4.29 & 4.30

4.29

“Anne Currier Lecture and Presentation.” Times: 4:30-5 Reception 5-7pm Slide Lecture and Presentation. At Hectic Studio in The Hildebrandt Building 3619 Walton Ave. Cleveland, OH 44113 2nd Floor. Be there! Really, I mean it! (Work Pictured Above)

“Passionate Blessings: Work by Mark E. Howard.” Opening Reception 5-9pm. William Busta Gallery, 2731 Prospect Ave., Cleveland 216.298.9071 www.williambustagallery.com

“Locating Eden, Work by Annie Strader. And Declarations of Truth, Work by Elaine Hullihen.”” Opening Reception 5:30-8pm. Sculpture Center, 1834 East 123rd St., Cleveland, 216.229.6527 sculpturecenter.org

4.30

5th Annual Ceramics Invitational Annual Ceramics Invitational Opening Saturday, April 30th, 2011 Meet the artists between 3-7pm River Gallery has curated an exhibit of ceramic work by 38 emerging and established artists of the Cleveland area. These ceramicists focus on the craft and function of everyday objects to create subtly beautiful and intrinsically useful works of art. Opening Reception: Saturday, April 30th, 3-7pm Exhibit runs through Saturday, June 11th.

River Gallery,19046 Old Detroit Road, Rocky River 44116 440 331-8406

4. 22

4.22
ILLUSTRIOUS @ Wall Eye Gallery Fri 4/22 Opening Reception 6 pm View a wild exhibition of art & design at ILLUSTRIOUS, a showcase of work from 15 NEO artists. See artwork in all styles, techniques and mediums. Comic book art, traditional drawing, posters, prints and 3D toy design will all be represented. But wait, there’s more: You’ll also receive a sneak peek at Derf’s upcoming graphic novel My Friend Dahmer about the true story of the artist and his childhood friend turned serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer. Wall Eye Gallery, 5304 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, 216.640.7769, www.walleyegallery.com


Justin Durand: Strawberries @ proximity gallery Opening Fri 4/22 @ 6PM Proximity Gallery, located in the heart of Cleveland’s Saint Clair-Superior neighborhood, presents its first exhibition of 2011 — Strawberries: Paintings & Drawings by Justin Durand, opening on Fri 4/22. About: “Strawberries embodies Durand’s confident, distinguished and indelible drawing process. Durand implies narrative but keeps the viewer wondering and wandering through an atmosphere of open-ended symbols—Strawberries presents a world of flesh, tangled greenery, summer heat and drippy fruit.” Proximity Gallery, 1667 East 40th, Cleveland 216.262.8903 www.proximitycleveland.com


Industrial Cleveland @ Keyhole Gallery Opening Fri 4/22 @ 7 – 10PM Runs through Fri 5/13
View photos from budding photographer Dee Zingale, whose first exhibition, Industrial Cleveland, opens on Fri 4/22 @ Keyhole Gallery. Her photos capture the essence of Cle — proud, industrious & on the rise. About: “Up-and coming-photographer Dee Zingale will graduate in May 2011 from the University of Akron with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Art Photography. Her photos of Industrial Cleveland have been chosen by the Downtown Cleveland Alliance, and included in the Student Juried Show at Myers School of Art. Her photography reflects her philosophy and personality – Bold, Direct, and Strong.”
Keyhole Gallery 11817 Detroit Ave. Lakewood

Soda Fire workshop......

SODA FIRING WORKSHOPS 2011

HILL POTTERY  WILNO, ON.

May 14^th & 15^th - July 16^th & 17^th – October 22^nd & 23^rd

             These 2 day workshops hosted by Potter Dan Hill will focus on how the movement of flame and Soda-Vapour in the atmospheric kiln can be used to enhance clay and surfaces and breathe life into your pots.

            Workshop group size will be 8 - 12 participants. Each participant will bring 6 – 10 bisque fired pots of various sizes for the firing. The clay bodies used should be ^6 stoneware (low iron body) or porcelain. Dan uses Mid-white stoneware and 6-50 porcelain from Tuckers and 910 porcelain from PSH to good effect.

            The Workshop will include glazing and decorating, strategic placement of pots in the down-draft kiln, firing and introducing Soda into the kiln as well as discussions and demonstrations about the processes and aesthetics involved.

            Cost for the 2 days is $175.00 plus a $25.00 materials fee. $200.00 in total.

            Dans' studio/showroom is located near the picturesque village of Wilno which is nestled in the hills of the beautiful Madawaska Valley region in eastern Ont. Canada. The Wilno area has excellent restaurants, B&Bs, guest houses, and motels as well as 2 galleries. The Madawaska Valley region is known for its’ vibrant artistic community and many opportunities for outdoor adventures. Wilno is located 2 hours drive West of Ottawa on Hwy 60 and 2 hours 15 minutes north of Peterborough near Barrys Bay.

For a complete workshop itinerary and other info please contact Dan Hill.

E-mail danhill@hillpottery.com or phone 613 756 9283.

To see photos of Dans’ pottery, kilns and for more information, please visit www.hillpottery.com

Another Special Lecture- Anne Currier

Anne Currier

Slide Lecture and Presentation

Friday April 29^th 2011

Hectic Studio in the Hildebrandt Building, 2^nd Floor

3619 Walton Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113

4:30-5:00pm Reception

5:00-7:00pm Slide Lecture and Presentation

7:30pm Social Gathering at Bar Cento

1948 West 25th St., Cleveland, OH 44113
(Across from the West Side Market)

April 8th and 9th

Friday April 8th

“Carrie Longley Lecture!” Social Hour 5-6pm Lecture 6-7 pm. At Hectic Studio located on the second floor of the Hildebrandt Building 3619 Walton Ave. Cleveland, OH http://hecticstudio.blogspot.com/

“Second Sightings, Work by Douglas Max Utter.” Opening Reception 7-9pm Bayarts, 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village, OH

“Bella Italia.” Opening Reception 6-9pm at the Custom Picture Framing Gallery, 15733 Madison Ave., Lakewood.

Saturday April 9th

“Monster Drawing Rally.” 7-11pm at Spaces, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland 216.621.2314 www.spacesgallery.org