Spring In Springboro

SPRING IN SPRINGBORO NAMES THIRD SPECIAL JUDGE

The Springboro Area Historical Society and the Springboro Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Springboro is delighted to name our third Special Judge for the Spring In Springboro photography contest.

Shawna Hatton is a Springboro resident, and an award-winning artist, instructor, and the owner of Chasing Light Art Studio and Gallery in Historic Springboro. She is inspired by the beauty of the world, and loves capturing light and expressing herself through photography and mixed-media painting and drawing. She also loves to create one-of-a-kind paintings for her clients.

With a degree in fine art from Saint Mary’s College, Shawna has worked as an artist and educator for over 30 years. She is passionate about helping each student discover their own unique voice through art. Since moving back to the area several years ago, she has been teaching at the Dayton Art Institute, Middletown Arts Center, and privately.

In September she opened Chasing Light Art Studio and Gallery, to help people tap into the fun and healthy aspects of the creative process and connect local artists with the community. Shawna is proud to have been a juror for several local contests and to be a member of the Springboro Arts Council, the Springboro Chamber of Commerce, and the Dayton Society of Artists. Shawna believes we are all creators and it is the process of creating that is healthy, healing, and more important than ever!

Shawna can be reached at Chasing Light Art Studio and Gallery, 140 S. Main St., Studio C, Springboro, Ohio, 45066, or by email to [email protected], or by telephone 513-480-2294.

THIS WEATHER DESERVES PHOTOGRAPHY!

It will be in the 70’s all week making this the perfect time to Spring in Springboro!! This local photography contest is a partnership between the Springboro Area Historical Society, our Chamber of Commerce and the City of Springboro to encourage area residents - of all ages - to capture the beauty of our community.

The contest runs April 1- May 15 and will be professionally judged! The winners will have their entries displayed in the Performing Arts Center for the month of June!!! Easy to enter, fun to participate in and a great way to introduce kids to photography. Everyone can submit up to 3 entries!! Check out the details and our prestigious panel of judges at Spring In Springboro. Hope to see your entries soon!!