Local artists looking to meet with their fellow craftsmen may find a haven with the Ironton Artists Association.

Sunday, February 10, 2002

Local artists looking to meet with their fellow craftsmen may find a haven with the Ironton Artists Association.

The club meets on the first Monday of the month, club president Kathleen Plybon, said and provides an outlet for artists to meet, receive tips and converse with their fellow artisans.

According to Mary Jo Palmer, the group’s historian, the club was founded in 1975 in order to "promote the fine arts through local artists" in the area.

In addition to the monthly meetings, Plybon said, the group sponsors several art shows throughout the year. In the past, the club has sponsored art shows on the Lawrence County Courthouse lawn and, last year, the group had an art show in the City Center during the IronMaster’s Day celebration.

The group also has several workshops in that discuss the medium in which the artist’s work, including, pastels, oils, watercolor, charcoal, and colored pencils.

In addition to the workshops, club members take their turn showing off their own artwork to their fellow artists. Members offer a critique of the artwork and offer suggestions on how to achieve the effects the artists want.

The Ironton Tribune/Jeremy W. Schneider

Local artists place their works on display for fellow club members to review and critique. The club meets on the first Monday of the month.