Wassenberg Art Center
Van Wert, Ohio
Calendar Join Us! About
Wassenberg
Board
Members
Camera
Club
How to
Help
HOME

CREATIVE DRAWING
5/6/2008 To 5/27/2008
Tuesdays, May 6, 13 and 27.
Instructor:  Pat Rayman.
Improve drawing skills using a variety of materials and techniques.  Materials required:  drawing paper or pad, variety of drawing pencils (such as HB, 2B, 3B), permanent black drawing pen, colored pencils, kneaded eraser, small bottle of black ink.  All other materials provided.

6:30-8:30 p.m.

$35 members, $45 non-members.
RECEIVING DATES FOR JUNE SHOW ENTRIES
5/17/2008 To 5/18/2008
Entries for the June show will be taken on these dates only.  Artists over age 18 who are interested in entering this juried exhibit should contact the Wassenberg Art Center in advance for a prospectus.  
1-5 p.m.

Contact art center for entry fee information
52ND ANNUAL JUNE ART EXHIBIT
6/1/2008 To 6/20/2008
One of Northwestern Ohio's most respected art exhibits, this show features work by artists from around the area and out of state and includes a wide variety of subjects, techniques, and mediums.  Over $1,000 in awards are presented.
1-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (closed Monday)

Free
ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS IN WATERCOLOR
6/3/2008 To 6/24/2008
Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24.
Instructor:  Pat Rayman.
   For thse with some watercolor experience.  Learn new and interesting watercolor techniques and ways to use color.  Also learn creative ways to recycle "unsuccessful" watercolor paintings.  Materials required:  Watercolors, brushes, watercolor paper (at least 140 lb.), palette or tray, sea sponge, paper towels or rags, water container, small spray bottle for water, masking tape, drawing pencil.  All other materials will be provided.

6:30-8:30 p.m.

$45 members, $55 non-members
PAINTINGS BY CAROLE DEBOLT EIKENBERY; GLASS BY BERRY DAVIS; JEWELRY BY COLLETTE FORTIN
7/4/2008 To 8/2/2008
Carole Debolt Eikenbery is a nationally known artist with local connections.  Her work has appeared in numerous collections, exhibits, and magazines, including the prestigious International Artist magazine.  Colorful, inspiring and sometimes thought-provoking, this exhibit will appeal to a wide range of interests.  Berry Davis of Neptune Hot Glass creates beautiful and unusual paperweights and art objects from hot glass.  Collette Fortin makes unique, special jewelry from metal and stone.  Be sure to mark your calendar for this great exhibit!

1-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays)

Free
RECEIVING DAYS FOR OCTOBER PHOTO SHOW ENTRIES
9/15/2008 To 9/16/2008
Entries taken for October Photo Show on these dates only.  Open to photographers of any age.  People interested in entering photos in this juried exhibit should contact the Wassenberg Art Center in advance for a prospectus.
1-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (closed Monday)

Contact art center for entry fee information.
31ST ANNUAL OCTOBER PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
10/4/2008 To 10/31/2008
Excellent photography exhibit featuring work of photographers from all around the area and out of state.  Photographers compete for cash awards.  Show sponsored by Citizens National Bank and Time Warner.
1-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (closed Monday

Free
ANNUAL MEMBERS' SHOW AND SALE
11/16/2008 To 12/19/2008
Wassenberg Art Center members include many talented artists, potters, weavers and crafters, working at skill levels from professional to amateur.  This show features their work in both an exhibit and a sales gallery.  A good chance to buy unique original artwork for Christmas gifts or to decorate your own home.  
1-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays)

Free
Special Thanks to Our 2008 Program Sponsors  
Art-to-Art Palette Magazine 
Central Mutual Insurance Company 
Citizens National Bank 
Cooper Farms 
Eaton Corporation
1st Federal Savings & Loan Association 
Purmort Brothers Insurance Agency 
Ralph and Jane Stuckman 
Road Sirs Car Club 
Taylor’s Auto Sales / Gary Taylor
Time Warner Cable 
Van Wert County Hospital 
Van Wert Federal Savings Bank 
Wal-Mart 
Wetzel Motorcycle Club

Copyright © 1998 - 2008 Wassenberg Art Center
643 S. Washington Street
Van Wert, Ohio 45891

(419) 238-6837

wassenberg@embarqmail.com

Admin