Join us Sunday, August 2 for Reemergence: an evening of poetry, art, & music at LOOP, co-hosted by Lit Youngstown. Visiting poets Rebecca Evans and Hannah Rodabaugh will lead a writing workshop, followed by the opening for LOOP Studio Artists' first exhibition, poetry readings, and live music. Youngstown native Hannah Rodabaugh is a poet, essayist, and writing teacher who lives in Boise, Idaho. She is the author of four poetry collections including Lost Cathedral (Cornerstone

Hands of Light and Dark is a two-day drawing workshop with local artist Ed Hallahan. The meditative drawing experience, and a metaphor for creation, will use the form of your hand (and/or other hands), chiaroscuro drawing technique, the symbolism of light and dark (as in Yin Yang philosophy), and a circular format. Basic materials include white charcoal on black paper. Participants attend both days of the workshop. When: Sunday, Aug. 9th & Monday, Aug. 10th from 1:00 pm - 3:0

Come see us at the Summer Festival of the Arts! When: July 11, 10am to 5pm & July 12, 11am to 4pm Where: Youngstown State University More info at sfa.ysu.edu Still don't have a LOOP T-shirt? They'll be available at our booth! So many thanks to Gorilla Joe for these gorgeous, organic cotton t-shirts! We celebrate the work of artists and the economic impact of the arts. Big thanks and congrats to Jim Young on the design--we love it.

It’s official, we’ve got the keys to our new home at 805 Mahoning Ave., and we are completely over the moon! Many many thanks to everyone for helping us take this giant step. Stay tuned for open house and event announcements. We can’t wait for you to see what we have in store! The reimagined building will hold up to 36 artist studios and arts organization offices, plus galleries, classrooms, and gathering spaces. The space will support a range of artistic practices and will h

Mahoning Valley arts stakeholders and arts enthusiasts, join us for a panel discussion about Arts, Culture & Community. Moderated by Karen Schubert Panelists: Dr. Virginia Banks - artist, patron, and physician Bill Mullane - artist and educator Becky Davis - Butler Museum of American Art Lynnette Forde - Youngstown Foundation When: Wednesday, June 17th at 5pm Where: Penguin City, 460 E Federal St, Youngstown

You're invited to our building dedication! Community members are invited to attend the dedication, tour the building, and meet members of LOOP’s board and advisory council. The dedication will feature remarks from several speakers connected to the building’s history and future mission. Dave Mirkin, whose grandfather built the original car showroom in 1946, will share stories about the building’s connection to his family history. Angelo Lo Castro of Bridgeway Capital will disc

We’re joining forces with Lit Yongstown to put together a team of volunteers for Youngstown CityScape's annual Planting Day, May 30th from 9 am to noon. The day begins with a free continental breakfast at Penguin City at 9 am. From there, we’ll head to our assigned area to get our hands dirty before heading back to Penguin City at noon for a free lunch. To be assigned to the same area, we’ll need to register as a group. Click below to let us know you’re coming! Youngstown Cit

We're excited to launch our Emerging Artist Fellowship program! Checkout the details below. Application deadline: May 1, 2026, by 11:59 pm Eligible artists: This fellowship is designed to support artists working in the visual or literary arts who are in the early stage of their creative career, typically within their first 10 years of practicing seriously. Applicants may not yet have a large body of work, but they are finding their artistic voice and starting to build experie

Join us for our first A Day in the LOOP reception as we celebrate the inaugural year of this community-wide creative project!

LOOP Youngstown is excited to participate in this year's Giving Tuesday at the Community Foundation!

It's time for the 2nd Annual LOOP Variety Show and Art Raffle at Westside Bowl! This lively, one-night-only event will feature an eclectic mix of performances and visual arts. Check out our incredible lineup of local talent: Master of Ceremonies: Emelia Sherin 4-4:30 pm: Broadway favorites performed by the Youngstown Area Community Concert Band with live painting by James Shuttic 4:30-5:00 pm: Short films by Sarah Legow, Mario Ricciardi, Jeffrey & Nikki Puccini, and Tom

We invite area artists and writers document the Youngstown region for our new project, A Day in the LOOP.

LOOP Youngstown seeks original films and videos to include in the 2025 Variety Show Fundraiser. Prizes for the top three ! 1st = $300,...

Do you have a knack for comedy, a talent for acting, or a flair for impersonations? We’re looking for hilarious performers to audition...

This is such a cool event that inspires us here at LOOP— the transformation of an industrial building into a dynamic arts incubator....

Join us for a drink at The Darlene Lounge by Modern Methods . Come down for some music, some cool air, a good meal and a mocktail or...

An art exhibition for the times we live in. 18 artists, 18 voices. Curated by Tony Nicholas. At the historic South High School in...

Come see us at the Summer Festival of the Arts! When: July 12, 10am to 6pm & July 13, 11am to 5pm Where: Youngstown State University...

The Trumbull Art Gallery (TAG) and LOOP Youngstown are honoring sculptor Tony Armeni for his decades of dedication as an artist . . .

Come connect with fellow art lovers, creatives, and community supporters at Trumbull Art Gallery. We promise good art, good people, and...