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The Howson Gallery at Judson Park 1801 Chestnut Hills Drive, Cleveland Hts.  “Convergence.”  Opening Reception 4:30-6pm.    Featuring Work by NOC’s Own Megan Dull SND, Yumiko Goto, Andrea LeBlond, Lynne Lofton, Rob Romeo.  (Image Above)

Zygote Press, 1410 East 30^th St., Cleveland 216.621.2900  www.zygotepress.com  “Collectors Affection.”  Opening 6-9pm. John Farina and Adam Tully are avid art collectors, with a collection boasting over 350 pieces, with 90% of them made by Cleveland artists.   Stop in Zygote Press for Collector’s Affection, a showcase of their massive private collection, which features work from Michelle Murphy, Mark Brabant, Hilary Gent, George Kocar, and many others. Works from the collection will be shown alongside recent works from each artist. 

“Tremont Artwalk.” Openings 6– 9 pm.  Every 2nd Fri of the month.  Cleveland’s quintessential arts neighborhood boasts a lively gathering on the second Friday of every month in celebration of everything that makes Tremont so vibrant. In addition to the participating brick and mortar businesses, arts and crafts vendors can be expected to set up shop along the sidewalks during these warm summer months. For 21 years the neighborhood of Tremont has worked tirelessly with fellow businesses and artists to grow the ArtWalk into what it is today. 

Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, 216.421.7350, www.clevelandart.org “Night Before 9: Out in Art“ Open at 8pm.  The Cleveland Museum of Art and Gay Games 9 are both about inclusion. So it only makes sense that they partner up to host Night Before 9: Out in Art, a night of celebration, culture and camaraderie before the Games begin. Featured performer ESCORT will fuel the party with their elaborate “disco orchestra” sounds. It’s the perfect way to kick off the Games.

Bay Arts, 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village, OH  “Eye of the Beholder:  Ten Artists, Ten Perspectives.”  Opening 7-9pm.  Curated by John W. Carlson.  Ten Cleveland area artists, in four different disciplines share their personal interpretations on what most concerns them, now. Now...at this time in their lives, careers and individual circumstances, we get a look into what motivates and inspires them.  Artists:  CHARLES MINTZ, MARY OWEN, DOUG UTTER, JUNE HUND, DAN CORRIGAN,  JOE PSARTO, JUSTIN BRENNAN, MICHAEL HEATON, JOHN W. CARLSON, LOREN NAJI. 

Loren Naji Studio Gallery 2138 W. 25^th Street, Cleveland www.lorennaji.com  "Tall Walls, Unjuried, Uncensored."  Opening 6-?

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Theresa Yondo Studio.  13796 Chillicothe Rd. Novelty Ohio 44072 “Theresa Yondo-Open Studio.”  Open Noon-6pm.  Please stop by the studio if you can. This will be a good time to check things out, especially if you have been thinking about taking a class. You can also see all the new work being created for the upcoming fall shows. Our garden should be thriving and bearing good food to eat. We will have a taste sampling of our bounty for you to enjoy. And, this will simply be a good time to visit with us. You can also stop by any time by scheduling a convenient time. As always, thank you for your continued interest in clay. Questions? 440-338-6219 Land Line...

Breakneck Gallery, 17020 Madison Ave, Lakewood, 216.767.5610 "Toy Box Cleveland."  Opens at 6pm.