Wayne Center for the Arts

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Wayne Center for the Arts Enriching lives and strengthening our community through art. Mission
Enriching lives and strengthening communities through art.

Values & Guiding Principles
Wayne Center for the Arts strives to be Relevant, Accessible and Affordable to all residents of Wayne County while providing services and programs that are of the highest Quality. Core Values:
– Provide professional, courteous, helpful service in an inspiring environment that reflects a high standard of quality
– Ensure accessibility to programming that is creative and innovative at its core for all Wayne County residents
– Strive to meet community needs and continually assess relevance of program offerings
– Maintain a flexible and open approach to partnerships, space and audience

Philosophy
Wayne Center for the Arts promotes artistic creativity, education and presentation for a collaborative, inclusive and vibrant cultural community. We strive to inspire people to be creative and outside the line of the standard in order to foster open-mindedness, inclusion and new ways of looking at situations.

It’s World Mental Health Day, and we believe art can play a meaningful role in supporting mental health and quality of l...
10/10/2026

It’s World Mental Health Day, and we believe art can play a meaningful role in supporting mental health and quality of life.

Making art can help reduce stress, boost mood and self-esteem, and provide an outlet for emotions. It can also support cognitive function, while giving us opportunities to slow down, be present, express ourselves, and connect with others.

Today, we’re encouraging everyone to take care of their mental health and make time for the things that help you feel grounded, connected, and inspired.

We’re also grateful for the local organizations doing important work to support mental health and well-being in our community, including NAMI Wayne and Holmes Counties, OneEighty, Inc. and Anazao Community Partners. Thank you for the care, connection, and support you provide to our community.

10/09/2026

A little glimpse into Art of Movement

Sometimes it’s good to get up, get out of your head, and just move! Whether you’re looking to try something new, reconnect with your body, or simply have some fun, Art of Movement is a space to explore, create, and move together.

You can drop in for a single class now or sign up for the full Art of Movement B session, starting October 26!

Classes are Mondays at 7:00 PM. Come move with us!

Come explore the incredible work of Susan Shie at Wayne Center for the Arts. Join us for the opening reception on Saturd...
10/08/2026

Come explore the incredible work of Susan Shie at Wayne Center for the Arts.
Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, October 10 from 2–4 PM. The reception is free and open to the public, and we’d love to see you there!
Take some time to experience Shie’s unique artwork, connect with fellow art lovers, and celebrate the opening of this exciting exhibition.
Link in bio to RSVP.

We were delighted to welcome State Representative Meredith Craig to visit the FabLab and Arts Park on Monday! It was a...
10/07/2026

We were delighted to welcome State Representative Meredith Craig to visit the FabLab and Arts Park on Monday! It was a great opportunity to talk about the many partnerships that have made the FabLab possible and how the Arts Park has become a wonderful asset to the neighborhood.

We're very grateful for the support we received in the latest state capital budget bill from Representative Craig and State Senator Al Landis for our next big project: fixing drainage and masonry issues in our history Walnut Street School. Thank you to our representatives for valuing the arts in our community!

🎬 Go Behind the Curtain with award-winning cinematographer Tom Bergmann!Join us for an inside look at documentary filmma...
10/06/2026

🎬 Go Behind the Curtain with award-winning cinematographer Tom Bergmann!
Join us for an inside look at documentary filmmaking with Tom, who brings 20+ years of experience and more than 60 film credits to the conversation. He’ll share clips and stories from his work, along with insights on visual storytelling, working with directors, and building trust with the people behind the stories.

This FREE workshop takes place at The Lyric Theater — don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an accomplished filmmaker and hear the stories behind the camera.

Presented by Wayne Center for the Arts and the Lyric Theater of Wooster.
Register now — link in bio!

Happy World Teachers’ Day!Today we’re celebrating our incredible instructors—just a few of them are featured here, doing...
10/05/2026

Happy World Teachers’ Day!
Today we’re celebrating our incredible instructors—just a few of them are featured here, doing what they do best. We’re lucky to have so many talented, passionate, and kind instructors in our community, and each one brings something special to what they do.

We’re grateful for the time, creativity, and inspiration they share with others. Thank you for encouraging us all to get creative, try something new, and make art.

A little look at Tap 1 with Brittany Kranstuber. We’re so happy to have these young dancers in the studio!
10/04/2026

A little look at Tap 1 with Brittany Kranstuber. We’re so happy to have these young dancers in the studio!

It’s officially October, which means it’s time to get a little spooky at WCA.Take a look at some of the pieces you could...
10/03/2026

It’s officially October, which means it’s time to get a little spooky at WCA.
Take a look at some of the pieces you could make at our Jack-O-Lantern Fused Glass and Haunted House Fused Glass workshops. There’s plenty of room to make each piece your own and get creative with your design.

Both workshops are coming up soon, and registration is open! Sign up through the link in our bio.

10/02/2026

POV: You’re determined to drop into a class at WCA…
Adult dance classes? Come on in — drop-ins are welcome.

Art Club? Drop-ins are welcome as long as you're within the age range!

Not every class allows drop-ins, but for the classes that do, we’d love to have you join us! Whether you’re dropping in for a class or signing up for the full session, there’s always room to get involved. Check out our class listings for details on which classes welcome drop-ins.

Missed your chance to sign up for a clay class at the beginning of fall? Now’s your chance!More clay classes are coming ...
10/01/2026

Missed your chance to sign up for a clay class at the beginning of fall? Now’s your chance!
More clay classes are coming up at Wayne Center for the Arts, and registration is open. Whether you’re new to clay or looking to keep creating, there’s still time to join us in the studio.

Sign up today through the link in our bio.

Address

237 South Walnut Street
Wooster, OH
44691

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+13302642787

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