Last week marked an exciting milestone for Wayne Center for the Arts: the official groundbreaking of our long-envisioned Arts Park and FabLab! On September 30, staff, community leaders, and longtime supporters gathered on the WCA campus to celebrate the start of a project that will bring creativity, innovation, and community connection to downtown Wooster. The […]
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A Common Thread: Honoring Sue Cavanaugh’s Legacy Through Collaborative Art
Wayne Center for the Arts is honored to host A Common Thread, a deeply meaningful traveling exhibit celebrating the life and work of the late Ohio fiber artist Sue Cavanaugh. Now on view through August 7, 2025, this invitational show brings together over 45 artists who were influenced by Sue’s work, admired her creativity, or […]
Healing Power of Art
Thanks to a fantastic partnership between Wayne Center for the Arts (WCA), Tri-County Educational Service Center (ESC), and Wooster City Schools, young artists in grades K-12 have a unique opportunity to see their artwork showcased in the Outpatient Pavilion at Wooster Community Hospital (WCH). This inspiring collaboration not only brightens the hospital’s walls but also […]
Discover Butterfly Alley: Wooster’s New Art Oasis
Beautiful, colorful, creatures have alighted in the heart of Downtown Wooster, courtesy of Main Street Wooster (MSW) and the Wayne Center for the Arts (WCA). Located in the alley between Spoon Market and Deli and Local Roots Market and Cafe, Butterfly Alley is set to transform this space into a hub of creativity and community […]
Community Arts Program Enhances Early Childhood Education in Wayne and Medina Counties
Community Action Wayne/Medina Head Start (CAWM) and the Wayne Center for the Arts (WCA) celebrate the completion of their collaborative arts outreach program, supported by a grant from the PNC Foundation through PNC Grow Up Great. Over the course of the program, 340 Head Start students from Wayne and Medina Counties benefited from 204 art […]
Celebrating 50 Years of Art and Community
On a crisp February evening, the Wayne Center for the Arts (WCA) glimmered with the warmth of celebration as it marked a significant milestone in its history: 50 years of enriching lives through art. An excited crowd gathered to honor this occasion and Roberta Looney Braid, a figure whose impact on WCA’s legacy echoes through […]
A Splash of Color and Creativity!
Exciting times are unfolding at the Wayne Center for the Arts (WCA), where creativity and community spirit are taking center stage! Say hello to their brand-new logo, bursting with vibrant colors and embodying the welcoming and lively vibe that WCA is known for. In the summer of 2023, the WCA team kicked off a lively […]