Queen City art center: Vamos a festejar
(NWPR) – Coming on view Saturday, September 18 at the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, “Where Do We Go From Here? Selections from La Colección Jumex” is one of…
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Matt Temple: A step back in time
Local artist and Wassenberg Art Center Office Manager Matt Temple has been selected as the 2022 Ohio Art Education Association’s Distinguished Citizen for Art Education in the Northwest Region. This…
‘Jewels of the Earth’ in library
CELINA, OH (NWPR) – In 2006 Ron and Ruth Langsdon donated a substantial part of their personal rare mineral collection to the Mercer County Library in order for future generations to…
Southern county rich in nature
HIGHLAND COUNTY, OH (NWPR) – Located within 65 miles of Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus, an unforgettable weekend in the foothills of Appalachia has an endless of activities awaiting visitors such…
Prose book roars like a ‘tsunami’
Author Rice as well as to name a few like, E.E. Cummings, Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, Emily Bronte and Maya Angelou are not your ‘standard’ authors because they have been…
In Step with Joan Crawford Barnes
Stages 1-4 Daisy, Daisy Inspired by color and high contrast in her paintings, Joan Crawford Barnes (www.joanbarnes-wc.com) walks us through “Daisy, Daisy” in this four stage process. …
Natural art with paper
Not all art media has to fit neatly into a specific package. Watercolors, oil and acrylic, illustrations and monoprints are a few examples of how diverse art can be. Not…
‘Moon City’ to make ‘giant leap’
2019 marks the 50th Anniversary of the first steps onto the moon. This year has special meaning to the citizens of Wapakoneta, Ohio as the man who took those steps,…
Old Millie facing ‘wrecking bar’
On February, 26, 2019, the City of Celina, Ohio notified the owners of the Lininger Building it was unsafe and they had 60 days to make the upgrades or the…
New book released
“Narrative readers will discover the author’s voice lights up when he tells of Benjamin’s relationships in regards to his Jewish and Catholic faiths, cultural heritage and career path with…
Photo call competition issued
“Through Our Eyes 2019” is seeking entries for the photography competition by the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center in Troy, Ohio. Photographers of all ages, including children, are encouraged to submit photographs.…
Student art blooms with quality
Over 110 works from 12 area high schools in Northwest Ohio were on exhibit in the atrium of Northwest State Community College in Archbold, Ohio. The High School Invitational…
Art is full of space
How can a mark on paper be called “space†when space is empty? One of the more confusing concepts of art is the concept of positive and negative space. It…
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Homegrown talent
“I like to translate something like the sound of insects in a hay field into shapes and colors.” Northwest Ohio prides itself in producing extra-ordinary, creative-minded citizens. The public…
Art-writing lesson fun way to learn
“I wanted to see how familiar my students were with the proverbs and whether they had ever heard them from their grandparents or parents,” said former teacher Carol Jones with…
Vets to show their ‘stripes of art’
WHERE: Arts Place, Auglaize/Mercer Center, St. Marys, Ohio., WHEN: Opening Tuesday, November 1 through December 9, 2016. Note: On Friday, November 11, the opening reception for the artists is from…
Show set to open
Works by Gary Hovey goes on view Monday, June 6, 2016 at Arts Place, Auglaize/Mercer Center in St. Marys, Ohio. The exhibit titled, “Chromatic Bloom” remains on view…
‘Chromatic Bloom’ next venue
Going on view to the public on Friday, April 15, 2016 at Arts Place, Auglaize/Mercer Center in St. Marys, Ohio will be the exhibit “Chromatic Bloom” with the works of Rhonda…
Center has new home
“I am very pleased with the new location at 207 East Spring Street Street in St. Marys, Ohio,” said Mary Novin, Center Director for Arts Place, The Collective Center. “I…
OH: Wapakoneta
WHERE: Riverside Art Center. WHEN: Saturday, April 4 through May 2, 2015. Note: An Opening Reception is on Friday, April 17 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Jerry Knoch & John Rausch Exhibit…
His works stands its ground
OH: Cincinnati WHERE: Contemporary Arts Center. WHEN: On view through- February 2, 2014. JR BRIEF ABOUT: French artist JR’s (www.jr-art.net) first solo museum exhibition, featuring more than a decade…
NM: Santa Fe
WHERE: Museum of International Folk Art. WHEN: On view through September 2, 2013. TITLE: Plain Geometry: Amish Quilts BRIEF ABOUT: Thirty-four remarkably crafted textiles from the museum’s collection and…
At the Wassenberg . . .
From Hope Wallace, Executive Director The list of individuals we are grateful is growing long. Thank you to Gary Showalter and Jerry Mazur both of Van Wert who removed…
She sculpts men of status
    Blending art and history is nothing new as we recall oil and watercolor portraits of somber figures, dressed in their period garb, rather smug and disinterested. But do we remember…
New book should come with warning
Nita Leland’s art books are informative, adventurous and fun. Her latest accomplishment, “New Creative Collage Techniques” is another jewel in her crown. Each page is a wealth of knowledge…
Artist’s works speak with feelings
Just as her work was beginning to be noticed by galleries and juried exhibitions the accident happened. Monika Steiner was thrown from a horse and broke her back. …
Another step for ‘Artkind’
(PNAN) – “Collage offers exciting visual effects, spontaneity, and creative expression,” says Nita Leland, author of Exploring Color, The Creative Artist, Creative Collage Techniques and Confident Color now presents…
‘Wall works’ are gigantic signs of hope
Murals created by fresco painting have existed since 300 BC and even earlier using more primitive methods. Once thought of as having a significant impact on communities with messages…
Man with the golden touch
Everyone born into this miraculous world brings with them a special talent. Be it a voice so richly toned that birds stop singing in midair or hands that, with…
OH: Columbus
WHERE: Greater Columbus Convention Center WHEN: October 22-23, 2011 TITLE: Wizard World Mid-Ohio Comic Con BRIEF ABOUT: 12 Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards winners include 10-time honoree Jeff Smith (“Bone,”…
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…
Her brush goes beyond sight
With a deep God-given belief that she was not only born to paint, but also speak through a brush with her artwork, Patricia Wietholter was only four when she began…
His pictures talk a thousand words
The art of photography can take years of work to finally achieve that satisfying impact of a professional artist. Rarely does anyone pick up a camera and immediately…
New show ‘write’ around the corner
(NWPR-OH) – Opening Friday, May 13 at Arts Place, Collective Center, “Letters to Ohio” is an exhibit by artist Elizabeth Kauffman, who says, ““The idea behind the show is…
She is no longer in the box
The moon pours over a low set of trees as you feel yourself trudging through thick white snow to either the barn that sits off to your left or…
Do You See What I See?
Listening to an artist speak through one of their paintings is not as philosophical as it may sound. Every fluid brushstroke, every mixture of color, every shadow cast upon…
Everything is coming up Rosewood
(NWPR-OH) – Making a statement has never been more prevalent than when you first step into the city limits of Kettering, Ohio. It is situated in Montgomery County just…
Show has new twists this year
There has been plenty of activity here at the Wassenberg Art Center over the last couple of weeks! In addition to our current double exhibit “The Art of Therapy”…
Show about being woman
(NWPR-IN) – Opening Thursday, May 5 in the Hugh N. Ronald Gallery at Arts Place, Portland Center, “Embracing the Stitch: Fabric Chronicles” features works by Cathy Jeffers. “I have…
Chosen new ‘leader of the pack’
(NWPR-OH) – Having served as interim dean since August 2010, effectively May 1, 2011 it becomes official for Bonnie K. Mathies, Ph.D., who was appointed dean of the Wright…
Exhibit series set to bloom again
(NWPR-OH) – Nestled in southwestern Darke County Ohio, Greenville Creek gently flows through thirty-five acres of wetland, sowing generations of history along its path. The untouched stream offers generous…
Event is a paying forward icon
(AAPNW-OH) – Set to ‘spring’ into action at 6:30 pm and live to 9:30 pm on Friday, April 29, the annual Dublin Arts Council Garden Party will bloom in…
June show call for entries
The Wassenberg Art Center in Van Wert, Ohio has issued a call for entries for its 55th Annual June Art Exhibit. Entries will be taken Saturday and Sunday, May 21…
Art Workshops-Classes
FROM BEGINNER to ADANCED – Art workshops and Art classes in Watercolor, Acrylic, Drawing and Art Appreciation conducted by Pat Rayman. For those all in Ohio, check the calendars at the Wassenberg…
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…
Photographer ‘freezes’ His artworks
In the space of a few seconds, Susan Miller Cormier uses her camera to capture the vibrant color and life of the natural world around us. Her photographs are…
What’s in a watercolor besides water?
(NWPR-OH) – “Watercolor” encompasses many mediums and techniques, and quite a few of them can be found in the Ohio Watercolor Society Exhibit which opened at the Wassenberg…
Color is dearest to artist
A delightful, fragrant aroma, the feel of silkiness on each vivid petal; our senses can be deceived so easily when art is done just right. The correct mixture…
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…