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a complete listing of our recent news and upcoming events, visit our latest
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FIBER ART SHOW:
PAAC is pleased to present the 3rd Annual Fiber Art Show at The 577
Foundation on June 5th and 6th, 2010. This juried art exhibit showcases
innovative uses of fiber media from a wide variety of talented artists.
Over 70 pieces of art are included! This free two-day show also offers
live musical entertainment, children’s art activities, artisan
demonstrations of all kinds, live animal exhibits and much more. More
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FIRST FRIDAY:
Join PAAC on June 4th from 5:30-8:30pm at First Friday (presented by
Downtown Perrysburg, Inc.) for artistic fun for the whole family! In
addition to presenting Children's Art Activities and Exhibit, PAAC has
partnered with Imagination Station to offer exciting Science activities
as well (this month features Fossil Fun and the Big Dig). Free. More
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GREEN ART CAMP: We are currently accepting
applications for Green Art Camp at The 577 Foundation, June 14th-18th
(ages 8 and up). The theme this year will be "Solar Energy". Activities
will include making fun solar prints with light-sensitive paper,
creating a working sundial from mixed-media materials and building a
solar-powered bug. Download
application
SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: We hope to see you at
some of these upcoming concerts!
Music
at the Market (Sponsored by the City of Perrysburg)
Thursdays, 7pm at Commodore Park, Corner of Louisiana
and Indiana
06/17 Cake Walkin Jass Band
06/24 Suburban Legend
07/01 The Roman Griswold Blues Band
577
Concerts on the Lawn
Sundays, 7:00pm At The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front
St.
06/20 HepCat Revival
Note: we are currently seeking a
sponsor for the Concerts on the Lawn. Please contact our office if you
or your company is interested in offering financial support.
Current
Exhibits
Color,
The Visual Vitamin: Paintings by Greg Justus
May/June 2010: The Flying Joe Coffeehouse
Visit the Flying
Joe to view the vibrant and bold paintings of local artist Greg
Justus. According to the artist "Life is full of color, whether it’s in a
painting or in living organisms. Take the time to savor color; it’s the
perfect visual vitamin."
Focus on Fiber:
Selections from the 2010 Fiber Art Show
June 2010:
Perrysburg Municipal Building & Municipal Courthouse
June 2010: Way Gallery (Way Library,
lower level)
As part of our "Focus on Fiber" for the month of
June, our public exhibit venues will dedicated to the diverse art of
fiber. Many pieces from the Fiber Art Show at The 577 Foundation will be
on extended public display until the end of June at the Perrysburg
Municipal Building and the Perrysburg Municipal Courthouse. Sculptural
pieces will be displayed in the Way Library. More
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Focus
on Fiber: Breaking Traditions Art Quilts
June 2010: Way Gallery (Way Library,
lower level)
The Way Gallery will also feature the 2009 Breaking
Traditions exhibit through June. Curated by Michigan artist Lynn
Krawczyk, this exhibit features 84 art quilts honoring the qualities and
special moments that define what a home means. More
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Other News
FIBER ART WORKSHOPS: Register
today for classes on Nuno Felting, Card Weaving, Coiled Fiber
Jewelry and Screenprinting Techniques on Fabric. All classes will be held
on June 25th-26th at The 577 Foundation in Perrysburg. Remember to add
the Fiber
Art Show (June 5th-6th) to your calendar as well! More
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MIDSUMMER ARTFEST:
We are currently accepting artisan applications for our new arts
festival at the RiverPlace Shoppes on July 10th. MidSummer Artfest will
be held during the day while the evening will offer live musical
entertainment at Rockin' at Riverplace. More
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HARRISON RALLY DAY: We
still accepting artists applications for the Rally for the Arts at
Harrison Rally Day (September 18th, 2010). The application deadline is
August 1st. More
Info
Please check out the event
calendar on our website for the latest schedule.
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Call for Volunteers!
The
Perrysburg Area Arts Council currently has the following volunteer
opportunities:
Summer
Intern - help out in the office, two mornings a week
Board Members - openings
available on our board of trustrees
Event Volunteers - assist with
our summer music concerts and other events.
Call
the PAAC office at 419-873-ARTS (2787) or email perrysburgarts@bex.net
if you are interested.
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