Founded 1943

July 2021 News and Notes

Paul Brand • Jul 02, 2021

Reception July 11, 2 to 4 pm for the grand opening of our renovated gallery.

Photo of the gallery during renovation. Since this photo the baseboards have been replaced. The renovation is now complete. The entry way has also been repainted and the floor there replaced.

At the reception the awards for the America exhibition will be announced. This exhibition will be displayed on our website, and the artwork will be hung in the gallery as well. This is the first live exhibition since BP (before pandemic). Light refreshments will be served; please come and bring a guest.

Carol Sicha painting the mural on the Toledo Artists' Club

The fruition of two years of planning, with the support of the Metroparks and our
Arts Commission Grant. Carol was a professional muralist until her retirement, and a long time member of the club. She designed the mural, selected the colors, and is creating the art work.
Her original paintings have won several awards in shows at the Toledo Artists' Club.

You can see more of her work at Carol Sicha Designs.

"Transformations" by Carol Sicha, Best of Show, Toledo Artists' Club, April 2019

Toledo Blade Features our Muralists

Mural Completed!

Member's Meeting June 29, 2021

The cake you missed if you didn't come to the meeting.

Enjoying the buffet dinner at the meeting. Thanks to our volunteers Elaine Scarvelis, Sue and William  Horvath, Jane Vargo, and Trish Koelsch, for arranging a wonderful buffet dinner, and to Robert du Nord, for providing wine to help with the festivities.


Joe Rudski introduced the board to the membership, as well as Michael Klink, who was a candidate to serve on the board, and the new members present. The members unanimously elected the proposed slate of new board members:


Joe also reviewed recent accomplishments, including the painting of the building, the mural on the front, the new gallery and entry way, cleaning and waxing the floors in the classroom and bathrooms

Still Life with a Bottle

New Evening Painting Group

Still Life with Flowers and Fruit, Henri Fantin-Latour, Oil, 1866.

Open access, Metropolitan museum of art.

Open painting sessions at the Toledo Artists’ Club 

6pm to 8pm

Every Wednesday evening in July and August except July 28.

Thereafter, Thursday evenings starting September 2nd.

 

A new interesting lighted still life will be set up every week. Seasonal themes might be fun. Artists favoring any style will have subject matter to try. You may also bring your own projects and images of any subject to work on. Everyone Welcome. One Goal is to provide an opportunity for folks who work during the day to be involved at the club and get to know other artists. Share some wine (BYOB) and art conversation. Find more information here or contact Donlyn or Leslie.

Shelby Stoots, new member of the Board of Trustees

Toledo Artists' Club

Shelby took over the leadership position at the Terhune Gallery at Owens Community College in September 2020 after working three years at American Frame in Maumee. The Otsego High School graduate earned a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University in 3D Studies, specializing in sculpture with a minor in art management.


Her recent activities for the club include the direction and management of the renovation/upgrade of the TAC Clubhouse Gallery.

Michael Clink, new member of the Board of Trustees

Toledo Artists' Club

Michael graduated from Bowling Green University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting and drawing. He has been teaching painting and drawing at the Toledo Museum of Art for 11 years. He also teaches art at Northwest State Community College.  You can learn more about Michael here.

Robert du Nord at the Lawrence Street Gallery

Ferndale, Michigan

The Yellow Studio, oil on linen, 32 x 24, by Robert du Nord

Robert was invited to exhibit in the Summer Invitational '21 at the Lawrence Street Gallery. The exhibit runs through July 30. Congratulations!

Toledo Museum of Art planning new gallery

 to feature local artists

Sunrise at Varengeville, Joan Miro, Gouache and Oil, 1940. Collection the Toledo Museum of Art

The Toledo blade announced that the art museum is will open a gallery devoted to exhibits by local artists. The gallery will hang 20 to 30 paintings by an artist for 12 weeks, and the paintings may be for sale. The museum intends to select artists whose work aligns thematically or formally with the ongoing featured exhibition. The gallery will open after the space is renovated. Find more information here.

Elaine's Little Picassos

After a long hiatus because of the pandemic, Elaine is resuming her Saturday class on September 18, 2021. This long-running mixed media class is held 10 to 11 AM, at the Toledo Artists' club, for children ages 6 to 11; cost is $7/class. To register, email Elaine.

Elaine Scarvelis hosts Arty Parties

Watercolor “Arty Partys” at the club the last Wednesday of the month except as noted, evenings 6 to 9 PM. $25, all art materials and project are provided. Cash or checks only. Bring wine, snacks & paper products. Contact Elaine to confirm dates.

Pastel Intensive taught by Mary Jane Erard

Mary Jane is teaching this class July 24 and 25, at Articipate, in Berkley, Michigan. Basics of pastel, use of pastel with other media, and creation of your own paintings included. All supplies provided. See more information here; contact Mary Jane here. Register at Articipate.

Show your artwork at Fallen Timbers

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Mary Jane Erard invites all current and future students in any of her classes in Northwest Ohio, to show their artwork in a window display at The Shops at Fallen Timbers, Maumee, Ohio,suite 1350, which is the former store called "Learning Express, Toys". This is the same suite where she holds her classes at Fallen Timbers. It's a beautiful space with excellent lighting. Parking is available near by. There is great foot traffic and many people will see the art. The opportunity will be available as long as Fallen Timbers allows.. Mary Jane will provide details in her classes or email her for more information.

In Memoriam

Larry E. Edinger passed away on June 24, 2021. Larry was the husband of Faye Edinger, long time member of the Toledo Artists' club, and a member of the Board of Trustees.


Carolyn Skinner, long time member of the Toledo Artists' Club, passed away on June 20, 2021.

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