YWCA supports, celebrates artists of Mahoning Valley
Every summer, the Young Women’s Christian Association honors and supports female artists of the Mahoning Valley.
Here’s what’s happening until July 21 at the YWCA of the Mahoning Valley’s forty-first annual Women Artists: A Celebration show.
Free show
Stop by the free YWCA art show empowering female artists of all backgrounds and nationalities at least 18 years or older.
A second show highlights artwork by artists younger than 17 as part of the Women Artists Show.
The exhibits will be on display until July 21 at the YWCA.
Public viewing is free from noon to 4 p.m. and will be open for viewing any day except Monday and Tuesday.
Get a virtual view of the women’s art exhibit and the young artists under 17 exhibit on the YWCA website here. The exhibit includes paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, and metalwork.
The artists will be honored with a celebration party at the YWCA from 6 - 9 p.m. on July 7, with appetizers, music, and an awards ceremony.
Get tickets online or call (330) 746-6361 at extension 122.
Hands-on art classes
Are you feeling inspired to create? You can participate in a workshop in the YWCA’s art education series.
The first event to check out is a creative reading with representatives from Lit Youngstown. It’s at 6 p.m. on June 29 at the YWCA.
Then try sculpting at the fused glass workshop with Lynn Cardwell at 5 -7 p.m. on July 12 at the YWCA.
Remember to reserve your spot online by July 10. It’ll cost $40 for your ticket and materials.
After the glass workshop, a sip and paint with Noreen Yazvac at 5 p.m. on July 20.
Reserve your spot online by July 10 and grab a ticket here.
Sponsors for Women Artists include Edward M. Barr Charitable Trust, Barbara Brothers, Barbara Faires and Farmers Trust Company.
Nancy K. Morris Endowment Fund also sponsors it. Morris was one of two founders of the show back in 1982. The exhibit was created to “meet the needs of underserved women artists in the area and support the YWCA,” according to the website.
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