Art for All Ages: 254 Years of Art was a show of artists at the Medina Library in Medina Ohio. The exhibiting artists (students of Anitra Redlefsen) were Ned B., Geri C., Scotti H., Jay H., Kiston R., Eric S., Becky S. and Robbin T.. The show ran from July 3 through August 5, 1998.

Here's what exhibit coordinator Anitra Redlefsen had to say about the show:

"This exhibit is not about the finest of fine are in northeast Ohio; it does not represent artists whose names are household words; and it is not about any particular statement or view.

What this exhibit does represent is the story of eight people, ages 7 to over 70 (254 cumulative years), who have decided that making art is an essential part of their lives. Their artist statements reflect their personal reasons for making art and loving the arts; the diversity of these and their works is evident. So what this exhibit is about is eight different personal expressions in visual images; it is about unity and diversity in color, shape, line, texture, value, size; it is about composition and design, and it is about artistic style and technique. And it is about the love of the visual arts."

EXHIBITING ARTIST'S STATEMENTS: WHY I LIKE ART and Why I Make Art

"I love art because it is relaxing, fun and I love color. It gives me a chance to see ordinary things in a new way."
Kiston R., Artist, Age 14

"I love art because it is creative and I feel good when I do it"
Eric S., Artist, Age 7

"Art is an expression of the soul ... allow yourself the freedom to explore the creativity you possess ... it is fun and leads to inner discoveries that improve mental and spiritual health."
Geri C., Artist, Guess her age!

"I love art because it opens for me a space of freedom where my inner self finds expression in the external world."
Becky S., Artist, Guess her age!

"Painting is extremely relaxing, plus it heightens comprehension and awareness of one's surroundings. I truly believe painting increases the ability to focus on concepts rather than material items."
Ned B., Artist, Guess his age!

"I love art because it offers my authentic self the adventure of exploring the endless creativity provided be shapes, colors and lines."
Scotti H., Artist, Guess her age!

"I can express myself doing art and that is why I like it. I feel good when I have finished a piece of art, like I have accomplished something."
Jay H., Artist, Age 10

"I enjoy painting with acrylics and making sculptures out of clay. I like to use warm colors in my paintings. My favorite color is red. I painted my self portrait Matisse-style. I hope I am a famous painter someday."
Robbin T., Artist, Age 10