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Is too much sensitivity affecting our freedom?
“Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep and doesn’t know where to find them.” Everyone remembers silly nursery rhymes like this one. Have you noticed, however, that no one writes…
Stop in the name of Tranquility
In a time of terror and global threats, one has to retreat inwardly for our own sanity and security. Gandhi and Buddha taught that war was never a solution. Fortunately,…
OH: Van Wert
One only has to type the words “arts” and “economy” in a search engine to find lead after lead of how the arts continue to do their part in maintaining…
Illinois chief says…
On May 28, 2014, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn said about the passing of World-Renowned Poet and Author Maya Angelou: “Maya Angelou was a towering figure of the arts who…
June show on the horizon
At the Wassenberg with Hope Wallace, Executive Director We are getting the place ready for the check-in process for our 58th Annual June…
Champs honored by UW
“United Way and communities around the world wouldn’t be where we are today without the passion and partnership of these corporate leaders and their employees,” said Brian Gallagher, president and…
The Lady speaks . . .
“The arts are not just a nice thing to have or to do if there is free time or if one can afford it. Rather, paintings and poetry, music and…
Arts in Learning
Recently, I read a list of 10 things the arts teach children (as well as the kid in all of us). This list by Elliot Eisner, professor emeritus of Art…
Got Woodwork?
Pieces have begun to creep in for our “Out of the Woodwork” exhibit scheduled to open on July 4. Do you have something unique that has been hand-made out…
Who says artists can’t be macho?
Stereotyping can be one of the deadliest forms of criticism known to man. Germans love their beer; blondes are dumb, blacks like chicken and watermelon, and so on. Forming a…
Youth class offers many rewards
By Hope Wallace The art of Zentangle is coming to the Wassenberg Art Center in the form of a one-day class for ages 11-14 on July 16 as part…
Art program truly giveths forward
Off in the distance a siren screams but never comes close to deafening the war on the other side of the bedroom wall. School is a refuge but…
Wallace talks about Bruce
We all can learn a thing or two about ability from Bruce Lynn Dellinger. Bruce is an artist from Timberville, Virginia, whose work we are fortunate to currently have…
Center has new logo
If you have seen any literature pertaining to The Wassenberg Art Center lately, you may have noticed that we have a new logo. Logos are more than just a…
Bessire responds to mural uproar
UPDATE: A public forum entitled, “Whose Art Is It?”, is set for Friday, April 8, noon-1:30 pm, Portland Museum of Art. “A state long renowned as the home of…
Dual shows opens soon
By Hope Wallace, Executive Director This Sunday marks the opening of our new dual exhibit “It’s in the Cards” and “The Art of Therapy”. In the Cards showcases an unusual…
Week of the Young Child
This is the Week of the Young Child and one of the most important things in a young child’s life is imagination. It’s important to encourage children to use…
Looking ahead to the watercolor exhibit
    (NWPR-OH) – The Wassenberg Art Center’s exhibit, “The Art of Fiber,†ended last Friday. As these story-backed quilts and rugs come down to make way for the traveling Ohio…
Thank you for the welcome!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the reception on Sunday February 20th to welcome and support me in my new post as director of The Wassenberg Art Center!…
Hooked rugs and quilts featured
From Hope Wallace By now I hope that many of you have visited the Wassenberg Art Center’s “Art of Fiber” exhibit. This is a popular show and has attracted people…
Who they are
They are people who take on the role to deliver the goods, services, missions, objectives, ideals as well as participate in the unloading of the old and loading…
Words to guide us
    Hi Van Wert!     It’s very exciting to be here! I am humbled and grateful for the open, warm welcome from all of you. Thank you! It will equally…
Give children an ‘art center’ at home
Children are our most precious resource. They will develop into the people who will shape the future. But did you know that by the time most American kids reach…
‘Second City’ Editor’s pick
Where it all began “In 1946 Don Hall was a young Fort Wayne man with a background in the meat business, forty acres of swamp land and a dream. The…
Participants are enjoying drawing classes
From Michele Hiegel The “Creative Drawing” classes have begun here at the Wassenberg Art Center, and instructor Pat Rayman is leading the group through a series of exercises designed…