image Adams at 17th Street by Paul Brand
“There's no retirement for an artist, it's your way of living, so there's no end to it.” Henry Moore
It's not too late!
❄️ Online Entries Close October 29!❄️
Winter Wonderland
Nov. 22, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027
Toledo Artists’ Club Gallery
Open to Members and Non-Members
Winter is coming, and we’d love to fill the gallery with artwork that captures the season in your own unique way!
For our Winter Wonderland exhibit, we invite artists to share work inspired by winter, the holidays, snowy days, cozy moments, winter landscapes, nature, or anything else that brings this time of year to mind.
There are no size restrictions. Let your creativity lead the way. Whether you're a TAC member or new to our gallery, we hope you'll join us and help create a welcoming, inspiring exhibition for the winter season.
Ready to enter? Review the prospectus and complete the online application before October 29.
We look forward to seeing the many ways you bring winter to life through art!
Be sure to stop by the gallery to view these outstanding works and vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice Award! This week is Pick up for the Landscape and Urban Structures Show.
You may pick up:
October 28, 2026, 4–7 p.m.
October 29 & 30, 2026, noon–4 p.m.
You can view this and all of our recent exhibits on our website! But nothing beats viewing the pieces in our gallery!
Congratulations to the Award Winners:
Juror– Jacqui Nathan
Please plan to attend the reception Thursday, November 12, 5:30 - 7pm.
The Toledo Artists' Club is pleased to host ROOTED: Three Guilds, a group exhibition featuring artists from Toledo Artists' Village organizations.
Artists from the Photo Arts Club of Toledo, Toledo Area Glass Guild (Hot Glass), and Toledo Potters Guild have been invited to submit their work.
The exhibition will showcase the variety of artwork and creative work being made by members of these organizations. This show will be juried by Kelly Savino and Jenn Deca
TAC HAPPENINGS
There’s still room for artists!
We still have tables available if you’d like to join us and sell your artwork! It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with visitors, share your work, and put your art into the hands of shoppers looking for unique gifts this holiday season.
Members are also welcome to bring in artwork, cards, or prints to sell! If you’re interested, please email Linda at info@toledoartistclub.com with the subject line HERALDING ART.
We also need volunteers! Help is needed with baked goods, gift baskets and other donations for the silent auction, door greeting, floating, sales assistance, decorating, setup, and cleanup.
Please visit the Heralding the Holidays link at the top of our website for more information and to sign up!
A huge thank-you to everyone who has already volunteered and helped make this event possible. We truly appreciate your time, generosity, and support!
Fred Lang spent several days in Oct. Cleaning and weeding our flower beds. Last year Fred and his wife Judy started our spring bulb garden by planting over 300 daffodils and hyathints and Dutch iris just before the ground froze on a cold cold cold Nov day.
This fall Fred got a jump on fixing the perennial flower beds, amending the soil and planting bulbs in much nicer fall weather. Over 550 bulbs planted this year. Thank you Fred.
Bulbs were purchased by Donlyn Meyers, Fred Lang and Karen Hakel.
Watch for the blooms in March thru April. They will last for decades coming back up every spring.
The Toledo Artists' Club is featured in the latest news from the MetroParks Newsletter
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A special thank-you to Donlyn for organizing Inktober again this year! A group of artists gathered on Thursday afternoons to work on the Inktober Challenge, sharing time, creativity, and inspiration. Thank you, Donlyn, for bringing everyone together!
The Tuesday Plein Air Painters met last week to review their work and wrap up another season of outdoor painting. Thank you, Donlyn, for organizing this active group of dedicated painters and helping keep their creativity flowing throughout the year!
Wednesday, October 28 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Picassos & Wine: Watercolor Arty Party
Join Elaine Scarvelis for a fun, step-by-step watercolor painting experience! Elaine will guide you through the process, and all art supplies will be provided.
Bring your own drinks and snacks. The cost is $25, payable at the door.
To register, contact Elaine:
Thursday, October 29 | 6:30–9:00 PM
Join fellow artists for our monthly evening of life drawing from a live, undraped model. Poses range from quick one-minute sketches to longer 60-minute studies.
Bring your own drawing materials and easel, if needed. Tables and chairs are available.
Whether you're an experienced artist or simply enjoy drawing the human figure, this is a welcoming opportunity to practice, explore, and connect with other artists.
For full details, visit the Groups, Classes, Calendar, and Events tabs on our website. Some classes require registration.
Are you an artist interested in teaching a class or workshop? Let us know!
Do you want to start up an evening art group?
That could be great for those of us who work during the day.
Toledo Artist's Club Board Members
President – Paul Lyon
Vice-President – Linda Shetzer
Recording Secretary – Barb Maniak
Treasurer – coming soon
Trustees
Leslie Dietsch Rex Russell Bill Horvath April Mercer
Elaine Scarvelis Trisha Koelsch Donlyn Meyers
John Arquette Christopher Gallaher Marla Schecht
Karen Emily Hakel
Aug 8, 1944 — Sep 24, 2026
Karen Emily Hakel died quietly in her sleep on September 24, 2026, at her residence in Toledo, Ohio.
Karen was a well-educated professional who despite her early interest in art, became an accomplished lawyer, returning to artistic pursuits primarily in retirement. A Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Minnesota, she studied law at Harvard, one of only 3 women admitted that year. Upon graduation she began 20 years of private practice in Washington DC, admitted to practice in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and before the U.S. Supreme Court. She next joined the Office of Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education, responsible for cases in Virginia, the Carolinas, and DC.
Upon retirement, Karen moved to Toledo. Here she quickly became a Docent of the Toledo Museum of Art, eventually serving as President of that group. She also joined the National Association of Retired Federal Employees where she served as its Vice President for Legislation. Active the Metro Parks, she participated in many groups of paint artists.
Born on August 8, 1944, she was the first daughter of Milton and Emily Kovar Hakel. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, sister Carol, and brothers Kenneth, Roy, and Lee. She is survived by brother Milton Hakel Jr., sister-in-law Lee, niece Jen Horvath, nephew Lane Hakel, and more nephews, nieces, and cousins.
(At this time) no memorials are planned currently. Take a walk through your favorite Metro Park and remember her.https://www.walkerfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/karen-hakel
