The Resident Stories of Kendal Collects 2017

May 7, 2020 —Following are some of the resident stories behind “Kendal Collects – 2017,” a biennial art show at Kendal at Oberlin that featured over 80 cherished artworks from residents’ private art collections.

This year, a series of blogs and videos highlight some of the personal connections residents have to these treasured artworks. See and hear residents tell the stories about why these pieces are meaningful to them.

Kendal Collects is a biennial summer show. For summers during even years, the community features “Kendal Creates” – artwork created by residents themselves.

Kendal Collects – Part 1: Katie, Rita and Barbara

Part 2: Joe & Sue, Sheila, John and Mary Lee

Part 3: Eileen, Kathy and Janet

Part 4:  Scott, Bob & Diane and Robert

Kendal Collects – Ann & Nancy:

The summer shows typically display in all three of Kendal’s art galleries. The public is invited to visit Kendal at Oberlin and visit our gallery spaces, open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please stop by the reception desk for directions to the gallery locations. The Kendal at Oberlin Art Committee curated this show, along with all other shows in our gallery spaces. Items in the Kendal Collects exhibit are not for sale.