Events
Art After Dark
A celebration of the winter solstice and the longest night of the year. The purpose is to bring people together to facilitate to conversation of healing through the depression and anxiety that can be felt this time of year. Art is proven to be therapeutic and calming. This event is a way for the community to learn about art as a way to cope. Experience different mediums and be inspired to learn and create!
Community Outreach
Artsbridge provides free art projects for kids and adults at local events throughout the community. Artsbridge sets up as an outdoor vendor at Marietta First Friday events in Ohio every month of each calendar year. Artsbridge also participates in annual events throughout the area such as Artoberfest, Monster Mash, Shop Small Saturday, as well as other area festivals and events.
To invite Artsbridge to your community event, please email our Programs Coordinator:
artsbridgeprograms@gmail.com
Senior Arts Fund
The Marie Ausenheimer Memorial, which was established by the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation from the estate of Marie Ausenheimer, was created to support charitable projects related to the arts that broadly support the interest of the Mid-Ohio Valley area seniors. Artsbridge will reach out regularly to organizations serving seniors in the area and to other local arts organizations to invite requests for funding and to identify good projects to be supported; with increased emphasis of the arts programming specifically designed for seniors
For more information or to request funding for your event, please email our Executive Director at:
artsbridgedirector@gmail.com
2023-24 Winter Schedule
 12/3/23 – Warren Community Band
sponsored by CFI Engineering
12/10/23 – Warren Jazz Ensemble
sponsored by D. Byers & Associates
12/17/23 – Marietta Vocal Point & Bell Choir
sponsored by The Original Pizza Place
sponsored by Northbend Wealth Management
1/14/24 – PSHS Choir
sponsored by Peoples Bank
1/21/24 – Belpre High School Band
sponsored by Kraton
1/21/23 – Jim Forshey as Elvis
sponsored by Leavitts Funeral Home
sponsored by Cowdery Tax & Business Solutions
2/11/24 – Williamstown Strings
sponsored by CWS Office Solutions
2/18/24 – Wood County Christian School
sponsored by TBA
2/25/24 – Vandy Middle School Band
sponsored by TBA
Fall Fund Drive
The Arts in the MOV Matter!
The Artsbridge Fund Drive is an annual initiative to raise money for our Arts Education programs and community Arts Services. These contributions are provided by local individuals and businesses and local and state grants. Funds raised are distributed to Artsbridge programs and artists which continue to educate, entertain, and enrich our community. These programs are made possible through your generous support!