Chalk the Block
The 2024 Chalk the Block event will be held on Saturday, June 29th from 9am to Noon!
Join us at this awesome family and community event on Toledo's Main Street!
Whether you're an aspiring artist, a seasoned pro, or simply looking for a fun family activity, this event is tailor-made for you. Come to Toledo City Hall Saturday morning to create chalk art along the sidewalks of Main Street. Panels will also be available at table height near City Hall, so anyone can create their masterpiece without having to bend over the sidewalks if they wish.
We're not just celebrating artistry; we're also rewarding it! Once the drawing concludes at Noon, judges will be awarding prizes for 1st and 2nd place in categories of 0-11, 12-18, adult, and group/family.
Chalk the Block is absolutely FREE. All we ask is that you bring along your enthusiasm, friends, family, and that one-of-a-kind creative spirit. Interested participants can sign up ahead of time using the form linked here, but walk ins are also very welcome!
Art, Oysters & Brews!
2024 AOB WEEKEND EVENT
Join us this summer on August 3rd & 4th, 2024 for a full weekend of AOB on Main Street in Toledo! There will be kids activities sponsored by the Toledo Library, live music, a petting zoo, local breweries and wineries, fresh oysters, and lots of local artists!
Come enjoy the music, discover new art, wander down Main Street into local shops, or take a stroll to the Waterfront Park. Bring your friends and family, there is no fee to enter!
Interested in being an art vendor at AOB? These events are a great way for artists to sell their products, connect with new customers and other artists, and enjoy some wonderful local food and live music. ART Toledo only charges a flat fee of $30 for a 10′ x 10′ space per day, so you’ll get to keep all the profit from your sales! Plus this year we are offering a sale of $45 for the entire weekend if you register before June 30th.
Check out the registration form linked here to register to have a booth at our event!
To signup to be a food vendor at AOB, please fill out the form linked here!
For any questions regarding the events or vendor registration, please email info@arttoledo.com
YAQUINA RIVER MUSEUM OF ART PRESENTS THE 28TH LABOR DAY ART WALK
The 29th Annual Labor Day Weekend Art Walk hosted by the Yaquina River Museum of Art features numerous artists at several galleries throughout Toledo. The public is invited to partake this self-guided tour around the wonderful participating galleries and studios around town. Enjoy some refreshments, art displays, demonstrations, lectures and more from 10am to 4pm on September 4th, 5th and 6th! To learn more visit their website here: http://toledoartwalk.com/artwalk
Phantom Galleries
YEAR ROUND!
Visit the pop-up art studios in empty storefronts on Main Street to showcase local artists. The galleries feature different artists every four months.
ART Toledo Past Successes
April 2022
Jeremy Nichols completed the first of mural of the ART Toledo Mural Project- A spray painted Welcome to Main St Mural featured on the corner of Hwy 20 and Main Street.
Toledo Library ART Speaker Series
Tom Ettel April 30th
May 2022
First Weekend Toledo Art Celebration May 7th-8th
Toledo Library ART Speaker Series
Melanie Price May 14th
Jeremy Burke May 28th
June 2022
First Weekend Toledo Art Celebration June 4th-5th
Veta Bakhtina completed her piece in the ART Toledo Mural Project- A beautiful mural on the corner of Hwy 20 and NW A St.
July 2022
The 2022 Art, Oysters & Brews Summer Event Series kicked off July 2nd with musical performances by Paul Schuytema, Jayden Noble, and Wild Hog in the Woods.
The first ever Chalk the Block event took place on July 16th- it was a wonderful day of family, friends, fun and community art. The winners of the sidewalk chalk art competition and their art pieces are featured on our webpage here!
August 2022
The second 2022 Art, Oysters & Brews event on August 6th was a great success will musical performances by Paul Schuytema, Steve Cook and Curtis, and Dave Cowden. A special thanks to the Lincoln County 4H group for putting on an awesome petting zoo!
Casey McEneny completed the third mural of the ART Toledo Mural Project- An outstanding piece featured on the back of Timbers Restaurant & Lounge at 181 Main Street.
September 2022
The final Art, Oysters & Brews weekend of the 2022 season was on September 3rd and 4th. It was a fun art filled weekend with musical performances by Chris Baron, Flatt Stanley Incident, Revel'n, Dave Cowden, Tyler Spencer, and Ian Smith!