http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:08:46 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/30/local-musician-publishes-off-kilter-collection-of-poetry-artwork/stories/20260723105 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/30/local-musician-publishes-off-kilter-collection-of-poetry-artwork/stories/20260723105#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:50:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/30/local-musician-publishes-off-kilter-collection-of-poetry-artwork/stories/20260723105 Sometimes an art show just doesn’t cut it.   Steven J. Athanas, 73, learned that the hard way after a friend told him his work was just too wordy for gallery walls.   Instead of telling the friend to buzz off, he took those words to heart. A Time for Steven J. Athanas, center, said the inspiration for his 200-page collection of watercolor illustrations, poetry, and off-kilter observations called 'A Time for Burrowing (and Other Like-Minded Scribbles Regarding the Human Condition)' comes from the 'foibles of bipeds' — namely, people. This Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., longtime local musician Steven J. Athanas will host a release party at Hudson Gallery for his 200-page collection of watercolor illustrations, poetry, and off-kilter observations called 'A Time for Burrowing (and Other Like-Minded Scribbles Regarding the Human Condition).' This Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., longtime local musician Steven J. Athanas will host a release party at Hudson Gallery for his 200-page collection of watercolor illustrations, poetry, and off-kilter observations called 'A Time for Burrowing (and Other Like-Minded Scribbles Regarding the Human Condition).' This Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., longtime local musician Steven J. Athanas will host a release party at Hudson Gallery for his 200-page collection of watercolor illustrations, poetry, and off-kilter observations called 'A Time for Burrowing (and Other Like-Minded Scribbles Regarding the Human Condition).' This Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., longtime local musician Steven J. Athanas will host a release party at Hudson Gallery for his 200-page collection of watercolor illustrations, poetry, and off-kilter observations called 'A Time for Burrowing (and Other Like-Minded Scribbles Regarding the Human Condition).' This Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., longtime local musician Steven J. Athanas will host a release party at Hudson Gallery for his 200-page collection of watercolor illustrations, poetry, and off-kilter observations called 'A Time for Burrowing (and Other Like-Minded Scribbles Regarding the Human Condition).' https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/26/printmakers-celebrate-toledo-s-past-and-its-creative-future/stories/20260717098 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/26/printmakers-celebrate-toledo-s-past-and-its-creative-future/stories/20260717098#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/26/printmakers-celebrate-toledo-s-past-and-its-creative-future/stories/20260717098 The oldest printer in Sven Nelson’s workshop dates to the 1800s. The newest one, he says, is from 1941.  “Toledo, at one point, would have had all of this stuff,” he said inside his letterpress studio, Pineapple Press and Design. “This equipment would have been in A print made with slow-drying acrylic paints on a gel plate by Debra Davis, a local artist, sits finished inside of her home studio in Toledo on July 17. Slow drying acrylic plaints sit on the desks of Debra Davis, a local artist, as she demonstrates her gel printing technique and process at her home studio in Toledo on July 16. Prints made with slow-drying acrylic paints on a gel plate by Debra Davis, a local artist, on display inside of her home studio in Toledo on July 16. Debra Davis, local artist, dabs paint onto gel plate while demonstrating her gel printmaking process at her home studio in Toledo on July 16. Debra Davis, local artist, uses a brayer roller to disperse paint onto gel plate while demonstrating her gel printmaking process at her home studio in Toledo on July 16. Debra Davis, local artist, places stencils onto gel plate while demonstrating her printmaking process at her home studio in Toledo on July 16. Debra Davis, local artist, places stencils onto gel plate while demonstrating her printmaking process at her home studio in Toledo on July 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/25/young-japanese-artists-school-blackboards-hit-medium-creativity/stories/20260725095 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/25/young-japanese-artists-school-blackboards-hit-medium-creativity/stories/20260725095#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:44:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/25/young-japanese-artists-school-blackboards-hit-medium-creativity/stories/20260725095 KUMAGAYA, Japan  — The humble blackboard is serving as the canvas, and colorful chalk the paint, for young Japanese artists. A teacher walks down stairs near a blackboard artwork displayed on the hallway at Kumagaya Girls High School in Kumagaya, northwest of Tokyo, on July 21 after its art club members won the first prize in a national blackboard art contest in 2023. A member of the art club at Kumagaya Girls High School walks by chalk drawing designs on a blackboard at the school in Kumagaya, northwest of Tokyo, on July 21 as they discuss their blackboard art design for its national contest. Color chalks are placed on a desk at a classroom for the art club at Kumagaya Girls High School in Kumagaya, northwest of Tokyo, on July 21. Chiho Ninomiya, from left, Kanami Murata and Karin Makishima, freshman members of the art club at Kumagaya Girls High School, discuss ideas for chalk art drawing at the school in Kumagaya, northwest of Tokyo, on July 21 as they are part of the team participating in a national blackboard art contest. This undated image provided by Nichigaku Co., a Tokyo-based blackboard maker, shows the blackboard artwork by top winner in the main category in 2020, titled, "Grab It" by students at Fukushima Prefectural Aizu Gakuho High School. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/15/apprentices-learn-art-business-and-confidence/stories/20260715087 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/15/apprentices-learn-art-business-and-confidence/stories/20260715087#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:08:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/15/apprentices-learn-art-business-and-confidence/stories/20260715087 Madi Fisher wasn’t sure she could become an artist. “I had a lot of familial pressure on me to pursue something like engineering — the jobs that everyone guarantees you’ll get,” she said. Now in her third year with Young Artists at Work, Ms. Fisher says she is self- Portraits of young artists created by their peers as an ice-breaker activity are hung outside a studio at the University of Toledo's Center for Visual Arts in West Toledo on July 15. Madi Fisher paints letter blocks at the University of Toledo's Center for Visual Arts in West Toledo on July 15. Ace Heard places plaster cloths on a cardboard structure that will eventually become a bucket of popcorn at the University of Toledo's Center for Visual Arts in West Toledo on July 15. Macie Szaroleta sews a small fish at the University of Toledo's Center for Visual Arts in West Toledo on July 15. Young artists create artwork at the University of Toledo's Center for Visual Arts in West Toledo on July 15, 2026 for an upcoming art sale. Jamaal Coffey rolls out clay at the University of Toledo's Center for the Visual Arts in West Toledo on July 15. Young artists work in a studio at the University of Toledo's Center for Visual Arts in West Toledo on July 15. Joanna Payton cuts cardboard to create the structure of a boombox at the University of Toledo's Center for Visual Arts in West Toledo on July 15. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/14/ann-arbor-art-fair-will-have-1-000-artists-displaying-toledo-work/stories/20260702125 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/14/ann-arbor-art-fair-will-have-1-000-artists-displaying-toledo-work/stories/20260702125#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:33:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/14/ann-arbor-art-fair-will-have-1-000-artists-displaying-toledo-work/stories/20260702125 Ryan Thompson, a glassmaker in Toledo, can’t remember a time when he wasn’t working on his art. Mr. Thompson, owner of Huron Street Studios, makes decorative and functional vessels ranging from drinkware to large decorative vases, bottles, or bowls. He studied painting and drawing at Wire sculptor Melissa Woods calls her work 'modern' on July 2. Woods will be participating in the Ann Arbor Art Fair this month. Glass artist Ryan Thompson talks about his art at Huron Street Studios on July 2 in downtown Toledo. Thompson will be participating in the Ann Arbor Art Fair this month. Wire sculptor Melissa Woods' colorful artwork is on display at Huron Street Studios on July 2 in downtown Toledo. Woods will be participating in the Ann Arbor Art Fair this month. A closeup of wire sculptor Melissa Woods' mask brightens the Huron Street Studios on July 2 in downtown Toledo. Glass artist Ryan Thompson said on July 2 he anticipates traveling to more fairs after the Ann Arbor Arts Fair. Glass artist Ryan Thompson and wire sculptor Melissa Woods talk about their work at Huron Street Studios on July 2 in downtown Toledo. Thompson and Woods will be participating in the Ann Arbor Art Fair this month. Glass artist Ryan Thompson traces the design of his art at Huron Street Studios on July 2 in downtown Toledo. The artist's muse, a cat named Agatha, is held by glass artist Ryan Thompson at Huron Street Studios on July 2 in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/12/photo-gallery-we-hold-these-truths/stories/20260712107 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/12/photo-gallery-we-hold-these-truths/stories/20260712107#comments Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:31:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/12/photo-gallery-we-hold-these-truths/stories/20260712107 Guests attended the opening reception for Brenda Singletary: We Hold These Truths at 20 North Gallery in downtown Toledo on Saturday. Guests look at art during the opening reception for Brenda Singletary: We Hold These Truths at 20 North Gallery in downtown Toledo on July 11. Paintings hang on the wall during the opening reception for Brenda Singletary: We Hold These Truths at 20 North Gallery in downtown Toledo on July 11. Paintings hang on the wall during the opening reception for Brenda Singletary: We Hold These Truths at 20 North Gallery in downtown Toledo on July 11. Artist Brenda Singletary speaks with guests during the opening reception for her solo exhibition, “We Hold These Truths” at 20 North Gallery in downtown Toledo on July 11. Jason Sanderson, left, and James Hartung talk about a painting during the opening reception for Brenda Singletary: We Hold These Truths at 20 North Gallery in downtown Toledo on July 11. Paintings hang on the wall during the opening reception for Brenda Singletary: We Hold These Truths at 20 North Gallery in downtown Toledo on July 11. Paintings hang on the wall during the opening reception for Brenda Singletary: We Hold These Truths at 20 North Gallery in downtown Toledo on July 11. Guests look at art during the opening reception for Brenda Singletary: We Hold These Truths at 20 North Gallery in downtown Toledo on July 11. Details of “Wounded Liberty” during the opening reception for Brenda Singletary: We Hold These Truths at 20 North Gallery in downtown Toledo on July 11. Artist Brenda Singletary speaks with guests during the opening reception for her solo exhibition, “We Hold These Truths” at 20 North Gallery in downtown Toledo on July 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/12/museum-arts-announces-three-new-board-members/stories/20260708105 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/12/museum-arts-announces-three-new-board-members/stories/20260708105#comments Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:38:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/12/museum-arts-announces-three-new-board-members/stories/20260708105 The Toledo Museum of Art has added three new members to its board of directors, the museum announced. Andrea Gardner, Deputy Director of the Toledo Museum of Art, left, and museum docent Mary Galvin look at the Mosaic with Imago Clipeata (framed portrait) of Bacchus at the Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo on March 13 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/12/live-paintings-caricatures-stay-course-in-wedding-trend-cycles/stories/20260712016 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/12/live-paintings-caricatures-stay-course-in-wedding-trend-cycles/stories/20260712016#comments Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/12/live-paintings-caricatures-stay-course-in-wedding-trend-cycles/stories/20260712016 Rebecca Tansel didn’t set out to paint live portraits at weddings.   The Blade digital media producer started by catching social media posts about the up-and-coming wedding trend. When a friend Wedding planner Ann Neely says individuality is taking a more central role than ever in wedding ceremonies and receptions, with one couple centering their shared love of hot dogs as part of the event. Rebecca Tansel added live paintings for events, including weddings, to her repertoire last year. In addition to painting guests live as a guest activity, an artist might paint the bride and groom during their wedding ceremony. Rebecca Tansel added live paintings for events, including weddings, to her repertoire last year. In addition to painting guests live as a guest activity, an artist might paint the bride and groom during their wedding ceremony. Local art teacher Lydia Horvath enjoys her side gig as an events and wedding caricature artist, as well as drawing caricatures in her spare time, such as John Linnell and John Flansburgh of the band They Might Be Giants. Local art teacher Lydia Horvath has done a wide range of caricatures over the years, including taking on challenges to draw celebrities. Local art teacher Lydia Horvath has done a wide range of caricatures over the years, including taking on challenges to draw celebrities. Wedding planner Ann Neely says interactive food and drink stations, late-night snacks, brunch receptions, and handwritten notes are all popular trends for today's wedding receptions. Wedding planner Ann Neely says interactive food and drink stations, late-night snacks, brunch receptions, and handwritten notes are all popular trends for today's wedding receptions. Wedding planner Ann Neely says individuality is taking a more central role than ever in wedding ceremonies and receptions, with one couple forgoing the usual cake in favor of ice cream, including a 'first scoop.' Brooke Lauber-Cobb, owner of wedding consultant and event planning company Bee for the Day, says colorful table linens are among several wedding trends coming into vogue right now. Brooke Lauber-Cobb, owner of wedding consultant and event planning company Bee for the Day, says colorful table linens are among several wedding trends coming into vogue right now. Brooke Lauber-Cobb, owner of wedding consultant and event planning company Bee for the Day, says colorful table linens are among several wedding trends coming into vogue right now. Rebecca Tansel added live paintings for events, including weddings, to her repertoire last year. In addition to painting guests live as a guest activity, an artist might paint the bride and groom during their wedding ceremony. Rebecca Tansel added live paintings for events, including weddings, to her repertoire last year. In addition to painting guests live as a guest activity, an artist might paint the bride and groom during their wedding ceremony. Rebecca Tansel added live paintings for events, including weddings, to her repertoire last year. Hiring an artist to paint guests live is one of several popular options for wedding reception activities. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/11/photo-gallery-ohio-s-homecoming-and-picnic/stories/20260711113 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/11/photo-gallery-ohio-s-homecoming-and-picnic/stories/20260711113#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:22:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/11/photo-gallery-ohio-s-homecoming-and-picnic/stories/20260711113 Children and adults participate in the Ohio’s Homecoming and Picnic at the Toledo Museum of Art on Saturday. Margaret Malenda makes bubbles during the Ohio’s Homecoming and Picnic at the Toledo Museum of Art on July 11. Children make hats using tissue paper during Ohio’s Homecoming and Picnic at the Toledo Museum of Art on July 11. Megan Barborak, dressed as Amelia Earhart, tosses a ring to Brianna McKeen, dressed as Annie Oakley, during the Ohio’s Homecoming and Picnic at the Toledo Museum of Art on July 11. Brian Dreier-Morgan speaks to attendees during Ohio’s Homecoming and Picnic at the Toledo Museum of Art on July 11. Performers with the Bird's Eye View Circus traverse the Glass Pavilion's grounds during Ohio’s Homecoming and Picnic at the Toledo Museum of Art on July 11. Morgan with Bird's Eye View circus performs during the Ohio’s Homecoming and Picnic at the Toledo Museum of Art on July 11. Performers with the Bird's Eye View Circus traverse the Glass Pavilion's grounds during Ohio’s Homecoming and Picnic at the Toledo Museum of Art on July 11. Swag items sit on America 250-Ohio Commission's table during the Ohio’s Homecoming and Picnic at the Toledo Museum of Art on July 11. Gabriella Knuth pops a bubble during Ohio’s Homecoming and Picnic at the Toledo Museum of Art on July 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/04/stellar-valentine-season-bids-farewell/stories/20260705014 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/04/stellar-valentine-season-bids-farewell/stories/20260705014#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:07:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/04/stellar-valentine-season-bids-farewell/stories/20260705014 From Broadway to Billy Bob, the Valentine Theatre’s 2026-27 lineup is a showstopper.  It’s all thanks to Matt Lentz, who’s retiring on a high note with this year’s lineup of Broadway, variety, and family fare 'Mystic Pizza - The New Musical' is coming to the Valentine Theatre in 2027. Based on the 1988 Julia Roberts film, this is 'Mystic Pizza's' Toledo professional theater debut. 'Potted Potter the Parody,' which takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing the Harry Potter books into 70 madcap minutes, will come to the Valentine on Jan. 4, 2027. 'Mystic Pizza - The New Musical' is coming to the Valentine Theatre on Jan. 21, 2027. Based on the 1988 Julia Roberts film, this is 'Mystic Pizza's' Toledo professional theater debut. Valentine Executive Director Michael Murray called 'Hadestown,' which comes to the Valentine Feb. 25, 2027, a 'major artistic highlight.' Richard Thomas will star in 'Mark Twain Tonight! by Hal Holbrook' at the Valentine Theatre on March 30, 2027. Thomas is the only actor ever authorized to portray Holbrook’s rendition of the acerbically humorous author. This season’s Valentine Theatre Broadway lineup begins Oct. 4 with 'Mrs. Doubtfire.' https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/03/sylvania-hudson-gallery-new-summer-day/stories/20260702031 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/03/sylvania-hudson-gallery-new-summer-day/stories/20260702031#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:25:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/07/03/sylvania-hudson-gallery-new-summer-day/stories/20260702031 In Sylvania’s Hudson Gallery, the latest exhibition invites art lovers into a sense of warmth and nature. New Summer Day brings together five contemporary artists whose pieces evoke a fresh summer atmosphere through finely crafted pieces. “It’s fresh, it’s clear, Scott Hudson, owner and curator of Hudson Gallery, talks about Royce Deans artwork, which is displayed as part of the New Summer Day art exhibition at the Hudson Gallery in Sylvania on July 1. “Uprising” by artist Debra Sue Solecki is displayed as part of the New Summer Day art exhibition at the Hudson Gallery in Sylvania on July 1. Woodblock prints by Mary Brodbeck are displayed as part of the New Summer Day art exhibition at the Hudson Gallery in Sylvania on July 1. Painting “En Route to the Fountain” by Donna Talerico and ceramic “Peach Eagle” by Shawn Camp are displayed as part of the New Summer Day art exhibition at the Hudson Gallery in Sylvania on July 1. Scott Hudson, owner and curator of Hudson Gallery, talks about the theme of the New Summer Day art exhibition at the Hudson Gallery in Sylvania on July 1. Scott Hudson, owner and curator of Hudson Gallery, talks about the theme of the New Summer Day art exhibition in front of artist Sally Thompsons “Weaving Gardens” oil pastel series at the Hudson Gallery in Sylvania on July 1. “Synthetic Soil” by artist Debra Sue Solecki is displayed as part of the New Summer Day art exhibition at the Hudson Gallery in Sylvania on July 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/06/27/theater-fest-fosters-community-not-competition/stories/20260628016 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/06/27/theater-fest-fosters-community-not-competition/stories/20260628016#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:02:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/06/27/theater-fest-fosters-community-not-competition/stories/20260628016 Toledo Jeep Fest. The German American Festival. The Old West End Festival.  Festivals spring up for all kinds of reasons. Why not theater?  From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 11 at the renovated Ohio Theatre, the Toledo Area Theatre Fest will bring together area Chloe Smallwood looks at Skye Rodriguez as she acts out a scene during Stone Productions' rehearsal of 'Jagged Little Pill' at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on June 18. Dash Wechsel and Chloe Smallwood act out a scene during Stone Productions' rehearsal of 'Jagged Little Pill' at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on June 18. Andy Roberts directs Brooke Martin during Stone Productions' rehearsal of 'Jagged Little Pill' at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on June 18. Rebecca Poirer, Chanel Black, and Brook Martin dance while acting out a scene during Stone Productions' rehearsal of 'Jagged Little Pill' at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on June 18. Andy Roberts and Dash Wechsel look at their scripts as they act out a scene during Stone Productions' rehearsal of 'Jagged Little Pill' at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on June 18. Brook Martin reviews her script during Stone Productions' rehearsal of 'Jagged Little Pill' at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on June 18. Caity Hoffman listens as Andy Roberts, director, gives Heather Vascik directions during Stone Productions' rehearsal of 'Jagged Little Pill' at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on June 18. Director and cast member Andy Roberts talks about a scene during Stone Productions' rehearsal of 'Jagged Little Pill' at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on June 18. Chloe Smallwood and Skye Rodriguez look at each other as they act out a scene during Stone Productions' rehearsal of 'Jagged Little Pill' at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on June 18. Chloe Smallwood and Skye Rodriguez go over their lines during Stone Productions' rehearsal of 'Jagged Little Pill' at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on June 18. Director and cast member Andy Roberts instructs Chloe Smallwood and Skye Rodriguez during Stone Productions' rehearsal of 'Jagged Little Pill' at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on June 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/06/25/norman-rockwell-people-west-wing-lobby-sketches-public-display/stories/20260625084 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/06/25/norman-rockwell-people-west-wing-lobby-sketches-public-display/stories/20260625084#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:52:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/06/25/norman-rockwell-people-west-wing-lobby-sketches-public-display/stories/20260625084 WASHINGTON — For more than 40 years, sketches by American illustrator Norman Rockwell of scenes from the White House visitor’s lobby graced the walls of the West Wing, where every president from Jimmy Carter to Donald Trump had seen them. Luke Boorady, of the White House Historical Association, arranges a suite of four interrelated paintings by Norman Rockwell titled, "So You Want to See the President!" at the association's offices on June 10 in Washington. Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, displays a newly-acquired suite of four interrelated paintings by Norman Rockwell titled, "So You Want to See the President!" at the association's offices on June 10 in Washington. Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, displays a newly-acquired suite of four interrelated paintings by Norman Rockwell titled, "So You Want to See the President!" at the association's offices on June 10 in Washington. Luke Boorady, of the White House Historical Association, arranges a suite of four inter-related paintings by Norman Rockwell, "So You Want to See the President!" at the association's offices on June 10 in Washington. Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, displays a newly-acquired suite of four interrelated paintings by Norman Rockwell titled, "So You Want to See the President!" at the association's offices on June 10 in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/06/25/toledo-festival-of-the-arts-to-fill-the-void-for-longtime-art-festival/stories/20260624004 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/06/25/toledo-festival-of-the-arts-to-fill-the-void-for-longtime-art-festival/stories/20260624004#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:03:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/06/25/toledo-festival-of-the-arts-to-fill-the-void-for-longtime-art-festival/stories/20260624004 Rex Russell of Perrysburg has always looked forward to the summer season, he said. The painting in progress by Rex Russell as he paints en plain air along the Maumee River near Riverside Park in Perrysburg on June 19. Rex Russell paints en plain air along the Maumee River near Riverside Park in Perrysburg on June 19. Rex Russell paints en plain air along the Maumee River near Riverside Park in Perrysburg on June 19. Rex Russell paints en plain air along the Maumee River near Riverside Park in Perrysburg on June 19. Rex Russell paints en plain air along the Maumee River near Riverside Park in Perrysburg on June 19. Rex Russell paints en plain air along the Maumee River near Riverside Park in Perrysburg on June 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/06/17/toledo-youtube-woodworker-steps-into-his-first-art-show/stories/20260610003 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/06/17/toledo-youtube-woodworker-steps-into-his-first-art-show/stories/20260610003#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:34:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/06/17/toledo-youtube-woodworker-steps-into-his-first-art-show/stories/20260610003 Nearly a million YouTube subscribers know David Picciuto for making something. Toledo-based YouTube woodworker David Picciuto poses for a photo in his shop in Toledo on June 4. David Picciuto, woodworker, artist, and YouTube sensation, holds one of his pieces — a giant wooden cassette tape — to be featured in his upcoming Unsubscribe art show. David Picciuto, woodworker, artist, and YouTube sensation, holds one of his pieces to be featured in his upcoming Unsubscribe art show. Toledo-based YouTube woodworker David Picciuto poses for a photo in his shop in Toledo. A "nature versus computer" wood piece crafted by David Picciuto, woodworker, artist and YouTube sensation, set to be featured in his upcoming Unsubscribe art show. Toledo-based YouTube woodworker David Picciuto poses for a photo in his shop in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/06/06/art-fairs-spring-major-force/stories/20260607027 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/06/06/art-fairs-spring-major-force/stories/20260607027#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:19:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/06/06/art-fairs-spring-major-force/stories/20260607027 When warm weather comes, local artists grab their paintings and pottery and head to the nearest art festival. Last month, Sylvania’s Maple & Main ushered in the summer art fair season with more than 90 artists, 10 food vendors, and bands playing at Olander https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/05/29/museum-kicks-off-it-s-friday-community-events/stories/20260528099 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/05/29/museum-kicks-off-it-s-friday-community-events/stories/20260528099#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 19:32:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/05/29/museum-kicks-off-it-s-friday-community-events/stories/20260528099 This summer, the Toledo Museum of Art will offer a chance to spend a creative end to the week on three Fridays with special community events featuring music, movement, and art. Afro-Peruvian guitarist Hector Mendoza was featured at It's Friday! at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Salon in 2020. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/05/24/live-arts-announces-26-27-season/stories/20260524048 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/05/24/live-arts-announces-26-27-season/stories/20260524048#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 10:49:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/05/24/live-arts-announces-26-27-season/stories/20260524048 From Toledo Ballet’s Don Quixote to classic R&B group Tower of Power, this year and next are to be a “season of momentum” for the 2026-26 Live Arts Toledo calendar.  With more than 200 performances over 40 weeks, Live Arts Toledo Symphony Music Director Alain Trudel will open the 2026-27 season season with 'Pines of Rome.' https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/05/17/sylvania-native-nominated-slime-based-sports-emmy/stories/20260517018 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/05/17/sylvania-native-nominated-slime-based-sports-emmy/stories/20260517018#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 10:40:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/05/17/sylvania-native-nominated-slime-based-sports-emmy/stories/20260517018 It's not just kids who make slime. NFL Slimetime is an ongoing weekly television sports show that translates the NFL’s latest football news and highlights into child-friendly fun. NFL Slimetime is an ongoing weekly television sports show that translates the NFL’s latest football news and highlights into child-friendly fun. NFL Slimetime is an ongoing weekly television sports show that translates the NFL’s latest football news and highlights into child-friendly fun. NFL Slimetime is an ongoing weekly television sports show that translates the NFL’s latest football news and highlights into child-friendly fun. NFL Slimetime is an ongoing weekly television sports show that translates the NFL’s latest football news and highlights into child-friendly fun. NFL Slimetime is an ongoing weekly television sports show that translates the NFL’s latest football news and highlights into child-friendly fun. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/05/09/photo-gallery-sip-and-stroll-swanton-art-walk/stories/20260509093 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/05/09/photo-gallery-sip-and-stroll-swanton-art-walk/stories/20260509093#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 19:51:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/05/09/photo-gallery-sip-and-stroll-swanton-art-walk/stories/20260509093 Area residents visit artists at the Sip and Stroll Swanton Art Walk on Saturday in Swanton. “Mikey,” owner of Weeepa Bros, authentic Puerto Rican cuisine, hands customers their food during the Sip and Stroll Swanton Art Walk on May 9 in Swanton. Chris Knopp performs live music during the Sip and Stroll Swanton Art Walk on May 9 in Swanton. Mick Raich talks about his acrylic paintings during the Sip and Stroll Swanton Art Walk on May 9 in Swanton. Acrylic paintings made by Mick Raich, many of which are inspired by his time spent driving thought Northwest Ohio and Southern Michigan, are on display during the Sip and Stroll Swanton Art Walk on May 9 in Swanton. Chris Knopp performs live music during the Sip and Stroll Swanton Art Walk on May 9 in Swanton. Evan and Nannette Sturtevant, and Nora and Katie Evans browse crochet stuffed animals during the Sip and Stroll Swanton Art Walk on May 9 in Swanton.