‘Catalyst’ opens with new show

Once housed in the Wassenberg Victorian era home it is now located in the newly renovated Van Wert Armory conveniently located on Washington Street (Interstate 127). In August of 2012, the Van Wert County Foundation purchased the armory property which was scheduled to be demolished. The 12,000 square foot facility, saved from the wrecking ball has made a smooth transition from to proponent of turbulent times to the creation of the visual arts and creative placemaking.

VAN WERT, OH (NWPR) – On view through Friday, December 15, 2023 is the 34th Annual Artists’ Exhibit & Sale at the Wassenberg Art Center. Works from 30 professional and amateur artists from around the region grace the walls of the main gallery.

Those receiving awards are: “Abandoned” [Acrylic] by Pat Wietholter, Douglas Koch Memorial Award; “October Nocturune” [Soft Pastel) by Susan Dhaenes, Mary McVay Worthington Award; “Quiet Time” [Oil] by Valerie Parsell, VWCF Award; “Foxy Lady” [Polymer Clay] by Kelly Masillo, Gertrude Sluterbeck Memorial Award.

Merit Awards went to: “Racing for the Jump” [Acrylic) and “Meeting at the Pond” [Acrylic] by William John Jr.; “Blue Trees” [Oil] by Michael Huffman; and “Taller Baby Face Bottle” [Clay] by Robert Minto.

Honorable Mentions went to: “Rose Plaques/Pair” [Watercolor] by Penny Wiseman; “A Sultry Summer Day” [Sterling Silver, Cothem Marble, Pearl] by Mike Kozumplik; “Moody Sky” [Watercolor] by Linda Yenser; “Kaleidescope” [Photography] by Sharmalene Gunawardena; and “The Potters Shed” [Watercolor] by Pat Rayman.

Other exhibiting artists are: Anita Lehman, Ann Puthoff, Bobbi Miller, Brenda Hofbauer, Debby Gregory, Elgarda McGee, Erin McMillen, Eva Yarger, George Trimble M.D., Jayne Smith, Jenny Derringer, Joseph Yenser, Karen Dille, Katelynn Arn, Kay Sluterbeck, Sally Hangartner, Staci Kaufman, and Val S. Sluterbeck.

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