Clovernook's Recreational Services offer weekly art classes including ceramics, painting and copper enameling. Our classes are open to anyone who is blind or visually impaired, regardless of previous art experience. Our classes enable individuals to express themselves artistically, share personal insights and join together with others who face similar challenges. Participants in our programs are part of a nurturing, therapeutic environment where they can learn, create and most importantly – have fun.
Clovernook's artists have been featured in exhibitions across the country and we're now proud to host our own gallery. "The Willoughby Art Gallery," housed in Cincinnati's Procter Center, features art by persons who are blind or visually impaired and art that is tactile, allowing greater access to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The artwork on display in The Willoughby Art Gallery is available for purchase. In addition, Clovernook enjoys partnerships with other arts organizations and works with museums to make them more friendly for people with visual impairments.
Art Press Releases
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April 26, 2010 – Cincinnati, OH – The Willoughby Art Gallery, located on Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s campus, will feature twenty-one local artists with visual impairments in a collective exhibition titled, “The May Show”, which will run May 7th – 28th.
Each piece reveals the inherent intimacy between artist and gallery viewer. “These endlessly fascinating pieces were designed to appeal to the visually impaired and sighted alike,” said Scott Wallace, gallery coordinator at Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. "Rich and colorful tones fused with captivating artwork make this show truly insightful and inspirational."
Each talented artist channels their zest for life into energetic pieces that explore the individual world and the beautiful people and places that encompass it. Artists include: Lauren Allen, Sharon Bazzle, Shirley Blackmore, Nancy Blizzard, Brent Bowling, Amy Fightmaster, Sharon Garland, Lynn Jansen, Norma Kahn, Dana Metcalf, Connie Mitchell, Wanda Owens, Barb Petersen, Doris Salyers, Jacque Sammon, Darlene Shook, Steve Stahl, Margie Stocker, Terry Strader, Jane Strohmeier, and Sharon Wagner.
An artist reception will be held on Friday, May 7th from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at The Willoughby Art Gallery at Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 7000 Hamilton Avenue in North College Hill.
The Willoughby Art Gallery is located in Clovernook’s Procter Center and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or by appointment. Call 513-522-3860 or visit Clovernook’s website at www.clovernook.org for more information.
- Virtual Soul Vision 2 - A tribute to African American heritage and artwork
January 27, 2010 – Cincinnati, OH – The Gallery, located on Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s campus, will feature African American artist, Wanda Owens, February 19th – March 19th. Her show, Virtual Soul Vision 2, is an exhibit that explores African American heritage through the eyes of an artist with a visual impairment.
Each piece reveals the inherent intimacy between artist and gallery viewer. “These endlessly fascinating pieces were designed to appeal to the visually impaired and sighted alike,” said Scott Wallace, gallery coordinator at Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. "Rich and colorful tones fused with captivating artwork make this show truly insightful and inspirational."
Ms. Owens channels her zest for life into energetic pieces that explore and celebrate the contributions made to our nation by people of African decent, in addition to all of the individual and beautiful people who encompass it.
An artist reception will be held on Saturday, February 20th from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Gallery at Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 7000 Hamilton Avenue in North College Hill.
The Gallery is located in Clovernook’s Procter Center and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or by appointment. Call 513-522-3860 or visit Clovernook’s website at www.clovernook.org for more information.
Clovernook Center for Blind and Visually Impaired's website has been designed to be as accessible as possible to all website visitors. As such this website has been created to be accessible to those with varying degrees of visual impairment and has been found to be compliant using the former Watchfire WebXact and Bobby systems. This site strives to be accessible to all, if you have found content that you are having difficulty accessing, please contact us at accessibility@clovernook.org and we will address the issue.
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