Friday August 27th

Need a last minute reason to drive or fly to Chicago this weekend? How about to visit NOC”s own Sandy Miller (Work Above) at The American Craft Exposition Friday-Sunday. Event is held on the campus of Northwestern University. Get all the info you need at www.americancraftexpo

Proximity Gallery Opening on Fri 8/27 @ 6 – 10PM (On view through Fri 9/10) Check out Proximity’s 2nd show Threshold, opening on Fri 8/27. Threshold is an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Cleveland artists Aaron Koehn and Katherine Widen. Located in the LOFTWORKS Bldg — 1667 E. 40th St. Unit 1A

Forum Artspace At the West 78th Street Studios presents Bazaarbecue. It includes 33 artists with work in the mediums of Paintings, drawings, ceramics, and photography. 1300 W. 78th Street

A six-week CLAY CLASS with Theresa Yondo. Try your hand at a variety of handbuilding and/or wheel throwing projects. You will have access to numerous glazes and the use of 25 lbs. of clay. Additional clay available for a fee. Make the project of the day or come with your own idea and WE will make it happen. Electric firing cone 10 stoneware clay. Porcelain available for advanced students to try. Call to reserve your spot, *440.338.6219 Fee: $150

August 20th and 21st Events!

Once again, Lillstreet Art Center is hosting the Third Lillstreet International Bowl Me Over Show. Each year the theme of the show changes and this year the focus is functional ceramic bowls. Lillstreet Art Center is located at the north end of Chicago. This bowl, created by NOC"s own Theresa Yondo, was accepted into the show and fortunately if you can't make it to the show you still can view the show online. Lillstreet is located at 4401 N. Ravenswood Chicago, IL. 60640. http://www.lillstreet.com/exhibition-details/22

The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve reminds you of this last-minute chance to purchase your tickets for the Color Me Cleveland Gala to be held on Saturday, August 21, 2010 beginning at 5:30 pm. The Gala features a live art auction of over 80 works of art. Join us for an elegant evening of great food, fine art, entertainment, and new and old friends. Emceed by WMJI's Jimmy Malone, the evening is sure to be a memorable one as well as a great chance to buy art at attractive prices. Tickets are $75 per couple, or $50 singly. Proceeds help the Archives achieve its mission of preserving Ohio's visual artistic heritage. For tickets, call our office at 216-721-9020 or visit www.eventbrite.com. Further information and a special preview of the art in the auction is available on our website, www.artistsarchives.org

Michelle Marie Murphy and Baptiste Lefevbre (aka Cetusss from Switzerland) curated an exhibition in an alternative space downtown CLE. There are 20 artists and collectives represented in this exhibition, 14 of them are from Cleveland. The show sounds really exciting and will include a wide range of work including performance, video, sculpture, and 2D.
When (this) Saturday Aug. 21st - Opening Reception 6pm-10pm (next) Saturday August 28th - Movie Night 6pm-10pm *and can be viewed by appointment by calling Michelle@(216)225-4135 Where 1025 Huron Rd. (Downtown between E10th and E11th) Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Saturday August 7th Events!

Carrie Warvel Longley (work pictured above) at Sherrie Gallerie, In the Short North of Columbus, Ohio GALLERY HOP & OPENING RECEPTION Saturday 6:00-8:00 pm
Every first Saturday, thousands of visitors converge on the strip to see new art exhibits and add to their growing collections. With dozens of galleries and non-traditional exhibit spaces, it’s Columbus’ favorite night of the month to celebrate art. Though many shops are open earlier, the Gallery Hop officially starts at 4PM and runs to 10PM with restaurants and bars staying open considerably later.

Lakewood Arts fest: noon – 6PM…. pARTy: noon – 8PM Lakewood’s venerable art fest is back with more than 160 artists. Stroll along Detroit Ave., take in the arts community and see people that you know at this popular summer festival. Need a break from the sun? Join the pARTy under the tent at Belle Ave. to cool off in shade, have a bite to eat, and listen to music. Fest runs on Detroit Ave. between Andrews and Belle Aves. — Lakewood Featuring the work of many NOC members!

The Pop Shop Gallery / (art)ificial Gallery 17020 Madison Ave. Lakewood, OH Saturday 6:00pm - 8:30pm Cinematic Redux is a collection of contemporary works by artists across the U.S. presenting their interpretation of posters for classic films. The wide array of styles shows your favorite movies, like you have never seen them before. Cinematic Redux will open Saturday, August 7th 2010 in (art)ificial Gallery. An adult after party will be held at Mullen’s (located next to the gallery) for all guests of the artists and gallery.

The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve would like to remind everyone that this weekend all over Cleveland local artists will be creating fabulous works of art! At Westside Market, the Free Stamp, the Warehouse District, E. 4th Street, Progressive Fields, Edgewater Park, Wade Oval and Wendy Park at least two artists will be creating. Be sure to go see them work and support the AAWR.

Kilns for sale.

skutt & paragon kilns for sale CHEAP - in Columbus

Contact:
Ron C. at:


turn100@gmail.com

Skutt KM 1227 & Paragon DTC 1000 28" Programmable Electric Kilns. Both kilns
were working when removed from studio and have been in storage for several
years. Both need new elements a few bricks could be replaced but not
necessary for use.  I am only selling them because I am switching over to
designing furniture full time. The kilns need a little work and you will be
up and running for pennies on the dollar compared to new kilns!

Pricing is $300 each or both for $550
more pics on request

I can deliver from Columbus to Akron for a fee / prepaid.