Toledo Art & Culture News
Reel to Real: Local Indie Filmmakers Featured in Ohio Shorts
Local student and teacher highlighted at celebration Filmmakers across Ohio recognize ‘Ohio Shorts’ as vibrant celebration of independent creativity i
Curtain Call: Author Dave Eggers welcomed to the Peristyle
Discussing his new novel Contrapposto Dave Eggers, award-winning writer and editor, visits the Toledo Museum of Art’s Peristyle Theater, Thursday, Jun
City Pages: Former Jeep Union Steward Publishes First Poetry Collection
A Toledo autoworker channels working class grit and lived experience into his debut standalone poetry collection No matter the choices we make and the
Art To Heart: ‘Moments of Latitude’ A Dazzling Exhibit
New 20 North Gallery show highlights two talented local artists Take mesmerizing plein air landscapes by Leslie Dietsch and combine them with psychede
Art Notes June 2026
2026 Artist in Residence Exhibition at Owens Community College The hosts the 2026 Artist in Residence Art Exhibition June 4-July 31, showcasing local
Book Notes June 2026
Authors! with Natasha Lester: Main Library The Toledo Lucas County Public Library hosts Authors! with Natasha Lester, a discussion with the bestsellin
Theater Notes June 2026
Live From New York! Miss Maybell & Charlie Judkins Miss Maybell and Charlie Judkins bring jazz, ragtime and blues to Tecumseh, MI, with the River Rais
Film Notes June 2026
Summer Movie Nights in Toledo Parks Enjoy free movie nights, paired with themed fun and family activities, at parks across Toledo this June. Bring law
Toledo-based author releases latest book called “Zombie Seagulls”
For years, Jim Bolone has wanted to publish “Zombie Seagulls and 13 Other Spine-Chilling Tales” (Mission Point Press $13), his collection of horror sh
Coach Milli’s Beating the Odds Inspires Healing, Growth and Intentional Living
New Book By Somica Alexander Blends Personal Testimony, Reflection And Empowerment To Help Readers Move Beyond Survival Mode For Somica Alexander, kno
A Must-See Walkable Art Experience In The Grand Rapids Sculpture Garden
As more walkable community art gardens pop up across the country, you might be surprised to find that we have a few in our very own backyard. Located
Theater Notes May 2026
THE WIZ A Broadway Revival Hits Toledo. Experience the magic as THE WIZ, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical reimagines The Wizard of Oz with a soulfu
Historic Art & Lasting Impressions
Some businesses sell products. Some offer services. Pineapple Press & Design offers something harder to find now: proof that old things still matter.
Book Notes May 2026
Wild Reads Book Club: Toledo Zoo The Toledo Zoo hosts Wild Reads Book Club, a nature-inspired gathering for book lovers featuring engaging discussions
Curtain Call: Roommates, Regrets and Reinvention
Have you ever wondered what it’d be like if Dorothy and Blanche from The Golden Girls spent less time eating cheesecake and a lot more time getting in
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The Cigar Affair Launches Mobile Cigar Lounge With Dennis Hopson
Party buses aren’t a new concept. People have been drinking and partying on buses for over three decades. The Cigar Affair decided to switch up the no
Wonder and awe in Thailand
Photographer, Elliot Charney presents the beauty of Thailand and its ancient culture in his exhibition, Picturing Thailand, showing at LeSo Gallery. C
University of Toledo presents “The Diary of Anne Frank”
The University of Toledo is performing the play adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank this November. The University’s Theatre and Film Department will
Shin Hanga Revisited
Back in the 1930’s the TMA presented two landmark exhibitions featuring the works of 15 contemporary Japanese artists who had revived the traditional
Artableness group exhibition at the Hudson Gallery
Despite a large lexicon, sometimes we just can’t find the right word. Such is the case with Hudson Gallery’s group exhibition, Artableness, featuring
The write stuff
November brings “thirty days and nights of literary abandon,” according to the organization promoting National Novel Writing Month. Officially abbrevi
River House Arts Welcomes Zac Weinberg
Style fades, as does the line between trendy and tacky. Explore the concept of object impermanence in artist Zac Weinberg’s solo exhibit, Kitsch Alche
Creating a Monster
As the crew from Eye Open Pictures brainstormed DVD cover design ideas for the upcoming release of Frankenstein, a light bulb came on—they have an ent
Coach Milli’s Beating the Odds Inspires Healing, Growth and Intentional Living
New Book By Somica Alexander Blends Personal Testimony, Reflection And Empowerment To Help Readers Move Beyond Survival Mode For Somica Alexander, kno
Authors! Series Welcomes Heather Morris
Presented by the Library Legacy Foundation, in April the Authors! Series brings New Zealand novelist Heather Morris, who penned the bestselling novel,
TMA brings visionary stained glass art to Toledo
The remarkable, beautiful and occasionally disturbing work of a remarkable artist will be the focus of the the Toledo Museum of Art’s new exhibit The
Good Vibrations Volunteer Mixer with the Arts Commission
What helps Toledo’s creative community thrive? Collaboration and plenty of willing, helping hands. Get involved and ensure the community’s continued g
Smiling bright
It’s Friday afternoon in downtown Toledo—cheerful music plays at a low volume while a group of artists happily work quietly at Shared Lives Studios.
Black Cloister Knit and Sip
Ahh… fiber art. Arguably, nothing is more relaxing than sitting back, knitting or crocheting, and drinking a delicious craft brew. Want to meet some l
Artist Shawn Messenger gives TMA Localeyes Tour
During the TMA’s Localeyes tours, members of the community partner with a docent to give a tour, pointing out art that has personally inspired them. J
Toledo Library’s Authors! Authors! Series presents Piper Kerman
The Library’s Authors! Authors! series finishes with a bang, featuring Piper Kerman as this season’s final speaker. Kerman, the best-selling, critical
‘The Handwritten Dreams Project’ at UTCVA
University of Toledo art alumni and artist Leslie Adams is known for her incredible, technical and breathtaking drawings and portraits—but it’s less l
Happy trails
On November 30 & December 1, the Sylvania Community Arts Commission welcomes the public to hop on the Holiday Art Trail to see, browse and buy some
Curtain Call: Toledo’s New Opera Season
The 2021-22 Toledo Opera season brings everything you’d expect from a local treasure: two Giuseppe Verdi operas with Metropolitan Opera stars in the l
Color in Your Love with Jupmode’s “You will do better in Toledo” coloring book
John Amato, founder of beloved local screen printing company, Jupmode, teamed up with his wife, artist and teacher Maura Meyers Amato, to create a han
Author Florence Williams (‘The Nature Fix’) at the Public Library
Best-selling author, freelance writer and podcaster Florence Williams believes nature makes us happier, healthier and more creative, which is the prem
Artist Hunt Slonem Shows At Hudson Gallery: Enter His “Bold World”
Known for his bright, kaleidoscopic and neo-expressionist prints of tropical birds, bunnies and butterflies, the New York artist Hunt Slonem has made
Artists’ Brushes 101 workshop at The Art Supply Depot
Talent can only get you so far—understanding the tools at your disposal can make or break the execution of even the best idea. Learn how different typ
The 2nd Faces Art Competition at Ten Moir Gallery
The Ten Moir Gallery is holding their Faces Art Exhibition with the winners of the exhibition being notified on Feb. 11 and the exhibition itself runn
Dancing Through the Harlem Renaissance
Dancing to the tune of the Toledo Museum of Art’s recent Degas and the Dance exhibit, is a similarly on pointe exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Art
2nd Annual Perrysburg Outdoor Sculpture Walk gets ready to open
The city of Perrysburg is showcasing their appreciation of art and their support of hard working artists by hosting their second annual Outdoor Sculpt
Author Wil Haygood Talks ‘Tigerland 1968-1969’
Last year, Wil Haygood, best-selling author and prize-winning journalist, came to Toledo to discuss his article-turned-film-turned-book, The Butler: A
BGSU hosts 15th annual Community Art Show
Through July 15 Bowling Green State University is hosting its 15th annual Northwest Ohio Community Art Show. This year’s event is being sponsored by t
Art Notes January 2026
BYO Crafty Hang-Out Get creative at this weekly crafting meet-up, Tuesday, January 6, noon–2pm, at Vod’s Here, Sewing and Craft Emporium, 5800 Monroe
Bringing it home, handmade
If Roberta Pei’s name sounds familiar, it should. The Toledo native is a niece of legendary architect I.M. Pei, and with her brother Gee she currently
Artist Thaddeus Wolfe Representing the Glass City
Walking along the streets of Brooklyn, inside one of the many galleries are pieces by Thaddeus Wolfe, a Toledo native who makes geometric, crystal-lik
Creative Corner: Kirsten Koschnitzke, Snowfox Photography
Kirsten Koschnitzke started Snowfox Photography in 2015, although she has been taking photos since her dad let her use his digital camera when she was
Hudson Gallery Hosts New Water Themed Exhibition
Feeling deprived? Hydrate your love for art during Hudson Gallery’s next group exhibition, Water: rivers, lakes and streams. Works by Jan Dyer, Tamara
Toledo Opera Honors its Own with Great Opera Choruses
Toledo Opera presents “Celebrazione del Coro, a concert of Great Opera Choruses,” April 21 and 23 at The Valentine Theater. The evening promises not o
20/20 Exhibition: Honoring the Artistic Legacy of Bing Davis
Renowned Dayton-based artist Willis “Bing” Davis is the focus of a 20/20 Exhibition, put on by the BGSU Fine Arts Center. The exhibit features new wor
New River East Gallery hosting Locals Only art exhibition
On May 7, 2022, Toledo-area artists and community members gathered at Main Street’s newest addition, River East Gallery, to celebrate the grand openin
Art to Heart: Darby Lane Designs Co.
Darby Fogt began making polymer clay jewelry as a hobby, alongside her corporate job, to fuel her creativity. She began selling earrings and other jew
"The Artist’s Kitchen" at Hudson Gallery
Creativity thrives in the kitchen, as it does in a studio. A cook mixes colors, flavors, textures, smell— and often memories— to create a meal. To exp
Annual Athena Exhibition
The Athena Art Society was founded in Toledo in 1903 and, as a celebration of the Society’s initial group of 18 women, a duel exhibition featuring 40
Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts to Provide ‘Artistic Hub’ with New Building
The Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts is moving locations. The alliance, which consists of many of Toledo’s talented artists, including the Tole
Perrysburg Musical Theatre Embraces the Magic with ‘The Secret Garden’
Perrysburg Musical Theatre (PMT) will kick off their 2024 season with The Secret Garden, the musical adaptation of the classic children’s novel by Fra
Art Book Club Discusses History of the Senses
Have you ever wondered how to engage your senses through art and the natural world? Not just by seeing––but utilizing all of your senses. Join the TMA
Hank Phillippi Ryan joins Crime Solver’s Weekend
Emmy award- winning investigative journalist Hank Phillippi Ryan has also won many awards, including 5 Agathas, for her crime fiction writing. Ryan wi
Presenting Persepolis
The highly anticipated second installment of the Authors! Authors! series is here, featuring globally renowned writer and graphic novelist Marjane Sat
A Reading with Lindsey Moore
Northern Michigan author Lindsey Moore reads from her educational and poetic children’s book, Sea Bear. Centered around a polar bear’s journey across
“The Prom” Presented By 3B Productions
3B Productions presents The Prom, performing the Tony Award-nominated musical Friday, Oct. 11 at 8 pm, Saturday, Oct. 12 at 8 pm and Sunday, Oct. 13 a
Dani Fuller’s Downtown Sylvania Transformation
Over the past five years, Dani Fuller has progressed through the following roles, artist, creative art director, gallery director, and now, the galler
Toledo band Cactus Jack Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary
On April 29th, 2017, Toledo based band Cactus Jack played their first gig together at The Sodbuster in Sylvania. From then on, the band has achieved l
December Film Notes
Tree City Film Festival Celebrates 10 years Sylvania’s Tree City Film Festival celebrated its tenth anniversary last month with a film screening and a