on August 25 at 7 p.m.   The event is free and open to the public.

• Sept. 29- Oct. 22, 2017: Brian Barnett and Shawn Langley, Artists. Meet the Artists reception will be held on Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

• Oct. 27-Nov. 12, 2017: Jackson County Veterans’ Show. Meet the Artists reception will be held on Oct. 27, 2017 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

• Nov. 17- Dec. 26, 2017: Merry Cibula, Artist. Meet the Artist reception will be held on Nov. 17, 2017 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

For more about the Southern Hills Arts Council, visit www.southernhillsartscouncil.com or the events happening at the Markay, visit www.markayjackson.org.

The Markay Cultural Arts Center will be closed December 24, 2016 to January 2, 2017 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Tickets can be purchased at www.markayjackson.org.

JACKSON— The Markay Cultural Arts Center welcomes artist Kathryn “Kit” Edwards Dailey on Friday, November 11 at 7 p.m. with a Meet the Artist opening reception. Dailey’s show “What If” will be on display from November 11 to December 18.

Kit Dailey’s acrylic piece “Sea View” is on display.

“Whimsical is the one single word that best describes my painting style,” explained Dailey. “I try to portray the brighter side of life.  Although I take many photographs and have a nice reference file most of my paintings are imaginary,” she added. “Often I begin with a very sane idea, and see how it can be developed into something a little unusual. Sometimes I rely on bright colors and simple shapes to tell the story.”

Kit Dailey’s acrylic piece “Painting Class” is on display.

“I call myself a “what if” painter and not a “what is” painter. I often tell a whimsical story using watercolor on Arches paper.  Sometimes I use acrylic on a gallery wrap canvas. My paintings are filled with bright happy colors and positive thoughts,” Dailey said.

Dailey’s show features a number of her creations, as well as a special section of the show that addresses What If” you wanted to become an artist and the process to learn how to create various art applications.

Dailey, a Jackson resident, hopes people walk away from her paintings thinking, they would like to visit there, or perhaps chuckling at some idea that had never occurred to them.

Kit Dailey’s acrylic piece “Lighthouse” is on display.

Dailey was born and raised in Columbus. She married Dan Dailey and they have two sons. After graduating from Miami University, she taught in the South-Western City School District. While living in Athens, she substituted in the Athens School District and served on the Dairy Barn Cultural Art Center board. When the family moved to Jackson, Dailey served on the board of Southern Hills Arts Council and as Chairman for the Foothills Arts Festival. She currently serves as the vice president of the Ohio Watercolor Society.

Kit Dailey’s acrylic piece “Who’s That Knocken’ at the Door?” is on display.

The couple enjoys visiting with their sons, their wives and grandchildren. They also enjoy traveling and have been to every state and many foreign countries.

The Markay Cultural Arts Center is located at 269 E. Main St., Jackson. The gallery is open Wednesday to Friday from noon to 5 pm. and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. The Markay is a project of the Southern Hills Arts Council. For more information visit www.southernhillsartscouncil.com or www.markayjackson.com

The following awards were given during the 35th annual Foothills Arts Festival, which was held October 13-16, 2016 at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp.

The winners were:

Best of Show: “Mi Amore” by Molly Markley of Jackson, OH

Oil/Acrylic Category

1^st Place: “Coming off the North Slope” by Alan Gough of Chillicothe, OH

2^nd Place: “7 Hens” by Duane A. Campbell of Beaver, OH

3^rd Place: “I’ll Leave a Light On” by Molly Markley of Jackson, OH

Honorable Mention:

“The Wooden Bowl”  by Sharon Asher of Wurtland, KY

“Morning Rounds”  by Alan Gough of Chillicothe, OH

“Autumn Wary”  by Evelyn Pierson of Jamestown, OH

“Convergence, Blackwater Trail to the North Branch” by John Victor of Chillicothe, OH

“Ellensmere Thaw”  by Alan Gough of Chillicothe, OH

“Icon of a Bygone Era”  by Paul Brown of Jackson, OH

“September Hay Bales” by Patrick Sims of Chillicothe, OH

Mixed Media/Prints Category

1^st Place: ” Above the Earth” by  Carol Mazurek of Huntington, WV

2^nd Place: “Fallout” by Joy Duffy of Gallipolis, OH

3^rd Place: “RIP Lemmy” by Barb Ables of Gallipolis, OH

Honorable Mention:

“Flight” by Trevin Wyant of Jackson, OH

“Under the Sea” by Carol Mazurek of Huntington, WV

“The First Supper” by Rhonda McQuay of Chillicothe, OH

“End of the Line” by Shane Shanton of Ray, OH

Pastel/Drawing Category

1^st Place: “Isabella 22”  by Gerry Enrico of Point Pleasant, WV

2^nd Place: “In the Green” by Merry Cibula of Athens, OH

3^rd Place: “Woodland Marsh” by Virginia Carvour of Columbus, OH

Honorable Mention:

“What Attitude?” by Sandra Pence of Hillsboro, OH

“Pasture Barn (Fall)”  by Roger Chapin of Kingston, OH

“Freedom of Speech” by Gerry Enrico of Point Pleasant, WV

Photography Category

1^st Place: “The Fisherman” by Cynthia Neeley of Portsmouth, OH

2^nd Place: “Mornings New Life” by Marisa Sanders of Gallipolis, OH

3^rd Place: “On Camera” by  Wendy Argabright of Jackson, OH

Honorable Mention:

“Ghost Ranch: Approaching Storm” by Angie Terry of Chillicothe, OH

“Broken Pieces (Blenko Glass)” by Pam DeCamp of Wheelersburg, OH

“Breakthrough” by Effie Mullins of Wellston, OH

“Wilderness” by Greg Buening of Cincinnati, OH

“Beach Cathedral” by  Dwight Shumate of Jackson, OH

Enhanced Photography Category

1^st Place: “Abandoned Dream” by Marisa Sanders of Gallipolis, OH

2^nd Place: “The Astrotourist” by  Jesse Thornton of Huntington, WV

3^rd Place: “Ancient Symbols – Modern Art” by Greg Buening of Cincinnati, OH

Honorable Mention:

“Thurmond Sunset” by Jesse Thornton  of Huntington, WV

“The Traveler” by  Joseph G. Hamilton of Patriot, OH

“Tabby Church Ruins” by Greg Buening of Cincinnati, OH

Three Dimensional Category

1^st Place (ALSO Best of Show): “Mi Amore” by Molly Markley of Jackson, OH

2^nd Place: “Experimental Surface Design Techniques” by Sharon Eley of Chillicothe, OH

3^rd Place: “USS Lung Cancer Ship” by Joyce Skaggs of Portsmouth, OH

Honorable Mention:

“Wooden Bowl” by  Dwight H. Jenkins of Oak Hill, OH

“Bear” by Robert Pugh of Wellston, OH

“Collections” by Keri Lawrence of Pomeroy, OH

“Venomous” by Angie Terry of Chillicothe, OH

Watercolor Category

1^st Place: “Friends of Long Standing” by  Evelyn Pierson of  Jamestown, OH

2^nd Place: “Michigan Winery” by Sandra Pence of Hillsboro, OH

3^rd Place: “Eruption”by Vivian Ripley of  Columbus, OH

Honorable Mention:

“Campground – Late Afternoon” by Vivian Ripley of Columbus, OH

“Peachy” by  Barbara Delligatti of Huntington, WV

“Tigers” by  Connie Barrett of Hillsboro, OH

“Gertie” by Sandra Pence of Hillsboro, OH

“Still Life with African Figure” by Peter Heidtman of Nelsonville, OH

The 36th annual Foothills Arts Festival is already in the planning stages. Information for the 2017 event will be released this Spring.

The Southern Hills Arts Council is proud to showcase the work of Richard Moore at The Markay Cultural Arts Center in Jackson, Ohio beginning September 29, 2016.

Richard Alan Moore was born and raised in Chillicothe, Ohio, where he has lived nearly all his life. When the sun is up, he is a painter. When the sun is down, he’s a singer of songs. And, while he gets a great deal of satisfaction from both forms of expression, he feels his artistic ability is a more natural gift and his greater strength.

Richard attended the Columbus College of Art and Design, and later graduated from Ohio University’s College of Communication with an interest in Visual Communication. While working a job in multimedia, he rediscovered his joy of painting with a move toward plein air. Richard found the process influenced his studio work, and he continues to be excited by his discoveries.
Richard believes his hometown, and the landscape around it, is as beautiful as nature has to offer. He’s constantly reminded of the area’s deep history and finds no lack of subjects for his art. Richard paints outside, immersed in nature. He paints inside, inspired by what he’s seen, and aided by studies and photos.

Richard is primarily an oil painter. He strives to recreate atmosphere and luminance in his paintings by applying thin layers of paint and varying levels of transparency. As Richard gained more confidence in his approach, he increased the speed with which he works, giving each brushstroke a fresher, more expressive quality.

Richard also works with watercolors. In addition to landscapes, he enjoys portraiture and still life.

Previous Exhibitions: Grinders (with John K. Victor), Chillicothe, Ohio; Pump House Center for the Arts (with John K. Victor), Chillicothe, Ohio; Parkview Gallery, Chillicothe, Ohio; Pump House Center for the Arts, Chillicothe, Ohio; Ohio University, Chillicothe, Ohio

Join Mr. Moore and others for an Opening Reception at the Markay Cultural Arts Center Gallery on Thursday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m. The Markay is located at 269 E. Main Street in Jackson. The Richard Moore Exhibit will be on display from Sept. 29 through Nov. 5. Regular Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday-noon to 5 p.m., Sat. & Sun.-1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Call the Southern Hills Arts Council for more information at 740-286-6355 or visit online at www.southernhillsartscouncil.org.

The Apple Country Quilt Show opened on Friday, July 15 at and runs until August 21 at the Markay Cultural Arts Center. Several quilts are on display.

Those having quilts on display are:

• “O-So-Subtle” was quilted by Pamela Jacobs of Jackson. This quilt was made for the Wesley Youth Auction, which will be held on Nov. 19 at Wesley United Methodist Church. The request was for an Ohio State University quilt. The quilt is machine stitched and quilted. This quilt is not for sale.
• “Stars over George Town” by Marlene Simpson of Jackson. This 100 x 108 inch quilt is hand stitched and hand quilted. It was made from 2013 to 2015. This quilt is not for sale.
• “Sun Bonnet Sue” by Paula Forshey of Jackson, is hand pieced, hand appliquéd and machine quilted. It was made for her grand daughter, Chloee, in 2015. This quilt is not for sale.
• “Bali Wedding Star” by Norma White of Jackson was machine stitched and hand quilted in 2015. This quilt is not for sale.
• “Hawaiian Quilt” owned by Barb Hammond of Jackson. This quilt was hand appliquéd by Barb Hammond and machine quilted by Amanda Watters. This quilt is not for sale.
• “Something to Crow About” was quilted by Naomi Worthington of Jackson. This entry was hand appliquéd and quilted. She made this in June 2016. This quilt is not for sale.
• Vivian Bevins of Jackson quilted “Windowpane”. This is a nine-patch pattern. It is machine pieced and machine quilted. This quilt was finished in 2016. This quilt is not for sale.
• “Bloomin’ Nine Patch” was quilted by Margaret Pigge of Wellston. This nine-patch patterned quilt was machine pieced and machine quilted. It was finished in 2014. This quilt is not for sale.
• “Log Cabin” is by Diana Arthur of Jackson. The log cabin patterned quilt is machine pieced and machine quilted. It was finished in 2015. This quilt is not for sale.
• “Bible Studies Quilt” is owned by Denise L. Armstrong of Jackson. This quilt represents 73 quilt patterns. It was machine stitched by Denise Armstrong and machine quilted by Amanda Watters. It took over a year, from 2014-2016 to complete. This quilt is not for sale.

The lady who designed the quilt studied the books of the Bible and Apocrypha. The blocks represent the 39 books of the Old Testament, seven books of the Apocrypha and 27 books of the New Testament. For each block she chose a quilt design, which represented the meaning of the book, in her opinion.

• “Blue Streak” is owned by Sharon Brown of Jackson. This quilt is machine stitched by Sharon Brown and machine quilted by Amanda Watters. It was finished in 2015. This quilt is not for sale.
• “Outside My Kitchen Window” is by Cynde Wood of Jackson. This quilt is an appliqué animals. It is hand stitched and machine quilted. It was made in March 2015. It took two years to collect, dye and paint some of the fabrics for this quilt. She loved every minute working on it. This quilt is not for sale.
• “Harvest Time” is owned by Denise Brown of Jackson. It is a seasonal pattern. This quilt was machine stitched by Denise Brown and machine quilted by Amanda Watters. It was made in the Fall of 2015. This quilt is not for sale.
• In keeping with our Appalachian tradition, summer art students explored music-making with washboards, and playing musical spoons, learning play-party songs, as well as singing folk songs and spirituals. They also learned of the significance of quilt patterns and their meanings and the theory of the role of quilts in the Underground Railroad. Students from Jackson, Wellston, and Oak Hill designed their own quilt squares, for the “Kids Art Quilt”, complete with their own secret messages and maps to patch together a unique quilt for you to enjoy. The free Summer Art Camp was made possible through funding from the Jackson County United Fund and the Ohio Arts Council.

The Markay Gallery is open Wednesday to Friday noon to 5 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. The Markay Cultural Arts Center is located at 269 E. Main St., in Jackson.