Wayne Art Center hosts student exhibition

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This year’s exhibition featured drawings, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, jewelry, stained glass, works on paper, photography and mixed media.

Christine Clay served as Juror of Awards for 2025 Student Works. Clay is an artist, illustrator and art educator. Currently a painting and drawing instructor at Villanova University, Clay has taught at numerous schools, centers and institutions while simultaneously creating and exhibiting her own work.

“Wayne Art Center is proud to recognize and support our talented adult students in their creative pursuits through this diverse exhibition which features a variety of mediums and styles. We applaud the dedication and expertise of our faculty who are committed to fostering creativity, skill development, and a lifelong love of art in our adult students”, commented Nancy Campbell, Executive Director and Chief Curator.

Grant announced for youth art program

Wayne Art Center is thrilled to announce that a $25,000 grant was recently awarded by the Genesis Inspiration Foundation.

This generous gift will support Wayne Art Center’s Youth Arts Educational Program.

From its humble beginnings in a carriage house at the height of the Great Depression to its state-of-the-art 30,000 square foot contemporary arts center, Wayne Art Center has been continuously serving the cultural needs of our community for the past 94 years.

At the core of Wayne Art Center’s mission is its commitment to bringing the arts to all members of our diverse community regardless of age, ability, or financial means. Withfunding from The Genesis Inspiration Foundation, we will be able to provide scholarships to families whose children might not otherwise be able to benefit from Wayne Art Center’s exceptional art programs, as well as provide enriching learning opportunities for teens through paid internships throughout the year.

“Genesis Inspiration Foundation is dedicated to empowering young people to experience an education through the arts,” said John Guastaferro, Executive Director, Genesis Inspiration Foundation. “We are grateful to work with nonprofit partners like Wayne Art Center to increase accessibility, spark imagination, and bring the transformative power of the arts to more children across the country.”

“The benefits of engagement with the arts for young people cannot be overstated, including enhanced creativity, improved academic performance, and stronger social-emotional skills. Wayne Art Center is proud to be able to play a vital role in the advancement of the arts, making a significant impact on the development of the youth in our community,“ said Nancy Campbell, Executive Director of Wayne Art Center.

The Genesis Inspiration Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to connecting youth to the transformative power of the arts. Our mission is to improveeducational outcomes by providing access to arts programs that engage and inspire children in under-resourced communities. Founded in 2018, the Genesis InspirationFoundation has awarded over $13 million in grants to expand youth arts at museums, schools, and community organizations nationwide. With the support of Genesis and itsretailers, we are introducing children to a new world of the possible. To learn more, visit GenesisInspirationFoundation.org.

About Wayne Art Center

Wayne Art Center has been enriching the cultural needs of the community since 1931. From its modest beginnings as the first art center established on the Main Line, the Center has grown into a dynamic non-profit cultural resource providing instruction in all phases of the visual, performing, and culinary arts.

For more information visit www.wayneart.org