Fountain of Youth
2022 Emerging Artist Exhibition
Participating University Art Programs and their 2022 Emerging Artists
Art Academy of Cincinnati: Henry Burdsall, Erica Fitzgerald, Emily Underwood
Mt. St. Joseph University: Eden Craig, Alfonso Huckleberry II, Carissa Palazzolo
UC DAAP: Sabrina Argotte, Sam Edwards
Miami University: Katie Ensor, Hannah Martin, Megan Sekulich, Emma Wiersma
Northern Kentucky University: Veronica Lash, Jazmina Robinhawk, Chloe Wenger
Thomas More University: Kennedy Yurt
Xavier University: Nihal Ahmed, Molly Mariani, Isabella Munafo
Clifton Cultural Arts Center
2728 Short Vine St.
“One part of Summerfair’s missions is to help support young artists,” says Jayne Utter, managing director of Summerfair Cincinnati.
One way the organization supports that mission is through an annual exhibition featuring the work of art students from Greater Cincinnati colleges.
“Our Emerging Artist Exhibition allows junior and senior art majors to experience what it takes to be in an exhibition – how to interact with those outside of the classroom, how to prepare their creations for hanging, and just how to follow directions that may not be what they would do but how they are expected to do things,” says Utter. “These things are not taught in class and we think it’s very important to allow them this experience.”
Representing the next generation of artists, the students are nominated by their professors, juried by Summerfair, and are afforded the opportunity to exhibit their work among their peers. Summefair’s Emerging Artists Exhibition is on view through Feb. 25 at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center.
“I think being in a city that is rich in art of all types, helps fuel their imaginations.”
“CCAC is incredibly proud to partner once again with Summerfair Cincinnati on their annual Emerging Artists exhibition,” says Leslie Mooney, executive director of CCAC. “As a community arts center, we know how important it is to foster creativity in our youngest artists and provide opportunities for them to showcase their work in a professional yet accessible setting. We are astounded at the strong talent by this year’s cohort of student artists.”
”It is so powerful to watch these young adults, their families and even professors come to the event and be so proud to see what they have produced,” says Utter. “We feel the time, energy and expense is well worth it. Each year we are blown away at the creativity these young artists have. This year was exceptional. Our judges had a hard time coming up with those that won our financial awards. I think being in a city that is rich in art of all types, helps fuel their imaginations.”
Exhibition awards were presented at the opening reception on Feb. 11. The first place prize of place $800 was presented to Hannah Martin from Miami University. Second place, a prize of $550, was awarded to Jazmina Robinhawk from NKU. The third place award, $300, was given to Chloe Wenger, also of NKU. The Jerry Bollen Scholarship Award of $250 was given to Sam Edwards from the University of Cincinnati.
“Summerfair is proud to give in so many categories, supporting small groups that may generally fall through the cracks of giving,” says Utter. “Next we will judge our Small Arts Organizations, giving $20,000 in awards to several worthy groups.