Gallery at the Y

Afternoon of the Arts

2011-11-01T13:03:00.000-07:00

The Davis Family YMCA's 3rd annual Afternoon of the Arts

A special thank you to all who participated.

Centered: slightly off-center Art Show

2011-06-27T08:48:00.001-07:00

Resident painters from Ashley Circle, Beeghly Oaks, The Inn, The Manor, Victoria House, and The Ridge were honored at a reception kicking off an art show featuring their work. The Davis Family YMCA welcomed the artists, their families, and friends on Sunday, June 26th at the GaTY. A special thank you to Giant Eagle for providing refreshments, David and Luke Joachim for providing entertainment, Ellie Frank for the fabulous programs, Denise DeBartolo York for her generosity and sponsorship, and everyone else who made this event possible.

centered: slightly off-center

2011-06-23T18:04:00.000-07:00

The Y is hosting Centered: slightly off-center, an art show featuring 70 paintings by residents of area assisted living and nursing homes. The show will run from June 25-July 26, with an opening reception on Sunday, June 26th from 1-3 pm.

Glee Camp

2011-03-16T18:00:00.000-07:00

Save the Dates!

Y Glee Camp August 1st-5th, 9am-4pm daily.

Students ages 12-17 are invited to spend a week with
professional instructors, learning to sing, dance, act,
play the guitar, and design sets in preparation for
a grand finale performance on the last day.
More information to come.

Anime Fest

2011-02-21T14:57:00.000-08:00

The first annual Anime Fest was held on Saturday, February 19th, as the grand finale to the Art & Humanities Open House Exhibition Week. Organized by Anime Club advisor, Jeff Vargo, the afternoon festivities included music, skits, costumes, origami, face painting, portrait drawing, karate demonstrations, and a movie. The crowd consisted of all ages and numbered about 50.

Anime Fest 2011

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The Davis Family YMCA in Boardman is holding an Art & Humanities Exhibition Open House the week of February 14-19th. Each day, different adult classes will be taught by expert instructors. With the exception of pottery, all classes are free, and all are open to the public. Space is limited, so please reserve your spot at (330) 480-5656 or online at http://www.youngstownymca.org/

Mon 2/14 Oil Painting 1-2 and 6-7 pm Nancy Hawkins
Creative Writing 1-2 and 6-7 pm Kelly Bancroft

Tues 2/15 Glass Etching 1-2 and 6-7 pm Jeff Vargo
Photoshop 1-2 and 6-7 pm Suzanne Gray

Wed 2/16 Photography 6:30-7:30 pm Rick Fisher
Crochet 12-1 and 5-6 pm Natacha Keramidas

Thurs 2/17 Guitar 1:30-2:30 and 6:30-7:30 pm David Joachim
Quilting 1-2 pm Linda Lawless
Pottery ($10 fee) 6-7 pm Lynn Cardwell

Fri 2/18 Faux Finishes 12-1 and 5-6 pm Janet Marstellar
Life Drawing 1-2 and 6-7 pm Nancy Hawkins

Sat 2/19 Pottery($10 fee) 9-10, 10:15-11:15, 11:30-12:30 Lynn Cardwell

Anime Fest 1-3 This event is open to all ages, with skits, crafts, costumes, and music.

Featured Artist

2010-10-24T15:29:00.000-07:00

Featured Artist
John Patterson

John uses calendars, agricultural magazines,
and his own extensive collection of Polaroid pictures as
reference and inspiration. With limited instruction, he has
created a substantial body of work since he began
painting eighteen months ago.

2010-10-10T13:54:00.000-07:00

An Afternoon of the Arts

The 2010 Afternoon of the Arts competed with beautiful weather, homecomings, and one of the area's largest craft shows, but still garnered great reviews from those who attended. A Members' Art Exhibit at the GATY was the central focus of the event, with over four dozen pieces of art shown. Artists at work included Nancy Hawkins, Barb Lyras, Trish Blackman, Janet Marstellar, Natacha Keramidas, Richard Fisher, Sharon Nelson-Bianco, Dru Marchese, Ed O'Malley, Jeff Vargo, and woodcarvers Eugene Bennett, Ed Marchiori, Nick Kitchokoff, John Grantonic, Al Cochenour, Tom Evans, and Alex Yankuch.

Kelly Bancroft and Steve Reese, of Brady's Leap fame, entertained for most of the afternoon. Interludes by contemporary dancer Michelle Edison, poet Jordan Shaver, guitarist David Joachim, and Melissa Clavin's incomparable Y Line Dancers kept the pace lively.

Michael's Craft Center, the Y Leaders' Club, and Y staffers provided crafts to entertain the younger set. Suzanne Gray's collaborative art project, Cathartic Heeling, was open to anyone willing to bare his/her soles.

Refreshments were generously donated by Rulli Brothers and Sam's Club.

A special thank you to the Y staff for the outstanding efforts in readying the food court area for the event, keeping the refreshment table full, and cleaning up afterward.

2010-10-10T13:36:00.000-07:00

Cathartic Heeling

2010-10-07T18:50:00.000-07:00

2010-09-25T16:27:00.000-07:00

Now collecting images for the new footprint montage,
Cathartic Heeling. It's easy to participate... trace your
feet on white paper. On one image, print a trait that you'd like to
eliminate in your life; on the other, something you want to
achieve or honor. Add a bit of artwork and you're done!
Send your images, and you'll be included in

the new montage.

2010-09-25T06:13:00.000-07:00

Everyone is invited to join us at the Davis Family YMCA
on Saturday, October 9th for An Afternoon of the Arts.
Live music, artists-at-work, poetry readings,
dance performances, kids' crafts and more!

2010-09-13T05:59:00.000-07:00

Y Art and Humanities

45 Mc Clurg Road

Boardman, OH 44512

(330) 480-5656

All classes are adult unless otherwise stated

Fall 1 Sept. 13 – Oct. 23

Monday

Beginning Crocheting 10:30 -11:30 am

Beginning Knitting 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Pre-School Story & Craft 3-4 yrs 2:00 – 2:30 pm

Youth Digital Imaging 9-16 yrs 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Plein Air (outdoor) Painting 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Photoshop & Digital Imaging 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Guitar – Children & Teens 6:30 –7:30 pm

Tuesdays

Pre-School Story & Craft 4-5 yrs 10:30 - 11:00 am

Home School Art 6-8 yrs 11:15 am - Noon

Home School Art 10-18 yrs 12:15 - 1:15 pm

Acrylic Painting 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Youth Art 6-8 yrs 3:45 – 4:30 pm

Youth Art 9-14 yrs 4:45 – 5:45 pm

Conversational French 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Wednesdays

open Studio* 11:30 – 1:30 pm

Teen Creative Writing 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Creative Writing 7:15 – 8:00pm

Thursdays

Senior Art 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Youth Drawing 9-14 yrs 3:45 – 4:30 pm

Youth Painting 9-14 yrs 4:45 – 5:45 pm

Acrylic Painting 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Fridays

Printmaking 10:00 am – Noon

Saturdays

Jewelry 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Art Parties, as scheduled** 3:00 – 6:00 pm

Teen Anime Club Sept 18th 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Sundays

Open Studio* 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Art Parties, as scheduled** 3:00 – 6:00 pm

Fall 2 Nov. 1 – Dec. 11

Mondays

Beginning Crocheting 10:30 -11:30 am

Beginning Knitting 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Pre-School Story & Craft 2:00 – 2:30 pm

Digital Imaging –Youth 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Plein Air (outdoor) Painting 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Photoshop & Digital Imaging 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Guitar – Children & Teens 6:30 –7:30 pm

Tuesdays

Pre-School Story & Craft 10:30 - 11:00 am

Home School Art 6-8 yrs 11:15 am - Noon

Home School Art 10-18 yrs 12:15 - 1:15 pm

Acrylic Painting 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Youth Art 6-8 yrs 3:45 – 4:30 pm

Youth Art 9-14 yrs 4:45 – 5:45 pm

Etched Glass 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Conversational French 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Wednesdays

Open Studio* 11:30 – 1:30 pm

Pottery 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Teen Creative Writing 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Creative Writing 7:15 – 8:00pm

Thursdays

Senior Art 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Youth Drawing 9-14 yrs 3:45 – 4:30 pm

Youth Painting 9-14 yrs 4:45 – 5:45 pm

Acrylic Painting 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Fridays

Printmaking 10:00 am – Noon

Life Drawing 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Saturdays

Paint on Pottery – Families 10:00 – 11:00 am

Paint on Pottery – Adults 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Jewelry 1:30 – 3:00 pm

Art Parties, as scheduled** 3:00 – 6:00 pm

Teen Anime Club Oct. 16th 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Sundays

Open Studio* 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Art Parties, as scheduled** 3:00 – 6:00 pm

* Studio open for Y art students (provide your own supplies) – no instructor

** Parties for birthdays, girls’ night out, family get-togethers, any occasion

All classes open to members and non-members

2010-08-18T15:20:00.000-07:00

Visit the Fine Arts Building at the Canfield Fair to see
Canfield Fair Gothic, a banner created by Y staff and members.
While you're there, don't forget to have your picture taken
for inclusion in next year's Faces of the Fair montage.

2010-08-02T15:02:00.000-07:00

During week 7 of Camp Curiosity, campers were
challenged to make a rooster for the Canfield Fair.
The criteria was that they could only use cast off
Christmas decorations... a old tree, a large candy cane,
a silk poinsettia, red beads, garland, and a yellow
ornament. After drawing their own rendition of the
Christmas Re-Rooster, they then created pine cone
bird feeders to add to the rooster.
The finished sculpture will reside at the Y
until Sept, when it will travel to the Canfield Fair.

2010-07-02T18:11:00.000-07:00

YETI

YETI The Abominable Junkman

Created by participants of the Davis Family YMCA's Camp Curiosity.
July 2010

2010-02-19T20:02:00.000-08:00

Another session completed with some wonderful artwork now hanging at the GATY. Earlier in the session, we had a mini reunion, when Tre Smaroff, now living in Boston, paid us a visit.

2009-12-22T19:51:00.000-08:00

Starry Night over Bethlehem

Staff painting in the style of
Vincent van Gogh and Suzanne Bort Gray

New at the GATY

2009-12-13T16:16:00.000-08:00

Adult painters show off their work.

Youth Art Classes created posters about
inclusiveness and diversity

2009-11-16T16:36:00.000-08:00

Women's Retreat at Camp Fitch

Fifty+ women enjoyed the beautiful weather and
accommodations at the annual YMCA Women's Retreat.
Dubbed "spamping" (spa camping) by one clever participant,
the ladies enjoyed horseback riding, rock wall climbing,
hikes, massages, manicures, hot-tub lounging, art classes,
campfire sing a-longs, chocolate fountains, and pure relaxation.

Twenty of the spampers created a mosaic rendition of
Van Gogh's Fifteen Sunflowers. The finished piece will hang at
the GATY before heading to the Lake County YMCA.

2009-10-24T08:46:00.001-07:00

New at the GATY

Student Exhibition, October 2009

Youth Painting: Pointillism

Adult Painting

Congratulations to Maggie who became an
American citizen on the last day of class!

Community Arts Project: Mona Lisa montage

2009-10-18T19:10:00.000-07:00

Tonight was the unveiling of the Community Arts Program's Mona Lisa montage. During the summer, seventy artists in the valley each worked on the separate panels which comprise the whole. About three dozen Davis Family YMCA members and staff put their own touches on panel #39, called All in the Family. Art coordinator, Suzanne Gray, created Feeting Frenzy, panel #15.

The montage will be on display at the Eastwood Mall in Niles, Ohio through the end of the year, after which it will travel to various location throughout the community. More details available at the CAPF website.

YMCA Afternoon of the Arts

2009-10-11T09:08:00.000-07:00

The first annual Davis Family YMCA Afternoon of the Arts was a resounding success. Over fifty members and staff took the opportunity to show off their art, with works ranging from traditional paintings and photography to driftwood, scratch-board, and a painted quilt.

Thirteen local professional artists answered questions and demonstrated techniques. Some gave attendees the opportunity to try their hand at creating pieces of art. Ed O'Malley did quick sketch caricatures and Nancy Hawkins created beautifully rendered on the spot oil portraits.

The crowd was enthralled with performances by puppet master Mary Adams, the sounds of acoustic guitarist Todd Kaden, and a contemporary dance by Michelle Edison. Dr. William Greenway and Jordan Shaver each read from their own collections of poetry.

Over thirty brave souls lent their soles to the Global Art Project, decorating their feet with messages of peace for Suzanne Gray's montage, Peaceful Soleutions.

Children had the opportunity to participate in Fun with Cookies, courtesy of Wendy Gunyula, and also to create seasonal puppets thanks to the generosity of Michael's Craft Store. Additionally, everyone enjoyed refreshments donated by Boardman's GFS (Gordon Food Service), Sam's Club, and the YMCA.

A special thank you to the wonderful staff and volunteers of the Davis Y who made the entire day possible, and to the Vindicator for the extensive coverage they provided prior to and after the event.

Click on the images below for a closer look at the fun.

Afternoon of the Arts

2009-09-25T20:08:00.000-07:00

October 10, 2009

Davis Family YMCA
45 McClurg Road, Boardman, OH

AFTERNOON of the ARTS
Saturday, October 10, 2009
1:30-4 pm

1:30 - 4:00 pm Art Exhibition (GATY)

1:30 - 4:00 pm Artists at Work

Marcie Applegate.....Metal Clay Jewelry
Nancy Hawkins……..... Painting
Jan Milhan…………….. Pastels
Janice Stevens……..…Multi-media
Mary Farragher Evans...Fine Art and Jewelry
Wille Duck……………...Painting
Jack Madden……….....Woodblock
Terri Madden………......Watercolor Painting
Trish Blackman.......Painting

Wood Carvers
John Grantonic, Nick Kitchokoff, Ed Marchiori

1:30 – 4:00 pm Global Art Project participation station, Suzanne Gray

1:30 - 3:30 pm Kids’ Crafts, Michael's

1:30 - 3:30 pm Caricatures, Ed O’Malley

1:45 - 2:30 pm Poetry Reading, Dr. William Greenway

1:45 – 2:30 pm Live Music, Todd Kaden

1:45 - 2:30 pm Kids’ cookie decorating station, Wendy Gunyula

1:45 - 2:15 pm Ask the Expert… photography tips, Chris Stacey Pruitt

2:30 - 3:00 pm Puppet Show, Mary Adams

3:00 - 3:30 pm Dance Demonstrations, Michelle Edison

3:30 - 4:00 pm Live Music, Todd Kaden

Refreshments donated by GFS, Sam's Club, Blue Wolf Tavern

Welcome to the Gallery at the Y!

2009-09-22T16:10:00.000-07:00

The YMCA has long been known as a place to play basketball, lift weights, learn to swim, and attend bible studies. During the past decade, Art & Humanities has become the fastest growing segment of national YMCA programming. With budget cuts in local school and community arts programs, the Davis Family YMCA in Boardman, Ohio is dedicating classes and classroom space to promoting the visual arts.

The newly opened Gallery at the Y (GATY) is now available for rotating member exhibitions and select non-member shows. For more information, contact Suzanne Gray at 330.480.5656 or email ymcagallery@gmail.com