ART NOTES Friday, 4.13 EAR | EYE: Listening and Looking, Contemporary Music and Art - This ongoing performance and discussion series explores the relationship of contemporary music and art through performances in response to specific artworks. 7pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
GAPP Artist Lecture: Jen Blazina - The Philadelphia based contemporary artist will discuss her works and her Guest Artist Pavilion Project (GAPP) residency. 7pm. Toledo Museum of Art GlasSalon, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
“I Am a Woman Because”
Embrace what makes you unique during this empowering photoshoot, ladies. The second annual “I Am a Woman Because” photoshoot centers around allowing women to be unapologetic, natural, and in true form. Wear what makes you most confident and spend the afternoon getting to know and celebrating other local women. 3:15-5:15pm. Saturday, April 21. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. See the event on Facebook. Free
Saturday, 4.14
TMA’s newest exhibit takes wing
The beautiful work of Scottish American poet and artist, Alexander Wilson, will be on exhibit at the Toledo Museum of Art, beginning Saturday, April 21. A self taught artist, Wilson self illustrated 314 species of birds. Before Audubon: Alexander Wilson’s Birds of the United States will be on display during May’s American Birding Week, which brings thousands of visitors to NW Ohio. On view through July 15. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org
Generative Writing Workshop- Use photographs to create a story and generate new writing. A meditation will start the class, followed by the writing workshop. Space is limited, register in advance. $10. 2-3:30pm. The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-4174. 577foundation.org The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild Spring Showcase - Skilled crafters and vendors will show off and sell their creations. 10am-4pm. Tam-O-Shanter, 7060 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-842-1925. toledocraftsmansguild.org Free George Carruth Spring Signing- The sculptor will speak with fans, exhibit pieces, and sign work. 10am-5pm. Garden Smiles, 211 Mechanic St., Waterville. 419-878-5412. carruthstudio.com Free Color Theory: How to Select and Use a Color Palette - Learn the basics of color theory in this five session series, held from 10:30am-1pm on Saturdays. April 14, 21, 28, May 5 and 12. Registration required. $120. The Art Supply Depo Toledo, 29 S. St. Clair St., 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com
Saturday, 4.21 57th Annual Toledo Artists’ Club Auction - Auctioneer Charales Nafzinger will auction off original artwork by Toledo Artists’ Club members. This event will also feature door prizes and a cash bar. $2 admission. 6-10pm. Maumee Elks, 139 W. Wayne, Maumee. 419-893-7272. toledoartistclub.com/index.html Kokedama Class - Learn the Japanese art of Kokedama while making your own string garden. Supplies included. Space is limited, register in advance. $25. 11am-12:30pm. Art and Performance Center of West Toledo, 2702 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-704-3576. facebook.com/succulentstomakeusmile
Eight times a charm
Get creative at the 8th Annual NW Ohio Bead Shop Hop, from Monday, April 16 through Saturday, April 21. Shop five local businesses, all owned by awesome women, for the best locally made jewelry and gifts. Make your own creation that just screams YOU! Explore the shops and be entered to win a gift certificate. Participating shops: Beads & Books, Bead Attic, Toledo, Bonita Bead Boutique, Maumee, Coyote Beads, Bowling Green, and JuJu Bead, Findlay. For more information visit, beadshophop.weebly.com
Sunday, 4.22 Handcrafted Artisan Paper - Learn tips and project ideas on how to make recycled paper by hand. Space is limited, register in advance. $15. 2-3:30pm. The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-4174. 577foundation.org
Thursday, 4.19 May They Live Forever: Ancient Egyptian Mummies - Dr. Salima Ikram, Professor at the American University in Cairo, will discuss details on ancient Egyption Mummies and how society’s perception of them have changed throughout the years. 6pm. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
Tuesday, 4.24 Art Book Club Discussion - This group gathering will make connections with works in the museum to “Egyptomania: Our Three Thousand Year Obsession with the Land of the Pharaohs” by Bob Brier. Registration required. 5:30-6:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
Friday, 4.20 The Road to 150: An Exclusive Talk with Brian French - AIGA Toledo and Commerce Paper host a pop up show from 2-7:30pm, presenting the history of the French Paper Company, a sixth generation family owned mill based in SW Michigan. Current owner, Brian French, will offer an exclusive talk at 4pm (registration required). AIGA Toledo, 705 Monroe St., toledo.aiga.org Free
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