JoAnn DePolo: A Multifaceted Artist and Advocate

JoAnn DePolo is a prolific artist whose career encompasses various artistic expressions. Initially drawn to the intricacies of photography, she later transitioned to painting, where her unique vision blossomed. Recognized for her captivating cityscapes, serene waterscapes, and bold abstracts, her artwork has garnered international acclaim and graces the collections of renowned personalities like Peter Max, Kenny Loggins, and Omar Vizquel.

Beyond the canvas, JoAnn champions the power of art within communities. Her expertise in community arts organization is highly sought-after, leading to positions on advisory boards and committees for various non-profit organizations.

A passionate educator, JoAnn extends her artistic knowledge beyond her studio walls, conducting workshops and summer camps for libraries and schools. Her extensive teaching experience includes serving as a Master Teaching Artist, instructing young people and fostering public art projects.

JoAnn DePolo Studio & Gallery (JDSG), established in 2012, recently relocated to Westlake, Ohio. JDSG is renowned for its dynamic and original fine art, personalized painting instruction, and professional development programs.

ARTIST STATEMENT

My artistic expression primarily resides in the realm of abstract art. Unconstrained by limitations, I find an unconventional approach to painting allows me to fully capture my unique perspective. Each day presents a dynamic array of contemporary themes that fuel my inspiration, prompting the creation of new abstract paintings.

Furthermore, the music composed by my sons, the DePolo twins, Jared and Andrew, serves as a profound source of inspiration. Their captivating orchestral pieces evoke a symphony of color, form, and depth, which I then translate onto canvas through the power of paint.

Ultimately, my artwork invites viewers to delve deeper, to seek meaning beyond the surface and engage with concepts that might otherwise go unnoticed. The process of creating abstract art is inherently invigorating, offering me a space to truly express my unique perspective in all its vibrancy.

Exhibition Record

2024 COFA Westshore Arts Council, Westlake Porter Library

2024 Avon Lake Library, Avon Lake, Ohio

2024 200 Public Square Huntington Bldg Clevealnd , Ohio

2024 Bratenahl Place Cleveland, Ohio

2023 Westlake Arts Council Group Exhibit, Westlake Porter Library

2023 Solo Exhibit, Bella Moxie Company, Medina, Ohio

2023 Cleveland City Hall

2021 Solo Exhibit at Stocker Arts Gallery, Lorain County, OH

2021 Solo Exhibit at Waugaman Gallery, Avon Lake, OH

2020 Metropolitan at the 9, Cleveland, Ohio

2019 200 Public Square Gallery , Cleveland, Ohio

2018 The Center for Artful Living, Westlake, OH

2017 2018 Metropolitan at the Nine Gallery Cleveland, Ohio 
2015 Ohio Governor’s Residence Feature Artist
2014 JDSG Gallery, North Olmsted, OH
2014 CCPL Beachwood, OH
2013 City Hall Gallery North Olmsted, OH
2013 St. John Westshore Medical Center, Westlake, OH
2012 Landfill Art Gallery of Metal Canvases, Minnesota
2011 Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, Cleveland, OH
2011 Vintage Gallery, Avon Lake, OH
2011 TrueNorth Cultural Arts, Sheffield Lake, OH
2010 Avon Lake Public Library
2010 Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, Cleveland, OH
2009 Avenbury Lodge, Avon Ohio
2009 Artist Archives of the Western Reserve, Cleveland, OH
2009 George Streeter Circulating Art Collection
2008 Artist Archives of the Western Reserve, Cleveland, OH
2008 George Streeter Art Therapy Circulating Collection
2008 June Art Review, Galleria at Erieview, Cleveland, OH
2008 Simple Expressions Gallery, Olmsted Falls, OH

2007 - Present - George Streeter Circulating Art Collection
2007 Simple Expressions, Olmsted Falls, OH
2007 Cleveland Bar Association, Galleria Cleveland, OH
2007 Artist Review Today Gallery, Cleveland, OH
2006 Artist Review Today Gallery, Cleveland, OH
2006 TrueNorth Gallery, Avon Lake, OH
2006 Cleveland City Hall Rotunda, Community Mural
2006 Gallery 324, Cleveland, OH
2006 Simply Younique, Olmsted Falls, OH
2005 Kelly Randall Gallery Tremont, OH
2002 Kelly Randall Gallery Tremont, OH
2000 Kelly Randall Gallery Tremont, OH
1998 Barth Gallery, Tremont, OH
1998 Gold Medal Gallery, University Circle Little Italy
1995 Barth Gallery, Tremont, OH
1995 Art Avenue Gallery Tower City, Cleveland