The Arts Commission Kicks off new Art Box initiative for the June Art Loop

Eye On Art  |  06/17/2020 4:00 pm

The Arts Commission announces a new way to get creative and try new skills at home this summer with Art Box. In lieu of in-person activities, Art Box will allow The Arts Commission to continue to engage the community through the arts while also supporting local artists and businesses.

The Arts Commission hired local artists to help design creative prompts and select a variety of art supplies that suit people of all ages and skill levels. The Arts Commission will comply with all State of Ohio guidelines. As such, Art Loop will not be hosting its traditional in-person programming June- August 2020. Planning for gatherings in September and beyond will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Art Box is a curated set of art supplies for all ages, skill levels and interests to create and learn with Toledo-area artists. Art Boxes are $30 each and come with prompts designed by local artists.

What’s in the Box? The Art Box includes a curated set of art supplies and materials with project ideas, instructions and techniques used by local artists.

Art Box is designed for people of all ages and skill levels and suits both solo artists and collaborators.

You can purchase an Art Box through our website at www.theartscommission.org/theartloop. You also have the opportunity to donate  an Art Box. Donated Art Boxes will be provided to Toledo-area families through the Creative Placemaking program.

Featured Artists:

• Mercé Culp - mixed media, fashion, street artist

• Imani Lateef - graphic designer, cartoonist, creator of JoonBugsWorld.com

• Jon Lightle - illustrator

• Jonie McIntire - literary artist, events coordinator, arts educator

• Alison Benbow - illustrator

• Gyona Rice - graphic designer

• Lydia Yant - graphic designer

How it Works:

1. Order Your Box

Your box includes full-size premium art supplies from Art Supply Depo, a selection of cardstock and construction paper with a Scrap4Art Mystery Mix bag full of fun surprises. In addition, you receive a full-color Let’s Create booklet with a menu describing each product, corresponding prompts and lessons from featured artists.

2. Get Your Box

Once you've placed your order, follow the pick-up instructions below. Next, it's time to play, create and experiment with your new art supplies! Keep visiting The Arts Commission’s website for new printable pages and video demos.

3. Share Your Work at #MyVibrantToledo

Take a photo and post it to your social channels with #MyVibrantToledo. Make sure to like and tag @theartscommission on Instagram and @artscommission on Facebook. *By tagging The Arts Commission in your photos you are giving permission to repost them with photo credit.

Pick-Up Instructions:

Pick-Up Times (starting June 24):
Every Wednesday 3:00pm-6:00pm

Pick-Up Location:

The Arts Commission
1838 Parkwood Blvd.
Toledo, Ohio 43604

The Art Box pick-up is in the parking lot adjacent to The Arts Commission Offices. There will be directional signs posted on Monroe and Collingwood leading to the parking lot and through the pick-up line.

• You will receive a confirmation email with full instructions for drivethrough pick-up, including a detailed map.

• Art Box is available for purchase online only. You must purchase your Art Box in advance of the pick-up time. We do not offer delivery.

• In response to COVID-19, The Arts Commission staff will be working remotely until further notice. If you have any questions please contact Art Loop Manager, Natalie Tranelli-Jacobs at [email protected].

If you are a business and would like additional information on supporting the Art Loop and Art Box with a corporate sponsorship, please contact Kelly Rose Hirsh at [email protected].

Art Loop and Art Box are supported by the following sponsors and partners:

Sponsors: Ohio Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, ProMedica, Key Bank, Buckeye Broadband, Owens Corning, The Andersons

Partners: Art Supply Depo, AIGA, Toledo.com, Scrap4Art