“Badlands and Brownies” closes Sept. 16

By Hope Wallace

If you haven’t had a chance to tour the Badlands and Brownies Exhibit, come soon, as it will close at the end of next week. This is the compelling work of two national and international photographers, Stephen Takacs of Columbus and Mark Lanning Jr. of Sacramento, Calif. Takacs has created a life-size fully functional Brownie camera. Lanning toured and photographed the Badlands and Pine Ridge Reserveration. This exhibit will be displayed until Sept. 16.

The deadline to enter your photographs in the 39^th Annual Photography Exhibit is Sept. 14. Contact the art center for an entry form. Youth, adults, professionals and amateurs are encouraged to submit their photographs. The opening reception will be held on Oct. 2 from 1–5 p.m. This exhibit will be on display until Oct. 23.

Art Classes available for ages 18 and over include Watercolor Techniques, a new Daytime Drawing Class, and Evening Pottery Class. Contact the art center for information on classes, fees, dates, and supplies needed. There is also a free ArtNight open studio on Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. where you can try out techniques or bring your current art project.

For children and youths, the ArtReach after-school art program begins Tuesday, Sept. 13 (ages 7-11) and Thursday, Sept. 8 (ages 12-16). Contact the art center for information on fees, etc. on this program. Need-based scholarships are also available on a limited basis for ArtReach. Please contact the Wassenberg Art Center for more information.

For complete information on classes and exhibits, visit wassenbergartcenter.org or call 419.238.6837, email info@wassenbergartcenter.org , or visit The Wassenberg Art Center at 214 S. Washington St.