1.23.2021 Happy New Year!

                      

1.23

Hedge Gallery, 1300 W.78^th Street, CLE (216) 650-4201 or email hilary@hedgeartgallery.com   “Justin Brennan:  General Maintenance.”  (Image Above) Justin has been producing a multitude of works in his eclectic mix of mediums: oil paint, oil stick, enamel, collage, latex and spray paint, and the recent pandemic hasn't stopped his flurry of painting.  Three series of Brennan's work are included in this exhibition including Pop Portraits, Self Portraits and Narrative Abstract paintings.   Stop by during open business hours: Wednesday, Thursday 11a-6p, Friday 11a-5p or Saturday 12-4p or make an appointment.

Ramparts, 1300 W. 78^th St. Suite 202, CLE  “Dana Depew.”  Go to www.rampartscle.com for hours and appointment scheduling information.

Heights Art Gallery, 2175 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., 216.371.3457 www.heightsarts.org  “Posing the Question".  Featured artists include Kenneth Bernstein, Matthew Deibel, Mona Gazala, Kenn Hetzel, Scott Kraynak, Liz Maugans, and Omid Tavakoli with an accompanying spotlight show by Helen Liggett. Their work ranges from photography and paintings reflecting systematic racism from years past, to manipulated photos taken during social justice protests in 2020.  The show runs through March 14. 

2.5

Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, 1834 E. 123^rd St., CLE 216.721.9020 www.artistsarchives.org  “Beyond Surface:  Denise Buckley and Kathy Skerritt.” The exhibition will be celebrated with a virtual opening reception on Friday, February 5th, 7:00 - 8:00pm on Zoom.  

UPCOMING PROGRAMS through the MD Pottery Group.  Contact Lisa Madden at lemadden52@gmail.com for more information.

February 8 - Joanna Mark - Ceramic Wall Art: A Unique Approach

March 8 - Shiyuan Xu - Handbuilding the Unseen with Paper Clay

April 12 - Erica Iman - Experimental Nature: Material, Form and Process 

May 10 - Matt Katz - Craze-y for You (Glaze Flaws)  

Guests: Please consider joining Montgomery Potters! Membership is $45 a year, which includes all programs and other activities through May 2021. 

Call for entries:

Erie Art Museum Spring Show (See Image Above) and go to their website for info.  Due January 24^th!

Sweetwater Arts Center

https://sweetwaterartcenter.org/call_for_artists/hand-to-mouth/

The cup is the quintessential ceramic form. Potters throughout history have obsessed on the vessel shape, searching for their own perfect balance of beauty, function, concept, and expression. Contemporary ceramic artists have continued this exploration creating cups, mugs, tumblers, etc. that make their user think, feel, laugh, admire, and want to drink more!