“Life After Life” – The Art Of Steven J Athanas
Athanas has lived a creator’s life since his early teens. Originally a stage and musical performer, he moved into the visual arts, allowing his quirky imagination room to roam across various media with an eye on the quirkiness of the English language. Runs through Oct. 18. University of Toledo – Carlson Library, 2801 W Bancroft St. utoledo.edu/library
Ethiopia at the Crossroads
Journey through more than 1,700 years of artistic traditions and celebrate rich history and culture with “Ethiopia at the Crossroads,” on view through Nov. 10, 2024. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. toledomuseum.org
Urban Structures and Landscapes Show
Local artists will exhibit their works with the theme Urban Structures and Landscapes. Runs through Oct. 2. Toledo Artists’ Club – Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. toledoartistclub.com
Africa Unmasked
Africa Unmasked commemorates 65 years of African art collecting and exhibiting at the Toledo Museum of Art. Runs through Aug. 30, 2025. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., toledomuseum.org
Consuming Culture
The exhibit is comprised of 2-dimensional artworks in traditional and new media (oil paintings, digital illustration, mixed media and neon) by four Toledo, Philip Hazard, Dustin Hostetler, Bernadine Rais and Michael Sheets. Runs through Sept. 21. 20 North Gallery, 18 N. St. Clair St.
Hindsight: Ben Morales
Ben Morales is a photographer and art director born and raised in Ohio, and a graduate of Bowling Green State University. Ben’s photography strives to unveil the beauty and meaning in the world around us by capturing the natural and manmade environments that most people take for granted. On exhibit through Oct. 25. University of Toledo – Carlson Library, 2801 W Bancroft St. utoledo.edu/library
Artist’s Choice Show
A special online-only exhibition exhibiting local artists hosted by the Toledo Artists’ Club. Opens on September 9 and runs through October 31. toledoartistclub.com
FRIDAY, Sept. 6
Black Swamp Arts Festival
Celebrating 30 years of arts, community and entertainment in Bowling Green. Experience art in new ways. Visit the art shows, create art in Youth Arts and see the Chalk Walk competition. 5pm. Also on Saturday, Sept. 7, 10am and Sunday, Sept. 8, 11am. Downtown Bowling Green. blackswampfest.org
FRIDAY, Sept. 13
Trenton Art Festival
A public art and mural festival founded and run by the Trenton Downtown Development Authority and The Mural People LLC. 5-9pm. Also on Saturday, Sept. 14, noon-6pm. Downtown Trenton, 2960 W Jefferson Ave., Trenton, MI. trentonartfestival.com
SATURDAY, Sept. 14
House of Yatreda: Coffee Ceremony
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tradition of the Ethiopian coffee ceremony as part of House of Yatreda, the multi-sensory and multi-spatial experience created by TMA’s 2024 Digital Artist in Residence, Yatreda: ያጥሬዳ. Registration is required. 2-3pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. toledomuseum.org
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18
Art Book Club: The Wife’s Tale
Join fellow art and book lovers for a discussion led by Head Librarian, Alison Huftalen. This month’s book choice, The Wife’s Tale: A Personal History by Aida Edemariam, is connected to the exhibit Ethiopia at the Crossroads. Discussion attendees are also invited to attend a docent-led tour on Friday, September 20 at 5:30pm. Registration is required. 5:30-7pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. toledomuseum.org
FRIDAY, Sept. 20
Momentum Art & Culture Festival
Join The Arts Commission for Momentum 2024. This year’s festival will be on Superior Street, between Madison Avenue and Adams Street, with indoor and outdoor spaces to explore. The festival includes a local artist exhibition, an artist market, dance and more. 5pm. Also on Saturday, Sept. 21, 1pm and Sunday, Sept. 22, 11am. N. Superior St., between Madison Ave. and Adams St. theartscommission.org
SATURDAY, Sept. 21
10th Annual Art Walk on the Bay
Local artists will display their works at the Point Place Lighthouse. 10am-4pm. Point Place Lighthouse, 4029 N. Summit St. Point Place Art Walk on Facebook.
THURSDAY, Sept. 26
Paint the Town
A fundraiser benefiting the Parkinson Foundation of NWO. Enjoy fine cuisine, fine art and a silent auction. Featuring Aaron Bivins and Toledo Artists’ Club. All works are available for purchase that evening. Ticketed. $100-$10,000. 6pm. Toledo Country Club, 3993 River Rd. pfnwo.org
SATURDAY, Sept. 28
River East Mural & Art Festival
Toledo’s first FREE all-day mural & arts festival featuring live mural painting, live music, vendors and food trucks. Noon-midnight. River East Gallery, 601 Main St. River East Gallery on Facebook.
