The Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery will present New Narratives: Paintings by Ohio Artists from May 7 - July 12, 2009. Curated by Dominique H. Vasseur, Columbus Museum of Art, this exhibition explores the various themes and styles of narrative painting by Ohio contemporary artists ranging from traditional figurative compositions to others using signs and symbols.

Join the Riffe Gallery for the opening of New Narratives: Paintings by Ohio Artists on May 7 from 5 - 7 p.m. Curator Dominique H. Vasseur will lead a tour of the exhibition on May 8 from noon - 1 p.m. Artists in the show include: Ron Anderson, Columbus; Adam Brouillette, Columbus; Donna Coleman, Oberlin; Diane Fitch, Yellow Springs, Edwin George, Kent; Deborah Morrissey-Goff, Cincinnati; Aka Pereyma, Troy; Lisa Schare, Cincinnati; Michael R. Stillion, Cincinnati; Laura R. Vinnedge, Akron; Brian R. Williams, Columbus; and Ronnie Williams, Dayton.

The Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery also will hold a Family Day Workshop on Sunday, May 17, 2009 from 2 - 4 p.m. Artist Brian Williams will lead a family workshop creating a collaborative chalk drawing on the State Street side of the Riffe center. Registration is required as space is limited and all children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Registration begins April 17 and ends May 11, 2009 online at www.riffegallery.org.