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Many local artists put their creative skills on display Tuesday night at an inaugural art exhibit in Lima. ArtSpace/Lima hosted their first "Open Wall" event Tuesday evening with local artists using a variety of mediums like painting, photography, digital media, glass, and even drawing to express their imagination. The "Open Wall" event acts like an "Open Mic" event, and the idea started over 50 years ago when a freelance artist smuggled one of his paintings into a famous art gallery in Germany for his 15 minutes of fame. Thus, ArtSpace/Lima wanted to give west-central Ohio artists their 15 minutes of fame and show the community the impact art has on them.

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A multi-decade Lima art tradition showcased the artistic talents of area high school students. On Friday evening, students from 19 regional high schools participated in the 36th annual Kewpee High School Art Invitational at ArtSpace/Lima. Students were able to show their work through a variety of mediums ranging from drawing and painting to digital and mixed media as well as ceramics, jewelry, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Through whichever medium a student embraces, organizers say the art allows students to display their heart and soul.