It's an Honor to Be Here
Curators: Maria Burke and Madeline Beaumier
January 25 - April 4, 2025

This exhibition features contemporary works of art by 16 artists who live and work in Ohio.

"At the start of the curation process, we talked about the people we admire: The ones behind the scenes-taxidermists and model makers, educators and naturalists-who love this world so much they go home at night and try to recreate it. We mused about a show that looks back at you and pieces that act like windows through the stark, white gallery walls.

People come to nature in so many ways. We consider how patient observance of creatures so different from ourselves not only teaches us about our own humanity but inspires curiosity and respect in the next generation of natural stewards."

- Maria Burke and Madeline Beaumier, Curators

Featured Artists:
Deb Berkebile, Luke Costilow, Mark Costilow, David FitzSimmons,
Lailah Hill, Samuel James, Tom Masaveg, David Might, Laurie Musser,
Char Norman, Carmen Ostermann, Marc Petrovic,
Kari Russell-Pool Petrovic, Leslie Sims, Michelle Stitzlein, and Nick Stull