Afternoon of the Arts

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

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

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.

Anime Fest

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

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.