Anthony Wayne Arts Commission

Art and About 2017: Jim White Memorial Paint Out, the annual Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission event is being renamed this year to honor local artist, Jim White. Jim, a very talented artist who always painted in this event, passed away on February 10, 2017. A commercial artist by trade, Jim enjoyed creating landscapes and portraits in both oil paint and charcoal. He won many awards for his work over the years including first place and People’s Choice awards at past Art & About events. During the paint out he often encouraged on-looking children to take his brush and add some color to his painting. Many of his paintings sport children’s signatures next to his own.
This is the fifth annual event and will be held in Downtown Waterville on June 15, 16 and 17.  Art and About is a three day event that invites talented, local artists to set up and paint outside throughout the city on June 15 and 16.  Then on Saturday, June 17, Celebration of the Arts will be held from 1:00 pm to 5:00 p.m. on N. Third St. in downtown Waterville.
 
The public is invited to watch the artists paint on June 15 and 16 and to join in the Saturday, June 17 celebration which will include art and craft booths on N. Third St., live music, a free children’s craft area, sidewalk chalk area and voting for the People’s Choice Award. The public will be invited to vote for their favorite painting. Local artist, Teri Bersee will serve as the judge for additional artists’ awards. Art & About is a free family-friendly event from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. For more information about the art event, contact Lisa Exner at exner@bex.net or visit www.awaac.org
The annual super street party, **Rock the Block** will be held on June 17th on N. Third St. Tiny's BBQ will be set up and cooking all day or enjoy our other local restaurants in downtown Waterville. Starting at 5:00 pm a beer trailer will be open.  Live music by Venus Spanking Mars from 7 to 11 will be the evening's entertainment. There is a $5 cover charge for that portion of the day. Proceeds will benefit the Lucas County Sheriff’s Department D.A.R.T. Program. Rock the Block is organized by Todd Boatfield, Waterville Chamber of Commerce and Third Street Cigar in Waterville.
 
Also on June 17th, the Waterville Historical Society will be hosting **Historic Homes of Waterville**, a tour of six historical homes in Waterville plus two WHS museums, the Robbins House and the Sargent House from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Tickets for the home tours may be purchased in advance at www.watervillehistory.org. Shuttles will transport participants from J & R Contracting to the tour homes.