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Art to Heart

Welcome to “Art to Heart,” your go-to guide for the vibrant art scene in Toledo. Dive into a world where creativity thrives, featuring local artists who bring their unique visions to life. From emerging talents to established names, discover the stories behind the art that shapes our community. Stay updated on upcoming competitions that provide platforms for artists to showcase their work and gain recognition. Explore museum events that offer a blend of historical and contemporary exhibits, interactive workshops, and inspiring talks. Whether you’re an artist, an art lover, or someone looking for a cultural outing, “Art to Heart” connects you with the pulse of Toledo’s artistic heartbeat. Join us as we celebrate the passion, diversity, and innovation that define our local art scene. Get ready to be inspired, engage with the community, and support the arts in Toledo.

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Art To Heart: Life on the Art Farm

Steve Merangue

Dean Davis creates art that is, literally, unmissable. He specializes in large scale public art along the Maumee River, his most famous project being the...

Art To Heart: Celebrate Creativity at the Art Loop

Melissa Lee

Get ready, Toledo! This summer, one of the city’s most vibrant community events is back with fresh energy, local art, and creative fun for...

Art Notes May 2025

TCP Staff

Hyter Portrait Group Artists of all levels are welcome to explore figure drawing with the Hyter Portrait Group, meeting Saturdays in May from 10 am–12...

TSA’s Spinning Pig Records prepares for inaugural release

Steve Merangue

The halls of Toledo School for the Arts are filled with budding singers and songwriters, many of whom are already recording and releasing their...

Glass City Expo celebrates glass art, live music, and good vibes

Steve Merangue

Take the fiery creativity of glassblowing, add an eclectic and energetic lineup of bands, invite a bunch of other artists to come show off...

Art Notes April 2025

TCP Staff

Michael Harding Wins Alaska Railroad’s Catch the Train Photo Contest Congratulations to Michael Harding of Ottawa Hills for winning the Catch the Train photo contest...

Robert Vanitvelt’s 45-Foot Whale: A Monumental Art Installation

Chelsea Welsh

In the Way Public Library, the belly of a 45 ft by 12 ft humpback whale looms on the side of the wall. When...

New TMA Exhibit Tells Life Story of Artist Chilly Rodriguez

Kelly Sankowski

Artist Chilly Rodriguez was born and raised in Toledo. He grew up bouncing between the homes of different family members due to his parents’...

Art To Heart: Survivor Art Exhibit Challenges Victim-Blaming Myths

Audrey Blaufuss

A Survivor Art Installation In 2013 the “What Were You Wearing?” Survivor Art Installation originated at the University of Arkansas. Inspired by a poem written...

Art Notes March 2025

TCP Staff

Art Through Our Eyes: A Low Vision Perspective Explore the “Art Through Our Eyes” exhibit, celebrating the creativity of artists with low vision, at the...

Art To Heart: Ignite Your Inner Artist

Kaylin Pickett

Huron Street Studios now occupies the former Gathered Glassblowing Studio building on Huron St. in downtown Toledo. The glass and pottery studio offers handmade...

Step Inside The Portal: Toledo School of the Arts’ Hub for Creativity and Community

Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini

Toledo School of the Arts (TSA) was founded in 1999. Located downtown on Adams Street, people may not realize, it’s a tuition-free, public charter...

Acoustics For Autism 2025

Tanner Wertz

The coming of spring is brings one of Toledo’s biggest community events. Led by Project iAm, the 18th annual “Acoustics For Autism” returns to...

City Pages: Dirtykics debuts first photobook

Al Jacobs

Photographer Jay Dickerson built a following through his Instagram handle @dirtykics. Known for posting portraits of the people he encounters as a flaneur about...

Art Notes February 2025

Leslie Anne Shore

River House Arts Pres- ents PROOF and Analog PROOF and Analog, two exhibitions featuring 15 Ohio artists, curated by Lane Cooper, runs Feb. 1–Mar. 1,...

Art To Heart: Bernadine Rais: Souvenirs – A Solo Exhibition

Audrey Blaufuss

Bernadine Rais is a 28 year old local artist, specializing in painting and drawing. Her first ever solo exhibition, Souvenirs, features 27 pieces focusing...

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