Athena Art Society, Inc.

09/01/2026

All 4 artists in this exhibit are members of Athena!

Four Women- Four Visions. This special exhibition brings together four accomplished women artists, each with a distinctive artistic voice and perspective. Their diverse approaches and creative visions come together to create an engaging and inspiring exhibition. Gallery open Tuesday thru Saturday 11am to 3pm. Meet and hear from the artists at a free w**e and cheese reception on Sunday, September 20, 1pm to 3pm. All are invited!

08/21/2026

08/19/2026

Congratulations Brenda!

Congratulations to Brenda Hess Hofbauer for receiving Honorable Mention for her collage art currently on display at the Black Swamp Arts Council Unleashed exhibit!

This show, featuring the art subject of pets, closes on September 11th. You still have time to stop by and enjoy eye catching local art!

07/20/2026

Join us as an artist or spectator for our Annual Sylvania Plein Air Festival August 2nd - August 7th

The Sylvania Plein Air festival welcomes 100+ artists from across the U.S. and Canada to downtown Sylvania for a four day outdoor painting en plein air event.

Picturesque Sylvania offers the artist many landscape and architectural options including inclusive and accessible residential and commercial areas all conveniently nestled between beautiful parks, river trails, historic homes and more.

Professional:
Best of Show $1000
Second Award $750
Third Award $500

Emerging:
Best of Show $200
Second Award $150
Third Award $100

Purchase prize awards (over $8000)
Athena Art Society prize: $250
Red Feather AWARD $250

Exhibition and sales will take place During our Red Bird First Friday, August 7th at our local galleries and Heritage Sylvania.
Artwork will remain on display through the 22nd for the community to purchase!

Learn More about our event:
https://redbirdsylvania.org/plein-air/
Register as an artist:
https://redbirdsylvania.org/plein-air-registration/

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06/19/2026

This Sunday, June 21, Athena member Leslie Dietsch will give an Artist Talk at the Closing Reception for "Leslie Dietsch and Jerry Gray: Moments in Latitude" at 20 North Gallery. Leslie's oil paintings on view are landscapes featuring rural and maritime scenes from around the Great Lakes region.

The Closing Reception & Artists' Talks event will be from 2-5pm on 6/21 at 18 North St. Clair Street, Toledo, OH.

Leslie will speak at 3pm and Jerry will speak at 3:30pm. Original artworks by both artists will be available for purchase.

20 North Gallery appreciates RSVP via phone or email (419-241-2400; [email protected]) to ensure adequate seating.

Join us Sunday, June 21 from 2-5pm for the Artists’ Talks & Closing Reception with Leslie Dietsch and Jerry Gray. Artists Dietsch and Gray share stories and inspirations for the exhibited…

06/12/2026

From Dani Fuller

Join us as an artist or spectator for our Annual Sylvania Plein Air Festival August 2nd - August 7th

The Sylvania Plein Air festival welcomes over 100 artists from across the U.S. and Canada to downtown Sylvania for a four day outdoor painting en plein air event.

Picturesque Sylvania offers the artist many landscape and architectural options including inclusive and accessible residential and commercial areas all conveniently nestled between beautiful parks, river trails, historic homes and more.

Professional:
Best of Show $1000
Second Award $750
Third Award $500

Emerging:
Best of Show $200
Second Award $150
Third Award $100

Purchase prize awards (over $7000)
Athena Art Society prize: $250

Exhibition and sales will take place During our Red Bird First Friday, August 7th at our local galleries and Heritage Sylvania.
Artwork will remain on display through the 22nd for the community to purchase!

A beautiful bouquet bar will be available at Beautiful Blooms by Jen on Main Street. Buy flowers for your favorite artist or winner to celebrate the evening!

Look for business and store events throughout the week and evening of First Friday as well!

Learn More about our event:
https://redbirdsylvania.org/plein-air/
Register as an artist:
https://redbirdsylvania.org/plein-air-registration/
Want your home or business painted? (2 spots left):
https://redbirdsylvania.org/purchase-prize-awards/