MAY
Beginning May 1, 2008 the Thompson House Gallery will close to the public. Prints can still be ordered online through this website. John and Judy Ruthven thank you for your patronage over the years. John plans to have Open House events a couple of times a year. If you have ordered the "Taking Flight" print either framed or unframed, and have not picked up your print, please call 800-892-3586 or email us at ruthveninfo@verizon.net to make arrangement to pick up your print. We will be open some Saturday afternoons for print pick up.
MAY 1 - MAY 9
CINCINNATI NATURE CENTER
Back to Nature at Rowe Woods
Krippendorf Lodge
Please call 513-831-1711 for more information
MAY 1 - AUGUST 29
LLOYD LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 917 Plum Street
Cincinnati OH 45202
Phone: (513) 721-3707
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:00
Saturday May 17 - 9:00-4:00
Open Reception May 3
4:00-6:00pm
The Lloyd Library will be filled with birds this spring and summer. John's art including his Ivory-billed woodpecker will be on display in the gallery. Lloyd's book exhibition will feature its little-known and rarely seen ornithological volumes containing some of the most beautiful birds drawn by natural history illustrators throughout history. Stop in and enjoy the display.
APRIL
SPRING CELEBRATION IN REVIEW
In 1976 John and Judy Ruthven purchased the 1836 Greek Revival brick house
located next to the village Post Office in Georgetown, Ohio. They purchased the property with the idea of establishing it as a rental office space, but ended up openingJohn's own retail gallery and later added a full-service custom framing shop. It would be the first art gallery in the history of Georgetown - population approximately 3,500. After some months of scraping wallpaper, re-flooring, painting and other necessary repairs, the wildlife art gallery became a reality. Since the residents of Georgetown referred to the gallery as the old Thompson House, the Ruthven's decided to follow suit.
Now after 31 1/2 years retailing in art and feathering his nest at the
gallery, John has decided to concentrate on his original paintings and
commission work so he is not flying the coop. Though plans for the building
are uncertain, the Ruthven's will maintain and protect the historic property,
as it is an important component in The Land of Grant.
On Sunday, April 6th the Ruthven's and their staff had an opportunity to share the closing of the Thompson House Gallery and to express their
gratitude for your support and interest in his artwork. John released a new print entitled "Taking Flight".
"Taking Flight" will be John's final Top Flight print. You can see the print under New Releases and Birds. This print was an overwhelming success and is sold out. If you ordered a print and have not picked it up, please call 800-892-3586 to make arrangements for payment and pick up or shipping.
OTHER TIDBITS
Two video interviews of John are available to view on CET Connect (
www.cetconnect.org ) through Cincinnati`s PBS TV station.
One is under Around the Communities (John is interviewed about his exciting career, life and adventures around the world) and the other is under History and Science (John`s travels to the Big Woods in Arkansas and the Florida Panhandle in search of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker).
Watch for additional events, shows and updates.