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2928 West 13th St. Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 phone: 440-964-3396 Search This Site: Archeological Illustrations by Thomas Scalise: Posted: Friday, February 28, 2003 April Exhibit features works by late illustrator The Ashtabula Arts Center is proud to host an exhibit of works by the late archeological illustrator Thomas Scalise. The exhibit will by on display in the gallery from March 5 - April 1. An Ashtabula native and 1971 Edgewood High School graduate, Scalise studied fine art and illustration at the Parsons School of Design in New York City, as well as drafting at the Fashion Institute of Technology, also in NYC. . Upon finishing his schooling, Scalise traveled the world drawing ancient artifacts found during archeological digs, and was later hired as a staff draftsman for The Metropolitan Museum on Art in New York City. This work took him on an annual trip to Egypt to work at the Museum’s project there. Among his impressive array of freelance works are illustrations of lithic tools, test pit soil profiles and mapping on Ahu structure in Easter Island, Chile; illustrations of 14th Century ceramic tiles in Moscow, Russia; structure and landscape illustration in Pompeii, Italy; illustrations of ceramic bowls and figurines in La Paz, Honduras; illustrations of test pit grids and soil profiles in Huaraz, Peru; and structure and landscape illustrations in Grand Gulch, Utah. Scalise’s works were so well regarded that, when friends at the American University attempted to help him along with his career by introducing him to the official illustrator for the Smithsonian Department of Anthropology, the illustrator apparently told Scalise there was nothing left that she could teach him. In addition to drawing, Scalise was extremely active in the world of the theater. He began on stage at the Arts Center, studying dance under Jan Hyatt and performing in several theater productions in the 1970’s. He studied acting at Kent State University, dance at Fairmount in Cleveland, and choreography and dance at The Repertory Dance Theater in Utah. Upon moving to NYC, Scalise appeared in many Broadway productions, including “Zorba” and “Fiddler on the Roof.” He also appeared on the soap opera “The Guiding Light” on CBS in 1994. Sadly, Scalise lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in October, 2001. Scalise’s works will be on display in the Arts Center gallery from March 5 - April 1. Admission to the gallery is free. There will be an opening reception, including a short memorial, for Scalise on Saturday, March 15, from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Kiwanis Club Competition: Posted: Friday, February 28, 2003 April Exhibit to Showcase Student Artwork Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Ashtabula, this annual exhibit and competition is offered for the Ashtabula Area School students at the junior high and high school levels. This unique exhibit gives us an opportunity to showcase the talented art students of the Ashtabula area and to encourage the development of outstanding art students. All entries in the competition will be on display at the Arts Center from April 2 through April 29. There will be an opening reception on April 4 from 7:30 - 8:15 p.m., at which time the scholarship awards will be announced. The winners of the scholarship will be participating in a technique class arranged just for them. Over the past several years a number of the Kiwanis Scholarship Competition winners have gone on to college careers in art and often with substantial scholarship money. By providing this opportunity for local students, the Kiwanis Club is adding to the skills and experiences of the students and helping them qualify for college scholarship money. Thank you to all of the Kiwanis members for their support of the Arts Center and the local visual arts students.