http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 15 May 2026 04:16:48 GMT en-us hourly 1 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. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/05/03/beloved-teacher-swaps-lessons-scares/stories/20260415112 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/05/03/beloved-teacher-swaps-lessons-scares/stories/20260415112#comments Sun, 03 May 2026 10:56:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/art/2026/05/03/beloved-teacher-swaps-lessons-scares/stories/20260415112 What could possibly be scary about a story called “Ice Cream”? And, really, how frightening is fudge? Jim Bolone shares one of his short stories with the language arts class he teaches at Anthony Wayne Jr. High on April 24 in Whitehouse, Ohio. Jim Bolone shares one of his short stories, "I Scream," with the language arts class he teaches at Anthony Wayne Jr. High on April 24 in Whitehouse, Ohio. Nolan Barnaby listens as Jim Bolone shares one of his short stories with the language arts class he teaches at Anthony Wayne Jr. High on April 24 in Whitehouse, Ohio. Reed Ernsthausen listens as Jim Bolone shares one of his short stories with the language arts class he teaches at Anthony Wayne Jr. High on April 24 in Whitehouse, Ohio. Jim Bolone shares one of his short stories, "I Scream," with the language arts class he teaches at Anthony Wayne Jr. High on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Whitehouse, Ohio. Jim Bolone shares one of his short stories with the language arts class he teaches at Anthony Wayne Jr. High on April 24 in Whitehouse, Ohio. Jim Bolone shares one of his short stories with the language arts class he teaches at Anthony Wayne Jr. High on April 24 in Whitehouse, Ohio. Jim Bolone shares one of his short stories with the language arts class he teaches at Anthony Wayne Jr. High on April 24 in Whitehouse, Ohio. 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.