The Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council is proud of The Arts Garage (TAG). TAG is quickly becoming an art and cultural destination for artists and art enthusiasts, while making a significant economic impact throughout the Ottawa County area.
TAG is home to nearly 20 working artists that share their time and talent with all who enter. There are painters, potters, sculptors, writers and tinkerers.
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Every month there is a new exhibit installed with art from one celebrated artist after another.
Classes for children and adults are abundant and include multiple mediums for beginners, as well as advanced artists. Children’s classes are a priority, and kids that reside in Ottawa County are offered classes at no charge, thanks to a grant from the Port Clinton Rotary Foundation.
This all-volunteer operated non-profit depends on membership and the generosity of donors and sponsors to enhance the quality of art in Ottawa County.
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For what’s happening and for detailed information follow us on FACEBOOK or you may email us at ottawacountyarts@gmail.com.
Typical hours are Thursday – Sunday, from 11 am – 4 pm., 317 W. Perry St., Port Clinton, Ohio.
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A BRIEF HISTORY
The Arts Garage is home to the Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council (GPCAAC). Open in 2020, The Arts Garage has nearly 20 resident artists, a new exhibit each month, adult and child classes and boasts visitors from the United States and
around the globe.
We are proud to be in partnership with the City of Port Clinton. In 2020 when Mayor
Mike Snider learned that the Arts Council was looking for a home, he offered to rent thevintage city service building (built in 1935) at 317 W. Perry St. to us. For the agreeable rent of $1 a month, we said “yes.” This historic building was built with pale yellow tile, lots of windows for light that artists crave and an industrial look that lends itself to the imagination. We are grateful.
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WHAT WE OFFER AND OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE
We are proud of what we have accomplished in a few short years. The Arts Garage has nearly 9,000 square feet of usable space, and we are using almost all of it; transforming it into a cultural arts center. We have more to do and are determined to make The Arts Garage a destination, which we are proud to say is happening.
What we feature:
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art for sale in a variety of media
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art studios for working artists
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adult and child classes in a variety of media
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gallery space - a new exhibit each month featuring painting, sculpture, pottery, photography, realism, abstract, assemblages; more
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a writer’s group; learn from local wordsmiths
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a life drawing group; beginners and advanced welcome
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unique fundraising events
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volunteer opportunities
What we hope to feature in the future:
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concert/theatre area
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a working chef’s kitchen, with culinary classes
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sculpture garden, and
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possibly a museum.
Still, with all of our successes, we must make critical renovations to the building. The Arts Garage is in need of a facelift, including new windows, flooring, heating and cooling, restrooms and landscaping. We are counting on the generosity of artists and art lovers to help us make it all happen.
GPCAAC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2009 to provide the communities of Ottawa County support in fostering a cooperative effort between artists and the public to promote the creative arts in our region.
If you’d like to help, please go to our “donate” page or email Barbara Radebaugh, GPCAAC President.