Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission
Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission in Waterville Supporting the Arts
AWAAC Sponsored Artists' Opportunities
Art & About 2022: Jim White Memorial Paint Out
Art & About 2022: Jim White Memorial Paint Out
Art & About 2022: Jim White Memorial Paint Out
Artists in Action in Waterville on
June 16, 17, and 18
Have you ever had the opportunity to watch an artist in action? Now is your chance at the annual Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission event - Art and About 2022: Jim White Memorial Paint Out. This is the ninth annual plein air (open air) event sponsored by AWAAC and it will be held in downtown Waterville on June 16, 17 and 18.
Art and About is a three-day event that invites talented, local artists to set up and paint outdoors throughout the historic city. The public is invited to watch the artists paint and interact with them as they work. Art & About is a free family-friendly event which gives the public an opportunity to see these talented artists in action.
People wishing to view artists as they work may find their locations by visiting 3rd Street Blooms between 9:00 and 11:00.
Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission members will be there to share the locations of artists. Artists’ locations will also be noted on the AWAAC Facebook page.
While you are exploring Waterville be sure stop in to see “Portraits of a City”, an exhibit of the art of the Waterville Historical Society at Wakeman Hall, 401 Farnsworth Rd. The exhibit will be open June 16, 17 and 18 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Numerous paintings will be on display by such talented artists as Jim White, Walter Chapman, Robert Stearns, David Myerholtz, and more.
Paintings from the Art & About event will be on display in the Waterville Branch Library, 800 Michigan Ave., from June 18 through
July 4. The public is invited to stop in and view the work then cast their votes for the People’s Choice award.
Monetary awards will be given for first, second, third places and the People’s Choice award. This year’s juror is Teri Bersee, former owner of Bountiful Arts Studio in Waterville where she provided art classes for children and adults, which she maintained for ten years. Teri is well respected as an artist and instructor, maintaining a local and regional presence with her artwork, and now adding national level competitions.
Sponsors and supporters for this year’s event include Waugh Consulting LLC, Per Diem Nurse Staffing and Home Care, Mad Anthony’s Tavern, Waffle Dog Artisan Co-op, Waterville Library, and 3rd Street Blooms.
Art & About has taken place for nine years and was renamed in 2017 to honor local artist, Jim White. Jim, a very talented artist who always painted in this event, passed away on February 10, 2017. A commercial artist by trade, Jim enjoyed creating landscapes and portraits in both oil paint and charcoal. He won many awards for his work over the years including first place and People’s Choice awards at past Art & About events. During the paint out he often encouraged on-looking children to take his brush and add some color to his painting. Many of his paintings sport children’s signatures next to his own.
Artists who are interested in painting in this year’s Art & About event or those with questions, are encouraged to contact Lisa Exner at lisaexner23@gmail.com prior to the event.
More information HERE
Fallen Timbers Arts Festival
Art & About 2022: Jim White Memorial Paint Out
Art & About 2022: Jim White Memorial Paint Out
Fallen Timbers Art Festival - Nov. 5 & 6, 2022
If you like art, wine, and delicious food then this is the event for you! The Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission is partnering with the Shops at Fallen Timbers to host the second annual Fallen Timbers Art Festival with an art show/sale and wine tasting on November 5 and 6, 2022 from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. both days. This indoor event will be held at the Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main Street, Maumee, OH 43537 in the former Forever 21 store building (Suite 1200).
Register HERE to be juried for show entry
Roche De Boeuf Festival - Street of Artists
Art & About 2022: Jim White Memorial Paint Out
Roche De Boeuf Festival - Street of Artists
The Roche de Boeuf Festival organized by the Waterville Chamber of Commerce will be held on September 24 in downtown Waterville from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Always a fun time, this year’s festival will feature a very special artists’ area located on N. Second St. Visitors to the festival will have a chance to view, enjoy and purchase the work of 30+ local artists. This fine arts section named, Rue des Artistes, is organized by the Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission. Interested artists can register HERE
Food Truck Tuesdays - Conrad Park, Waterville
June 7 - 5:00 - 7:30 pm
August 2 - 5:00 - 7:30 pm
July 12 - 5:00 - 7:30 pm
June 7, 2022
Food Trucks:
Deet’s BBQ,
Beastro Burger,
Trip N Biscuits,
Maybe Cheese Born with It,
Snowie Summers,
Wandering Bean Coffee Co.
Musicians: Pudge and Cruiser from the
Quartette Bernadette
Artisan Vendors
Wendy Crawford
Bob Czyzewski
Michelle Fisher
Shannon Jones
Debbie Reimond
Pat Schorling
Nanci Schufritz
Free Kids' craft!
July 12 - 5:00 - 7:30 pm
August 2 - 5:00 - 7:30 pm
July 12 - 5:00 - 7:30 pm
July 12, 2022
Food Trucks:
Deet’s BBQ,
Rosie’s Rolling Chef,
Lyle’s Crepes,
Maybe Cheese Born with It,
Susie’s Lemonade,
Wandering Bean Coffee Co.
Musicians: Waterville Playshop (show tunes), Jackson Price
Artisan Vendors
Wendy Crawford
Bob Czyzewski
Michelle Fisher
Shannon Jones
Debbie Reimond
Pat Schorling
Nanci Schufritz
Free Kids' craft!
August 2 - 5:00 - 7:30 pm
August 2 - 5:00 - 7:30 pm
August 2 - 5:00 - 7:30 pm
August 2, 2022
Food Trucks:
Deet’s BBQ,
Trip N Biscuits,
Beastro Burger,
Big Mealz on Wheelz
Snowie Summers,
Wandering Bean Coffee Co.
Musicians: Josh and Jordan
Artisan Vendors
Wendy Crawford
Bob Czyzewski
Michelle Fisher
Shannon Jones
Debbie Reimond
Pat Schorling
Nanci Schufritz
Free Kids' craft!
Students of the Month Program
The Art/Music Students of the Month program, which is sponsored by the Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission, is designed to recognize outstanding visual art and performing arts/music students at Anthony Wayne High School. Through this program, AWAAC wishes to encourage and support these emerging art/music students in all their endeavors.
Each month from October through May, a visual arts student and a music/performing arts student will be selected by the high school art and music teachers to receive this special honor. Chosen students will receive a certificate of honor and gift cards to local businesses from AWAAC. Also, all selected students will be recognized at school art and music programs.
Learn more about the selected students of the month for 20-21 HERE
Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission Events & Activities 2022
Additional Information
Anthony Wayne High School Students of the Month Program Jan. - April
AWAAC Membership/Donation Campaign - Feb. 21
Waterville 3rd Street Planters - May 18
Art & About: Jim White Memorial Paint-out - June 16, 17, 18
Food Truck Tuesdays in Conrad Park - June 7, July 12, Aug. 2
Roche De Boeuf Festival - Rue Des Artistes - Sept. 24
Fallen Timbers Art Festival - Shops at Fallen Timbers - Nov. 5 & 6
And more!
Details about some of these events can be viewed HERE
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About AWAAC
The mission of the Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission is to work together with organizations focused on artistic expression to increase awareness of all types of art while promoting participation by people of all ages from both local and regional communities. Click here to learn more!