Westerville ArtsLine: Newspaper and arts council have highlighted arts in Westerville

Linda Wilkins
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For nearly 20 years, lovers of the arts have read about upcoming exhibits, classes, concerts, theatrical performances and more in the monthly column “ArtsLine,” published by the Westerville News & Public Opinion.

With the efforts of the Arts Council of Westerville in compiling the details and offering commentary, the newspaper has given readers the scoop on when, where and how to enjoy the arts in and around Westerville.

Linda Wilkins is a member of the Arts Council of Westerville.

The Arts Council of Westerville provides the ArtsLine column.
The Arts Council of Westerville provides the ArtsLine column.

Originally adopted as the “arts commission” – a subcommittee under the Westerville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in 1997 – the Westerville Arts Council met for the first time as a standalone organization Feb. 27, 2003.

The influence of the arts has grown immensely in 20 years as the Arts Council’s prime goal has remained the same: increasing participation in and appreciation of the arts in Westerville. The ArtsLine column has helped shine a spotlight on the cultural arts.

As seen in recent years of ArtsLine, there has been an explosion of opportunities for all ages to experience music, drama, writing, hands-on visual art and more. Partnerships in the community provide an annual art hop in uptown, arts alley and youth crafts during the summer months and countless events throughout the year.

Westerville ArtsLine:Writing contest accepting original works for judging and publication

On Feb. 25, WesterBall, an event hosted by the Arts Council, will highlight local artists, teachers and performers, raise money for local arts and music programming and define the goal of a cultural arts center in Westerville.

February Events

Feb. 3 – From the Ashes: Phoenix Rising Printmaking Cooperative exhibit. Attend the public reception, 3 to 5 p.m., at Otterbein University Fisher Gallery, Roush Hall, 27 S. Grove St.

Feb. 9-18 – Otterbein Theatre presents “Our Town.” Tickets can be found at otterbein.edu/theatre-performances/.

Feb. 9 & 16 – Audio Editing Workshop on Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to noon; Video Editing Workshop on Feb. 16, 2 to 4 p.m. Sessions are hosted by Westerville Public Library and require registration at westervillelibrary.org.

Feb. 26 – Westerville Symphony presents “Romance Revolutionaries” at 5 p.m. This Masterworks II performance features pianist Suzanne Newcomb. Tickets can be found at westervillesymphony.org.

Throughout Feb. – Submit entries to 17th Annual Celebrate the Arts Writing Contest. All ages are invited to enter original writings at artscouncilwesterville@gmail.com.

The Arts Council of Westerville will continue to offer a calendar of arts in Westerville on the ACW website at artscouncilofwesterville.com.

This article originally appeared on ThisWeek: Westerville ArtsLine: Newspaper and arts council have highlighted arts in Westerville