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Artomatic 419 Returns to Toledo’s Erie Street Market An Open Canvas for Toledo Step inside Erie Street Market this September and you’ll find more than one hundred artists transforming the space into something entirely their own. Walls will be covered in paintings, stages filled with live performances, and corners buzzing with experiments that defy easy labels. Artomatic 419 has never been about polished perfection. It thrives on giving creators room to take risks and connect with people who may be seeing their work for the very first time. Admission is free for audiences, and artists participate without fees in this non-juried exhibition. Creatives of all experience levels are able to take part, from those showing their work for the first time to those with many years of practice. A committee of over twenty local artists, advocates, and enthusiasts help organize the event and keep it rooted in Toledo’s creative community. Erie Street Market Toledo, OH 43604 Address September 19th-21st 2025 Date The Partnerships That Make It Possible Behind the scenes, the Arts Commission works with a wide circle of supporters to ensure the doors stay open and the admission remains free. The Ohio Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts provide essential cultural backing, while local partners such as Owens Corning, KeyBank, Lucas County, the City of Toledo, The University of Toledo, Toledo.com, The Toledo Free Press, mADE Architects Designers & Engineers, and IBC Properties contribute the resources needed to bring the event to life for the Toledo community. Thanks to this support, the Erie Street Market becomes a hub for new art and new relationships. As artist and committee member Amy Beeler explains, “The event and the atmosphere it creates are inspirational and lively, filled with the passion that each artist shares with their community.” Fri 5–9pm · Sat 2–10pm · Sun 11–3 Time