Through the Juror’s Lens: Selecting the 80th Ohio Annual Exhibition
Speaker: Dr. Sarah Spinner, Director of the Kent State University Museum
Join us for an exciting, behind-the-scenes discussion on how the 80th Ohio Annual Exhibition came together. Enjoy learning about the incredibly difficult process of selecting artworks and award winners. Take a closer look at your favorite works in the exhibition and discover what made them stand out to the juror.
Thursday, August 6, 6 pm, at the ZMA. Free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged by August 5, 2026.
Dr. Sarah Spinner is an arts leader and museum director whose work centers on partnerships and public-facing cultural initiatives. Since July 2024, she has served as Director of the Kent State University Museum, home to one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of historic fashion and textiles. In this role, she has led transformational growth in audience engagement and institutional collaboration, positioning the museum for a new phase of scale and impact. Her leadership has been recognized with the 2025 Summit ArtSpace Artist Empowerment Award and the 2023 Ohio Museums Association Professional of the Year Award. Previously, she served as Managing Director of FRONT, where she worked closely with artists on large-scale contemporary projects and also championed accessibility initiatives for people of all abilities. She serves on the board of The Sculpture Center and is a member of Leadership Cleveland’s Class of 2026. She believes deeply in the power of arts and culture to connect people across communities, open space for dialogue, and inspire possibility.
