Wayne County Council for the Arts, Inc.

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Reminder: Drop off for the final show of the year is this and next Thursday 5-8, Friday and Saturday 10-2. The prospectus is at Wayne Arts. The special holiday pricing entry fee is $25 member or $30 non member and you can enter up to 4 pieces.

We are also reaching out to all of our artsy and crafty friends who would like to donate items for our “ Off The Wall” fundraiser event that will be happening on December 15th,from 2-4. It can be 5x7 works of art or anything/ everything that is your “work of art!”. I have decorated a bag that came with a macaroni and cheese:) We have had jewelry, pens, paintings, sketches, prints , photos,fused glass, knitted and wooden items, marbled paper, leather wallets and pouches….and the more creative the better. So far, I have 4 wooden holiday/ winter ornament kits that include all of the unpainted wooden pieces, paint, paintbrushes and glue that will be on the wall.

Last but not least, Wayne Williams’ printmaking class begins on Thursday! Bring a sketchbook and reference photos of what you would like to work on during the 6 week workshop. You can pay at the first class. $140/ member $150/ non member and that includes all of your printmaking supplies.

Please feel free to message us, if you have any questions.

Thank you all for your support in 2024!
Wayne Arts!

A few exciting announcements!!!

This year’s final show will be called “These Are a Few of My Favorite Things.” Yes, like the “ Sound of Music” song! I apologize, if it’s now stuck in your head.
This will be a show that embraces the older favorites and newest works in your collection. The “New” will be eligible for a “ People’s Choice” award of $75 and a ribbon. It will be voted on that day.
The prospectus and forms will be available at Wayne Arts. The drop off will be during this and next week’s gallery hours.
The show will open on November 14th and close December 21st. The Opening Reception will be on December 15th, from 2-4. Special holiday pricing is:$25 members/ $30 non members for up to 4 pieces.

Also on December 15th,( There was a conflict on the 8th) will be our annual fundraiser “ OFF THE WALL.” That will also be from 2-4.

This event is always fun and with each ticket purchase , you will leave with a work of art! I will share more information soon. Tickets are $15 single or $25 couple and it also includes acoustic music and light snacks:)

Lastly, we have met our minimum of participants for Wayne Williams’ Art printmaking class!!! So, it’s a go! It begins on November 7th and ends December 19th. No class on Thanksgiving. There are still a few spaces left and you can bring payment on the first day of class. The prices include all supplies. You will only need to bring a sketchbook and reference photos/ sketches.Prices are $140 members/ $150 non members. Time is 6-8:30.

Thanks everyone!
Wayne Arts!

Sunday afternoon was delightfully spent crafting Chunky Knit snowmen in a workshop led by Lisa from The Artful Fairy Shop, held at Wayne Arts. The Artful Fairy Shop

Wayne Arts will not be open tomorrow because of Halloween. We will reopen on Friday from 10-2 and Saturday 10-3!
Thanks!

A few exciting announcements!!!

This year’s final show will be called “These Are a Few of My Favorite Things.” Yes, like the “ Sound of Music” song! I apologize, if it’s now stuck in your head.
This will be a show that embraces the older favorites and newest works in your collection. The “New” will be eligible for a “ People’s Choice” award of $75 and a ribbon. It will be voted on that day.
The prospectus and forms will be available at Wayne Arts. The drop off will be during this and next week’s gallery hours.
The show will open on November 14th and close December 21st. The Opening Reception will be on December 15th, from 2-4. Special holiday pricing is:$25 members/ $30 non members for up to 4 pieces.

Also on December 15th,( There was a conflict on the 8th) will be our annual fundraiser “ OFF THE WALL.” That will also be from 2-4.

This event is always fun and with each ticket purchase , you will leave with a work of art! I will share more information soon. Tickets are $15 single or $25 couple and it also includes acoustic music and light snacks:)

Lastly, we have met our minimum of participants for Wayne Williams’ Art printmaking class!!! So, it’s a go! It begins on November 7th and ends December 19th. No class on Thanksgiving. There are still a few spaces left and you can bring payment on the first day of class. The prices include all supplies. You will only need to bring a sketchbook and reference photos/ sketches.Prices are $140 members/ $150 non members. Time is 6-8:30.

Thanks everyone!
Wayne Arts!

Attention Members and Non members:

Wayne Williams is gauging interest for an awesome printmaking class opportunity.

It would begin on November 7th.
It would be 6 sessions on Thursday evenings from 6 to 8:30pm

Nov 7,14,21, and December 5, 12 &19th are the dates.

Printmaking types:Plastic,metal,Drypoint etching,acquatint and Monoprint.

Price would be: $140 member and $150 non member. This price includes all of the supplies.

He has one confirmed participant. We would need at least 5 more participants to make it happen.
Please comment below or message WA,if you are interested and I will get more details to you!
Thank you in advance!
Wayne Arts!

…And that’s a wrap! Today’s Opening reception was the final event of a spooky, sugar filled, cute costume wearing and art making weekend at Wayne Arts!
The Spooky Art show will be on display until November 2nd!
Thank you to all of the schools( Newark, Lyons, NRW and Williamson) and the families who came to show their support!

Great conversations and many laughs were also had this weekend!

President Alicia Linzy ,Board member Steven DeRenzo and the( crowd favorite) best dressed (dancing and singing) skeleton look forward to seeing you all again at next year’s event too! Please reach out, if you would like to help next year!
Take Care!
Wayne Arts

Another great Haunted Gallery/ Spooky Art show night! Thank you to all of the families, Steven and Shelly DeRenzo, Jill Short for your fabulous face painting skills, Courtney Dentel and Kristen Pullen for stopping by today and their wonderful student contributions to the show! It was a wonderfully spooky time and we look forward to seeing you all again, next year! Tomorrow is the opening reception for the show, from 2-4!

FYI

Join Mr. Tye on Friday, October 25th at 3PM in creating Spooky Diamond Art Coasters for a Spooky Teen Craft! For teens aged 11-17, registration is required.

Be sure to sign up by calling the library, stopping in, or by using the link below⬇
https://newark-ny.whofi.com/calendar/event/131325?method=embed

Thanks to everyone who came ro check out the art show and were BRAVE enough to visit the haunted gallery/ studio! We loved alll of the costumes too! A huge thanks to board member Steven J DeRenzo who brainstormed this event last year and designed the layout of the spooky haunted gallery this year! We will see you all again tomorrow night from 5:30-8:30( Or when the crowd stops) It was a great first night! If you would like to be a part of this event next year, please talk to either Steven or I( Alicia Linzy)tomorrow night! We would love to have more help with this event!Thanks!

Thank you to everyone who showed up tonight! We haven’t had anyone since 7:20,so we are heading out at 8 and will return tomorrow at 5:30! I will share tonight’s pics when I get home!

Reminder, it’s happening next weekend…and it’s free!

A sneak peek at the Spooky Art Extravaganza!
I have a few more pieces to add next week but for the most part the show is set to open tomorrow at 5pm-8! You can also stop by Friday and Saturday from 10-2! Thanks again to our members, Lyons, Newark, North Rose Wolcott and Williamson school districts for entering work into the show! It truly looks wonderfully…scary-ish:)
Don’t forget we have our Haunted Gallery next Friday and Saturday 18th & 19th from 5:30-8:30…and it is absolutely free! We will also have snacks and activities for the families too! See you soon!

Hello All! As we get in work from our area schools and members for the Spooky Extravaganza Haunted Gallery and studio family event and exhibit, the main gallery is closed. You can still stop by and see the incredible work of Wayne Williams in the Fayad and Williams’ Gallery during our gallery hours of :Thursday 5-8, Friday 10-2 and Saturday 10-2. The Haunted gallery event will be on October 18th and 19th from 5:30-8:30 both days. It is free for everyone. All children must be accompanied by an adult.