Toledo Art & Culture News
Call for Art: Creative Expressions Art Gala
Call for Art: Creative Expressions Art Gala NAMI Greater Toledo is inviting artists across the community to submit their work for the upcoming Creativ
“Walking Dead,” “Supernatural” actors to attend FantastiCon Toledo
Joe Nieporte is a self-proclaimed nerd who loves comic books, which he’s collected all his life. His love for the medium inspired him to create Fantas
Reel to Real: Ann Arbor Film Festival Celebrates 25 years of Out Night
Showing the reality of policing The 25th anniversary of Out Night at the Ann Arbor Film Festival is a highlight of this year’s 64th Ann Arbor Film Fes
City Pages: Toledo Author Deb Weilnau Has Stories That Heal
Deb Weilnau is a Toledo-area author, speaker and educator whose work demonstrates how resilience can be transformed into meaningful action. Through me
Art To Heart: Lenses + Lines: A collaborative canvas showcase
Nick Amrhein’s creative journey began in his early teens with a skateboard and a camera. What started with capturing images of friends skateboarding
Curtain Call: Toledo Voices Showcases Original Plays by Local Playwrights at Toledo Rep
Sitting on a beach reading a 800 + page long biography, Lin Manuel Miranda thought “This is my next show.” That little idea exploded into the interna
Theater Notes March 2026
Feathers & Teeth Strike Feathers & Teeth Strike takes the stage at The Village Players Theatre with a bold production that leans into sharp storytelli
Art Notes March 2026
Julia LaBay: Space & Construct(ion) | Art Exhibit Explore the power and symbolism of everyday tools in Julia LaBay’s solo exhibition Space & Construct
Ohio Goes to the Movies – A Celebration of the Buckeye State on the Silver Screen
When Milan, Ohio’s own Thomas Edison unveiled his “kinetograph” in the 1890s, he had no way of knowing what he’d brought into the world. Through decad
Toledo Ballet’s “Winter Works” Will Showcase Company Dancers
Toledo Ballet’s three company dancers – Liza Van Heerden, David Claypoole, and Rachel Aron – have been hard at work choreographing, planning, and rehe
Nick Petrie Brings The Dark Time to Toledo
Bestselling thriller author Nick Petrie will celebrate the launch of his newest novel, The Dark Time (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, March 10), with an appearanc
A New Creative Landmark Emerges in Downtown Toledo
Toledo Tattoo Company and Bold Lines Gallery Unite Art, Ink and Community Downtown Toledo is welcoming a bold new creative destination. Toledo Tattoo
Film Notes Februrary 2026
Flashlight Into the Past: A Night at the Museum Step inside Imagination Station after hours for a thrilling journey into ancient history. This immersi
The Toledo Listening Room Open Mic Nights Are Still Going Strong at Handmade Toledo
For many Toledo creatives, the second Tuesday of each month has become a night to step onto the mic, share something vulnerable or simply listen and f
Chaos, Comedy, and True Love Converge to Conquer All in Toledo Opera’s Production of The Elixir of Love.
The premise of Toledo Opera’s Valentine themed The Elixir of Love is as old as love itself. We don’t know who the first person was to devise a plan, a
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AIGA Toledo’s summer show, “Away With Words”
While you aren’t supposed to judge a book by its cover, most people do. A graphic designer will explain to you, it’s for good reason: a book cover is
Doug Stanhope's Beer Hall Putsch
Doug Stanhope’s assaulting comedy has made him America’s visceral analyst over the last 23 years. Nothing is taboo to him. And you either despise him
Art in the Barn
Serenity Farms has long been a local refuge, providing a tranquil setting and relief for Toledoans through riding therapy and counseling services. Sho
Art Notes: September 2022
Toledo gains Momentum once more Dance, party and play at the 2022 Momentum Music and Arts Festival, along the Maumee River from September 15-17. An an
Toledo’s Human Experience Modern Dance Company Educates, Brings Joy
The arts are as old as time; as old as any human civilization. From colorful woven garments to intricate cave paintings adorning long forgotten stone
The Green Book Project
The Toledo Museum of Art’s Master Series hosts journalist Alvin Hall and photographer Jonathan Calm discussing their BBC Radio 4 documentary, The Gree
Midwest Sculpture Initiative puts people into art
While the positioning of humanoid figures in Blue Human Condition made a lot of noise in Adrian, another twelve communities are quietly installing new
Fiberworks Orphans Open Crafting
Feeling crafty? Practice your niche at Fiberworks Orphans’ Open Crafting get together. Be sure to bring your needle crafts with you. Projects include
Murder and mystery in 1920’s Ohio
The work of Dayton native Jess Montgomery will take center stage at the Wood County District Public Library’s monthly Coffee Talk Book Discussion. The
Journey in Their Shoes
To truly understand someone, you “walk a mile” in his shoes. That’s the idea behind “Journey in Their Shoes,” an exhibit that tells the tale of local
Dance Church Classes in Toledo Weekly, On the Go
Dance Church is an organization that allows people to dance from all over the world. Whether you are at home or able to go to one of the classes in pe
Tapping into Local Art at Black Cloister Brewing Company
Ever want to start buying art? We think you should try it, and so does curator Brook (Jones) Reddish, of Gallery 125. Since summer, the pop-up gallery
Film notes: January 2023
Hypercreative cinema Local artist, performer, and educator Krysta Sa will lead a series of free, hour-long creative workshops for teens – great for an
New, artistic bike racks installed outside Cherry Street Mission
A set of new bike racks have been installed on the sidewalks outside the Cherry Street Mission building on 17th St. Designed by area artist Eric Thoma
Mindfulness 4 Tuesdays, Hosted by Rustbelt Zen and Toledo City Paper
Toledo Public Library – Main Branch 325 N Michigan St, Toledo, OH 43604 Large Glass Community Room In this four-part mindfulness series led by Brent H
WGTE Brings it Home with Toledo Stories
For just over 20 years, WGTE, the PBS affiliate in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, has brought tales of the community to life with Toledo Stori
Made to Love
Handmade Toledo’s annual Holiday Maker’s Mart brings out a huge crowd. While the shop regularly stocks local handmade goods from tees to pottery on th
Art On Main
Gear up for summer by starting June on an artful note during the 8th annual Maple & Main Art & Music Festival in Downtown Sylvania. Browse the juried
The Village Players Present “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged”
The Village Players are at it again, with their latest comedic venture, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged, the ultimate evening of ro
Toledo’s Comic Kingdom – A Guide to Local Comic Book Havens
Let’s meet at the place where ink meets imagination, where heroes and villains come to life. Welcome to the TCU, the Toledo Comic Universe! We’ve trav
Local artists at Ukazoo
Local artists, many without representation or a way to have their work shown, are getting a chance from local businesses that need their interiors liv
Art Notes March 2024
Senior Thesis Gallery Bowling Green State University Bachelor of Fine Arts seniors present their work at the BFA Senior Thesis Exhibit, beginning Marc
Snow White Enchants at the Toledo Ballet April 25 & 26
Hot on the heels of a controversial Disney remake of their own animated Snow White film, Toledo Ballet welcomes audiences to an innovative spin on the
ProMedica helps TMA get Art Out of School
The Toledo Museum of Art was awarded $126,000 by ProMedica in support of its Art Out of School program. The grant is part of the Junction Neighborhood
3rd Annual Nuestra Gente Lupus Awareness 5k
* En español abajo ingles * May is Lupus Awareness Month and Nuestra Gente community projects is inviting the public to run or walk for a good cause a
New Mott Branch Library Opens
The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library has announced the opening of the new Mott Branch Library. The impressive modern-designed space, located in the
Volunteers Needed for Halloween on Horseback Fundraiser
Project H.O.P.E is looking for volunteers for their Halloween on Horseback event this fall, where horses and spooky season collide with this reimagine
Art Notes December 2023
Small Wonders Show Enjoy works created by local artists at the The Artists Club’s Small Wonders Show at the Toledo Botanical Gardens. Dec. 1 to Jan. 2
The beauty of Zimbabwe blooming in stone at Toledo Botanical Gardens
“Mhoro” means “hello” in Shona, one of the languages of Zimbabwe. It’s a greeting spoken by Aron Kapembeza and Passmore Mupindiko, two sculptors who h
The Bucket Drum Circle at the Ohio Theatre
We might not have the same ideas, we might not say the same things, but there’s one language everyone can speak: rhythm. So, what better way to bring
Leaf spring behind
Gear up for summer by ending May on an artful note during the 4th Annual Maple & Main Art Fair in Downtown Sylvania. Nearly 100 artists and musicians
The heARTbeat of a community
Creative expression is an outlet for youth to convey their feelings. The Community HeARTbeats program, along with Human Values For Transformative Acti
Moving through time and space
The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo’s latest exhibition at the Parkwood Gallery features two artists as they explore concepts of movement and time i
Toledo School for the Arts fundraiser sees major changes due to COVID
Area art connoisseurs are pleased to find out that the Toledo School for the Arts’ Undisclosed event will still be held this year, with a few changes.
TMA from the Collection: 300 Years of French Landscape Painting
Discover the French history of one of art’s most significant and foundational genres of painting in the Toledo Museum of Art’s newest exhibition, From
Greg Iles talks “Cemetery Road”
As part of the Authors! Authors! series, Greg Iles will discuss his newest thriller, Cemetery Road, a tale about two murders set in a rural Mississipp
Walking on words
In the Marina District of East Toledo, those walking on the grounds of the National Great Lakes Museum have noticed something unusual beneath their fe
6th annual Barrio Latino Art Festival
Spend a minute in the 1200 block of Broadway to get a sense of the community’s creativity. With colorful, large murals, vibrant buildings and a commun
See, Think, Drink
Enjoy conversation, brews, and sketching exercises at the Toledo Museum of Art during a fun evening workshop, See, Think, Drink. TMA staff will lead y
Peace, Love, and Robot Mama: Inside the 4th Annual Block Party Bash
The city’s most anticipated street festival returns for its 4th year, and it’s bigger, louder, and more joyful than ever. The Peace Lover Happiness Bl
Alice Grace – A Life in Color
Alice Grace, an 84-year-old multidisciplinary artist, is celebrating a lifetime of creative legacy, August 5 – 30, at The Portal at TSA featuring an a
Vistula Revival: Big Changes and Renovations in Toledo’s Oldest Neighborhood
In 1837, two villages along the Maumee River decided to come together to form Toledo, the city we all know and love. While that was nearly two centuri
‘Teenage Dirtbag’ Band Wheatus Will Perform at Frankie’s Inner City
If you have ever identified as a “Teenage Dirtbag,” Wheatus has the perfect song for you. Wheatus, an American rock band from New York that formed in
Spirits at the Bottle Shop
A unique combination of the supernatural and artistic worlds will converge during Sketching w/ Spirits at Mancy’s Italian’s Bottle Shop. Spiritual med
Hudson Gallery Paints the Scene in Sylvania
When Hudson Gallery opened its doors in 2003, no one, not even owner and director Scott Hudson, could have imagined it would become, beyond a home for
Art to Heart: Single Handedly Creating in the City
Grace Ranard juggles school, work and TheSpottedGirl Grace Ranard just turned 21 and started her senior year at Bowling Green State University, studyi
New 60wattfunnel exhibit at Pau Hana
Josh Byers, aka 60wattfunnel, works tirelessly— producing large-scale paintings and mixed media sculptures in his distinctive, raw, realist style. Oft
Melonny Banks, Local Jewelry Designer
Does your passion for jewelry extend to listening to people talk about the art behind it? If so, you won’t want to miss Melonny Banks, local jewelry d
Decoding MoPop: Considering Detroit’s Two-Day Pop Music Festival
DISCLAIMER: The reason for this piece’s egregiously late publication date is because the film this author used to photograph the festival with comes f
Metroparks Toledo Aerial photography show
Gain a new perspective on the Metroparks with the photography show Art at Altitude. Toledo Area Media owners Phil Myers and Chris Aldrich, along with