Looking BACK TO 2019 

The Times-Reporter, March 26, 2019 

“Since its opening last June, ARTSNCT continues to evolve, bringing more individuals and organizations together.” 

“ARTSNCT is proving to be a valuable asset, not only for Newcomerstown but for Tuscarawas County and the state.” 

The Times-Reporter, May 22, 2019 

“Two awe-inspiring exhibits at ARTSNCT.” 

The Times-Reporter, June 19, 2019 

“ARTSNCT summer arts camp encourages creativity.” 

The Times-Reporter, August 13, 2019 

ARTSNCT... is hosting exhibits featuring actress Rue McClanahan and [Newcomerstown] Postmaster Perry Fitzgibbon.” 

“ARTSNCT prides itself at unearthing hidden talent... The center gives creative individuals in the tri-county area an opportunity to present and showcase their work.” 

The Times-Reporter, October 30, 2019 

[ARTSNCT’s] Manuel Yingling Music Award is presented annually for superior musicianship and outstanding dedication... Winners are chosen with regard to performance skills, musical participation in groups and events, community involvement, and the selfless sharing and promotion of music through volunteerism.” 

[Michael Wise] established the annual event in October of 2016 when he requested that the mayor proclaim October 24 as Manuel Yingling Day in honor of local-born Manuel Yingling who was a featured trombonist in John Philip Sousa’s band. 

The Times-Reporter, November 13, 2019 

“Michael Wise, founder, and executive director of ARTSNCT... was recognized by Google, the search engine giant... a veteran-led ‘highly rated’ organization.” 

LOOKING BACK TO 2018 

The Times-Reporter, July 15, 2018 

“...goal is to have a place where people can be creative and imaginative while feeling relaxed and comfortable.” 

The Times-Reporter, August 21, 2018 

“Mayor touts positive thing in the village … ARTSNCT has opened in the village, offering a place for community events, art galleries, plays, and more.” 

Dear Michael,

I extend my sincerest congratulations to the Arts Center of Newcomerstown, ARTSNCT, on its fifth year of service in the tri-county area. I applaud the dedication of all involved in reaching this milestone. The commitment of you and your staff to promoting arts and culture in the Newcomerstown community is commendable.

Please accept my best wishes for a memorable celebration, and I wish you continued success in the years ahead.

Sincerely,

Rob Portman
UnitedStates Senator

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Commissioners honor ARTSNCT, organization's director

NEW PHILADELPHIA — Commissioners have honored ARTSNCT and its executive director, Michael Wise, for improving the fabric of the Newcomerstown community.

Commissioners approved a resolution Monday honoring the arts organization on its fifth anniversary. 

More: ARTSNCT showing work from middle school, high school students

Commissioner Kerry Metzger (left); Michael Wise, the organization’s executive director; and Commissioner Al Landis.

Commissioner Kerry Metzger told Wise that what he has done with the organization is great.

"What makes the fabric of the community is not just necessarily jobs," Metzger said. "A mix with the arts really helps define what a community is all about. I really appreciate your work, especially with the kids."

ARTSNCT, located at 304 S. College St., offers a place for community events, art galleries, plays, and an arts and crafts club that is free of charge to all students from kindergarten through the 12th grade.

It features local artists in monthly art and photography exhibits and established the Manuel Yingling Music Award which is presented annually for superior musicianship and outstanding dedication.

Wise, who was a member of the Marine Corps band, lived and worked in Washington, D.C., for many years after leaving the service. He laid the groundwork for ARTSNCT before he moved back to Newcomerstown.

"I wanted to do something for the community, especially the kids," he said "They had nothing. They had their art classes at the schools, their music classes but when that's done, there's nothing."

He said he loves working with the kids.

"If we reach just one or two kids with this, it's going to improve their lives," Wise said.

Mayor Pat Cadle noted that ARTSNCT is just one of the good things happening in Newcomerstown. 

"We're this close to busting out now," he told commissioners. "Everything that we've done has set things up for where we are now. We have more businesses looking at the industrial park."

He pointed out that Wise is also a member of council. 

"I can honestly say the arts and culture in Newcomerstown was probably non-existent except for the school until Michael came and he's changed that," the mayor said.

Added Wise, "I, like Pat, believe that we are right on the edge of something great happening."

He said that when it happens, it will happen quickly.

In other business, commissioners voted to advertise for bids for a project to relocate 0.46 miles of Waterworks Hill Road south of Uhrichsville.

The road, which follows the banks of Big Stilwater Creek near the former water plant of the Twin City Water & Sewer District, has been closed for nearly two years since about 1,200 feet of the pavement began to crumble. The slip was noticed a day after a dam on the Big Stillwater was removed in Uhrichsville.

The dam, which was owned by the water and sewer district, was removed on the recommendation of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The county has sued the district and two companies involved in the dam's removal. 

Bids for the relocation project will be opened Aug. 3. The project will be funded in part with Ohio Public Works Commission funds. 

SOURCE: https://www.timesreporter.com/story/news/2022/07/11/commissioners-honor-artsnct-organizations-director/10027073002/

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CONGRATULATIONS
Arts Center of Newcomerstown, (Artsnct)

On behalf of Tuscarawas County Commissioners, we would like to extend to you a very big congratulations on entering your 5th year of service to Newcomerstown and the tri-county area!

This Veteran-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit is an inspiration to Tuscarawas County and brings the community together in more ways than one. TheArts Center continues to evolve by way of bringing more individuals and organizations together by offering a place for community events, fellowship, art galleries, plays, and also serves as a warm and inviting community center, which offers an arts and crafts club that is free of charge to all students in grades K-12.

TheArts Center features local artists in monthly art and photography exhibits and also established the prestigious and now coveted Manuel Yingling Music Award which is presented annually for superior musicianship and outstanding dedication.

The Arts Center has taught art and theatre classes, provided visual art and performing art experiences, finds hidden talents in creativity, fun, and explosions of color. The results and the quality speak louder than words. TheArts Center is a highly rated organization that has been filled to capacity with art lovers from all over the state.

We want to wish you all the best for your future.

The Tuscarawas County Board of Commissioners
Chris Abbuhl
Kerry Metzger
Al Landis

Mary Alice Reporting –

A multi-purpose facility in Newcomerstown has been around for five years and has received a nod from government officials.

Tuscarawas Arts Partnership also recognized the veteran-led, non-profit for the work and the impact the center continues to make in the area.

At Monday’s meeting, the Tuscarawas County Commissioners passed the recognition as read by Commissioner Kerry Metzger.

“Is an inspiration to Tuscarawas County. It brings the community together in more ways than one. The arts center continues to evolve by way of bringing more individuals and organizations together by offering a place for community events, fellowship, art galleries, plays, and also serves as a warm inviting community center.”

Founder Michael Wise says to get this acknowledgment means a lot and notes that it feels good to have this work [ARTSNCT] recognized.

“I don’t have the words for it … I just know that Newcomerstown needs something like this. It’s many things. It’s a community center, it’s an art center, it’s a place for kids to mingle and do their homework.”

The local community can get involved or find more details on events they host by finding the organization on their ARTSNCT Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/artsNCT

The next event, for youth in grades Kindergarten through 12th, is this Saturday, where participants will make a working clock. The event is from 10 am to noon.

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