577 Foundation celebrates local community artists

Each quarter, the 577 Foundation showcases different artists, crafters and authors in its Welcome Center & Curiosity Shop.

577 provides artists a space to display and sell their work while offering visitors the opportunity to discover unique, handmade pieces. From handcrafted jewelry to fiber arts, photography and even locally made jams and syrups, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Current Featured Artists and Authors

•Jan Szalkowski and Wendy Steusloff–preserving tradition with homemade jams, jellies and syrups.

•Annie Johnson–sharing her passion for knitting and crochet.

•Christopher Reid–capturing life through his photography.

•Joanne Viviano–creating one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry.

•Susan Cayton–a master fiber artist, weaver and dyer.

•Sherry Kertesz–weaving beauty through macramé art.

•Nancy and John Salerno– bringing nature to life with handmade squirrel feeders.

•Kate Michaelson–mystery author inspired by her own journey with chronic illness.

•Anna Isabel Garrison– memoirist exploring healing, nature and self-discovery.

Visitors can view artwork at the shop, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Most artists’ work will be available through March 31.

Calling Local Artists

Are you an artist in northwest Ohio or southeast Michigan looking to share your work? The foundation is accepting applications for future featured artists. Send an email to Isabelle Tucker at itucker@577foundation. org for details.

577 Foundation is at 577 East Front Street, Perrysburg. Visit 577foundation. org to learn more.