5.18 - 5.20

5.18

“Pedaling Art: A Celebration of Bicycle Art & Culture.” Opening Fri 5/18 @ 6 – 10pm.  Celebrate bicycle art & culture with Pedaling Art, a new exhibit opening @ Ohio City Bicycle Co-op. View visual art in a variety of media, as well as wearable art and crafts, “all of which are made from recycled bike parts or have a bike focus.”  Free, secured bike parking for those riding to the event (go for it!). “A portion of Pedaling Art sales will be donated to OCBC to help support their mission to promote cycling in Greater Cleveland. The opening night will also feature food, drinks and music.” Also open Sat 5/19 from 12 – 4pm.  http://www.ohiocitycycles.org

5.19 +20 “Hessler Street Fair.” Sat 5/19 + Sun 5/20  The Hessler Street Fair, now 43 years young, is Cleveland’s unofficial kickoff to the summer festival season.  This 2-day event of food, poetry, politics, handmade goods and tie-dye is always packed with Clevelanders dying to get outside and, well, enjoy a good festival.  Open 11am – dusk.  http://HesslerStreetFair.org

“Cleveland Asian Festival.” Sat 5/19 & Sun 5/20  You know that the Third Annual Cleveland Asian Festival will have awesome food. That’s what over 31,000 people enjoyed at last year’s Festival.  And you probably know to expect cool exhibits like martial arts demonstrations, games, competitions, free health screenings, merchant booths, artwork and live cultural performances.  This year, you won’t believe your eyes. Originating from Taipei, Taiwan, the California-based “Instant Noodles” dance crew will perform on the stage and show how they’ve been impressing judges at all the big international dance competitions. They placed in the Top 5 at MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, they’ve starred on Disney’s “Shake It Up” and on several top Taiwanese variety shows. The Festival is free to the public and takes place on Sat 5/19 & Sun 5/20 from 11AM-7PM each day!  http://www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org/2012

“Drawn and Quartered 4.” Sat 5/19 @ 7pm.  Grab Cleveland’s top life drawing groups, throw them in a room, and pit them against each other for your entertainment.  That’s “Drawn and Quartered,” now in its fourth year. The Pretentious Tremont Artists, The Murray Hill Drawing Group, Dr. Sketchy Cleveland and Northern Ohio Illustrator Society compete at Loren Naji Studio and Gallery 2138 W. 25^th Street, Cleveland, Oh.  It’s an all-ages show (models keep their clothes on); the afterparty offers drinks, food and music.

5.11

5.11

“Lissa Bockrath:  New Work.”  Opening Reception 6-9pm.  (Painting Above) “I am really excited about this body of work and hope you get a chance to see the show!  It has been four years since my last formal show so I can't wait to connect with you all after so much time has passed! I will also be in the gallery on May 18th during the third Friday Artwalk.  Looking forward to seeing you and thanks for your support! For a sneak peek visit www.lissabockrath.com “  Kenneth Paul Lesko Gallery 1305 West 80^th St., Cleveland, 216.631.6719 www.kennethpaullesko.com

“SPACES Becomes The Convention and Visitors Bureau (for a while).” Opening Reception 6-9pm.  The Convention and Visitors Bureau is the new series of exhibitions & events from 5/11-7/13/12 organized by SPACES offering an alternative view of our town as a tourist destination, featuring artists such as Alison Pebworth (SPACES artist-in-residence from SF), Temporary Travel Office of Chicago, and The Think Tank That Has Yet To Be Named from Philadelphia & Iowa City.  Also producing work this month is the anonymous collective Cleveland SGS, also artists-in-residence, and the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative, both from Cleveland. Spaces, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland 216.621.2314 www.spacesgallery.org

“Cleveland #15 – PechaKucha Night @ Club at Key Center.”  Begins at 7pm.  PechaKucha Night Cleveland is turning the big 15 (for events… not years). Come see why people are flocking to PechaKucha Night, a cool event where creative types present fast-paced slides of new ideas. This month’s PK is at the Club at Key Center, perched over the brand new Medical Mart. Go early to get in.  http://Pecha-Kucha.org  Key Center 127 Public Square, Cleveland, 44113.

“Photo Orgy! One Night Only!” 5:30 – 9pm.  Local rock photogs Maureen Gray and Janet Macoska are hosting a one night pop-up shop, blow-out, photo orgy, exhibition called Crawling From the Wreckage @ Grays Auctioneers. They’ve been everywhere photographing rock stars and now you can see their work and purchase your own prints for $50/piece. Music, drink & munchies provided.  More: Janet Macoska and Mo Gray have survived and succeeded as women photographers in a rock and roll world dominated by men, drugs, alcohol and debauchery. ‘Crawling From The Wreckage’ explores nearly four decades of rock and roll photography from two Cleveland-born women rock and roll photographers whose work has been presented in publications all over the world, on cds, in books and in galleries and museums.  Gray’s Auctioneers, 10717 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, Oh 444102

“Dark Matter, New work by Robert Thurmer.” Opening 6 – 10pm.  Renowned local artist Robert Thurmer wants to explore how we recognize art objects. He’ll do just that in Dark Matter, his new exhibit @ Arts Collinwood.  “Specifically: what are the markers for ‘art object’ that are generally recognized without specialized privileged information. To explore these ideas, I started making these recent sculptures in an attempt to make my own ‘found’ art, what I like to call paraphrastic objects – stand-ins that refer to certain kinds of conventional art objects.”  View his sculptures — which embody an exploration of this theme — through Sun 6/4. Arts Collinwood, 15605 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, 216.692.9500 artscollinwood.org

"Tony Trunzo-Paintings."  Opening reception 6-9pm.  Fat Cats, 2061 W. 10th street, Tremont.

5.15

“Photography Workshop for Artists.” Tuesday, May 15
7:00 – 9:00 pm
at the
Ohio Craft Museum  Due to popular demand, we’re offering a third session of this workshop!  Join Kathleen Dlabick, Ohio Designer Craftsmen’s graphic designer and photographer, as she presents tips and pointers for photographing your work. Learn how to create professional-looking shots for online marketing, sales and fair applications. You’ll discover what kind of equipment you need, how to light your shots and more. You’ll learn how to tackle photography challenges, and determine when it’s time to call a professional.  Kathleen Dlabick has been working as ODC’s graphic designer, photographer and webmaster since September of 2010. She has over 25 years of experience as a photographer, including 17 years at the Columbus Dispatch and eight years in the bio-medical field.   Before the workshop, visit the museum gallery to see the spring exhibition, Best of 2012.   This workshop is open to artists of all levels, and costs $12 for members of ODC, $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is required – call 614-486-4402 to sign up.  This class is sponsored in part
by the Greater Columbus Arts Council.  The Ohio Craft Museum
www.ohiocraft. org
1665 W. Fifth Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212

5.4

“MINT CONDITION.”  Opening Reception: 6-9 PM.  The Kent State University, School of Visual Communication presents Mint Condition, an exhibition of photographic works by 2012 graduating seniors Ellen Brinich, Heather Campbell, Katherine Case, Devin Casper, Spenser Dickerson, Sam Hedrick, and Kristen Swartz. William Rupnik Gallery 1117 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44115 

“Ingenuity’s Bal Ingenieux- Avant Garde Debauchery!” Get ready for a night of avant garde debauchery… Don a mask and be taken though an amazing journey of performances and interactive installations. Bal Ingenieux includes performances by Rob Sherwood, Cello Fury, Shivering Timbers, Syncopated Swing Band, Zany Umbrella Circus and more. Plus art from the Rust Belt Monster Collective and the guy who brought you the digital graffiti wall. A night you’ll never forget!  http://IngenuityCleveland.com/maskedball   Halcyon Lodge 2831 Frankilin Blvd. Cleveland, OH

 5.5 

“Sandy Miller Pedestal Making Workshop and Slide Presentation.” Workshop 2-5pm.  Slide Presentation and Potluck 5-7 pm.  Hectic Studio, 3619 Walton Ave. Cleveland,  2nd Floor, 440.590.0672, www.hecticstudio.com  If you don't want to do the workshop just stop by for the potluck and slideshow!

“Spring Open Studio with the Screw Factory Artists!” noon – 7PM  The Screw Factory Artist Studios are located in the massive Lake Erie Building in Lakewood. If you haven’t been there, you need to. On Sat 5/5 the artists are opening their studios to exhibit and sell their work. See where the magic happens and peruse a tasteful selection of glass, ceramics, sculpture, fiber arts, mixed media, painting and printmaking. The Templar Motors Car Factory Display will be open, too! Coffee and food trucks will also be in attendance. Screw Factory 13000 Athens Ave., Lakewood www.screwfactory artists.com

 “Simpler Times Gallery Grand Opening Celebration.” 3 – 10pm. Rediscover your past and see what’s in store for you @ Simpler Times Gallery, a new shop in Ohio City hosting its grand opening on Sat 5/5. This Ohio City boutique features art from local artists and one-of-a-kind vintage items picked from across the nation. Celebration will feature live music & spoken word.  Simpler Times Gallery 3212 W. 25th Street, Cleveland, OH 216-925-2008

Lakeland Show Call for Entry and Raku Workshop

Call For Entries:  3rd Annual May Show at Lakeland  May 18^th – July 20^th. Saturday, May 5: Noon-3 p.m. Sunday, May 6: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Monday, May 7: 10 a.m.-Noon & 4:30-8 p.m.  $15 Each forup to 4 entries. Get all the info here:  http://lakelandcc.edu/upcomeve/ or here:  https://www.lakelandcc.edu/gallery

Raku and Barrel Firing Workshop J uly 7 – July 13, 2012 Location: Oberlin Pottery Co-op & Breuer Pottery Studio Tuition: $350 Studio Membership Fee: $30 Enrollment Limited Deposit: $175 plus $30 Studio Membership fee Non-refundable after June 1^st.  Join potters Chris Breuer & Michael Roest for a seven-day workshop including daily demonstrations and discussions. Participants will investigate pottery form and surface through wheel throwing and hand building techniques, and the raku and barrel firing processes. The session will include a full day of firing. Basic wheel throwing skills recommended.  Schedule: Saturday, July 7 10:00AM-1:00PM  Sunday, July 8 10:00AM-1:00PM  Monday, July 9 6:00PM-9:00PM  Tuesday, July 10 6:00PM-9:00PM  Wednesday, July 11 6:00PM-9:00PM  Thursday, July 12 ALL DAY FIRING  Friday, July 13 6:00PM-8:00PM  To register or for more information please contact Michael Roest via email at Michael.Roest@oberlin.edu   Sponsored by Chris Breuer, Michael Roest, and the Oberlin Pottery Co-op

4.27 + 28

4.27 

“Passages- Work by Lauren Herzak-Bauman.”  (Image featured above.)  Opening Reception 5:30-8pm.  Artists talk 6:15.  The centerpiece of the Center's exhibition schedule is the W2S (Window to Sculpture) Emerging Artist Series which annually presents six solo exhibitions by early career artists who have Ohio roots.   Sculpture Center, 1834 East 123^rd St., Cleveland, 216.229.6527  www.sculpturecenter.org

“Don Harvey, Chorus and Lane Cooper, Ghost Stories.”  Opening Reception 5-9pm. William Busta Gallery, 2731 Prospect Ave., Cleveland 216.298.9071  www.williambustagallery.com

4.28

“ArtCares 12.”  Opening Reception 6:30-11pm.  The signature event of the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland will be going on down at the MOCA. ArtCares is celebrating their 10th anniversary with style. The VIP reception is set to begin at 6:30pm, with the party and auction to follow at 8pm. All proceeds raised go directly to supporting the mission of providing a compassionate and collaborative response to the needs of people infected, affected and at risk of HIV/AIDS. http://AIDsTaskForce.org Museum of Contemporary Art, 8501 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland 216.421.8671, mocacleveland.org


"The Black and White SHow."  Opening from 6-10pm.  Breakneck Gallery, 17020 Madison Ave, Lakewood, 216.227.8440


"30 Year Anniversary SHow."  Opening reception 1-6pm.  Tregoning & Company, 1300 West 78^th Street, Cleveland, 216.281.8626, www.tregoningandco.com  Free but $30 donation requested at the door to benefit Cleveland Artists Foundation Purchasing Fund.

 

4.19 - 21st.

4.19-21

Wooster Functional Ceramics Workshop Featuring Bill Hunt, Gail Kendall and Jeff Oestreich.” Opening Reception Thursday April 19^th from 7-9pm. Open to the public. At Wayne Center for the Arts. 237 South Walnut Street Wooster, OH 44691 (330) 264-2787

4.19-22

“American Art Pottery Association Pottery Show and Auction.” Holiday Inn Cleveland South. www.AAPA.info

4.20

“SMALL SHOW.” Opening 6-9 PM Group exhibition of small works by six significant artists including: Amber Anderson, Susan Danko, Emily Felderman, Rene Harris, Lynn O'Brien, Campbell Paxton. Heights Art Gallery, 2163 Lee Road #104 Cleveland Hts., 216.371.3457 www.heightsarts.org

“Letterpress Exhibition. Opening Reception 6-9pm. Zygote Press, 1410 East 30^th St., Cleveland 216.621.2900 www.zygotepress.com

“Juma Gallery 10 year Anniversary Celebration.” Opening Reception 6-9pm. Featuring Bess Rodriguez Richard, Travels in Color (Image Above). Juma Gallery, 2026 Murray Hill Road, Cleveland, 216.721.3773, www.jumagallery.com

“Northeast Ohio Art Dealers Association 2012 Art Exposition.” Opening Reception Friday from 5-9. Live music and refreshments. Saturday, April 21, 11am - 6pm, Sunday, April 22, 12pm - 5pm. Christi Birchfield, Timothy Callaghan, Michael Gill, Mark Howard, Andrea Joki, Hildur Asgeirsdóttir Jónsson, Arron Koehn, Matthew Kolodziej, Michael Loderstedt, Paul O'Keeffe, Debra Rosen, Amy Krusinski Sinbondit, Brinsley Tyrrell

“United Artists Local 4.20….Escape Into Your Own Mind.” Opening 6-9 PM and by appointment. Brownhoist Gallery at The Brownhoist Building 4403 St. Clair Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44103 Ph: 216-789-2997

4.13-15 + Workshop info + Poll Question!

4.13

“A Cleveland Tradition: The American Greetings Fine Art Show.” Opening Reception 6-9pm. You can’t deny the wealth of talent at American Greetings. Right here in NEO we’re home to one of the largest and most prolific creative studios in the world. See just how talented these people are at the American Greetings 33rd Fine Arts Show @ SPACES where you can view art and literary work from American Greetings artists and writers.Spaces, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland 216.621.2314 www.spacesgallery.org

“Student Art Exhibition.” Opening Reception 5-8pm. Fawick Gallery, Baldwin-Wallace College 94 E. Bagley Rd., Berea, OH 440.826.2152

“Kilimanjaro Express: My African Adventure.” Opening Reception 6-10 pm. Mastroianni Arts, 2688 West 14^th Street, Tremont, 216.235.6936, www.mastroianniarts.com

4.14

“6^th Annual Ceramics Invitational.” Opening Reception 3-7 pm. Featuring the work of 34 prominent clay artists! River Gallery,19046 Old Detroit Road, Rocky River 44116 440 331-8406, www.rivergalleryarts.com

“The Giant Begins to Stir.” Paintings by William S. Phillips. Opening Reception 1-5pm with a talk by the artist. Gallery One, &003 Center Street, Mentor, 44-.255.1200, www.galleryone.com

4.15

“Preconceived Objects.” Opening Reception 1-4pm. An exhibition curated by Stephanie Craig presenting the work of Geoff Buddie, Elizabeth Emery, Jon Gott, Josh Haplea, Carey McDougal, Wendy Partridge, Gary Spinosa, Emily Sullivan and Chris Rom. Sandusky Cultural Center, 2130 Hayes Avenue at Perkins Sandusky, OH 44870 419.625.1188 www.sanduskyculturalcenter.org

May 5^th Workshop!!!!!

Upcoming Hands on Workshop With Sandy Miller “Pedestal Making” at Hectic Studio! MAY 5^th! 2-5 pm. Cost $20 members $30 non-members. Includes materials and tools to make one pedestal. (Images above of completed pedestals!) You must RSVP for the hands on workshop by April 22^nd to : todd@toddleech.com At 5 pm there will be a FREE slide presentation with Sandy and bring a dish for a Potluck!

Poll Question:

I have been using Speedball Underglazes for quite a while and wondered what others are using and to how high a temp are those colors reliable. Please direct your answers to Sharon Grossman: sharonmgrossman@gmail.com

Classes with Theresa Yondo!

April clay class begins on the Wednesday the 18th and runs for 6 weeks ending on May 23. The studio will be open from 5-9. Each class is about 2.5 hours long. Most students arrive at 6 and stay until 8:30. The 5-9 open studio is designed to allow flexibility in one’s schedule. So, if you miss one week you can stay longer the next week. The cost is 150.00 for 15 hours of studio time. Beginning or advanced wheel throwing or handbuilding is offered and the $150.00 fee includes clay, glazes and firing. An additional material fee may be accessed which is dependant on individual usage. Contact me for personalized project information. The class is a “jolly” time to unwind from daily activities and tap into some creative energy. GROUP NIGHT Personalized group night OR afternoon sessions are available for 1 or 2 weeks. Make one week and glaze the next. A minimum of 4 people required and each 1 week fee is $25.00 per person. Contact me to make arrangements if this fits your needs. Theresa Yondo 13796 Chillicothe Rd. Novelty, Ohio 44072 440.338.6219 tyondo@windstream.net theresayondo.blogspot.com

Summer Workshop in Kansas

KILN BUILDING CLASS THIS SUMMER!!! Cost $1095

University of Kentucky A-S 390-011 Special Topics: Ceramic Kiln Building Summer Session I (May 8-June5) M-F 8am-1pm

•NO prerequisite, ceramic or construction experience required.

•We will be building a 15-foot long tunnel wood kiln on Coldstream Farm just 6 miles north of UK campus.

•The kiln will be fired solely with wood, which is an amazingly fun and educational method to learn about ceramics.

•It will be an exciting hands on course. Enrolled students will also have access to the ceramics studio to make pieces for the Aristides Inaugural Firing at the end of the course.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Instructor: Hunter Stamps, Assistant Professor of Ceramics (hstamps@hotmail.com) REGISTER NOW!!!!

Department of Art, University of Kentucky

207 Fine Arts Building, Lexington, KY 40506

E-mail: h.stamps@uky.edu

Office Phone: 859-257-3291

Art Website: http://www.hunterstampssculpture.com/

China Ceramic Research Blog: www.hunterstamps.weebly.com