ACGT Announces August Art Walk Venues & Features
The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo (ACGT) is pleased to announce that Art Walk series will continue on Thursday, August 18. Art Walk is held each summer, on the third Thursday of each month, May through September. This is the Art Walk’s fourth season.
There will be on final Art Walk of the 2011 season held on September 15. Hours are 6 – 9 p.m.
The program is presented as part of the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo’s Live Work Create Toledo initiative, embracing economic development and revitalization through the arts. Under this umbrella, Art Walk is the sister program of Artomatic 419! and The Gallery Loop.
The Art Walk has grown exponentially in its previous three short years, growing from featuring less than 10 venues in its first year and a slim attendance, to finishing the 2010 season with a peak attendance of more than 700, and featuring an average of 20 venues each month. The 2011 season has seen a regular participation of nearly 30 venues consistently this season.
The Art Walk offers Toledoans an opportunity to come out and explore their Downtown, visiting great locally-owned galleries, businesses, artist studios and other venues while perusing and purchasing unique, locally-crafted one-of-a-kind art work and gifts – all while enjoying the fresh summer air and getting a little exercise, be it walking, biking, or otherwise.
This year, ACGT will continue the 2010 implementation of sponsoring local performers with “busking” (a.k.a. street performing) licenses from the City of Toledo, allowing them to perform legally on city sidewalks during the event while collecting tips.
August’s sponsored street performers are acoustic guitarist Shawn Sanders and musician Ryan Davis. These artists will join musicians Meaghan Roberts and Lucian Townes (both solo acoustic guitar players), musician Ian Welch, performance artist Katie Komuniecki, performance artist Bianca Marcia, experimental rock/jazz duo What’s Next and the funk band Earl Cookie as 2011 sponsored street performers.
Also up-coming this season will be the installation of nearly 20 more “Art Benches” installed in the Arts Zone/Warehouse District. Ten of these colorful benches were installed during the 2010 season to help spruce up the streets of the neighborhood and increase its identity and visibility as an arts district. The benches were painted by youth apprentices in the award-winning Young Artists at Work program, which employs diverse and at-risk teens for six weeks in the summer, exposing them to an intensive multi-media arts training and long-lasting job training skills.
Continuing this year will be the use of ACGT’s teal Live Work Create Toledo flags, which Art Walk-goers can use to identify participating venues during the event, and creative-based businesses throughout the season.
New this year is the addition of a local pedicab (bicycle taxis) service offering event goers rides from the St. Clair Village to Uptown, and vice versa.
August Art Walk Venues:
Maps and venue/artist details are available for download from www.acgt.org. Maps will also be available at participating venues the day of the event.
ARTS ZONE / WAREHOUSE DISTRICT
1. Shared Lives Studios Gallery 20 N. St. Clair St.
"Artist Review," showcases Linda Richards, Jennifer Schefft, Jeffrey O'neil, Craig Toczynski, Marc Arnett, Beth Robinson, James Dungan, and Bianca Roberts. The July Art Walk also includes Chalk-o-lott : A celebration of chalk drawings. A large chalk board will be set up for all visitors to add their own personal artwork to the mix.
2. 20 North Gallery 18 N. St. Clair St. 419.241.2400
ScientificAmericanArtist - Dr. Richard W. Hanson, Distinguished University Professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, is internationally recognized for his long career in the field of biochemistry and the study of metabolic processes. In his first solo exhibition, he explores the role of innovation and creativity in the arts through his paintings and works on paper.
3. T-Shirts by Max Reddish near the corner of St. Clair and Washington
An array of unique, Toledo pride-themed t-shirts are for sale.
4. Sur Saint Clair 1 S. St. Clair St. 419.241.7100
Sur Saint Clair Gallery proudly presents the following artists for the August 18, 2011 Art Walk in the Historic Warehouse District in downtown Toledo, Ohio
Mike Sohikian, a retired ironworker who has had a lifetime of love and appreciation for art. Mike is best known for taking salvaged steel to new heights with impressive and innovative concepts. His sculpture work has been published in news articles and numerous art publications; most noteworthy is inclusion of his work in four of Schiffer Publishing Collectors Editions. His paintings and sculptures are in over 400 art collections nationwide. Visit Mike on Face book.
Renee Brand works with watercolor to capture the essence and beauty of her subjects for the purpose of creating a stong composition that elicits a response from the viewer. Renee holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Departmental Honors and a Master of Arts in Art Education from the University of Toledo. Visit Renee at www.dadandrenee.com
Paul Brand currently teaches watercolor painting at the Toledo Museum of Art. Paul has exhibited and won numerous awards through out the United States. Paul’s paintings are a mix of realism and fantasy. Visit Paul atwww.dadandrenee.com
Amy Beeler works with fine sterling silver jewelry. She has worked with a few big name jewelry stores, in Toledo, broadening her skills and diversifying her talents after graduating from BGSU. Amy has been in many large most prestigious art fairs and gallery exhibitions from Ohio to Massachusetts to California. Visit Amy at www.jewelryandrepairsbyamelia.com
5. Jack Wilson Gallery 19 S. St. Clair St.
Gallery entrance is up the stairs in the rear of the building.
Features metal-worker Jack Wilson’s sculpture and pottery by Red Stanley.
6. The Offices of Paul R. Sullivan, AIA 23 S. St. Clair St.
Tina Gionis has spent much of her life traveling the world, taking countless photographs as she’s journeyed. For this exhibition, she exhibits digital media works from her recently completed MFA show at BGSU.
7. Art Supply Depo 29 S. St. Clair St.
Downtown Toledo’s newest and only arts supply store features an array of unique tools and supplies, all in a fresh, hip atmosphere. The Art Supply Depo will exhibit cut and folded Mylar sculptures by Mario S. Dario Jr., and feature solo violin performances by Rita Lammers.
8. Homeslice Pizza 28 S. St. Clair St. 419.724.7437
Paintings by Jerry Gray, Kerry Krow, Jason Vahle, Yusuf Lateef, Nathan Masternak and Helen Grubb.
9. Ahava Spa & Wellness Center 34 S. St. Clair St. 419.241.5877
Details to be confirmed.
10. Fine Things Bistro 38 S. St. Clair St. 419.241.1651
Fine Things Bistro is a local "European-life" cafe featuring a variety of pieces of art collected by the owner. The cafe features a busy oil on canvas of musicians playing instruments as a greeting to the cafe.
Two pieces are featured, painted by local artists in Saugatuck, Michigan. A second piece features "laminque," a Montreal, Canada piece. A fine piece, "Eddy," who studied under Monet is in the center of the restaurant, followed by a small print/etching, Frank Farkus, Chicago, who studied art in Europe in the early 1900's. Our hallway is marked by old prints purchased in Hillsdale County, Michigan, late 1800's, and a 1940's print of Port Clinton, and a canvas piece of Asian children playing. A colorful pastel of a man playing a musical instrument, purchased in New Orleans, and a number of other creative pieces surround the customer in this little cafe. Dr. Kenneth Cunningham's prints dot the store walls. We will feature a fantastic mirror this week, Moroccan, made of copper and camel bones, a true work of art!!
11. Downtown Latte 44 S. St. Clair St. 419.243.6032
Local artist Michelle Carlson presents Nurturing and Protective Fruits and Vegetables: Flocked silkscreen prints, in her exhibition as Downtown Latte’s artist of the month.
12. Swank Gifts 48 S. St. Clair St. 419.241.9340
Swank Gifts boutique shop specializes in unique, affordable gifts. View a large selection of one-of-a-kind jewelry, and an array of products from talented local artists.
13. Young Artists at Work Booth near St. Clair and Lafayette
Come buy some great, affordable art from local young artists. Since 1994, the Arts Commission has presented the award winning Young Artists at Work (YAAW) program. This six-week summer employment opportunity enables diverse youth to benefit from an intense exposure to the arts and the concept of art as a business, as well as the creation of public art for Toledo!
14. Bozarts Fine Art and Music Gallery 151 S. St. Clair St. 419.464.5785
The August Artwalk at Bozarts will feature the work of Jeremy Link and Douglas Kampfer. The title of the exhibition is The Argument. This is the first exhibition of the season at Bozarts Fine Art & Music Gallery.
15. Olive Street Studios 252 Ottawa St.
Enjoy open studio tours, featuring: Brad Bechtel, Brian Juchartz, Carl Porreca, Crisstoffer Muntz, Dan Wallace, Doug Kampfer, Jessica Besterman, Jodie S. Peace, Mike Cerveny, Renee Spillis, Richard Reed, and Scott Ziegler.
UPTOWN / OLD WEST END
16. Toledo Free Press Warehouse Huron at Washington Street www.toledofreepress.com
Toledo Free Press will host a poetry reading as part of the event, featuring local poets John Dorsey, Michael Grover, Kayla Marie Williams, Christina Brooks, Mike Hackney and Greg Peters. The readings will take pace at the Toledo Free Press warehouse at the corner of Huron and Washington streets across from Fifth Third Field.
17. Secor Studios 425 Jefferson Ave. 419.514.7496
(Take elevators to floors 5, 6 & 7) In the historic, former Secor Hotel, The Secor Artists host Open Studio Night. Visitors are encouraged to roam the studios of more than 15 artists located on the 5th, 6th, and 7th floors, as well as the 1st Floor Gallery.
18. Space 237 237 Michigan 419.255.5117 space237.com
Space 237’s summer show “Visions of Beauty and Consequence” opening night is Thursday, July 21st from 6-9 pm. What a great way to start Thursday's Art Walk with our opening reception and attending artists Sandra Jane Heard and Ani Avanian. Heard’s pieces are organic and portrayed in the round which juxtapose nicely with Avanian’s flat monochromatic drawings. Refreshments and free parking will be provided.
19. Zyndorf Glass & Arts 320 N. Michigan St., 2nd Floor (across from library)
Presents unique and creative expressions in glass, chic and unique women's clothing as well as many other art forms from an array of talented artists. Wearable, functional and decorative art at affordable prices.
20. Studio M Printmakers 320 N. Michigan St., 3rd Floor (across from library)
Studio M Printmakers presents the closing reception of “Image & Text/Dajnak & Kress” exhibit of artwork and poetry that coexist in print. Including published books with illustrations, original artwork, and collaborative prints by Mania Dajnak and Leonard Kress.
21. Gallerie 333 at TSA 333 14th Street www.ts4a.org
The current exhibit is Kaleidoscope 2011. In addition to our exhibit, TSA has invited area Etsy Sellers to hold a sale in our gallery. This event is known as the Etsy Craft Party. The sale is from 5-9pm (one hour prior to Art Walk). The Etsy Craft Party is a collaboration of www.shopTSA.etsy.com and www.colorsofeden.etsy.com.
22. Toledo Emerging Artists Booth on Adams between 14th and 15th 419.297.4994
Toledo Emerging Artists is a group of artists making a living through their artwork, also sharing resources, ideas, and professional encouragement with their fellow artists from the Northwest Ohio region.
23. Toledo City Paper Offices 1120 Adams St. 419.244.9859 www.toledocitypaper.com
The Toledo City Paper welcomes visual artist Steven Athanas and photographer Daniel Steck. Live music and drinks will be provided.
24. Glass City Cafe 1107 Jackson St. 419.241.4519 www.glasscitycafe.com
The Café stays open late with live music, great, homemade food and its amazing collection of historic Toledo memorabilia on display, along with the best collection of locally-based merchandise, including Toledo-themed T-shirts and hoodies and Shine Ceramics for sale. For July, GCC proudly displays photographs by well known and long time Toledo photographer Mark Packo. The exhibit will feature selected pieces from his previous exhibit, "Iron Town, Maumee Bay & The Glass City".
25. Madhouse Gallery 1215 Jackson St. 419.873.0538 www.madmadmad.com
Madhouse Gallery will feature "Cross Country" a collection of photographs by local photographer Rick Luettke. Uncompromising in his attention to detail, Luettke has an eye for the unusual. From the reflection in a puddle of the Flatiron Building in New York to the weathered pages of an outdated phone book in the desert, photographs take on a surreal quality when viewed through Luettke's lens. Opening reception is August 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. Show runs through Sept. 1.
26. Toledo Grows/ACT Mural - Manos Garden Corner of Jackson & 14th Streets www.artcornertoledo.com
A community art and nature garden with a vibrant mural by Har Simrit-Singh, a rising sun ray vegetable garden, bird and bat house totem poles, and new murals being created. Lotts of Nature's (an environmental club of Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities-Adult Options) vegetable plots feature artwork from Shared Lives Studio and Gallery.
27. Scrap 4 Art 1501 Adams St. 419.720.2978 www.scrap4arttoledo.org
Scrap4Art is a nonprofit with a mission of reducing waste and making low cost materials and supplies available to educators and artists by giving would-be waste a new life as arts and crafts projects. Come make a project or enjoy a snack.
28. Truth Art Gallery 1811 Adams St. www.thetruthtoledo.com
The Truth Gallery features a fine collection of African art works in its latest exhibition, “Art of Ghana.” The exhibit features striking wood carvings, traditional masks, wall profiles, shadow statues, and more. This evening also features a live jazz band.
29. Collingwood Arts Center 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419.244.ARTS www.cactoledo.org
Resident artists show work in this 100+ year-old architectural treasure, be sure to see all three galleries.
The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo is the longest standing arts commission in the state of Ohio that develops and promotes the arts in the community, serving Northwest Ohio since 1959.
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