Momentum Celebrates Art and Music with a Free Festival in Toledo, Ohio

For three days in September, Toledo’s favorite waterfront park will be transformed by dynamic interactive art projects, art exhibitions and performances, innovative music across a spectrum of genres, and a Mini Maker Faire.

From large scale art installations including Fantastic Planet by Parer Studio and the Compound Camera by Pneuhaus to specially commissioned interactive artworks from regional artists, visitors will find a diverse mix of hands-on art experiences. Exhibitions will showcase Toledo’s rich history as the birthplace of the studio glass movement and current knowledge base in the glass industry.

Musical guests Orquesta Akokán will bring their big band collective of the finest Cuban musicians both young and old. The Toledo Symphony Orchestra will perform “Water Concerto” by composer Tan Dun(Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon). A wide range of regional and local musicians and performers will be active in the park throughout the festival.

The Toledo Mini Maker Faire features more than 20 makers with demonstrations and hands-on activities. Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker Movement. Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers of all ages and backgrounds.

The 2018 Momentum festival will be held September 13-15 in Promenade Park and the surrounding area including Imagination Station. Learn more at momentumtoledo.org and follow along on Facebook,Instagram, and Twitter.

Momentum is presented by The Arts Commission, The Toledo Symphony, and  ProMedica with the support of Toledo’s philanthropic community.