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Friday, Mar. 29, 2024

Ohio WC Society show opening at art center

By Hope Wallace

Works such as this watercolor by Fred Graff of the Ohio Watercolor Society will be on display at the Wassenberg Art Center beginning February 11-March 5. (Photo submitted.)
Works such as this watercolor by Fred Graff of the Ohio Watercolor Society will be on display at the Wassenberg Art Center beginning February 11-March 5. (Photo submitted.)

The Ohio Watercolor Society exhibit opens this Saturday with a free afternoon party. This tradition continues from some of the most colorful and accomplished watercolor artists in Ohio and the states surrounding. This prestigious exhibit features approximately forty lush, professional paintings visiting us for a short time. Most of these works are for sale and provide the opportunity to add quality work to your collection, or as a perfect gift.

Jimmy Solo will provide live acoustic guitar and vocals at the free public opening party of the Ohio Watercolor Exhibit at the Wassenberg Art Center on February 11, 1–5 p.m. (Photo submitted.)
Jimmy Solo will provide live acoustic guitar and vocals at the free public opening party of the Ohio Watercolor Exhibit at the Wassenberg Art Center on February 11, 1–5 p.m. (Photo submitted.)

There will be a public opening party on February 11 from 1–5 p.m. Admission is free. There will be free refreshments, and a cash bar. Entertainment will be provided by Jimmy Solo of Edgerton.

Get your tickets now and receive $10 off! Our next big event coming up is Punk! Valentines scheduled for February 18, 8p.m–midnight. Punk! Valentines will feature the glam/punk rock band, Vanity Crash from Cleveland. Vanity Crash is a popular in that area and usually booked solid group throughout the Cleveland and Akron area. They will also be bringing a little unique fun; Bowieoke, (karaoke with some Bowie-esque thrown in) along with a talented V.j. to host vintage videos on a large screen. Ticket prices are available at: $25 Individual; WAC member price, $30 Individual; regular price, $40 Couple; WAC member price, $45 Couple; regular price. Ticket price includes everything except cash bar. We encourage you to research the glam, punk-rock era and dress accordingly.

 Art Classes:

Watercolor Techniques: Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – noon. On-going. $40 art center member price/$45 regular price. Instructor: Pat Rayman.  Bring your watercolor equipment.   Online sign up available.

ArtNight: Every Thursday, 6–9 p.m. Featured project for 2/9: Psychedelic Wine Bottle lights. $15 gets you a wine bottle, a set of battery lights, all materials and will include your first glass of house wine or beer. Additional glasses available at regular WAC prices. ArtNights occur every Thursday evening from 6–9 p.m. It is free to hang out at ArtNight, and you don’t even have to make art. Sit and breeze a bit with folks. Feel free to bring snacks and invite your friends and the cash bar is open.

Upcoming ArtNight featured projects:

2/16: Catnip Toys: There is nothing like a new cat toy to happy-up your favorite feline. Infused with organic catnip and in the colors and embellished however you like. (dog toys can be made too) $8 gets you the makings for a toy and one glass of house wine. Additional glasses at regular prices.

2/23: Ceramic Garden Stakes: Have you ever noticed that all the pre-made garden stakes out in the market never have the exact things you plant? Well here’s the chance to make your own. $6 will get you 3 stakes ($1per stake after that) and a glass of house wine. Additional glasses available at regular WAC prices. Pictures soon.

3/2: Vine & Palette:  It still may be a bit early but we can think spring and put it on the canvas. Think warmer sun on your face and spring flowers. Wassenberg wine and paint sessions are based off of original art from WAC artists. Unlike other programs we encourage you to step out of the box to make your painting unique. We still make it easy but encourage your naturally occurring creative impulses to make your work unique. $15 will provide you with a canvas and all materials plus a glass of our house wine. Additional glasses are available at regular WAC prices.

3/9: Talisman Dream Catcher: Art is about self-expression. This won’t be a generic dream catcher. Dream catchers were first made by Native Americans to catch good dreams in the wind. Here’s chance to make a dream catcher truly your own. Bring in mementos, broken jewelry, buttons, feathers, scraps of cloth, small photos… little things sitting around in trays. (we will have items on hand as well). $10 will get you the remaining materials you need to make a personal dream catcher and a glass of house wine. Additional glasses are available at regular WAC prices.

ArtReach: (ongoing) (ages 7–11 and 12–15) Ongoing: Sign up whenever you want. We still have space available in our popular ArtReach after school art program! Ages 7-11 meet on Tuesdays and ages 12 and up meet on Thursdays. Students receive a snack and then get down to creating! Parents can drop off their youngsters after school and pick them up at 5 p.m. Studies show that children who receive more instruction in the arts enjoy higher GPAs, higher SAT scores and a dramatically lower drop out rate. A good arts education can improve critical thinking and math skills. ArtReach instructor Diane Bendele earned her bachelors degree in art education from Bowling Green State University and her Masters degree in education from Ohio State. As an art educator for 35 years, she has worked with students of all ages. Cost for the program is charged monthly and is $40 for Wassenberg Art Center members and $45 for regular price during the regular school year. Supplies are provided. All holidays and cancellations will follow Van Wert City School schedules. An online registration is also available on our website. Need-based scholarships are available. Please contact the Wassenberg Art Center for more information.

For more information on exhibits or to sign up for classes and events visit: wassenbergartcenter.org. The Wassenberg Art Center is located at 214 South Washington Street (former Van Wert Armory). We can also be reached by telephone at: 419.238.6837, email: info@wassenbergartcenter.org and our website is: wassenbergartcenter.org.

 

 

 

POSTED: 02/08/17 at 2:32 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?