Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio (yaneo.org) has selected Wayne to be be added to their permanent roster of artists, as a mural aritst. YA is a national organization that places performing and visual artists in numerous schools for workshops and longer term residencies. Wayne is very honored to have been welcomed into this excellent organization.

   Teachers can request Wayne as a mural artist for their school. YANEO makes all placement decisions for mural workshops and residencies

   Individualized classes in enameling and simple jewelry processes can be arranged with Wayne to be taught in his home studio in Rootstown, Ohio. Classes can be one on one or groups of up to 6 students initially. If interested in taking classes with Wayne, please contact him at 330.325.9658 or click here to email.

   Teachers please remember that in addition to taking classes with Wayne, he is glad to do residencies in your school. Past residencies include Kent Roosevelt HS, Tallmadge HS, Hoban HS (3 years including 2005) At each of these schools Wayne assisted the teachers in establishing enameling (glass fused to metal) programs.

Summer, 2007:
   Wayne completed his work with City of Akron Lock 3 SAE students on the assemblage mural Akron:Past, Present, Future in the Historical Renovation District of downtown Akron. The group utilized historical materials and modern painting processes to create the mural that helped highlight the summer 2007 re-opening of the world class Akron Art Museum. Tony and Jill Troppe of the Mocha Maiden Cafe and Gallery were gracious hosts of the site, some materials, and installation of this project.

See more of the mural here or see it live at the Nantucket Building courtyard in downtown Akron on Main St. near the corner of Market street.

   Check out the photos from the 2006 Summer Art Experience on display at the completely transformed Akron Zoo!