Lithopolis Community Arts Center at Wagnalls

The Lithopolis Community Arts Center at Wagnalls is a new partnership with the Village of Lithopolis. The community art center gallery will feature local artists from in and around the Lithopolis area. The art galleries and educational space will be located in the 1961 addition to The Wagnalls Memorial at the opposite end of the breezeway from the theater.

Gallery hours are Thursdays, 10 am to 8 pm and Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm.

Interested in exhibiting or volunteering in the community arts center, please email your questions to .

Eshelman's felted dolls and Henry's red abstract art.

Calls for Art

Capture the magic of the Parisian nights showcased during our annual celebration event.
Exhibition dates: March - April 2026

Entry Deadline: February 15, 2026
Each artist can submit up to 5 works for consideration.
Sales are subject to 20% commission to the Art Center.
Accepted Works must be delivered toWagnalls by February 23rd.
No Entry Fee.
Email: Name, Images, Size of work, and
Artist Statement to .

Classes and Workshops

multiple felted art pendants

Felted Art Pendant Workshop with Annette Eshelman

February 19
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Stevenson Room below the art center gallery

Due to popular demand, as second class has been added for March 5!

Register here!

Join our exhibiting artist, Annette Eshelman, to learn the art of needle felting.
Each participant will make a pendant in this 2-hour workshop.
$55 per participant age 16 and up, limited spaces, registration required.

abstract pastel watercolor

Date: Mondays 6:00 - 8:00 pm, March 2, 16, 30, and April 13
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Cost: $55.00 for all 4 sessions
Location: Wagnalls Community Building North Room

Join Us for a Spring-Themed Watercolor Painting Class!
Unleash your creativity in this fun and relaxing watercolor class, led by artist, Deb Waites. Using spring as inspiration we will capture the beauty and energy of the season in our watercolor paintings.

  • This class is perfect for both beginners and those looking to enhance their watercolor skills.
  • All materials will be provided—just bring your imagination!
  • Children under 12 must have an adult with them. Register both if both will be participating.
  • Come and enjoy the therapeutic process of painting as we welcome the beauty of Spring!
  • Children under 12 must have an adult with them. Register both if both will be participating.
  • Class size is limited. Registration deadline is Monday February 16

Register here!



sketch pad with colored pencils

Drawing at the Wags

Beginners looking to explore your artistic side and seasoned artists wanting to level up your abilities and hang out with creatives are welcome to attend the drawing at the Wags drop-in class on the first Saturday of the Month.
Attendees are welcome to bring their own materials, however, since this is being held in the gallery, ONLY GRAPHITE will be permitted.

A small fee of $10 covers studio space and instructional support by an artist.
Saturday February 7, 10:00 - 12:00
Saturday March 7, 10:00 - 12:00
Saturday April 4, 10:00 - 12:00
Saturday May 2, 10:00 - 12:00