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TAC Docent tours at the Toledo Museum of Art

David Guip, Professor of Art Education, Professor Emeritus, University of Toledo, is leading docent tours for members of the Toledo Artists' club at the Toledo Museum of Art. There will be four more tours this spring: The tours are held on Saturdays starting at.1:30 pm. We meet in the Libbey Court. Here are the dates:

• March 26, 2022
• April 16, 2022
• May 28, 2022
• June 25, 2022

Please join us and arrive about 15 minutes early. If you have signed up but have not paid, please bring your payment of $24 when you arrive at the museum. This is a great opportunity to learn more about art and experience the world-renowned collection at TMA. If you have any questions please contact Joe .

Paint out at the Ford House in Grosse Point Shores

All skill levels are welcome for this day long program. Bring your easel, paintbox, and a sunhat for a day of painting on our beautiful, 87-acre historic landscape on Lake St. Clair. You will find lake views, paths, historic architecture, and gardens. There will be juried prizes of $1,000, $500, and $250. Admission is $30 for Ford House members, $35 for non-members. Reserve your place here ; Find more information here.

At 6 pm that evening, please attend the Paint Out: Fresh Paint Party. Artists and guests can view the juror’s awards, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a glass of wine, and see the paintings on a stroll through the landscape. Tickets to the party can be purchased here .

Edsel and Eleanor Ford House

1100 Lake Shore Rd

Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236

Water Wonderland of Michigan Art Exhibition

All art work must have water depicted - a named lake, pond river or stream in Michigan. It can include people, wildlife and flora, as well as lighthouses, barns, boats, bridges, etc. Artists do not have to live in Michigan. Two and three dimensional media are accepted. Work may be for sale; there is no charge to exhibit and there are no awards. Each artist may enter up to 3 pieces. Deliver art work to the River Raisin National Battlefield Park & Visitor Center on

• March 23 and 24, 12 pm to 4 pm
• March 25, 10 am to 4 pm
• March 26, 12 pm to 5 pm

Pick up artwork May 9 through May 15, between 10 am and 6 pm.

River Raisin Visitor's Center

 333 N. Dixie Hwy. 
 Monroe ,  MI   48162

Find more information here.

The Arts Commission

Here are some of the programs offered by the Arts Commission. More information about these and other programs is available on their website.

Young Artists at Work

2022 Apprentice Application

Young Artists at Work (YAAW) is a six-week paid summer employment opportunity for youth ages 14-18 in Toledo and the surrounding areas. The apprenticeship teaches professionalism and introduces participants to careers in creative industries.

Call for Entries

Signal Box Wraps: Phase 3

The Arts Commission is seeking artwork for vinyl-wrapped signal boxes In an effort to aesthetically enhance the pedestrian experience. These innocuous metal boxes provide a great opportunity to implement moments of artistic discovery.

Ninth Congressional District Invitational High School Art Exhibition

The Arts Commission and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur present the Ninth Congressional District Invitational Art Exhibition to honor artistic excellence demonstrated by area high school students. Congresswoman Kaptur has presented this opportunity to her district since 1983.