Please join us for the annual Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission event - Art and About 2023: Jim White Memorial Paint Out. This is the tenth annual plein air (open air) event sponsored by AWAAC and it will be held in downtown Waterville on June 22, 23 and 24. 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.
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.
Paintings from the Art & About event will be on display in the Waterville Branch Library, 800 Michigan Ave., from June 24 through July 28. 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.
There is no cost for artists to participate. Artists who are interested in painting in this year’s Art & About event please register below by June 5, 2023. If you have questions contact Lisa at lisaexner23@gmail.com or 419-378-0935.
This will ensure an adequate amount of gift bags that are given to the participating artists.
3 Eats & Beats Food Truck Tuesdays Are Planned for 2023!!
These are fun community events held in Conrad Park (behind the Waterville Library) from 5:30 - 8:00 pm June 13, July 11, August 8. See details for each date below:
June 13 Eats & Beats Food Truck Tuesday Information
Live Music
Free Kids’ Art Workshop
Food Trucks
Artisan Vendors & Non-profits
July 11 Eats & Beats Food Truck Tuesdays - Information
Live Music
Free Kids’ Art Workshop
Food Trucks
Artisan Vendors & Non-profits
August 8 Eats & Beats Food Truck Tuesdays Information
Live Music
Free Kids’ Art Workshop
Food Trucks
Artisan Vendors & Non-profits
Artists/Artisans as well as non-profits are invited to attend 1, 2 or all 3 events. Just let us know when you want to attend.
Vendor booth spaces are FREE. Contact Lisa Exner at lisaexner23@gmail.com or register below to reserve your FREE booth space today!
Fallen Timbers Art Festival - November 4 & 5, 2023 - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sponsored by the Shops at Fallen Timbers and the Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission.
General Information: The 3nd Annual Fallen Timbers Art Festival is a Juried Fine Art show and indoor event that features – and focuses on the sale of – diverse works of art in metal, glass, clay, wood, fiber, jewelry, sculpture, painting, photography, and more. We hold this event to celebrate the wonderfully diverse art & artists of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan and uplift our community while encouraging public interest in collecting the work of fine artists. This is a non-profit event benefiting the Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the creative arts program at Bittersweet Farms.
Up to 37 artists will be admitted in 2023.
Fallen Timbers Art Festival is located in The Shops at Fallen Timbers, off Route 24, on Fallen Timbers Lane. The Shops at Fallen Timbers is an open-air lifestyle center with a striking streetscape design overlooking a feature lake and boardwalk area. The 640,000-square-foot shopping center is anchored by Dillard’s, JCPenney, Barnes & Noble, Staybridge Suites and Cinemark’s Rave Cinemas Fallen Timbers 14+ eXtreme.
Since this is an event is held rain or shine. In addition to local fine art, the festival includes a wine-tasting that showcases premium Ohio wines, and delectable local treats offered by select food trucks.
For more information contact Heather Clift at events@fallentimbers.com
Artists’ Registration: APPLICATION TO BE SELECTED FOR 2023 SHOW will open from April 15 to May 15, 2023.
The annual Waterville Roche de Boeuf Festival is scheduled for September 23, 2023. This is the 50th anniversary of the festival!
The Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission is sponsoring the artists’ section again this year. The artists’ section always receives very positive feedback from festival goers. We are working to organize and promote a very successful Rue des Artistes (Street of Artists) again this year.
Our purpose continues to be to promote the work of high-quality artists/craftsmen and to enhance the offerings of art at the festival. There will be 30 - 35 artists included in this special area named Rue des Artistes. It will be located on N. 2nd St. between Mechanic St. and Farnsworth Rd.
As you know the Roche de Boeuf Festival sponsored by the Waterville Chamber of Commerce is held in downtown Waterville and attracts thousands of visitors. By participating in Rue de Artistes, you will have the opportunity to meet many potential customers and feature your work for sale. Promotion for this special artists’ section will be included in advertising for the festival.
If you have questions, please contact Lisa at 419-378-0935 or lisaexner23@gmail.com.
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