05/01/2026
The Adams County Arts Council-Artist Guild was delighted to present our local artists’ works by providing a centerpiece and six place settings for the Adams County Chamber of Commerce – Edge of Excellence Award.
The Adams County Arts Council extends its sincere appreciation to Chris Brown for sponsoring the Artist Guild table at the event. As owner of Peebles Monument Company and an accomplished local artist, Mr. Brown is an active member of the Artist Guild and has made significant contributions to enhancing the presence of art within our community.
We also wish to thank the following artists for their contribution to decorating the table:
The Centerpiece
Colors come alive in the Adams County landscape in the fall which was the inspiration of the vase. A carved, burned and painted gourd created by Linda Richey
An art box which contains all the supplies you will need to create your own works of art, along with Shuttle Art pads and canvases donated by Gary and Ella Fitzgerald.
The Place Settings
The place mats were quilted by Linda Richey to recognize six of the original quilt barn squares honoring Donna Sue Groves and her mother Maxine Groves who was a master quilter.
These organically inspired plates are made of speckled clay, hand formed and stamped with a maple leaf motif, finished with a deep olive speckle glaze and made right here in Adams County by artist, Ashley Myer and Ann Scott, at The Makery at Buckeye Place. They are made with food safe clay and glaze so they are a very healthy food service option and will retain their beauty longest with handwashing and air drying.
The elegant note cards feature birds observed in Rae Nicholes’s backyard, meticulously rendered in colored pencil. The barn illustration depicts an Ohio barn, also created with colored pencil, while graphite has been employed to accurately capture the likeness of two of the birds.
Faye Stapleton, a seasoned artist, began exploring watercolor just three years ago. She has captured not only the beauty of roosters, our feathered friends, but also their mischievous personalities. Her vibrant use of color and expressive brushstrokes bring each rooster to life, allowing viewers to almost hear their morning calls echoing from her paintings.
The mural postcards were donated by the Adams County Arts Council
The establishment of an Artist Guild in Adams County serves as a cornerstone for fostering a collaborative atmosphere where artists can freely exchange ideas, benefit from mentorship, and participate in collective projects. The Artist Guild meets every 4th Thursday of the month at Adams Lake State Park in the Adams County Travers and Visitors Bureau from 5:30-7:00. For more information regarding the Artist Guild, please email Linda Richey at [email protected]. Hope to see you at our next meeting on Thursday, May 28!
