Founded 1943

We sincerely thank everyone who continues to support the Toledo Artists’ Club!

• We are deeply grateful to everyone who supported our Day of Giving campaign on August 22. Your generosity makes it possible for us to sustain the club’s daily operations, provide gallery opportunities for artists to exhibit and sell their work, and offer meaningful programs such as classes, workshops, and community gatherings. Contributions are still being received, and we look forward to sharing the final total at our upcoming membership meeting. Stay tuned for details!

• This year, 30+ members contributed 112 pieces of artwork for our Art in the Garden sale. Unsold pieces will remain available in our classroom and at the Roche de Boeuf Festival in Waterville on September 27. Some pieces will also be displayed in the classroom for sale.

• If you’re interested in volunteering—even just once a month—please let us know. Email info@toledoartistclub.com. It's easy to welcome visitors and handle sales via Square. Training provided. You can bring art to work on, read a book from our art library, or invite friends and family to accompany you.

Your time and support help keep the Toledo Artists Club vibrant, welcoming, and connected to the community.

Gallery Award Winners. See titles and names below.

Unbound: The Artist’s Vision

Be sure to stop by the gallery to view these outstanding works and vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice Award! On view through September 30th.

Congratulations to the Award Winners:

• Best of Show – Rita and Reynaldo by John Koch
  
  
• First Place – Abandoned by Teri Lee
  
  
• Second Place – Marty by Ronald Fox
  
  
• Third Place – From My Past by Paul Brand
  
  
• Honorable Mention – Fighting Fish by Anne Abate
  
  
• Honorable Mention – Scrap Box by Vyto Bendoratis
  
  
• Honorable Mention – Junk Drawer or Treasure Trove by Michael Hill

• Honorable Mention – Spring Twins by Andrea Fix

Juror’s Statement – Michelle Alexander:

“The theme of the exhibit reads like an invitation for the artist to be neither confined nor hesitant, but rather unrestrained in their approach to the medium of choice. The idea worked well, as a variety of unique styles and subject matter display a rich variance of freedom and vision. It was a delight to carefully gaze, take notes of detail, understand the process, and contemplate the feelings and emotions each artist translated into their finished work. I offer my gratitude and respect to each participant, whose passion for the artistic process is on display for us to admire and enjoy.”

Join the fun, or just come and enjoy the artists at work!

Toledo Botanical Garden

October 9, 10,11, Painting

October 12 Awards and Wet Paint Sale

$20 Entry Fee

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR REGISTRATION

Contact the club to volunteer info@toledoartistclub.com

Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s happening at the Toledo Artists’ Club!

For full details, visit the Groups, Classes, Calendar, and Events tabs on our website. Some classes require registration.

• Mondays – Morning Painters Group meets at various locations around the area
• Tuesdays – Plein Air Painters meet at 9:30 am, different locations weekly
• Tuesdays – Acrylic Class with Laurel Egnew, 1–3 pm at TAC This is an ongoing class. payable by the month.  Laurel has experience in a broad range of mediums, and welcomes the medium of your choice.
• Wednesdays – All Media Class with Paul Brand, 2–4 pm at TAC, $20
• Thursdays – Morning Painters Group, 9:30 am at TAC
• Saturdays – Elaine’s Little Picassos Class (ages 7–12), 10–11 am at TAC, $8
• Saturdays – Hyter Portrait Group, 10 am–12 pm, Cafeteria at Common Space One (1700 N. Reynolds Rd.), $5
• Last Wednesday of the Month – Adult Watercolor Arty Party Class with Elaine Scarvelis, 6-8:30 pm TAC, $25
• Third Thursday of the Month – Figure Drawing Group, 6:30–9 pm in the TAC classroom, $10
• Special Session: Mondays, Sept. 29 – Nov. 3 – INKtober series, $50 for 6 weeks

Dates to remember:

Saturday, Sept. 13th: Deadline to submit for the  Shifting Perspectives Show:

Abstract or Impressionism

Thursday, Oct. 2, 12:00 and 6:00 p.m. & Friday, Oct. 3, 12:00 and 4:00 pm ~ Pick up artwork from the current show and drop off for the 

Shifting Perspectives Show

Saturday, October 4, 9 am ~ The gallery committee will be hanging the show. If you are interested in helping, email info@toledoartistclub.com subject line: gallery help

More workshops in the works!

Member meeting - coming soon!

The first weekend of September is filled with exciting art events in our area—here are just a few! If you’re out enjoying art events, activities, or have any recognitions, snap some photos—we’d love to see them. Share them with us at info@toledoartistclub.com or tag us on social media @toledartsclub.

"Discover the talented artists featured at this year’s Black Swamp Arts Festival!

Scrap4Art, our local creative reuse shop, found a new home in May at the former TFAS building in the Artists’ Village! They’re always excited to welcome new friends—whether you’d like to learn more about what they do or lend a hand sorting donations. Visit their website to get involved!



Toledo Artist's Club Board Members

President  – Paul Lyon

Vice-President – Linda Shetzer
Recording Secretary – Paul Brand
Treasurer – Suzanne Gwozdz

Trustees

Karen Hakel    Ellie Miller    Marla Schecht    Rex Russell    Bill Horvath

Leslie Dietsch    Trisha Koelsch    Doreen Ferguson    Donlyn Meyers

Elaine Scarvelis    John Arquette.