The Arts Commission announces the upcoming return of the Local Artists’ Holiday Trunk Show in conjunction with the Libbey House Foundation.
Preview night will be Friday November 21, from 5 to 8 p.m., and shopping day is Saturday, November 22, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will be held at the Edward D. Libbey House, 2008 Scottwood Avenue, Toledo, in the beautiful Old West End neighborhood.
The event will feature glass, metal, fabric, acrylic and ceramic artwork from local artists for sale with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Arts Commission’s programs. The Friday night preview features early-bird shopping, live art demonstration by Aaron Bivens, silent auction, meet the artists, appetizers and a cash bar.
Local artist and returning trunk show participant Dani Herrera said, “This show is a great benefit to the community and the artists because it allows the public to enjoy the Libbey House, the artists to continue to do what they love to do and the public to do their Christmas shopping for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts. It makes Christmas shopping fun and a special experience for the whole family.”
The event is presented by Libbey House Foundation and the Arts Commission, with additional sponsorship from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Ohio Arts Council.
Tickets are $25 for Friday preview night and $10 for Saturday shopping day. To purchase tickets online, go to secure.qgiv.com/for/artscom missionofgreatertoledo/event/ trunkshow/ Local artists participating in the event are: Ann Tubbs, Cyd Gottlieb, Dani Herrera, Eamon King, Fraser Phibbs, Hans Ruebel, Jaci Riley, Jane Lamanna, Julie Schnell Madden, Kacey McCreery, Kathy Rennels, Kayla Kirk, Ken Miller, Leonard Marty, Lia Colapietro, Lindsay Williams / Avert Adornments, Lisa Grizaniuk, Matt Paskiet— Firenation Glass Studio and Gallery, Mike Stevens, Ryan Pfeifer, Ryan Thompson, Steve Cothern, Tess Healy, Tim Spurchise, Tom Marino and Toledo School for the Arts.
More information can be found at the Arts Commission’s website, theartscom mission.org/events/holidaytrunk- show.
