April 22, 2008……. Come to the ArtWalk in Downtown Findlay, Friday evening, May 2, 2008 from 5:00 to 9:00pm and enjoy a unique cultural experience! ArtWalk is a FREE downtown gallery hop where you can enjoy the many fine art galleries, artists' studios, merchants and restaurants, that downtown Findlay has to offer.

The Findlay Art League will showcase their annual May Show. A reception will be held Friday, May 2^nd from 5:00 - 9:00p.m., with awards given at 7pm. The Findlay Art League is located at 117 W. Crawford Street. This show will continue through May 31st.

The Jones Building Artists will open many of their studios. Come meet with the artists, see their works and enjoy a lively social atmosphere! Studios are located at 400 ½ South Main Street above the Findlay Art League.

Make sure to visit the great participating local merchants to see the many unique items offered in Downtown Findlay and get your shopping done early for Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations, and other special occasions. The participating businesses include DorAnne's Gifts and Gourmet, Gaslight Gifts, Inside Innovations, Red Wing Shoes, Rieck's Gallery, and Findlay's newest boutique TRENDS! on Main. Many of these businesses will be offering special sales, samples and door prizes. Stop by The Wine Merchant for a wine tasting and great selection. Then visit the most unique bookstore in Northwest Ohio, Stately Raven Bookstore, and enjoy traditional Irish music from 5-8pm. Dine at one of our great local eateries participating in ArtWalk include the Bistro on Main Street and Joey Fratello's Pizzeria. Don't forget to stop by the live remote of WKXA from 5-7pm outside of the Bistro on Main to visit with on-air personalities. ArtWalk has also been generously supported by Marathon Petroleum Company, WKXA, WFIN, and The Courier.

Call The Arts Partnership Box Office at 419-422-4624 or stop by the office at 618 South Main Street in Downtown Findlay for more information regarding ArtWalk. The Arts Partnership Box Office Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. TTY/TDD use Ohio Relay Service 1-800-750-0750.

The Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County is a non-profit organization serving Findlay and Hancock County. Its mission is to provide, encourage, and promote quality arts presentations, educational opportunities and entertainment. The Arts Partnership is funded in part by Findlay Area Arts Foundation, the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation, private donations, corporate and small business donations, and the Ohio Arts Council.