News and Notes February 2026

Linda • February 21, 2026

Mother’s Day by Monica Birsen

Swing a bigger brush - you don't know what you are missing.

 Charles Webster Hawthorne

OUR   BIGGEST   EVENT  2026


We are so excited about the upcoming Toledo Festival of the Arts. There are many ways you can be involved.

  • apply to be a featured artist vendor. ZAPPlication now open! see the TOLEDO FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS link at the top
  • Volunteer the weekend of the event. Recruit, friends, family and or coworkers. See the TOLEDO FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS link at the top
  • We are looking for a few more food vendors. Please share withyou favorite local food trucks email us at info@toledoartistclub.com with TFA in the subject line.
  • We are also considereing some local instrumental acts! email us at info@toledoartistclub.com with TFA in the subject line.

A celebration of ART

 Faces of Those Around Us Show

Feb. 1 - 26, 2026

Congratulations to the Awards winners for this show:

BEST IN SHOW

Mother’s Day by Monica Birsen


FIRST PLACE

Who’s Going to the Groomer by Nancy Honaker


SECOND PLACE

Navarre Passing Glance by Kelly Chalfant


THIRD PLACE

Photo Realism by Donlyn Meyers


HONORABLE MENTIONS

Nellie by Michael Hill

Tablet Time Out by Teri Utz Bersee

Tommy by Christine Canham

Portrait Study Two by Jax Foster


People's Choice: Local Visions

Michael Hill

Shadows in the 577 Courtyard




Thank you our juror Lydia Horvath and all who attended our meeting meet and greet.



2026

ART SUPPLIES

GARAGE SALE

Sat., Feb. 28, and Sun. March 1, 2026

1:00-4:00 p.m.

Toledo Artists' Club Studio


Come shop for unique art supplies, frames, and art mediums at low prices. We have a couple hundred frames available. These are primarily from Michaels and sizes range from 8"x10" to  18"x 24". prices 75% off retail.

Bring any art related supplies - paint, pencils, frames, easels, ANYTHING ART related. TAC is accepting donations  during regular club hours.

If you would like to set up your own table to sell your own supplies, complete the form below.

We couldn't do this without help. Would you like to volunteer?



garage sale volunteer sign-up table sign up

Member Meeting Information

On Tuesday, February 4th we had a gallery meet and greet and members meeting.

We had a great turnout. The following was discussed.

 During calendar year 2025, the Art Club generated $31,071.57 in total income. The majority of revenue came from membership dues, exhibition fees, Giving Day, and club fundraising events. Additional income was received from commission retained on sales and a portion of workshop fees held at the club.

Total expenses for the year were $26,767.84, with payroll representing the largest expense at $9,764.55. While we were saddened to lose Laura Williams as Gallery Manager, the club was not able to sustain a paid employee at this time. We are especially grateful to the dedicated volunteers who staff the club during business hours, ensuring we remain open to the public.

The year concluded with a net income of $4,303.73.

For calendar year 2026, a budget has been prepared to guide the club's financial planning. Membership fees have been increased, and we anticipate that the Toledo Festival of the Arts show will generate substantial income to help build the club's cash balance. In addition, plans are underway to establish a building maintenance reserve to cover unforeseen expenses, such as the internet issue that occurred in December.


The Toledo Festival of the Arts is June 27 and 28th.

  • This is vent is free to the public.
  • Applications are not being accepted Until April 8th.Apply thought Zapplication - the link is on our website.
  • We are looking for volunteers!
  • We  will host a special historical retrospective featuring the work of notable Toledo artists in its gallery at the Toledo Botanical Garden during the festival. Award winning artwork previous acquired by TSAF will be on loan from Schedel.held
  • We will have food trucks and are looking at having instrumental music.
  • The artists' village will be open to visitors.
  • Busses will be provided for transportation to TBG


Gallery

  • upcoming help gallery show online application session. Stop by Feb. 25th noon - 3pm if you would like help entering the upcoming online show.


Groups

  • In addition to our scheduled classes, several artists' groups currently meet on a regular basis. You can find details about these gatherings at the top of our website.
  • We understand that members who work during the day can find it difficult to participate in these daytime activities.
  • There has been interest in forming an evening or weekend creative group - free for members! Gathering together sparks connection, inspiration, and strengthens our artistic community.
  • Would you be interested?
  • Please complete the interest survey below.


interest survey

New Classes and workshop in the works.

We are planning a few classes and workshops. Look for details in the coming weeks. If you are interested in teaching a class or workshop, please email us at info@toledoartistclub.com.


Hyter Portrait Group

Thursday evenings,

6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Join us at the club on:

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Thursday, April 23,  2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026


More dates coming soon!

Join other artists for a monthly evening of life drawing from a live, undraped model. Poses will range from 1 minute to 60 minutes. Tables and chairs are available to use. Bring your own drawing materials and easel (if you need an easel). Cost is $10 for each 2.5-hour session. Relaxed, respectful, non-judgmental atmosphere. No instruction, just people who love drawing the human figure.

Open to all. No TAC membership is required.

Facilitator Michelle Arnold Paine



Artists' Choice:

Open Expressions 

April 1-May 30, 2026

We are extending this online show.

It will run for 2 months.


Open to Members and Non-members

Location: Pieces will be displayed on the TAC website.


Artists’ Choice: Open Expressions celebrates the freedom of artistic voice. This open-call exhibition invites artists to submit work of their choosing—ANY SIZE, any medium, any style, any subject.

  • Wednesdays, 25, 2026 noon - 3 pm  - Help session at TAC to enter this show.
    Come to the Toledo Artists' Club. Bring your flat artwork to be photographed if you need submittal images for the application. If you have prepared suitable images, bring them with you on a portable storage device (phone, tablet, flash drive, SD card, or
    portable hard drive)
  • February 26, 2026: Deadline to submit.
  • March 15, 2026: Notification of accepted artwork.
  • April 1, 2026: Online exhibit opens.
  • May 30, 2026: Online exhibit closes.

Artists' Showcase


We are creating a list of artists who are interested in possibly selling their work in the studio.Would you be interested in displaying your work for sale in the studio / classroom?


showcase interest form

RENT OUR GALLERY FOR YOUR SOLO ART EXHIBITION!

Are you ready to showcase your work, gain greater exposure, and share your artistic vision with the community? The gallery at the Toledo Artists' Club is now available for three-week solo exhibition rentals.

This opportunity is open to both members and non-members and includes comprehensive gallery support. Our team will collaborate with you to curate and professionally install your exhibition. A gallery manager will be on-site Tuesday through Saturday, 11 AM–3 PM, to welcome visitors and oversee the space.

All artwork sales are commission-free. A minimal 5% fee applies only to credit card transactions. We will also extend special gallery hours for your opening reception to help you make the most of your debut.

Rental Rates:

$500 for members in good standing

Available Dates:

March 4 – 25

May 2 – 27 (P)

July 4 – 30

October 31 – November 20

To reserve your dates or learn more, please contact info@toledoartistclub.com.

Share your work. Shape your vision. Exhibit with us.


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