​Community Gallery

Into the Light is a dual-venue exhibition supported by The Fitton Center and Strauss Gallery, featuring the work of the Women's Art Club of Hamilton. Witness the broad talents of over 50 local women artists in media ranging from watercolor and oil paintings to mosaics, fiber arts and more. This exhibition shines a light on our artistic abilities, and we are proud and delighted to share our work with you. We believe art brings people together, and together we can have a positive impact on each other and on our city. Vote for your favorite artwork at each venue through April 2.

Step into a world of imagination and creativity brought to life by the young artists of Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton as part of the Fitton Center’s Outreach Programming! Under the expert guidance of Ms. Jennifer Hobbs, our members, ages 6-16, from the East Club, Grand Club and Teen Program, and Highland Club have poured their hearts and talent into these vibrant works of art. Selected pieces from this collection will go on to shine on a national stage in the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Arts Competition.

This exhibition features over 25 works by 11 student artists, including Furniture Reconstruction Projects, Beam, Mass, Plane (BMP) Projects and wall-displayed Shadow Boxes after Joseph Cornell.

This exhibition is presented concurrently with 2D works by students of Butler Tech School of the Arts.

This collection of work represents the strength and diversity of the School of the Art’s visual art + design program.  The artwork on display demonstrates a range of mediums which include drawings, paintings, and mixed media illustrations created by 48 students in grades 11 - 12 throughout their junior and senior year at Butler Tech School of the Arts.

This exhibition is presented concurrently with sculptural works by students of Miami University Hamilton.

This series of 62 artworks was created by 21 children who participated in found object art workshops at the Hamilton Lane Library, transforming trash and secondhand materials into compelling works of art. Their work demonstrates that the labels “art” and “trash” are fluid social categories that are not exclusive. Exhibiting artists are: Angelica, Aria, Brandon, Canlee, Christopher, Clarence, Emersyn, Ipa, Jonah, Jordyn, Jose, Killey, Kylee, Libby, Linken, Marlee, Miley, Paisley, Stefan, Vinny, Zelda

In conjunction with the current exhibition We > Me: 17 Artists Explore Hamilton Neighborhoods,Hamilton City Schools students were asked to tell their stories through photographing their neighborhoods and schools. Their focus is how their neighborhood or school fits into one of the 17STRONG neighborhoods in Hamilton. A district wide call for entries was sent out, over 400 images were submitted through their art teachers and 96 images were selected for this exhibit. Participating photographers were from Bridgeport Elementary, Brookwood Elementary, Ridgeway Elementary, Riverview Elementary, Garfield Middle, Wilson Middle, Hamilton Freshmen, and Hamilton High. We hope you enjoy the neighborhoods of Hamilton captured through the lens of kids kindergarten through Grade 12.

This exhibition, featuring 40 artworks by 23 artists in a variety of media, serves as a testament to the enduring creativity and passion of Southwest Ohio's art educators, members, and advocates. Over the decades, SWOAEA members have not only honed their craft but also inspired countless generations, fostering a deep appreciation for the arts in the communities they serve.

The dynamic art on view represents both youth and adult works from onsite classes and summer camps plus some of the communities of artists who engage in Fitton Center outreach programming and connect with us as partners.  The show includes over 120 artworks by over 80 artists in a range of media.

Featuring paintings by SOS ART Artist in Residence, Chrissy Collopy, and student collages created in her community workshop.

In this exhibition, over 325 youth artists explore how we’re connected in our Key Verse this year at Immanuel Lutheran School, John 15:1-5. Everything is connected; color, our genetics, plants, animals, nature, and all science. Even our purpose is connected through Jesus.

An artistic reverie is the refocusing of attention from outward surroundings to one's inner thoughts and feelings.  Badin students are encouraged to develop self-awareness and self-expression, while exploring themes that increase their skill level. Badin’s visual art department teaches students the fundamentals of art and design and guides them on their artistic journey.  When students engage their minds and allow their artistic expression to flow, they find themselves and realize how the world influences them and how they influence the world.  When they put their ideas into their artwork it becomes their own artistic reverie.

This show combines over 300 artworks from over 100 students from eight different Art II classes that take place at Hamilton City School District’s freshman campus building.  These art appreciation courses let students explore social and historical contexts of art making while developing the technical skills and vocabulary for art production and art aesthetics. They learn about art-related careers while getting more comfortable with a variety of media.  Students draw, paint, sculpt, and do printmaking while exploring creative avenues for visual problem-solving.