Exhibit entry deadline nears Sunday, May 16, 2021 12:01 AM In-person Art Openings are once again being hosted at the Wassenberg Art Center. (Photo submitted) The day is drawing nearer to submit your work for our Annual June Art
Exhibit! Deadline to submit your work is May 14! All artists both
amateur and pro over the age of 18 are encouraged to enter. This is our
66th Anniversary too! (We would have celebrated our 65th last year, but
…you know). Don’t forget, in honor of our 66th Anniversary, we will be
offering an additional Best of Show Anniversary Award valued at $500! To
obtain an entry form visit wassenbergartcenter.org, email
Staff and submitted information
The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing the heat of the islands to downtown Van Wert for the Chamber Luau from 5:30-10 p.m. Friday, June 11, at the Wassenberg Art Center. Doors will open at 5:30 that evening, with dinner served between 6 and 7 p.m.
Tickets are $35 each and include a pulled pork meal from Deli on Main, a drink ticket, and beach party fun. Bob’s Hot Dog truck will also be on site offering tropical dogs, a cookie, and chips for $5. Musical entertainment will be provided by UltraSound Entertainment, while Big Kahunas can compete in limbo and hula hoop challenges with prizes awarded.
Auction at the Wass a success
WassUp At The Wassenberg Art Center
Hope L. Wallace Sunday, May 9, 2021 12:00 AM Award winning painting at the annual June Art Exhibit at the Wassenberg Art Center. (Photos submitted) Call for entry for the 66th anniversary June Art Exhibit at the Wassenberg Art Center. Shown is 2020 Peony by Penny Wiseman of Van Wert. • • Thank you to everyone who bid on their favorite items for the Auction
at the Wass and for the support! Our auction garnered nearly $3,500 to
help the Wassenberg Art Center launch a brand new season with classes,
free art exhibits and events like popular the Town Creek Live. Another
In-Grained will open at The Wass on Thursday
WassUp At The Wassenberg Art Center
Hope L. Wallace A personalized story is offered for bid on Auction at the Wass. Ingrained! opens this Thursday April 15, at the Wassenberg Art Center. • • We
created our online auction fundraiser to last until April 30, so
everyone has a chance to bid and not be rushed. We just received a new
item too, a personalized story for children! You can also win a
three-day stay at your choice of beautiful tree houses at Dwellbox,
located near forested, New Philadelphia, Ohio. Choose from four unique
tree houses housing two to four people or check out their Dwellhouse for