Nationally renowned artist donates talent for Bay bicentennial
In honor of Bay Village’s two hundredth anniversary, the Bay Village Historical Society is offering prints of the historic Community House created by noted watercolor artist Thomas William Jones.
295 signed and numbered prints are available from the society through October 10, 2010, for $85. Originally a barn built by the Cahoon family in 1882, the painting shows the cupola atop the Community House as it appeared when the original structure was constructed. In the 1930s the barn was struck by lightning, destroying the cupola.
As part of the 2010 celebration commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Bay Village, the Historical Society will be restoring the cupola during the summer. Proceeds from the sale of the watercolor print will be used to fund the restoration.
Carol Roske, president of the Bay Village Historical Society, says that the completed project will replicate the initial architectural style of the cupola from the time of the building’s construction in 1882. In addition to being restored to its original glory, the cupola will be illuminated with state-of-the-art fiber optic lighting, which will be visible to passersby on Lake Road.
Thomas William Jones, a 1960 graduate of Bay High, donated his artistic talent to commemorate his hometown’s bicentennial celebration. Jones is well-known throughout the art world, and has earned high respect for his water color paintings. He is listed in Who’s Who in American Art and his mastery in watercolor has earned him acclaim at the highest levels, including the White House. Jones was officially commissioned by former President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan to paint their 1985 through 1988 Christmas cards.
The signed limited edition prints will be available only until 10-10-10, and are a marvelous keepsake of Bay Village. For additional information, call 440-871-7338.
