Ashtabula Arts Center

05/30/2026

The first of our summer arts camps is Wizard Camp, starting on June 12! Register at (440) 964-3396 or https://ashtabulaartscenter.org/summer-camps/
Students will create potions, wands, magic books, and much more! Bring a white t-shirt, pillowcase, or socks (100% cotton is best) to tie dye with house colors on Thursday. Students should bring a snack and water each day. Financial aid is available!
Wizard Camp
for grades 1-6
with Nancy Nelson-Brotz
June 8-12, Mon-Fri
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
$127 fee, materials $30
Limit of 15 students

05/30/2026

Ballroom Dance with Brenda Angle is back! Register at (440) 964-3396 or https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/ashtabula-arts-center/6a0b50fcacfe721059ee180e/tickets #/productions-view
Wednesdays, 4 weeks beginning June 3
5:30-6:30 p.m.
$50 single
$73 couple
This class will focus on Swing, Salsa, and Polka. Join us for some summer fun and dance to some great music!

05/30/2026

NEW CAMP!
Circus Camp Stars
for ages 8–14
with Michael Rosman
July 20-24
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
$330 camp fee, Circus Take-Home Kit $50 (optional)
limit of 20 students
Register at https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/ashtabula-arts-center/6a04bff53ce95448420ae18e/tickets #/productions-view or call (440) 964-3396.
Step right up and experience the thrill of the circus! In this exciting camp, you’ll learn the incredible skills of circus performers—walk on stilts, master the tight wire, and discover the art of juggling. Dive into a noncompetitive environment that blends physical activity with cultural arts while embracing the spirit of the Big Top—building towards a big Friday afternoon show for parents. Activities include acrobatics, physical comedy/clowning, stilt walking, tight-wire walking, juggling, plate spinning, pie-in-the-face day, and various other circus experiences. You’ll have fun and improve your hand-eye coordination, balance, and self-confidence. Dress comfortably in sneakers and activewear as you embark on this unforgettable journey! This camp is presented in partnership with Michael Rosman’s CircusCampStars. circuscampstars.com

Michael Rosman has more than 30 years experience as a circus coach and more than 35 years experience as a full time comedy circus performer. He will be returning to Ohio this summer for a 7 weekend run at the Great Lakes Medieval Festival where he is a known as Squire of the Wire. His act there features tight wire walking directly over the audience along with other traditional and non traditional circus stunts. Over the course of his long career, he has headlined on cruise ships, at casinos, and at theaters, as well as at more than 100 colleges and universities. He has done stage shows in such exotic places as Japan, Sri Lanka, Aruba, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and a few others. In the USA, he has been to 49 states, and performed in almost all of them including Alaska and Hawaii.

05/29/2026

Dining for the Arts 2026 kicks off tomorrow with a launch party beginning at 6 p.m.! RSVP at https://ashtabulaartscenter.org/event/dining-for-the-arts-2026-launch-party-disco-for-the-arts/ (and even if you don't RSVP, you can still join us).
Saturday, May 30
6 p.m.
free to attend (must be 21 and up)
live music by Don Berinato and Michael Brown
cash bar
food by The Wicked Artichoke
raffles
Dining for the Arts is an annual series of delicious food-forward events hosted at various homes, restaurants, and other venues. The proceeds from these events support programming here at the Arts Center. And the launch party is the very first opportunity to make reservations for these events.

Saturday, May 30 6 p.m. free to attend (must be 21 and up) live music cash bar food by Wicked Artichoke raffles RSVP appreciated, but not required to attend

05/29/2026

Goodwill Donation Drive
June 12-20
Drop off items at the Ashtabula Arts Center. For every bin filled, Goodwill will donate money for our programming!

05/28/2026

Enjoy an afternoon of music by Blues Project 2026 and browse a selection of local artist Paul Tikkanen's original artwork now available for purchase in a community art sale! (Available pieces will run ~$75-$100.) Squeez'd will also be here with their food truck, specializing in fresh-squeezed lemonades and other citrus drinks made with fresh fruits along with dirty sodas, toasted sandwiches, and sweet treats!

05/28/2026

Dining for the Arts starts this Saturday at 6 p.m. with the 2026 Launch Party! Call (440) 964-3396 or go to https://ashtabulaartscenter.org/event/dining-for-the-arts-2026-launch-party-disco-for-the-arts/ to RSVP
Saturday, May 30
6 p.m.
free to attend (must be 21 and up)
live music by Don Berinato and Michael Brown
cash bar
food by Wicked Artichoke
raffles
RSVP appreciated, but not required to attend
Dining for the Arts is an annual series of delicious food-forward events hosted at various homes, restaurants, and other venues. The proceeds from these events support programming here at the Arts Center. And the launch party is the very first opportunity to make reservations for these events.

05/27/2026

Get your Wednesday night taco fix -- Crooked Tacos will be here tonight from 5-8 p.m., and will be here at the Arts Center every Wednesday evening this summer! Times may vary; we'll post hours weekly.

05/26/2026

Sign up now for summer music classes! Register at (440) 964-3396 or at the links below.

Junior Vocal Ensemble
for ages 7–9
with Kim Godfrey Warren
5 week class, beginning June 18
Thursdays, 4-4:30 p.m.
$50
https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/ashtabula-arts-center/69cfe0b0aaac6f3244bd162b/tickets #/productions-view
Come sing with us! This fun and energetic group is the perfect place for young singers to explore their voices in a supportive and creative environment. Students will learn the fundamentals of vocal technique, including breathing, posture, tone, and diction—all through age-appropriate exercises and songs. The group will sing a variety of musical theatre favorites and occasionally try out simple choral pieces to build harmony and ensemble skills. This class is a great stepping stone for kids who may be interested in private voice lessons in the future.

Youth Vocal Ensemble
for ages 10–14
with Kim Godfrey Warren
5 week class, beginning June 18
Thursdays, 5-5:45 p.m.
$75
https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/ashtabula-arts-center/69cfe4b7678e522d641028f7/tickets #/productions-view
Take your love of singing to the next level! This ensemble is designed for pre-teens and teens who want to strengthen their vocal abilities and build confidence in a group setting. With a focus on foundational vocal technique—like breath control, tone production, vocal health, and blend—students will prepare and perform songs primarily from the world of musical theatre, with some choral repertoire included for ensemble experience. This is an ideal class for young performers preparing for solos, musicals, or private voice training.