30 x 30 Fundraiser and June Art Exhibit

Our first paintings have begun to arrive for our first ever 30 x 30 Art Fundraiser and they look wonderful! We are raising funds for our expanded Summer Art Camps by selling 30 original paintings donated by 30 artists for $30. These paintings will go on display May 20 on our website, Facebook, and here at the art center. After that they will be sold at our booth June 1-2 during the ArtRageous Art Festival in Fountain Park. Where else can you invest $30 in original art by professional artists who typically sell their work for hundreds of dollars? 30 x 30 supports our summer camp by purchasing supplies and much needed equipment.

It’s approaching rapidly — our 56th Annual June Art Exhibit that runs from June 9–June 29! We’ll be celebrating and awarding the accomplishment of our regional artists in a big way by having a public reception BBQ, craft beer and wine tasting. In addition, we’ll feature live tunes provided by the Reese Dailey Band (RDB).

RDB is made up of Dailey, drummer Chuck Mauk, bass Dan Langguth and rhythm/lead guitarist/vocalist Mike Cleveland. Together they make up a pivotal group of American musicians whose uncompromising style firmly states their Erie-Midwest flatlands identity. Reese Dailey Band is Lake Erie’s Put-in-Bay favorite and commands any stage throughout Ohio and beyond. Reese, a dynamic guitarist with a seemingly endless flow of lyrical leads combined with his deep, rich vocals is able to produce a sound that holds listeners attention. This band’s combined work includes openings for national acts, solo concerts and a couple of members have provided music for movies and television. The band’s first CD was released July 2011, (Olympia Records).

Like our regional artists, this band is top notch. We are fortunate to represent high end, quality arts right here in our own neck of the woods and we hope to see you here celebrating.

We still have openings in our summer art camps, art classes and Lunch & Learn Programs. Lunch & Learn is a quick break from the same ole lunch routine. Sign up, arrive — we feed you and you will learn something too! Register early to guarantee your spot as space is limited. Give us a call we’ll set you up or check our website and register on there.

Wassenberg Art Center’s general office hours are: Tuesday–Sunday, 1–5 p.m. Admission to the Wassenberg Art Center is always free. Contact us at 419.238.6837 or email: info@wassenbergartcenter.org, or for sign up options and further information on classes visit our website at wassenbergartcenter.org.