Weekend of Sept. 10-14th

Friday September 10th Openings

“Salty Sweet” Works by Kristen Cliffel (Pictured above) Opening Reception this Friday from 5-9pm. Also opening in the Print and Drawing Room “Commingling,” Jewelry 2010. Featuring the work of Catherine Butler, Debra Rosen, Sherry Simms and Susan Skoczen. William Busta Gallery, 2731 Prospect Ave., Cleveland 216.298.9071 www.williambustagallery.com

“Studies in Nepotism” Opening Reception 6-11pm. I regret to inform that this exhibition will be the last show and Asterisk Gallery will close its doors for good. Asterisk has showcased monthly exhibitions of regional and emerging artists since 2001. Dana L. Depew will have an exhibit of recent sculptural work that will open on Sept 10 and there will be a final closing reception on Oct 8. Asterisk Gallery, 2393 Professor Ave., Cleveland

“Seth Rosenberg: The Cleveland Years.” And Duke Riley: An Invitation to Lubberland.” Opening Reception From 7:30-10pm. Artist talk with Duke Riley at 7pm. Both on View through Jan. 9th, 2011. Museum of Contemporary Art, 8501 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland 216.421.8671 mocacleveland.org

“Urbanscapes” opening at Bonfoey Gallery From 5-7pm. Respected painter and printmaker Phyllis Seltzer knows how to make a cityscape come to life. Bonfoey Gallery, 1710 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216.621.0178, www.bonfoey.com

“Take It,” opening reception @ Zygote Press from 6-9pm. One of the city’s most innovative luminaries, Terry Schwarz, is this year’s Artist-In-Residence. Schwarz is known for her visionary work as the director of Kent State University’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative. Her newest exhibit, Take It, is sure to be as cool and thought provoking as anything else she’s ever done. Zygote Press, 1410 East 30th St., Cleveland 216.621.2900 www.zygotepress.com

Saturday September 11th Events
Mindy Tousley and many others are participating in Sparx's City Hop from 11am-7pm , along with 30 artists and galleries. Free trolleys run from one neighborhood to the next. Most artists will offer refreshments, and some hands on activities & demonstrations. www.cityartistsatwork.org Locations: Studios in The Art Quarter, Quadrangle & St Clair Superior

Sunday September 12th Show
Berea Arts Fest. 10am-5pm Coe Lake in Berea. Featuring NOC’s own Bette Drake and Stephanie Craig and Todd Leech. Google Address (near the Artsfest) is 31 East Bridge Street, Berea, OH 44017

Tuesday September 14 · 5:00pm - 8:00pm
George Kocar is participating in a group show featuring over fifty works in various media by members of The Northern Ohio Illustrators Society. Go to www.nois.com for more information. Cuyahoga Community College Eastern Campus Gallery.