Photo show on now, Halloween event coming up
By Hope Wallace
The 38th annual Wassenberg Photography Exhibit continues through Nov. 8. Be sure to stop by and check out the stunning images from both local and regional photographers. Kindly sponsored by Citizens National Bank.
It draws ever nearer. Join us for the greatest show unearthed, Dr. Wassenstein Freak Show this Oct. 31. Electro-swing DJ C.R. Vourteque will return from his home base of Chicago to get your feet dancing! Performers will be risking life and limb in death (almost) defying feats. Creepy clowns, a circus “poodle”, popcorn, peanuts and liquid refreshments a costume contest and other surprises will guarantee your Halloween a perfect success. Tickets are going quickly. Membership, while appreciated is never required, public always welcome. More information can be found at: http://www.wassenbergartcenter.org/announcements/dr-wassensteins-freak-show or call the art center at: 419.238.6837. This event is powered by: First Federal Savings & Loan, Iberdrola Renewables, Open Minded, Van Wert Manor and the Van Wert County Foundation.
Pottery Class will reconvene with our shiny new kiln and awesome instructor, Brandon Knott! Class will begin on Nov. 4, 6– 8 p.m. Cost of the class is $65 WAC members and $70 regular materials included. Sign up soon, this class fill quickly because they make cool stuff!
Don’t forget Art Night is back! Every Thursday at 7 p.m. we open up our doors, paint and clay bins, a wine bottle and turn on the tunes. Do you like to play the piano? Great! Come on in. Grab a friend and any project you are working on or start something new. You project can be a craft, painting, sculpture, whatever you are or feel like creating. Gather, relax hang out with friends and make stuff. An instructor will be on hand. We’re here to help. Best of all, it’s free. We meet every Thursday evening at 6-9 p.m.
Calls for entry will be going out this week for our Annual Artist Members’ Exhibit. Get your ideas ruminating! This is a fun, relaxed for all forms of media, which is judged for awards. All works are accepted in this show and just in time for the holiday shopping season!
For more information on exhibits or to sign for classes and events visit wassenbergartcenter.org. The Wassenberg Art Center is located at 214 S. Washington St. (former Van Wert Armory). We can also be reached by telephone at: 419.238.6837, email: info@wassenbergartcenter.org and our website is: wassenbergartcenter.org.
POSTED: 10/21/15 at 1:47 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?