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15th Annual Y-Bridge Arts Festival set for August - Artist Colony

of Zanesville receives $10,000 Straker Foundation grant to

improve festival submitted

The Artist Colony of Zanesville is will return to downtown Zanesville in ly. Pottery and ceramic artists have an by entertainment by Marjorie & Butch’s
pleased to announce that the J.W. & 2027 upon oppor tu - School of Dance, Evan Abood, Mister
M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation has completion nity to win Joe, Dr. Laura Schumann, A2J Crew
awarded the 15th Annual Y-Bridge Arts of construc- extra prize Dance Company, and Tongo Rad.
Festival $10,000 in grant monies to help tion around monie s There will be plenty of opportunities
make this year’s festival even more out- the Secrest this year for kids to experience art. The Zanes-
standing! The Y-Bridge Arts Festival and Auditorium thanks to a ville Museum of Art will be sponsoring
the Straker Charitable Foundation have and Musk- McCoy Lov- free, hands-on 15-minute activities for
a common goal to support the arts and ingum Con- ers NMX- children of all ages. Several of our art-
educational activities that have a posi- vention Con- press Pot- ists will be demonstrating their talents
tive impact on the lives of children in the ference and tery fund and welcome the chance to connect
City of Zanesville and Muskingum Coun- Facilities Au- held at the with area students. Some activities in-
ty, Ohio, and we cannot wait to share this thority. Musking- clude Australian aboriginal dot painting,
event with our community. This year’s um County Mexican tin art and foil printing, and the
The 15th annual Y-Bridge Festival is festival will Commu - popular Japanese Koinobori fish kites.
Friday, August 1st from 2 p.m. until dark feature art- nity Foun- Food trucks include Randy’s Backyard
and Saturday, August 2nd from 11 a.m. ists work- dation. Art- BBQ; Pizza Man, New York Style pizza;
until dark. We are thrilled to bring this ing in many ists in this and Schmidt’s Sausage Haus, featuring
exciting annual event to our community mediums in- categor y authentic German flavors. Unwind and
and offer a unique opportunity to experi- cluding paint- have the enjoy great food, music, and a bever-
ence the best of local and regional art- ing, stained oppor tu - age from the Budweiser trailer featuring
ists, musicians, children’s activities, and glass, jewelry making, ceramics, pho- nity to win $600 for 1st prize, $400 for draft beers, wines, and spritzers. Also on
food vendors! New in 2025, the festival tography, mixed-media, artisan soaps 2nd prize, and $200 for 3rd prize! This tap, Weasel Boy Brewing Company.
is moving temporarily to Zane State Col- and candles, 3-D work, fiber art, leather is in addition to our traditional Best in It is our goal as the Artist Colony of
lege/OUZ (1555 Newark Road, Zanes- and more. Several artists have shown Show and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place priz- Zanesville to provide a great arts expe-
ville) due to downtown construction. We throughout the state and even national- es. Once again, we thank Kristy Szem- riences to Muskingum County and help
etylo and Janet Debray for sponsoring our community thrive artistically, edu-
cationally, and economically. We could
Best in Show in honor of their late father
Diane Braden Appointed to Mr. Kazemekas, who appreciated the not do these things without the support
of the J.W. & M. H. Straker Foundation,
Zanesville art scene. Thank you to the
Zane State College Board of Muskingum County Community Foun- and our many community sponsors and
partners.
dation for sponsoring 1st thru 3rd and
Trustees submitted Honorable Mention awards. For more information, please follow
the Y-Bridge Art Festival on Facebook.
Friday night’s musical entertainment
includes Brian Smith, KLB & Co, Mike Admission is free.
Bachelor of Science in Business Admin- Hawley, Steve Spires, and Spelchek.
istration from Franklin University, gradu- Ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. on Friday with ADVERTISE IN THE DRESDEN BUZZ.
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Healthcare Management. yoga on the green at 11 a.m., followed
“Diane is a champion for student suc-
cess, a strong voice for Noble County,
and a true example of the difference Ohio Pottery Zanesville
our alumni make,” said Zane State Col-
lege President Dr. Chad Brown. “We are
excited to welcome her to the Board of Waltz Family Owned Since 1951
Trustees and look forward to her leader-
ship and insight as we continue our vi- Veteran
sion of Creating a Promising Future for Owned
Every One.”
A distinguished community leader and
proud alumna of the College, Braden
brings more than three decades of expe-
Zane State College is proud to an- rience in business, healthcare, and com-
nounce the gubernatorial appointment munity service to the Board. She most
of Diane Braden of Caldwell, Ohio, to the recently served her fourth term on the
Zane State College Board of Trustees. Zane State College Foundation Board,
Representing Noble County, her term be- where she was named Chair in 2024,
gan on May 23, 2025, and will continue following past leadership roles as Vice
through July 31, 2027. Chair and Treasurer.
Braden’s commitment to community “Zane State has always had a special
runs deep. She currently serves as Trea- place in my heart because it is where I
surer of the Community Improvement got my start. It’s the perfect place for
Corporation of Noble County, President students in our area to get a great edu-
of the St. Stephen’s Catholic Women’s cation. Serving on the Zane State Foun-
Club, and is an Independent Certified dation Board has been an honor and a
Optavia Coach, certified by the MacDon- privilege, and I’m thrilled to continue Largest Selection of USA
ald Center for Obesity Prevention and that mission as a Trustee,” Braden said.
Education and Villanova University’s Col- Braden is the former co-owner of Made Planters in Ohio!
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(Treasurer) James Scott Braden, to meet the health- Plus bird baths, outdoor plaques,
Noble County CARES care needs of Noble County. Her pro- hen & chick pots, 1-10 gal. crocks,
Workforce Investment Board of Noble fessional career began in banking and mixing bowls, hanging bird feeders,
County healthcare accounting with Farmers and religious plaques, hundreds of TERRIE’S
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4-H Advisor and Volunteer foundation for her ongoing service in concrete benches, statuary NOW OPEN!
Relay for Life Team Leader business and nonprofit leadership. including angels, Indians, dogs,
Health Ministry Committee at St. Ste- Away from her professional and volun- calves, eagles, military, religious,
phen Catholic Church teer commitments, Diane enjoys spend- rabbits, concrete porch geese,
Caldwell Band Parent Organization ing time with her family, especially her and more!
A 1990 graduate of Muskingum Area seven grandchildren. Her legacy is de-
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