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Workshops & Special Events
Youth art group painting 2009 SBG
Sunflowers for Ukraine
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Sunflowers for Ukraine
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The Zayshlyy Family, Ukraine
With input from Boris Zayshlyy, the YMCA hosted Sunflowers for Ukraine. Artists donated their art, almost $6000 was raised. specail events
Sunflowers for Ukarine
YMCA UA is doing its best to make life as normal as possible while their country is enduring an unprovoked attack by Putin. special events
Bluebirds Workshop, Carlson
Bluebirds workshop, Sandel
Bluebirds, Rzonsa
Bauble Workshop
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Encaustic workshop 4/2024
Encaustic workshop
Encaustic workshop
Encaustic workshop
Waterlily workshop
Workshop participants, April 2024
Calla Lily workshop
Calla Lily Workshop
WAtercolor Landscape Workshop
Poinsettia Workshop
Sunflower Workshop
Livestrong 2023
Cat’s Meow 2023, Purple Cat
at shows
Purple Cat at the YMCA 2022
In addition to the dozens of paintings by PC clients, members of The Feral Cat’s band entertained the crowd with known and original music. art show
Art & the Art of Mentoring
Exhibited at the Eastwood Mall Gallery, the show consisted of art by Al Bright, who taught and mentored Suzanne Bort Gray, who in turn taught and mentored students at the Davis Family YMCA. special events
Art & the Art of Mentoring
Suzanne Bort Gray with her mentor and her students. special events
Studio Class
Nationally known artist and author, Al Bright was a mentor to hundreds during his years as a YSU professor. I was among those who benefited from his instruction, patience, and friendship.
The Butler Institute of American Art
Art students at the Davis Family YMCA gathered at the museum for a guided tour. Two of the the group went on to become docents at the Butler. special events
Hooray for Hollywood
When Ceclia Newman was downsizing, she found a cache of paintings her husband had created while still in high school. Each was the face of famous movie stars. When she donated them to the YMCA, little did she realize that we’d make a big fuss, have a red carpet opening reception, invite her family as guests of honor. special events
Ervin & Ceclia Newman
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Hooray for Hollywood
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ARTreach
Ursuline Sr. Norma led the Casa Madre bilingual class, exposing children to life in the country, artreach
ARTreach
Children from the Casa Madre summer program were invited to the Bruno estate to learn about growing their own food from a master gardener.
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