On Oct. 21 from 6:30-8 p.m., the Geauga Arts Network Group (GANG) will visit the studio of abstract impressionist artist Dennis…
Killeen Opens Studio for GANG
On Oct. 21 from 6:30-8 p.m., the Geauga Arts Network Group (GANG) will visit the studio of abstract impressionist artist Dennis Killeen at 119 Main St. on Chardon Square. The general public is invited to attend the educational program in which teacher and multi-media artist Deb Steytler will be painting Killeen’s portrait “live,” as Killeen shares stories of his life as an artist, Global Volunteer and former music industry executive.
Refreshments will be provided and guests are encouraged to bring finger-food appetizers or desserts to share. Killeen Studio is not handicapped accessible.
In 1987, Killeen fell in love with the then vacant and dilapidated Odd Fellows’ Hall on the Square in Chardon. After a year rehabilitating it in accordance with National Historic Register guidelines, he opened his studio space there in November 1988 – kicking off a renaissance of Chardon’s Main Street.
With friends in many corners of the world and years of volunteer service with the Global Volunteers Organization, Killeen is well-traveled. His life experiences are the inspiration for his work, which adorns the walls of his studio/gallery. Steytler, who will be painting his portrait during the GANG program, is a long-time admirer of Killeen’s work and teaches art at Chardon High School.
The Geauga Arts Network Group is an ad hoc group whose mission is to promote communication, collaboration, and cooperation across artistic disciplines for artists living and/or working in Geauga County.
For more information, contact Joanne Durante at 440-729-6481.
