• Children

    BUILD A BETTER BUTTERFLY WORLD

    Butterflies and Poppies, Vincent van Gogh [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons For the third year running we’ve taken our summer programming cue from the Library’s Summer Reading Program theme. 2017—Build a Better World.  AND…Since we’re excited about the butterfly enclosure coming to Clary Gardens June 28 – July 2 we’ve gotten specific.  BUILD A BETTER BUTTERFLY WORLD. And…we think we should build a better world for butterflies— They make us happy with their beautiful colors and their wandering, weightless flight. They are great pollinators and serve as natural pest control agents which makes them environmentally useful. When you see lots of butterflies, they signal a healthy ecosystem. We’ll work with young artists to make super-sized flowers…

  • FAMILY FUN, MUSIC, ARTMAKING
    Families,  Performances

    FAMILY FUN, MUSIC & ARTMAKING 2017 series in the artPARK

    FAMILY FUN, MUSIC & ARTMAKING is a family-friendly, free event featuring great music. Prepare to kick back and spend a free & easy interactive time with your family, friends and neighbors. All you need to do is bring a blanket or chairs and maybe a picnic.  It’s “come as you are/go when you’re ready to leave”. We’ll have art supplies out on the lower level of the platform for anyone who wants to make a little something. When—Thursdays in July, 6pm.  IT’S FREE. Where—The artPARK wooden platform, 325 Main Street with a view of the Coshocton County Court Square. The west side of the artPARK is in shade and there is almost always a…

  • Dogwood Festival

    Dogwood Youth Arts Celebration 2017

    Since 1985, youth have been at the heart of Dogwood Festival. Overtime, the word ‘festival’ has become somewhat of a misfit. Please welcome Dogwood Youth Arts Celebration in its place. DOGWOOD YOUTH ARTS CELEBRATION SCHEDULE MAY 5-12, 2017 MAY 5, 5-8pm Downtown Coshocton CHALK & ROLL noon — CHALK ART EVENT begins. Professional artists begin their chalk art work in the artPark, 325 Main Street.  Youth, amateur and team artists join in the artmaking throughout the afternoon and evening. Rain strategies include tents and plastic to cover work during periods of rain. Artists—click here to register.  Cash prizes will be awarded by popular vote for favorite Professional Amateur Under 18 Team 5-5:45pm The Octafellas on the artPARK…