YSAC Members Show Flyer 2026
January 30th– March 1st 2026
2026 Member’s Show
Reception Friday, January 30th 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Member artists will showcase their art in the media of their choice, resulting in our community’s most imaginative pieces of art. What statements are the artists trying to make? Is their work stimulating, insightful, intriguing? Perhaps it is whimsical! Perhaps mischievous! This exhibition will be as interesting and varied as our artist community! The Yellow Springs Arts Council Gallery Program empowers member artists, performers and presenters to showcase local works. Our presenting artists enhance the community’s creative spirit through their art.
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March 6th – April 5th 2026
Torrent by Rachel Hall
Opening Reception Friday, 6 March 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Rachel Hall is an oil painter, draftsman, and photographer based out of Yellow Springs, OH. She grew up in a large homeschooled, nomadic family and landed in the village in 2008. She graduated with high honors both for her Associate of Art from Sinclair Community College and for her Bachelor’s from Ohio University (OU) in 2023. Among various awards for her artistic achievement across both schools and beyond, she won the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship to study art abroad in London during her time at OU. Her work is held in the permanent collection of Sinclair and is a frequent highlight of the Yellow Springs art community. Deeply driven by the twisting lines and shapes of the local landscape, Rachel spends all the time she can out in the beauty of the village. When not in her studio you can find her in the Glen behind an easel.
April 10th – May 10 2026
Escaping Earth by Tara M.R. Anderson
Opening Reception Friday, April 10th 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Mixed Media Sculptural Vessels
Earth’s tiny creatures are disappointed in a world that is out of control. We have taken their subtle abundance for granted, always assuming there will be more. But these fragile, quiet beings no longer feel welcome in a growingly hostile world. They are taking the advice often heard during times of unrest, “If you don’t like it, you should leave”, so they are. They have built their mini spaceships and they are leaving us. What do we do when the small things we take for granted abandon us? What do we do when the tiny beasts we scare away aren’t just butterflies and beetles, but creatures like empathy, forgiveness and grace? What will we do when the little pieces that make the big things work go away?
Tara M.R. Anderson works out of her home studio in Wilberforce, Ohio. Inspired by both nature and industry, her work attempts to combine those elements in new and innovative ways. She grew up on a small Kentucky farm where wild peacocks roosted freely on wrought iron fences and old farm machines slowly decayed into the ground, which helped form the foundation for her current artistic inspiration and style. After studying at Antioch College in the ‘90s, she received her BFA from Ohio University in 2003. She currently lives outside of Yellow Springs, with her 3 amazing children and 3 mundane cats.
May 15th – June 14th 2026
Nisa Blackwell-Turner
Reception
June 19th – July 19 2026
Dayton Plien Air Painters Group Show
Reception
July 24th – August 23rd 2026
Beth Holyoke
Reception
August 28th – September 27th 2026
Robin Caulkin and Cyndi King
Reception
October 2 – November 1st, 2026
Reception
November 6 – November 22nd, 2026
Valerie Ann Blackwell-Truitt and Ryan Taylor
Reception
November 28th – December 27th, 2026
Holiday Art Jumble and Fundraiser
The Village’s favorite second hand sale will return to help with your holiday shopping! Locals have donated jewelry, glass, dishware, hand crafter pottery, bits and pieces, and art from around the world and from right here in Yellow Springs. The selection changes frequently, as new items are donated. The artist supply table is back so you can scratch that creative itch. Be sure to visit and see what treasures you can find!
The Members only-presale will take place on November 27th, 2026 from 3 pm to 6 pm!