http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:15:19 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/03/28/classic-court-mosaic-one-of-several-pieces-leaving-tma-display/stories/20260329036 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/03/28/classic-court-mosaic-one-of-several-pieces-leaving-tma-display/stories/20260329036#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/03/28/classic-court-mosaic-one-of-several-pieces-leaving-tma-display/stories/20260329036 When longtime Toledo Museum of Art docent Mary Galvin walks students to the mosaic in the center of the museum’s Classic Court, the first thing they do is speculate who, exactly, is depicted in the middle. 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. 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. The Mosaic with Imago Clipeata (framed portrait) of Bacchus sits under the skylight at the Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo on March 13. 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. The Mosaic with Imago Clipeata (framed portrait) of Bacchus at the Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo on March 13. The Mosaic with Imago Clipeata (framed portrait) of Bacchus at the Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo on March 13. A corner of the Mosaic with Imago Clipeata (framed portrait) of Bacchus at the Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo on March 13. People take a moment to look at the Mosaic with Imago Clipeata (framed portrait) of Bacchus at the Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo on March 13. A face in the Mosaic with Imago Clipeata (framed portrait) of Bacchus at the Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo on March 13. The Mosaic with Imago Clipeata (framed portrait) of Bacchus at the Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo on March 13. Pieces of tile in the Mosaic with Imago Clipeata (framed portrait) of Bacchus at the Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo on March 13. 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/2026/03/19/upcoming-cursed-exhibition-casts-spell-on-glass-pavilion/stories/20260319012 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/03/19/upcoming-cursed-exhibition-casts-spell-on-glass-pavilion/stories/20260319012#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/03/19/upcoming-cursed-exhibition-casts-spell-on-glass-pavilion/stories/20260319012 Amulets of protection. Benedictions scrawled on crumbling papyrus. Ancient Egyptian priests wielding ivory wands; arcane rituals scratched into a stone tablet. The upcoming exhibition 'Cursed!' is installed, which features objects reputed to hold power of protective or vengeful will, at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion on March 10 in central Toledo. On loan from the University of Michigan, this Roman papyrus from the 2nd century features a description of magical powers, which are translated onto the wall at the upcoming exhibition 'Cursed,' which features objects reputed to hold power of protective or vengeful will, at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion on March 10 in central Toledo. On loan from the University of Michigan, this Roman papyrus from the 2nd century features a description of magical powers, which are translated onto the wall at the upcoming exhibition 'Cursed,' which features objects reputed to hold power of protective or vengeful will, at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion on March 10 in central Toledo. Sculpted marble titled 'Fragment of a Garland Sarcophagus with Madea, 130 CE' is on display for an upcoming exhibition 'Cursed!,' which features objects reputed to hold power of protective or vengeful will, at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion on March 10 in central Toledo. A haunting piece titled 'Lead Figure with Inscribed Curses' is on display for an upcoming exhibition 'Cursed!,' which features objects reputed to hold power of protective or vengeful will, at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion on March 10 in central Toledo. This 'Lion Striding Amulet' from the 2nd-3rd centruy would protext its wearer. It is in the upcoming exhibition 'Cursed!,' which features objects reputed to hold power of protective or vengeful will, at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion on March 10 in central Toledo. The Right Eye of Horus, symbolizing the sun, is on display in the upcoming exhibition 'Cursed!,' which features objects reputed to hold power of protective or vengeful will, at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion on March 10 in central Toledo. On loan from the University of Michigan, this Roman papyrus from the 2nd century features a description of magical powers, which are translated onto the wall at the upcoming exhibition 'Cursed,' which features objects reputed to hold power of protective or vengeful will, at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion on March 10 in central Toledo. The 'Magical Stela, or Cippus of Horus,' from the Egyptian period around 332-280 BCE, is on display at the upcoming exhibition 'Cursed!,' which features objects reputed to hold power of protective or vengeful will, at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion on March 10 in central Toledo. Curator Amy Passiak explains details in the upcoming exhibition 'Cursed!' as it is installed at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion on March 10 in central Toledo. Dating back to 1,000 BCE, this group of 4 amulets that features a vulture is on loan from the Metropolitan Museum of Art for an upcoming exhibition 'Cursed!' at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion on March 10 in central Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/03/17/tlibrary-adds-portrait-painted-early-artist/stories/20260317112 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/03/17/tlibrary-adds-portrait-painted-early-artist/stories/20260317112#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:42:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/03/17/tlibrary-adds-portrait-painted-early-artist/stories/20260317112 She wears a white bonnet and dark dress, posing with a reserved demeanor, but a slight smile flickers across her face as she looks out at the crowd. Shelly Rarick, director of local history and genealogy, hangs a painting by artist William H. Machen that was delivered to the Main Library by his direct direct descendent, Josephine Cotterman, on March 17 in Toledo. At center, Josephine Cotterman, a direct descendent of artist William H. Machen, helps Kathy Selking, director of development, unpack a painting by Machen at that will be displayed at the Main Library on March 17 in Toledo. Josephine Cotterman, a direct descendent of artist William H. Machen, looks at one of his paintings on display at the Main Library on March 17 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/03/14/photo-gallery-arts-commission-showcases-new-space/stories/20260314107 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/03/14/photo-gallery-arts-commission-showcases-new-space/stories/20260314107#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:27:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/03/14/photo-gallery-arts-commission-showcases-new-space/stories/20260314107 Art was displayed during a public open  house at the Arts Commission’s new building in Toledo on March 14. The future studio space is displayed during a public open house at the Arts Commission’s new building in Toledo on March 14. Art is displayed during a public open house at the Arts Commission’s new building in Toledo on March 14. The future gallery space was open for viewing during a public open house at the Arts Commission’s new building in Toledo on March 14. The garage was open for viewing during a public open house at the Arts Commission’s new building in Toledo on March 14. Art is displayed during a public open house at the Arts Commission’s new building in Toledo on March 14. Art is displayed during a public open house at the Arts Commission’s new building in Toledo on March 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/03/07/high-school-art-show-owens-spotlights-record-number-pieces/stories/20260301055 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/03/07/high-school-art-show-owens-spotlights-record-number-pieces/stories/20260301055#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/03/07/high-school-art-show-owens-spotlights-record-number-pieces/stories/20260301055 For many high school students, Passages is the first time they’ve seen their work hanging in a gallery. Art pieces hang up on the wall at the Passages art show on March 2 at Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts in Perrysburg Township. It is Owens’ juried high school art show. Art pieces at the Passages art show March 2 at Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts in Perrysburg Township. It is Owens’ juried high school art show. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/02/28/tsa-grad-trevor-gill-snow-simon-garfunkel-valentine/stories/20260301029 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/02/28/tsa-grad-trevor-gill-snow-simon-garfunkel-valentine/stories/20260301029#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/02/28/tsa-grad-trevor-gill-snow-simon-garfunkel-valentine/stories/20260301029 Trevor Gill-Snow’s success is no surprise to Juliette Quinlan. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/02/09/audrey-johnson-beyond-the-walls-tsa-portal-school-arts/stories/20260209002 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/02/09/audrey-johnson-beyond-the-walls-tsa-portal-school-arts/stories/20260209002#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:12:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/02/09/audrey-johnson-beyond-the-walls-tsa-portal-school-arts/stories/20260209002 In the bright, high-ceilinged Martin D. Porter Gallery, photographs are sharing the limelight with garments, upholstery, and towering columns of cloth. Artist Audrey Johnson talks about her photography-to-textile exhibit Photography Beyond the Walls at the Toledo School for the Arts Porter Gallery on Feb. 6 in Toledo. The original photo of a purple orchid that gave artist Audrey Johnson the idea to transfer it as a pattern to fabric is on display in the exhibit. Artist Audrey Johnson, left, talks about her photography-to-textile exhibit Photography Beyond the Walls with TSA Spanish teacher Susan DeNies. Works where photographs are mirrored or repeated to create new patterns on fabric are on display at Audrey Johnson's photography-to-textile exhibit. Works where photographs are mirrored or repeated to create new patterns on fabric are on display. Works where photographs are mirrored or repeated to create new patterns on fabric are on display. Taylor Moyer, right, museum studies instructor who coordinated students to put up the exhibit, talks with guests at Audrey Johnson's photography-to-textile exhibit Photography Beyond the Walls at the Toledo School for the Arts Porter Gallery. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/01/30/beloved-toledo-museum-of-art-guards-turn-ordinary-visits-into-lasting-memories/stories/20260128004 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/01/30/beloved-toledo-museum-of-art-guards-turn-ordinary-visits-into-lasting-memories/stories/20260128004#comments Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:52:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/01/30/beloved-toledo-museum-of-art-guards-turn-ordinary-visits-into-lasting-memories/stories/20260128004 For many guests at the Toledo Museum of Art, their visit begins not with a painting but with an unforgettable greeting from its security guards. From left, Toledo Museum of Art security guards Michael Self and William Ellis Jan. 23 at the Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo. From left, Toledo Museum of Art security guards William Ellis and Michael Self greet visitors Jan. 23 at the Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo. From left, Toledo Museum of Art security guards Michael Self and William Ellis Jan. 23 at the Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/01/25/new-art-gallery-mind-soul-river-east/stories/20260124002 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/01/25/new-art-gallery-mind-soul-river-east/stories/20260124002#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/01/25/new-art-gallery-mind-soul-river-east/stories/20260124002 The vision artist Chris “Chilly” Rodriguez has for 3,500 square feet on Madison Avenue soars as high as the ceilings in what will be his new art gallery. Artist Chris "Chilly" Rodriguez has put paints and some of his art work in the space that will be his studio in the Gardner Building on Jan. 8 in downtown Toledo. Artist Chris "Chilly" Rodriguez works to restore what will be his new art gallery, exhibition, and studio space in the Gardner Building on Jan. 8 in downtown Toledo. Artists Connor Degnan, front, Chris "Chilly" Rodriguez, center, and Karla Von Deylen, walk the space in the Gardner Building that will be Mind and Soul Gallery and Studios on Jan. 7 in downtown Toledo. Marble floors were revealed when office carpeting was removed from what will be a new art gallery, exhibition, and studio space in the Gardner Building. The gallery houses five artists studios including two upstairs. An entrance to what will be the Mind and Soul Gallery and Studios in the Gardner Building at 500 Madison Ave. in downtown Toledo. Artist Chris "Chilly" Rodriguez works to restore what will be his new art gallery, exhibition, and studio space in the Gardner Building in downtown Toledo. Artist Chris "Chilly" Rodriguez works to restore what will be his new art gallery, exhibition, and studio space in the Gardner Building in downtown Toledo. Artist Chris "Chilly" Rodriguez envisions this space, looking into his personal studio, as a place for receptions and openings at the Mind and Soul Gallery and Studios in the Gardner Building in downtown Toledo. The Gardner Building at 500-506 Madison Ave. dates to 1893. Chris “Chilly” Rodriguez, left, and Connor Ryan Degnan work on a mural on the facade of the River East Gallery in East Toledo on May 5, 2022. Artist Chris "Chilly" Rodriguez shared a "before" photo of the space for his new Mind and Soul Gallery and Studios in the Gardner Building. Office carpeting in the process of being pulled up across the space in the Gardner Building. Marble floors were discovered under office carpeting. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/01/22/20-north-exhibit-labay-tools-art-extraordinary-multimedia/stories/20260122007 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/01/22/20-north-exhibit-labay-tools-art-extraordinary-multimedia/stories/20260122007#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:26:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/01/22/20-north-exhibit-labay-tools-art-extraordinary-multimedia/stories/20260122007 Julia LaBay’s mother, Denise, used to sit for reference photos for Warsaw-born Toledo artist Adam Grant’s fine art paintings. Grant’s wife, Peggy, was 20 North’s first art director. 20 North Gallery’s new upcoming exhibition Julia LaBay: Space and Construct(ion) at 20 North Gallery in downtown Toledo. A detail of 'Screwdriver Scroll' by Julia LaBay. 'Printed Space #3' by Julia LaBay. 'Tool Impressions' by Julia LaBay. 'Tools 1' by Julia LaBay. The full length of 'Screwdriver Scroll' by Julia LaBay. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/01/10/photo-gallery-stuffed-animal-workshop/stories/20260110113 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/01/10/photo-gallery-stuffed-animal-workshop/stories/20260110113#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2026 20:24:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/01/10/photo-gallery-stuffed-animal-workshop/stories/20260110113 Families made stuffed animals during a workshop on Saturday at Imagination Station in downtown Toledo. Families make stuffed animals together during a stuffed animal making workshop at Imagination Station in downtown Toledo Jan. 10. Cora Ferren, 9, learns how to use a sewing machine during a stuffed animal making workshop at Imagination Station in downtown Toledo Jan. 10. James Huber, 5, designs his stuffed animal during a stuffed animal making workshop at Imagination Station in downtown Toledo Jan. 10. Oliver Marvin, 3, helps his mom Samantha sew his stuffed animal during a stuffed animal making workshop at Imagination Station in downtown Toledo Jan. 10. Cora Ferren, 9, learns how to use a sewing machine during a stuffed animal making workshop at Imagination Station in downtown Toledo Jan. 10. Girls draw their designs for their stuffed animals during a stuffed animal making workshop at Imagination Station in downtown Toledo Jan. 10. James Huber, 5, designs his stuffed animal during a stuffed animal making workshop at Imagination Station in downtown Toledo Jan. 10. Oliver Marvin, 3, helps his mom Samantha sew his stuffed animal during a stuffed animal making workshop at Imagination Station in downtown Toledo Jan. 10. Livia Livingston, 9, draws whiskers onto her stuffed animal during a stuffed animal making workshop at Imagination Station in downtown Toledo Jan. 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/01/09/community-synergy-and-unique-offerings-means-success-for-local-small-businesses/stories/20260105002 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/01/09/community-synergy-and-unique-offerings-means-success-for-local-small-businesses/stories/20260105002#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:13:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/01/09/community-synergy-and-unique-offerings-means-success-for-local-small-businesses/stories/20260105002 Local shop owners have discovered the key to making small businesses thrive in Toledo: building community. Terrie Cook, owner, at Simply D’Vine Boutique in West Toledo in December. 'Many customers stop in just to talk and leave feeling better than when they arrived, whether or not they make a purchase,' said Terrie Cook of Simply D'Vine Boutique. Clothing for sale at Simply D’Vine Boutique. Accessories for sale at Simply D’Vine Boutique. Terrie Cook, owner, at Simply D’Vine Boutique in West Toledo. Gathering Volumes, an independent bookstore in Perrysburg, regularly brings in authors for discussions and signings, and hosts monthly in-store book clubs. Lauren Guy, left, checks out the items for customers Dee Petry, center, and Erika Petry at Whiskey Bean Boutique in Toledo in November. Jessica Crossfield at Homemade Toledo. People look around at the wares of the vendors during a Maker's Mart at Handmade Toledo. Simply D’Vine Boutique in West Toledo. Candles at Whiskey Bean Boutique. Items from Cherished Blooms at Whiskey Bean Boutique. A variety of items at Whiskey Bean Boutique. Homespun fiber yarn by Vita Bennett at Whiskey Bean Boutique. Beverly Zmuda, center, looks around as items made by Berried Bones are seen in the foreground during a past Maker's Mart at Handmade Toledo in Toledo. Katie McKernan-McAlear with some of her hand carved, inked, pressed linoprints during a Maker's Mart at Handmade Toledo in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/01/08/the-silk-road-unfurls-with-tma-s-2025-acquisitions/stories/20260104045 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/01/08/the-silk-road-unfurls-with-tma-s-2025-acquisitions/stories/20260104045#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/01/08/the-silk-road-unfurls-with-tma-s-2025-acquisitions/stories/20260104045 Follow the Silk Road long enough, and you’ll find yourself at the Toledo Museum of Art. The revamped Cloister Gallery will house the Silk Road items once it reopens in 2027. 'Mother and Child,' a 12th century stucco sculpture. 'A Crusader Icon with two martyrs of Sebaste - Eugenios and Auxentios.' The 'Cup of Joy,' which is believed to be the oldest kiddush cup in existence.