Sunshine and Crowds Fuel 33rd Art on the Mall

The University of Toledo's 33rd annual Art on the Mall drew big crowds and beautiful weather Sunday, as more than 100 artists from around the region gathered at Centennial Mall to sell and showcase their work.

Hosted by The University of Toledo Alumni Association, the free public art show featured artwork spanning a variety of mediums, including acrylic, glass, pen and ink, oil, mixed media, metals, photography, ceramics, textiles, watercolor, woodwork and jewelry.

"We were fortunate to have beautiful weather, which helped draw large crowds throughout the event," said Ansley Abrams-Frederick, director of alumni programming at UToledo. "The feedback from participating artists was overwhelmingly positive, with many reporting strong sales that met or exceeded their expectations. It was inspiring to see the community come together to celebrate creativity and support local and regional artists. Overall, the event exceeded expectations and reinforced Art on the Mall's reputation as one of the region's premier arts festivals."

The winners for the 2026 Art on the Mall are:

• Best of Show: Eamon King;

• First Place: Dennis Jacobs;

• Second Place: Aya Kang;

• Third Place: Agnes Barnes;

• Purchase Award: Summer Gobrecht.

From left, Toledo residents Mary Rust and Sharon Edwards look through prints at the 33rd annual Art on the Mall.

Ravenna Gaietto, 10, creates huge soap bubbles outside the Young Artist Area.

Dave Pienta, left, from DJP Turning, talks with Ellen Rodriguez and Amelia Rodriguez in his tent at Art on the Mall.

Eric Slough, a former employee with the Alumni Association, and his 16-year-old son, Benjamin.