May 18, 2023 – July 30, 2023
Exhibition Reception: Saturday, July 22 | 5 PM – 7 PM
The Ontario Museum of History & Art, Associates Presents the 12th Biennial Ontario Open Art Exhibition. The Museum Associates is a non-profit organization that actively supports educational programs and community events at the Ontario Museum of History & Art through volunteer staffing, fundraising, and membership.
The Ontario Open Art Exhibition gives regional artists of all ages and skills the opportunity to display their artwork and a chance to win a cash prize. The exhibition is on view from Thursday, May 18 to Sunday, July 30, 2023. The portal to apply is now closed. We have reached our limit for entries. Thank you.
To learn more about the Ontario Museum of History & Art, Associates visit Oma1996.com.
2023 Winners Announcement
First Place: Sharon Austin, Painted Face, 2022, Pen and ink illustration
Second Place: Hannah Raykhenberg, I Will Bury You in Flowers #2, 2023, Oil painting, mixed media
Third Place: Juan Varela, Our Lady of the Angels, 2023, Mixed media 2D
Honorable Mentions
Sarah Arnold, Echo Park Tree, 2022, Oil on wood panel
Dr. Chris Kueng, On the Verge, 2021, Papier-mâché sculpture
Stephen Rybacki, Unoccupied, 2022, Oxidized paper and mixed media on wood
Lisa Tomczeszyn, Salt Marsh Daylight, 2022, Watercolor on paper mounted on birch board
City Council Liaison Award
Dan Frembling, Running Free, 2021, Intarsia (special woodworking technique)
Steve Thomas Photography/ Conservation Award
Leah Knecht, Double Exposure, 2022, Assemblage, photography
