Governor and Mrs. Strickland are working with the Ohio Arts Council to highlight our state’s rich artistic heritage. The current exhibit includes works by Ohio artists who were honored at a June reception at the Governor’s Residence.

Kevin Adkins of Dayton displays his painting entitled Early Summer.

Ellis 20 is the title of this painting by Debbie Chlebek of Yellow Springs.

Meredith Cope of Dayton stands by two of her works Breaking Through and Intense Sun.

Meredith Cope of Dayton stands by two of her works Breaking Through and Intense Sun.

Governor Strickland greets Nora Daniel and Paul Emory of Dayton. Paul’s painting Coopermill Poppies hangs over the door.

Alan Gough of Chillicothe stands next to his painting Ledge Dogwood.

Gretchen Jacobs of Kettering with Grant Park August

Cincinnatian Brian Joiner with his work The Sea of Life.

Jean Koeller of New Carlisle with her work entitled Meadow #1.

Artist Ernest Koerlin of Yellow Springs with his painting Headlands Little Miami River.

Governor Strickland poses with David Leach and guest of Dayton in front of David’s work entitled Large Trees V.

Eveylyn Mahrt poses with her work entitled The Prairie.