Awakening Minds Art

10/25/2026

It takes a village. And what an incredible village we have!

Our 16th Annual Awakening Minds Art Auction was months in the making, and we couldn’t have pulled it off without the incredible people who gave their time, talents, and energy to make it happen!

💜 Our Auction Committee: Red Tornado Collective 2.0, Sarah, Shelby, Melissa, David, Allison, Emily, Inci, Jennie, Tiffani - for the countless hours of planning, organizing, and bringing every detail together.

🎨 Our instructors and students: Megan, Emily, Inci, Crista, Bailey, Jennifer, Brandon, and the dozens of students involved - The heart of this entire event. Your creativity, dedication, and beautiful artwork are what make this night so special.

🏨 Hilton Garden Inn Findlay: For hosting us and helping everything come together behind the scenes.

🎤 Our auctioneer: Kris Gosche - For bringing the excitement, keeping the bids rolling, and helping turn beautiful artwork into meaningful support for our mission.

👏 Our emcees: Pat Sadowski & Josh Kin - For keeping the evening flowing, engaging our guests, and sharing the stories and mission behind the artwork.

🎶 Our DJ: Simplicity Sounds - For bringing the energy and creating a fun atmosphere throughout the evening.

📸 Our photographer: Jake Warrington with J.Warrington Visual Creations, LLC - For capturing the smiles, proud moments, and memories we’ll cherish for years to come.

🤝 Our sponsors: For believing in what we do and generously investing in the people and programs we serve.

Every single one of you helped make this night possible. And while the event itself was incredible, what means the most is knowing how many people came together to celebrate our students and support the future of Awakening Minds Art.

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! 💜🎨

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🎨Our Art Auction is more than an evening of beautiful artwork. It's a celebration of creativity, confidence, connection, and the incredible individuals who make Awakening Minds Art what it is.

Join us as we showcase one-of-a-kind artwork created by our talented students, recognize Cancer Patient Services as our 2026 Honorary Agency, and come together as a community to support affordable, accessible art programming throughout Northwest Ohio.

Whether you're attending in person, sponsoring the event, or placing a Silent Max Bid for the live auction, every act of support helps ensure more individuals of all ages and abilities have the opportunity to experience the life-changing power of art.

A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors, ADDAPTCO, Abe & Heagan Sparling, American Legion Findlay Post 3, Black Pearl Research Solutions, CentraComm, CT Construction, Culver's of Findlay, Don & Carrie Templin, Domino's, Doty Dental, Dr. Kyle Amspaugh, Blanchard Valley Pediatric Dentistry, First National Bank of Pandora, Hitchings Insurance, Koehler Brothers, LaRiche Chevrolet Cadillac, Linda DeArment, Marathon Petroleum, Melody Perry, Mennonite Home, Pam Benjamin - Key Realty, Positive Nutrition by Paige, Red Tornado Collective, Reinhart Foundation, Rosemary Beurger, S&S Auto Glass, State Bank, The Blooming Ginger, Timothy Lemire - Western & Southern, and WesBanco.

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping make this event possible.
Learn more, register to attend, or place a Silent Max Bid at awakeningmindsart.org/fundraisers-events.

We can't wait to celebrate with you! 💜

10/24/2026

💜 **This. This is why we do what we do.**

The smiles. The proud faces. The students walking their artwork around the room, knowing an entire community was there to celebrate something THEY created.

The excitement of a winning bid. The joy of seeing someone fall in love with your artwork. The confidence that comes from knowing you created something special.

**Because the real masterpiece isn't just the artwork. It's what's happening within the person who created it.**

These photos capture so much more than a night of fundraising. They capture confidence, connection, belonging, and a community that believes in the power of art.

**This is Awakening Minds Art. And this is why it matters.** 💜🎨

Photo Credit: Jake Warrington, J.Warrington Visual Creations, LLC

10/24/2026

🎨 Can we just take a moment to appreciate this incredible artwork?! 💜

Every single piece featured in our 16th Annual Awakening Minds Art Auction was breathtaking in its own way. The colors, creativity, details, and personalities that shine through each piece are truly something special.

But what makes this collection even more beautiful is knowing the artists behind it. Thank you to all of our AMA families who participated and shared your talents for our annual fundraiser!

We couldn't be prouder of our talented artists and the beautiful work they shared with our community!
Help us celebrate the real stars of our Art Auction: OUR ARTISTS! 💜

Photo Credit: Jake Warrington, J.Warrington Visual Creations, LLC

10/24/2026

🎤 Let's hear it for our AMAzing emcees at the 16th Annual Awakening Minds Art Auction! 💜
~Pat Sadowski & Josh Kin~

There's a lot that happens behind the scenes to keep an event like our Art Auction running smoothly, and our emcees were right in the middle of it all!

From reviewing last-minute details and changes to keeping the evening moving and the audience engaged, they did an incredible job helping make our 16th Annual Art Auction a success.

We're so grateful for the time, preparation, energy, and genuine support they brought to the evening. It's people like them who make an event of this size possible!

Thank you for showing up for Awakening Minds Art and helping us make the night so special! 🎨💜

Photo Credit: Jake Warrington, J.Warrington Visual Creations, LLC

10/22/2026

Traveling the world with Taylor Place residents!

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

Behind every great nonprofit is a group of people who believe in its mission. 💜🎨

As we reflect on another incredible year at Awakening Minds Art, we want to recognize our **2026 Board of Directors** for their time, leadership, dedication and commitment to helping our organization grow.

From supporting our programs and fundraising efforts to helping shape the future of AMA, these individuals generously give their time and talents because they believe in the power of art and the people we serve.

**To our board members, THANK YOU!** Your commitment makes a difference, and we're grateful to have you helping move our mission forward.
L-R: Jake Warrington, Kristin Kachur, Lauren Hoffman, Emily Sullivan, Jennie Gilroy, Tiffani Lewis, Jordan Hamilton, Melissa Johnston, Shelby Cole, Allison Trutt, Sarah (Crisp) Ricker.

💜 **Want to be part of something meaningful?**

We're always excited to connect with community members who are passionate about our mission and interested in making an impact. If you've ever considered serving on a nonprofit board, we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Email **[email protected]** to learn more about board service and future opportunities.

Here's to continuing to grow, serve and create opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities throughout Northwest Ohio! 🎨

10/22/2026

We had a great night with False Chord Brewing for our first Painting with Pints of the season! We had a full house of 16 painters, and we appreciate everyone being there!! Let's do it again next month on November 18th 🎉

10/19/2026

We are so excited to be back at False Chord Brewing this week for a new Painting with Pints! Preregistration is required. Contact the brewery to register! https://www.falsechordbrewing.com/shop