Engaging Community
Unleashing Our Creativity

Art Classes, Exhibits, Performances, Creative Camps

Who We Are

We engage the community by offering a wide range of arts opportunities for all ages, such as classes, Arts Camps, performances, concerts, exhibits, special events, and summer arts scholarships. Our goal is to enthusiastically promote the visual, performing and literary arts in our area and make them accessible to everyone.

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Up Coming Classes

The Black Swamp Arts Center is excited to announce our lineup of classes! Browse the classes below and click on CLASS TITLE that interest you to learn more. Each class page includes a registration button to make signing up easy.

We can’t wait to create with you! If you have any questions or suggestions for future classes, please email bsacclasses@gmail.com.

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Ice Cream Paint & Party

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September 28,  4–5pm Mary Gingerich $30 Grades 2-6 Get ready for a sweet and creative party! Enjoy fun favors, make your own ice cream-inspired art project, and finish the celebration with a delicious ice cream sundae. It’s the perfect mix of creativity, fun, and sprinkles! Led by professional art educator, Mary Gingerich.

Create Space

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Wednesdays Sept 30-Nov 18 3:30 – 4:30 pm Grades 3-6 8 sessions, $60 Jill Martinez Create Space is where creativity gets bold, and totally original. Throughout the 8 creative sessions grades 3-6 Experiment with wild ideas, push boundaries, and make art that’s anything but ordinary. Bring your imagination—we’ll bring the supplies.

K-2 Art Club

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October 5, 12, 19, 26 4-5pm Mary Gingerich $40 (All 4 sessions) Grades K-2 Art helps students build confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills while giving them a fun way to express themselves. It also helps with focus, teamwork, and feeling good—making art an important part of learning and growing. Students are given the freedom to […]

Clayworks Kids-Fall Trinket Dish!

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Clayworks Kids-Fall Trinket Dish! October 10 9-10 am $20 Grades 1-5 Katy Corkle Clayworks Kids is all about the squishing, shaping, and creating with clay! Young artists get hands-on with fun projects while learning simple techniques to bring their wildest ideas to life. It’s good-messy, creative, and kid-approved.

Stained Glass Pumpkin or Fall Leaf

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Stained Glass Pumpkin or Fall Leaf by Mike Harmon Tuesday, October 13th 6-9pm $55 Ages 14 & up Local stained glass artist Mike Harmon is back again to share his talent and stained glass knowledge! Participants can choose from a variety of colors.

1 Day Creativity Club - Make Your Own Stuffies!

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1 Day Creativity Club – Make Your Own Stuffies! October 24 9–11am Katy Corkle $20 per class Grades 2-6 Students are given the freedom to explore a wide range of mediums through fun projects with professional art educator, Katy Corkle. Art helps students build, confidence, and problem-solving skills while giving them a healthy outlet for self-expression. […]

Exhibits

Learn about our current and upcoming exhibits along with our upcoming call for entries!

Current Exhibit

Unleashed!

Unleashed is an opportunity to discover new artists, support local creativity, and experience the diverse voices that make our membership so vibrant. Whether… you’re an art enthusiast, collector, or simply curious, we invite you to explore this exciting showcase of original artwork created by the artists who make our community thrive.

Call for Entries

2026 Annual Fall Art Exhibit.

Our Second Annual Fall Art Exhibit is open for entries! Artists 18+ may submit up to three works. The deadline is September 7. Entry fees are $30 for BSAC members and $35 for non-members. Up to $1,000 in awards will be given. This is an on-site exhibit.
Join us for the free opening and awards reception Thursday, September 24, 5:30–7 p.m., with appetizers, wine, and beer. Artwork does not need to be fall-themed!

Past Exhibits

Past Exhibits

is an opportunity to discover new artists, support local creativity, and experience the diverse voices that make our membership so vibrant. Whether… you’re an art enthusiast, collector, or simply curious, we invite you to explore this exciting showcase of original artwork created by the artists who make our community thrive.

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Creative Art Camps

Unleash your child’s creativity with our Creative Art camps! Click the area camp desired for more information and to register. • Archbold • Montpelier • Wauseon • Pettisville

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Mobile Arts Program

Since 2017, the Mobile Arts Program has served individuals and groups with limited access to the arts.  We partner with area social service organizations to provide free, creative opportunities in art, music and movement.”

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