Sepember 2026 News and Notes

Linda Shetzer • September 16, 2026

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 “There's no retirement for an artist, it's your way of living, so there's no end to it.” Henry Moore 


Join the Toledo Artists’ Club!


Have you been thinking about joining the Toledo Artists’ Club? Maybe you didn’t renew your membership this year? Now is a great time to come back or become a member!

If you join now, the rest of 2026 is FREE, and your membership will be good through January 2028! 😍

We’d love to have you be part of the Toledo Artists’ Club community!

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Exhibition News

Four Women – Four Visions

NOW ON EXHIBIT

featuring:

Pamela Kate Arnos

Ruth Matthews

Susan Dhaenens

Brenda Hofbauer


This special exhibition brings together four accomplished women artists, each with a distinctive artistic voice and perspective. Their diverse approaches and creative visions come together to create an engaging and inspiring exhibition.

The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The exhibition runs through September 25.

Please attend the reception Sunday, September 20, from 1–3 p.m. All are invited! Refreshments served.



Read about the exhibiting artists.


Landscape & Urban Structures

Acceptance letters for the Landscape & Urban Structures exhibition went out this week.Drop off of artwork will be September 25 and 26; noon - 4pm.

Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, October 1, from 5:30–7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

We hope you’ll join us to celebrate the artists and enjoy the new exhibition!



Special Gallery Opportunity

The Toledo Artists’ Club invites members to apply for solo, duo, or small-group exhibitions in the gallery. Several three- to four-week exhibitions are available in the 2027 schedule, offering artists with a sizeable body of work the opportunity to present their art in a dedicated exhibition.

There is no size restriction for artwork included in these exhibitions. For framed work, artists are asked to use acrylic instead of glass, except for pastel pieces. Please do not use sawtooth hangers. All artwork must be equipped with D-hooks to accommodate the gallery’s hanging system.

There is no gallery rental fee. To apply, submit five sample images of your work. Selected exhibitions will run for approximately three to four weeks and will include an evening reception during the exhibition.

The Toledo Artists’ Club will handle all sales and retain 25% of the sale price. Artists will receive a check for 75% of their sales.

Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis, and exhibition opportunities for 2027 are limited. If you are interested, please submit your five sample images soon so your work can be considered as available dates are filled.

Special Gallery Opportunity Application

Building Communiy

The Toledo Artists' Club is pleased to host ROOTED: Four Guilds, a group exhibition featuring artists from four Toledo Artists' Village organizations.

Artists from the Toledo Stained Glass Guild, Photo Arts Club of Toledo, Toledo Area Glass Guild (Hot Glass), and Toledo Potters Guild are invited to submit their work.

The exhibition will showcase the variety of artwork and creative work being made by members of these four organizations.


People's Choice Award Winners



Inktober Registration

Heralding the Holidays

Event Hours

Friday, December 4: 4–8 p.m.
Saturday, December 5:
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday, December 6:
11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Heralding for the Holidays is one of the Toledo Artists’ Club’s biggest events of the year! This festive event brings artists, members, volunteers, and the community together to celebrate the holiday season while supporting local artists and the Toledo Artists’ Club.


There are several ways to participate. Please use the appropriate JotForm below to reserve a table, donate baked goods or Silent Auction items, or sign up to volunteer.

Artist Table Reservations

Heralding the Holidays will be held December 4–6, 2026.

Artists are invited to reserve a table and showcase their artwork and handmade items during this special holiday event. This is a great opportunity to sell unique artwork and handmade items that shoppers can purchase as Christmas gifts!

TAC Members: $75
Non-Members:
$100


Silent Auction Donations

We are looking for gift baskets, themed packages, artwork, experiences, and other items to help make our Silent Auction a success!

Need some ideas? Consider an art supply basket, garden basket, local favorites basket, holiday gift basket, restaurant or shopping gift certificates, handmade items, original artwork, art lessons, or other creative experiences.

Would you like to donate money toward a gift basket? We’d be happy to use your donation to create a basket for the Silent Auction!

Silent Auction baskets and other donations may be dropped off at the Toledo Artists’ Club:

December 1–3: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.


Bake Sale

Our bake sale is always a big draw! Who doesn’t love fresh bread, cookies, and other homemade treats?

Please consider donating your favorite baked goods to help make this year’s baked sale a success. Whether you bake a batch of cookies, a loaf of bread, or another favorite treat, your donation is appreciated! bake sale items should be packaged and priced. Please sign up with the link below!

Baked Sale Drop off December 3rd 11am - 3pm or December 4th 11 am - 2 pm.


Volunteers Needed

We’ll also need volunteers to help make Heralding the Holidays a success. Volunteer opportunities will include decorating the club, event setup, greeting visitors, sales, clean up and more.



Thank you for helping make Heralding for the Holidays a success! Your participation, donations, and volunteer support are greatly appreciated.A December tradition at Toledo Botanical Garden Artist Village!



Heralding the Holidays Vendor Form Artist's Table Reservation Heralding the Holidays Volunteer

So much is happening in and around the area!

Support local artists!

Toledo Museum of Art Online Gallery

During the renovation of the museum gift shop, the museum is displaying artwork in its online gallery. Our own Paul Brand had five of the seven watercolors submitted were accepted for inclusion in the gallery.


View Paul’s artwork in the online gallery!


Paul's Online Gallery

Findlay Art League

2026 OFF THE WALL 3D ART Prospectus Artwork must include all 3 dimensions: length, width, and depth or height. Open to all mediums, all artists.

Enter Sept. 25 and 26 in person

Show Dates Sept. 29-Oct. 20, 2026

Opening Reception Friday, October 2, 6-8 p.m. Awards presented at 7 p.m. 


FAL Prospectus

Come to the Roche de Boeuf Festival in Waterville September 19th

Food Trucks

Crafter & Artist Vendors

Non-profit Vendors

Car Show

Parade

Saturday, September 19, 2026
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Parade begins at 10 a.m.

Roche de Boeuf Festival

Bowling Green Arts Council Art for Animals

Entry and payment deadline: October 2

October 16 - October 30, 2026
BGAC ArtSpace
178 S. Main Street, Bowling Green, Ohio

An animal-themed art show that supports the arts and the animals. A benefit for the Wood County Humane Society (WCHS).


Art for Animals Benefit

Artomatic 419 | Sep 18–20

This multi-day event provides access to indoor exhibition space in vacant or underutilized Downtown buildings, to more than 100 visual artists and designers, and also offers main stage and small stage performance areas for literary, film, and other artists.


Artomatic 419 learn more

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