Thursday, September 13, 2012

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9.14
“Ingenuity 2012: A Renaissance in Motion.”  NOC”s own Elizabeth Emery has an  installation at Dock 32 (it's the one with golden tires).  She will be there doing an activity/performance of sorts on Friday from 7-10pm & saturday from noon - 7pm.  The installation is called: Making Money the Harder Way. repare to once again create, participate, demonstrate and innovate as Ingenuity, the Cleveland Festival of Art & Technology, materializes in yet another location Fri 9/14 through Sun 9/16 at docks 32 and 30 north of Cleveland Browns Stadium and the Great Lakes Science Center on the lakefront.  Showcasing an area rarely open to the public, the festival offers a preview of the lakefront development the city announced earlier this year. Exhibits, performances, installations and lectures will occupy more than 120,000 square feet in two warehouses as well as outdoor lakefront space.  Part of Ingenuity’s intention is to change locations, thus energizing often-ignored areas and structures while inspiring creativity at the intersection of arts, science and technology. The festival blurs the lines between art and the city and steps through the boundaries separating artists and innovators from their audience. Join the ingenious revival Fri 9/14 through Sun 9/16 at Cleveland’s lakefront docks 32 and 30. For more information, go to http://IngenuityCleveland.com. Fest hours are Fri 9/14 @ 5pm – 1am; Sat 9/15 @ noon – 1am; Sun 9/16 @ noon – 6pm.
“Hispanic Heritage, Hispanic Art  Group Show.” Public Reception: from 5:30 to 7:00pm.  Augusto Bordelios, Bruno Casiano, Hector Castellanos, Maria Dejesus Paz, Gabriel Gonzalez, Angelica Pozo, Maria Pujana, Alejandro Rivera, Dante Rodriquez, Bess Rodriquez Richard, Will Sanchez, Jose Vasquez, and Hector Vega. Beck Center, 17801 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, 216.227.9507

"Progression:  Song of the Underground Railroad."  Join us Friday, September 14 for Johnny Coleman's opening from 5pm- 8pm! Artist talk at 6:15 at Euclid Gallery on Euclid Avenue. Reception in the Sculpture Garden. On view from September 14 until December 21.  Sculpture Center, 1834 East 123rd St., Cleveland, 216.229.6527  sculpturecenter.org

9.15
“Tremont Arts Festival.”  Featuring NOC”s own Bette Drake and Ikuko Miklowski.  Lincoln Park  (W. 14th and    Kenilworth Ave), 11-6 Sat., 11-5 Sun.  Be there!

“Sparx City Hop – Bike, Walk or Hop on a Trolley.” 11am – 9pm.  Explore Cleveland’s vibrant neighborhoods.  Experience Cleveland’s history through walking tours.  Celebrate Cleveland’s arts & culture scene.  Hop onto a free trolley and explore different parts of the city. This year the Sparx City Hop has four routes — through the Campus District, Tremont, Ohio City and Art Quarter/Asia Town.  All stops features are bumpin’ with live entertainment, history facts and some even connect to local events (the Arts & Cultural Fest in Tremont and the C-Town Chow Down in the Campus District).  Want to experience Sparx in a new way? Bike-Ride the Route!  http://downtowncleveland.com
ONTARIO GOLDOpening Reception: 8-11 PM, Cleveland SGS' Ontario Gold honors the dividing line of Cleveland's down-low and up-high cultures; it is a two-tone collection of images that explore the balance between inspiration and alienation. The exhibit’s namesake, Ontario Street, can be viewed as the epicenter of the city’s rebirth or simply as a street people cross to get to Tower City. To the golden illuminations erected by casino magnates, it stands as a prism that tempers the dreams of the foolhardy and inspires children to strive for excellence. Cleveland SGS is both rare and nonreactive, Ontario Gold is the manifestation of these two most essential attributes. SGS produces video, paintings, installations and signage deeply entwined with the city's pulse.  An after-party follows at Lava Lounge 11 PM - ? AM. William Rupnik Gallery 1117 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44115.
“Domesticated-Art Inspired By the Animals That Share Our Homes & Hearts.” 4 – 8pm.  Opening reception features silent art auction, drinks, eats & art benefiting the Cleveland Animal Protective League. Portion of all sales, proceeds and donations will benefit the APL. Local Girl Gallery 16106 Detroit Ave Lakewood, 216.228.1802 www.localgirlgallery.com
“Cleveland Handmade Market @ Tower Press.” 11am – 6pm.  Cleveland Handmade, which began in October 2007,  is a group of local artists coming together in the Great Cleveland area in order to promote teaching and helping members in the community. Their upcoming market — the Cleveland Handmade Market — will feature a variety of vendors selling all kinds of homemade goods.  What to expect: Everything under the sun. There will be fine jewelry, handbags, fiber arts, handmade glass, ceramics, paintings, prints, photography, home-decor and tons of vintage material. Take a trolley there — this is just one stop on Sparx City Hop.  http://clevelandhandmade.com
Upcoming Workshops at Brecksville Center for the Arts:
Ready, Set, Throw!
Watch the experts, Kirk Mangus, professor at Kent State University, and Bill Brouillard, professor at the Cleveland Institute of Art, as they demonstrate throwing techniques and produce a wide variety of functional and sculptural objects on the potter’s wheel.  Whether you are considering taking a ceramics class or have many years experience in the clay studio, this is the time to ask questions and get the answers that will improve your throwing skills and give a boost to your creative thinking!.  Workshop is limited to 15. 
Date: Saturday, October 27
Time: 1 - 3 pm
Location: BCA
Fee: $25.00
Ages: All Ages  


Modeling the Human Head
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to join Cleveland Arts Prize winner Brinsley Tyrrell as he creates a life size head in clay using a live model.   During this two hour demonstration Brinsley will discuss his modeling technique, his aesthetic approach, and his background and philosophy in the arts.  He will also show images of his latest ceramic sculptures – revealed to the public for the first time.

Date: Saturday, October 20
Time: 1 - 3 pm
Fee: $20.00
Location: BCA
Ages: All  Registration go to: http://brecksvillearts.com/workshops.html

Classes from Theresa Yondo!
Class begins Wednesday September 19th and runs for 6 weeks ending on October 24th.  There will be another session immediately following this class which will begin on October 31st for 6 weeks.  Class fee is $150.00 for 15 hours of class time.  Class time is anytime during the hours of 6-9 on Wednesday evening.  Beautiful white stoneware clay is now available.  We also still have a few boxes of brown clay.  There is still a wheel station open and three handbuilding stations.   Theresa Yondo 13796 Chillicothe Rd. Novelty, Ohio   44072 440.338.6219 tyondo@windstream.net

Friday, September 7, 2012

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Oh  MY!  There is so much going on in Cleveland for the next 3 days!


9.7 
 “The First Exhibition.”  Opening Reception 5-8pm.  Featuring the work of NOC’s own Stephanie Craig!  (Pictured Above). The Cleveland State University Art Gallery has a shiny new venue.  The gallery will now be located in the Cowell and Hubbard building on Euclid in the heart of the recently launched Art Campus at PlayhouseSquare.  The gallery will open with 1307 Euclid Avenue: The First Exhibition, which will also be the first CSU faculty group show in 15 years. Additionally, Jenny Jones: A Photographic Legacy for CSU will be on view. Cleveland State University Art Gallery, 1307 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216.687.2103, www.csuohio.edu/artgallery

"Artful Entertaining."  Opening Reception 6-8.  Featuring NOC's own Lynne Lofton!  Show runs through October 11.  Valley Art Center 155 Bell Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44022.  www.valleyartcemter.org
“F*Sho.”  Opening Reception 5-10pm.  Cleveland’s Premier Fruntiure Show featuring work by local designers, makers and students including NOC’s dear friend Steven Yusko.  AT:  Cleveland Twist Drill Building 4700 Lakeside Ave. Cleveland, 44114   www.fshocleveland.com
“Personal Matters-Dexter Davis Mixed Media works.”  Opening Reception 5-9pm. William Busta Gallery, 2731 Prospect Ave., Cleveland 216.298.9071  www.williambustagallery.com
“Theatrics.”  Work by Javier Hernandez.  Opening Reception 6:30-9pm.  Gallery Quetzal,  12400 Mayfield Road, www.galeriaquetzal.com
“Cleveland Artists Foundation:  Not Pulp Fiction.” Opening Reception 6-8pm. 17801 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, 216.521.2540, www.clevelandartists.org
“Space Odysses-curated by Doug Max Utter.”  Opening Reception5:30-Midnight.  Loren Naji Studio Gallery 2138 W. 25th Street, Cleveland www.lorennaji.com

 “A.I.R. Exhibition work by Johnny Coleman.”  Opening 6pm. Silkscreens and etchings will be on display this year at “Some Spirits: The Free Side of the River” @ Zygote Press. Each June Zygote Press invites a resident artist to settle in and create masterpieces, and this year is no different.  Johnny Coleman is the resident artist this year for the event. He is a professor of Art and African American Studies at Oberlin College. In addition to the showing on Friday, there will also be an Artist Talk Thu 9/13 at 6:30pm. Zygote Press, 1410 East 30th St., Cleveland 216.621.2900  www.zygotepress.com
“Paperworks.”  Opening Reception 6pm. Paperworks is a new exhibition @ Heights Arts that “illuminates paper as a carrier of artists’ symbols and as a medium in itself with processes including drawing, painting, cut paper, collage, sculpture and pulp.”  Special ending. The show coincides in its closing days with the International Association of Hand Papermakers and Friends of Dard Hunter conference hosted by Cleveland’s Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Education Foundation. Heights Art Gallery, 2163 Lee Road #104 Cleveland Hts., 216.371.3457 www.heightsarts.org
“Its only a paper moon.”  Opening Reception from 6-10pm.  Proximity Gallery, 1667 East 40th, Cleveland 216.262.8903 www.proximitycleveland.com
“Utter Madness.”  Opening Reception 6-10pm.  50 regional artists display work in all media.  Rotten Meat Gallery, 1814 East 40th ST., Suite 4B, 216.469,4896

9.8
The Workshop you have all been waiting for!
Guest Artist: Chris Longwell  
Saturday September 8, 2012
at Hectic Studio, 3619 Walton Ave., Cleveland OH
2-5 pm Demonstration Workshop
5-6 pm Potluck Meal
6-7 pm Slide Lecture
FREE for NOC Members
Workshop $20 for non-members
Slide Lecture Free and Open to the Public 
**Also on September 8th “The Wilma Smith Project-New Work By Dana Depew.”  Opening 6pm. Brandt Gallery, 1028 Kenilworth, Cleveland, 216.621.1610, www.brandtgallery.org

9.9
Berea Arts Fest, Featuring NOC’s own Bette Drake!  Coe Lake Parking lot, Berea, OH,   10am to 6pm.  440.891.1102, www.bereaartsfest.org