Supporting Local Artists Since 1959

Inspiring a Vibrant Toledo

Featured

  • Art Loop: Poetry Slam

    Friday, November 8

    Get ready for a night of powerful poetic performance! This celebration of spoken word and poetry – held in the historic Collingwood Arts Center – spotlights talented local and regional performance poets and spoken word artists. The evening’s centerpiece is a live poetry slam competition, complete with guest judges and top prizes. Participate or cheer on your favorites!

  • Merit Awards

    Applications open early October

    The Arts Commission's Merit Award program recognizes outstanding local literary, performing, and visual artists, rewarding the many hours and personal resources each artist dedicates to their artform. Artists living within a 30-mile radius of Downtown Toledo may be eligible to apply.

  • Intersection of Art and Industry

    Exhibition Open September 18 - October 27

    Intersection is an exhibit of glass art like no other. The 2024 Exhibition features work from Gabriel Peña, Matthew Hutchinson, and Davin Ebanks. Their work will be on display at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion, 2444 Monroe St.

Impact on Our Community in 2023

100+
Volunteers Engaged
106
Locations Activated
$100K+
Paid to Local Artists

Inspired

The Arts Commission advocates to Inspire a Vibrant Community in Toledo. We believe support for artists and creatives in our region is essential to the greater Toledo area's revitalization, sense of place, and commitment to a brighter future. Through collaboration and community conversation we achieve innovative resources and programming that serve Toledo.

Creative

The arts are the heart and soul of our community. By fostering access to arts, creativity, and professional development for all artists and creatives in our area, at all skill levels, and from all walks of life, we encourage a more honest, diverse, and engaging interaction with our city, for residents and guests alike.

Relevant

Our work is vital to helping build a new and better future for our city. From creating a more fertile ground for the arts to grow and develop, to providing access to fun, creativity, and new opportunities, Toledo's art and artists are at the center of driving a sense of community and enriching our neighborhoods, while fostering a creative economy that contributes to our sense of revitalization.

The Arts Commission strengthens our community, fosters creativity and celebrates life through art.