It’s a special birthday for Art on the Mall. The annual Toledo tradition for artists and patrons turns 30 on July 30.
Art on the Mall will spotlight nearly 100 artists from around the country and feature a range of artwork that includes acrylic, glass, pen and ink, oil, mixed media, metals, photography, ceramics and jewelry for viewing and purchase with either cash or credit card directly at an artist’s booth.
The free, public event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 30, at Centennial Mall on The University of Toledo’s Main Campus. Complimentary parking is available in lots 1N, 1S, 2, 10 and 13. A golf cart shuttle service will be available to transport guests and their packages to and from their vehicles.
“It is exciting to be celebrating 30 years of Art on the Mall,” said William Pierce, associate vice president of alumni engagement and annual giving. “This signature, annual event from the Alumni Association features fun and entertainment for thousands of art lovers of all ages.”
In celebration of Art on the Mall’s 30th year, a competition was hosted calling for artist submissions to help inspire the official promotional materials for 2023, including event programs, posters and flyers, digital marketing such as email and social media advertisements, and T-shirt designs.
Kathy Rennels, a returning artist who specializes in graphic design, submitted the winning artwork.
Art on the Mall will offer activities and entertainment throughout the day, including a young artist area for children and live music, as well as a variety of dining options.
Representatives from the Detroit Institute of Arts will jury the artists’ work. Prizes will be given to the top artists, and UToledo’s Best of Show award will be presented to an artist who is affiliated with the University.
“Year after year, artists tell us that this is one of the best art shows they participate in,” Pierce said. “We’re proud to continue the tradition of hosting this show and we look forward to our best show yet.”
Art on the Mall is hosted each year by The University of Toledo Alumni Association, and is supported for 2023 by iHeartRadio, Mail It Corp. of Toledo and WTOL 11.
Full event details can be found at the Art on the Mall website.
For more information, contact Ansley Abrams-Frederick at 419.530.2586 or ansley.abrams@utoledo.edu.
