On Display this month May 2026

Nisa Blackwell-Turner
Out of This World
May 15th – June 14th, 2026
Artist Statement
“The woman who paints is the woman who still believes she has something beautiful to say” Anonymous
I think that quote sums up my philosophy in art – I still have something to say and I am saying it through my artwork.
I began my art journey after I retired in March 2021. I created a painting for my sister and I thought “I could do this”. That’s when TNP Artistic Imperfections was born. I started off painting at my kitchen table and realized I needed more space. So, I converted half my basement to my art studio. My walls are filled with all different shapes and colors of canvases and I love it!
As any artist knows, this journey has its ups and downs, its good days and its bad days. But what I like and what I enjoy about painting is that you can get lost in what you are doing. When I tell you that I think outside the box, I think outside the box. You will see that in all of my work. I look at different shapes and think how can I incorporate this into a painting, ie “Mary’s Buttons” or “Out of Alignment” and “Neapolitan”.
Come, let your imagination “Think Outside the Box” and it’s okay to step “Out of This World” for a few minutes.
About the Gallery
On December 17, 2022, the Yellow Springs Arts Council dedicated our gallery to longtime supporter and local philanthropist, Robert Baldwin Jr. It was a private dedication ceremony several speeches, including a beautiful speech by Nancy Mellon about all that YSAC has accomplished over the years & the ways Mr. Baldwin has helped facilitate those accomplishments. Thank you to everyone who took part in this & thank you Mr. Baldwin for all you’ve done for YSAC!

Jerome Borchers, Kevin McGruder, John Gudgel, Mayor Pam Conine, Bob Baldwin, Nancy Mellon
