Today, we have a conversation with Mario Arteaga, our current Studio M artist.  His exhibition is titled Heated, and it is displayed through March 9th. Mario has a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Accessories. In 2024, he earned a Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art with a concentration in Jewelry, Metals, and Enameling from Kent State University, and currently teaches in that department. He also works as a CNC (computer numerical control) machinist apprentice at Kennametal in Solon, Ohio. In the exhibition Heated, Mario relays the emotional connections between his family, fear, and his own world view.

The Massillon Museum appreciates operating support from the Ohio Arts Council and ArtsinStark, marketing support from Visit Canton, and the support of the citizens of Massillon. This exhibition is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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