September - October 2020
Discoverable & Virtual
Presented by The Arts Commission and ProMedica
September - October 2020
Discoverable & Virtual
Presented by The Arts Commission and ProMedica
September - October 2020
Discoverable & Virtual
Presented by The Arts Commission and ProMedica
CREATE YOUR FESTIVAL
The 2020 Momentum Festival is a combination of virtual and discoverable elements to safely engage attendees in arts and culture experiences in response to COVID-19 and restricted public gathering. Momentum activity is scheduled for September 17 - October 23.
GuidebookDiscoverable Activities are self-guided and promote exploration of the downtown and uptown areas. They include exploration of existing public art infrastructure along with new projects and activities.
Go OutsideVirtual Activities are designed to promote artists and provide safe access to artwork. They will provide the opportunity to connect visual artists with sales opportunities and exhibitions and provide access to audiences for performing and literary artists.
Go DigitalMURALS IN PROGRESS
As part of the continued investment in downtown Toledo's infrastructure there are five new murals that will be completed by the end of October 2020. Support for these projects is made possible through private and public partnerships and The City of Toledo. A special thank you to ProMedica for their continued support of the arts and investment in beautification of Toledo’s riverfront. Artists include: Ken Dushane (Toledo, OH) Maya Hayuk (Brooklyn, NY), Louise Jones (Detroit, MI), Yusuf Lateef (Toledo, OH), and Timothy Smith (Los Angeles, CA).
Support The Arts Commission
Preorder for Momentum T-shirts now open
Check out the new limited edition Momentum 2020 t-shirt designed and printed by Jupmode! It features the entire "Toledo Alphabet Project" by Graphite Design + Build. All money raised will go to support continued programming at The Arts Commission. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PRESALE. Jupmode doesn't hold inventory of these goods in their retail store. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Add on or changes to order cannot be made after close of sale.
2020 Exhibition
The 2020 virtual exhibition highlights the work of twelve artists. Ranging from traditional practices to mixed media and installation each artist showcases their expertise of material, technique, and conceptual prowess. The selection panel includes: Lauren Applebaum, Ph.D. (Toledo, OH), , Jova Lynne (Detroit, MI), and Alex Paik (Brooklyn, NY). Exhibiting artists include: Deb Davis, Brent Dedas, Lauren Fowler, Beth Genson, Lindsay Haynes, Natalie Lanese, Loraine Lynn, Tom Marino, Katrina Niswander, Deborah Orloff, Mike Osborne, & Tim Stover.
VIRTUAL ARTIST MARKET
Browse, Shop, Share
Are you missing out on wandering through art fairs this summer? Support the work of a variety of makers from all over the country in our Virtual Artist Market network. Each vendor runs their own sales and keeps 100% of their profits.
Partner Programming
The 2020 Momentum Festival is thrilled to have a great network of partner programming for audience engagement. Our partners include: Toledo Opera, Imagination Station, MetroParks Toledo, Destination Toledo, Toledo Lucas County Public Library, Toledo Museum of Art, National Museum of the Great Lakes, The Ability Center, and Terhune Art Gallery at Owens Community College.
Momentum | Intersection
2019 - 2020
Momentum | Intersection is a collaboration of industry, design, and art. Inspired by the studio glass movement, The Arts Commission seeks to provide new collaborations between applications of glass as an artistic medium and manufacturing processes. The 2019 - 2020 awardees are: Jason Robert Bauer (Brooklyn, NY), Carrie Iverson (Arlington, TX), and Kristine Rumman (Philadelphia, PA).
Culture Inspires Healthy Communities
2020 Momentum Presenting Sponsor
Art is essential to a healthy community and a vibrant downtown. The Arts Commission is pleased to partner with ProMedica to present the 2020 Momentum Festival, promoting the greater Downtown Toledo area as a vibrant center of arts, culture, and creative life for residents, guests, tourists, and those dedicated to Toledo's revitalization.
Momentum 2020 Is Sponsored By
