6.22

“Art Fur Animals: Help Cle’s Homeless & Neglected Animals.” 7 – 10pm.  Cleveland, like virtually every place in the world, has far too many homeless and neglected animals. They’re helpless and in need of a lil’ love. Art Fur Animals features a live and silent auction of individual works of art from locally and nationally recognized artists such as Douglas Max Utter, Janet Macoska, Dana Depew, Michael Greenwald, Kristen Cliffel, Kirk Mangus, Laura Dumm, Randall Tiedeman, and many others. Plus food, dancing and wine.  ALL proceeds go directly to the care of animals at the City of Cleveland Kennel. Event held at SMARTSpace @ 78 Street Studios.  http://FriendsOfClevelandKennel.com

“RAWCleveland artists present SOLSTICE.” 8pm.  Indie arts org, RAW:natural born artists, presents SOLSTICE.  This arts showcase will feature a pop-up gallery, dance performances, live music and a fashion show. Come check out the creativity on display @ the 620 Club. Inspiration may be waiting for you.  http://RAWartists.org

6.23

“A Cast of Thousands-New Work by Sherry Bradshaw.”  (Work Pictured Above.)  Opening Reception 6-9 pm.  Through September 2^nd.  The Artseen, 5591 Liberty Ave., Vermillion, OH 44089, 440.963.0611, www.theartseengallery.com

“Open Air in Market Square.” 10am – 4pm.  Open Air in Market Square celebrates its 15 annual season in 2012! Come down to the newly renovated Market Square Park to shop an eclectic mix of goods, listen to live bands and partake in a shared cultural experience.  Runs Sat 6/23 – Sat 9/15.  http://OpenAirMarket.wordpress.com

6.15-19

6.15

“The Journey: A Retrospective Exhibition of the Art of Michelangelo Lovelace, Sr.”   Opening Reception: from 5-8pm.  The show will look back at Michelangelo’s career and include paintings, drawings, and sculpture.  will celebrate Michelangelo Lovelace Sr.’s 20+ year artistic career as well as his birthday. Michelangelo will speak at 6:30 pm about his life and art. Regular gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm and Saturday from 12 noon to 4 pm.  A special attraction is planned during this exhibition. On Saturday, June 23, 2012 the AAWR will host A Dialogue with Michelangelo where Michelangelo will discuss his artistic process and take questions. The free event will take place from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.  The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is located at 1834 E 123^rd Street in University Circle, right off Euclid Avenue and across from Lake View Cemetery. Free parking is available in the lot in front of the building and all along E 123^rd Street. For further information, call 216-721-9020 or visit www.artistsarchives.org.

“Third Friday At 78^th Street Studios.”  5-10 pm.  

“Character Split @ Survival Kit Gallery.”  Opening Reception 5-11pm. Surreal images? Imaginary characters? Yes, please.  Soon to open at Survival Kit Gallery: Character Split — Works by Clarke Curtis and Tyler Zeleny.  The scoop: “Conjured through peculiar collages sourced from cut up computer-generated images and kid’s disposable party plates, and by surreal imagery drawn with unerring draftsmanship, the imagined characters created by Clarke Curtis (Austin, TX) and Tyler Zeleny differ only in their form and narrative.  “Personified through bold, black and white prints, and playful, multicolored combinations, both sets of characters convey human attributes and gestures that encourage the viewer to suppose hypothetical conversations or confrontations, the feelings in many of which are ironically heightened by each artists’ tendency toward combining human and animal parts…”  On view through 8/17.  1305 W. 80^th Street #3c,Cleveland http://SurvivalKitGallery.com   

6.16-17

 “Shaker Heights Arts & Music Festival.”  Featuring NOC”s Sandy Miller (Photo Above)and Elaine Lamb (Photo Above.)  Saturday 10-8 Sunday 11-5. Art, music… and summertime fun for the whole fam. The Shaker Heights Arts & Music Festival has all the makings of a classic street fest. Peruse over 150 Ohio Designer Craftsmen artists who’ll be selling studio glass, jewelry, ceramics and more. Catch performances by Northcoast Jazz Collective, Noel Quintana’s Latin Crew, Cats on Holiday, Blue Lunch and others.  Plus, plenty of activities and entertainment for the kiddos — strolling performers, stilt walking, juggling and balloon animals. FREE.  20233 Van Aiken Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH  http://OhioCraft.org

6.16

“Clifton Arts & Musicfest: 25 Years Strong!”  All day! Your summer starts here… at the Clifton Arts & Musicfest.  Summer is all about the street fests and Clifton hosts one of the best. Hang out in the Edgewater neighborhood, check out fine art, eat good food and listen to some live tunes. Ah, hello, summer.  Clifton Blvd and 117^th street, Cleveland  http://Cudell.com

“Bay Art in the Park.”  10-6 pm.  28795 Lake Road, Bay Village.

“Art Deck-O.”  Opening reception 6-10 pm. Breakneck Gallery, 17020 Madison Ave, Lakewood, 216.227.8440 

“Gravity and Grace.”  Sculpture by El Anatsui.  Opening ticketed talk at 6pm.  Opening reception following from 7-10pm.  Open to the public Sunday June 17^th. Akron Museum of Art, 1 S. High Street. Akron, 330.376.9185, www.akronartmuseum.org

6.19

“Ragnar Kjartansson: ‘Song’ video art installation @ The Underdog.” 7pm.  The Underdog is open and bumpin’. Every Tue through Tue 6/26 see Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson’s video art installation “Song.”  The video art installation is surreal, captivating and purely poetic. See it for yourself. (FYI – The Underdog is located in the basement of Happy Dog.)  5801 Detroit Ave., Cleveland

6.8-10

6.8

Tremont Artwalk, Tremont.  www.tremontartwalk.org

“Materiality_  Mikula, Sinbondit and Yusko.”  Opening Reception 6-9pm. Heights Art Gallery, 2163 Lee Road #104 Cleveland Hts., 216.371.3457 www.heightsarts.org

“Internal Combustion: A Glimpse of Cleveland Motorcycle Culture.”  Opening Reception 7pm. As if you didn’t know, Cle has a diverse underground motorcycle industry and culture. Limited time — the show runs through Sat 6/9. 1point618 Gallery 6421 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216.281.1618 www.1point618gallery.com

“Stirring Waters/Between Two Bodies.”  Opening Reception 5:30-8pm.  Sculpture Center, 1834 East 123^rd St., Cleveland, 216.229.6527  sculpturecenter.org

“Susan Umbenhour.”  Opening Reception 5-9pm.  William Busta Gallery, 2731 Prospect Ave., Cleveland 216.298.9071  www.williambustagallery.com

“The First Earth Show-Part 3.”  Opening Reception 5-7pm.  Ursuline College, 2550 Lander Road, Pepper Pike. 

6.9 

“Parade the Circle and Circle Village – 23 Years Strong!” 11am – 4pm.  Parade the Circle is one of Cleveland’s best events. No, really, we mean that.  For 23 years, Parade the Circle has dazzled adults and kids alike with a grassroots, lo-tech parade that’s creative to the max and filled with colorful floats, puppets, costumes, dancers and musicians.  Parade starts at noon and winds through Wade Oval. This year’s theme is Branches Become Roots / Cycles: Coming Back/Going Forward. Stay after the parade for plenty of hands-on activities in Circle Village. And, take a shuttle to the other side of town for Discover Gordon Square Arts District Day.  http://www.ClevelandArt.org

“An East Cleveland Walking Tour of Industry, Art & Architecture.” noon – 2pm.  Euclid Avenue is teeming with spectacular (and forgotten) places. Uncover some of these historic gems on an East Cleveland Walking Tour of Industry, Art & Architecture led by Cleveland Area History founding editor Christopher Busta-Peck. http://SPACESgallery.org

6.8-6.10

“Weapons of Mass Creation Fest.” For years there has been talk about bringing a music festival to Northeast Ohio. Now such a notion is slowly taking hold in the grassroots Weapons of Mass Creation Festival (WMC Fest), which enters its third year Fri 6/8 – Sun 6/10 in the Gordon Square Arts District in Cleveland. However, music is just one component, and a smaller one at that.  The WMC Fest, the creation of Go Media co-owner Jeff Finley, is billed as the premier art, design and music event of the Midwest with 20 speakers, 20 designers and nearly 30 bands enlightening the anticipated 1,000 or so attendees. Basically, the unique event brings together entrepreneurs, musicians, artists, students and fans to become inspired, to collaborate, network and celebrate the Rock Hall City.  Gordon Square Detroit and West 65^th Street. www.WMCFest.com

6. 9-10  

Discover the 29th annual ART BY THE FALLS, presented by the VALLEY ART CENTER (VAC), on Saturday, June 9 (10am-7pm) and Sunday, June 10 (11am-5pm.) This free, two-day, juried fine arts and contemporary crafts festival is held in Riverside Park in the heart of charming Chagrin Falls.  Over 100 artists from around the country will present varied artwork ranging from paintings, drawings, photography and sculpture

to textiles, jewelry, weaving and ceramics........including Yumiko Goto, Bonnie Gordon, and Lynne Lofton.  (Image Above)

June is Here 6.1 !!!

6. 1

“Susan Umbenhour-Galdryglyphs.” And “Darius Steward-Occupying a Space.”   Opening Reception 5-9William Busta Gallery, 2731 Prospect Ave., Cleveland 216.298.9071  www.williambustagallery.com

“Celebrate Cleveland + Beautiful Possibility.” Opening 5:30pm – midnight.  One night… two sweet shows. Come to Loren Naji Studios for “Celebrate Cleveland – Digitally Altered Photography of Our Industrial City” featuring work from Michael Nekic [pictured above], Victoria Miller and Rick Novario.  Also check out the Beautiful Possibility Pop-Up Exhibition — “Alison Pebworth’s cross country traveling show, Beautiful Possibility, takes the prototype of the 19th century American Traveling show as inspiration for asking people across the country about what it means to be American. Pebworth is surveying people at stops across America on their thoughts about ‘Americanitis,’ a curious nervous condition resulting from rapid modernization, first identified in 1861.” Loren Naji Studio Gallery 2138 W. 25^th Street, Cleveland www.lorennaji.com and Spaces, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland 216.621.2314 www.spacesgallery.org

Beginning 6. 6

“Teresa Yondo Classes.”  June Wednesdays / A special 4 week class in June due to the July 4th Holiday.  June 6th 13th 20th and 27th.  Enjoy 4 weeks of clay class.   The $100.00 fee includes 10 hours of studio time, clay and glazes with instruction.  Meet 2.5 hours each Wednesday for 4 weeks.  Assignments will be presented at 6:00.  The theme for June is things that pour.  We will be looking at teapots and pitchers.  The studio is open on Wednesday from 5-9.  Email to reserve your spot at tyondo@windstream.net

6. 9-10  Plan ahead for next weekend!

Discover the 29th annual ART BY THE FALLS, presented by the VALLEY ART CENTER (VAC), on Saturday, June 9 (10am-7pm) and Sunday, June 10 (11am-5pm.) This free, two-day, juried fine arts and contemporary crafts festival is held in Riverside Park in the heart of charming Chagrin Falls.  Over 100 artists from around the country will present varied artwork ranging from paintings, drawings, photography and sculpture

to textiles, jewelry, weaving and ceramics........including Yumiko Goto, Bonnie Gordon, and Lynne Lofton.

5.18 - 5.20

5.18

“Pedaling Art: A Celebration of Bicycle Art & Culture.” Opening Fri 5/18 @ 6 – 10pm.  Celebrate bicycle art & culture with Pedaling Art, a new exhibit opening @ Ohio City Bicycle Co-op. View visual art in a variety of media, as well as wearable art and crafts, “all of which are made from recycled bike parts or have a bike focus.”  Free, secured bike parking for those riding to the event (go for it!). “A portion of Pedaling Art sales will be donated to OCBC to help support their mission to promote cycling in Greater Cleveland. The opening night will also feature food, drinks and music.” Also open Sat 5/19 from 12 – 4pm.  http://www.ohiocitycycles.org

5.19 +20 “Hessler Street Fair.” Sat 5/19 + Sun 5/20  The Hessler Street Fair, now 43 years young, is Cleveland’s unofficial kickoff to the summer festival season.  This 2-day event of food, poetry, politics, handmade goods and tie-dye is always packed with Clevelanders dying to get outside and, well, enjoy a good festival.  Open 11am – dusk.  http://HesslerStreetFair.org

“Cleveland Asian Festival.” Sat 5/19 & Sun 5/20  You know that the Third Annual Cleveland Asian Festival will have awesome food. That’s what over 31,000 people enjoyed at last year’s Festival.  And you probably know to expect cool exhibits like martial arts demonstrations, games, competitions, free health screenings, merchant booths, artwork and live cultural performances.  This year, you won’t believe your eyes. Originating from Taipei, Taiwan, the California-based “Instant Noodles” dance crew will perform on the stage and show how they’ve been impressing judges at all the big international dance competitions. They placed in the Top 5 at MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, they’ve starred on Disney’s “Shake It Up” and on several top Taiwanese variety shows. The Festival is free to the public and takes place on Sat 5/19 & Sun 5/20 from 11AM-7PM each day!  http://www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org/2012

“Drawn and Quartered 4.” Sat 5/19 @ 7pm.  Grab Cleveland’s top life drawing groups, throw them in a room, and pit them against each other for your entertainment.  That’s “Drawn and Quartered,” now in its fourth year. The Pretentious Tremont Artists, The Murray Hill Drawing Group, Dr. Sketchy Cleveland and Northern Ohio Illustrator Society compete at Loren Naji Studio and Gallery 2138 W. 25^th Street, Cleveland, Oh.  It’s an all-ages show (models keep their clothes on); the afterparty offers drinks, food and music.

5.11

5.11

“Lissa Bockrath:  New Work.”  Opening Reception 6-9pm.  (Painting Above) “I am really excited about this body of work and hope you get a chance to see the show!  It has been four years since my last formal show so I can't wait to connect with you all after so much time has passed! I will also be in the gallery on May 18th during the third Friday Artwalk.  Looking forward to seeing you and thanks for your support! For a sneak peek visit www.lissabockrath.com “  Kenneth Paul Lesko Gallery 1305 West 80^th St., Cleveland, 216.631.6719 www.kennethpaullesko.com

“SPACES Becomes The Convention and Visitors Bureau (for a while).” Opening Reception 6-9pm.  The Convention and Visitors Bureau is the new series of exhibitions & events from 5/11-7/13/12 organized by SPACES offering an alternative view of our town as a tourist destination, featuring artists such as Alison Pebworth (SPACES artist-in-residence from SF), Temporary Travel Office of Chicago, and The Think Tank That Has Yet To Be Named from Philadelphia & Iowa City.  Also producing work this month is the anonymous collective Cleveland SGS, also artists-in-residence, and the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative, both from Cleveland. Spaces, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland 216.621.2314 www.spacesgallery.org

“Cleveland #15 – PechaKucha Night @ Club at Key Center.”  Begins at 7pm.  PechaKucha Night Cleveland is turning the big 15 (for events… not years). Come see why people are flocking to PechaKucha Night, a cool event where creative types present fast-paced slides of new ideas. This month’s PK is at the Club at Key Center, perched over the brand new Medical Mart. Go early to get in.  http://Pecha-Kucha.org  Key Center 127 Public Square, Cleveland, 44113.

“Photo Orgy! One Night Only!” 5:30 – 9pm.  Local rock photogs Maureen Gray and Janet Macoska are hosting a one night pop-up shop, blow-out, photo orgy, exhibition called Crawling From the Wreckage @ Grays Auctioneers. They’ve been everywhere photographing rock stars and now you can see their work and purchase your own prints for $50/piece. Music, drink & munchies provided.  More: Janet Macoska and Mo Gray have survived and succeeded as women photographers in a rock and roll world dominated by men, drugs, alcohol and debauchery. ‘Crawling From The Wreckage’ explores nearly four decades of rock and roll photography from two Cleveland-born women rock and roll photographers whose work has been presented in publications all over the world, on cds, in books and in galleries and museums.  Gray’s Auctioneers, 10717 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, Oh 444102

“Dark Matter, New work by Robert Thurmer.” Opening 6 – 10pm.  Renowned local artist Robert Thurmer wants to explore how we recognize art objects. He’ll do just that in Dark Matter, his new exhibit @ Arts Collinwood.  “Specifically: what are the markers for ‘art object’ that are generally recognized without specialized privileged information. To explore these ideas, I started making these recent sculptures in an attempt to make my own ‘found’ art, what I like to call paraphrastic objects – stand-ins that refer to certain kinds of conventional art objects.”  View his sculptures — which embody an exploration of this theme — through Sun 6/4. Arts Collinwood, 15605 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, 216.692.9500 artscollinwood.org

"Tony Trunzo-Paintings."  Opening reception 6-9pm.  Fat Cats, 2061 W. 10th street, Tremont.

5.15

“Photography Workshop for Artists.” Tuesday, May 15
7:00 – 9:00 pm
at the
Ohio Craft Museum  Due to popular demand, we’re offering a third session of this workshop!  Join Kathleen Dlabick, Ohio Designer Craftsmen’s graphic designer and photographer, as she presents tips and pointers for photographing your work. Learn how to create professional-looking shots for online marketing, sales and fair applications. You’ll discover what kind of equipment you need, how to light your shots and more. You’ll learn how to tackle photography challenges, and determine when it’s time to call a professional.  Kathleen Dlabick has been working as ODC’s graphic designer, photographer and webmaster since September of 2010. She has over 25 years of experience as a photographer, including 17 years at the Columbus Dispatch and eight years in the bio-medical field.   Before the workshop, visit the museum gallery to see the spring exhibition, Best of 2012.   This workshop is open to artists of all levels, and costs $12 for members of ODC, $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is required – call 614-486-4402 to sign up.  This class is sponsored in part
by the Greater Columbus Arts Council.  The Ohio Craft Museum
www.ohiocraft. org
1665 W. Fifth Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212

5.4

“MINT CONDITION.”  Opening Reception: 6-9 PM.  The Kent State University, School of Visual Communication presents Mint Condition, an exhibition of photographic works by 2012 graduating seniors Ellen Brinich, Heather Campbell, Katherine Case, Devin Casper, Spenser Dickerson, Sam Hedrick, and Kristen Swartz. William Rupnik Gallery 1117 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44115 

“Ingenuity’s Bal Ingenieux- Avant Garde Debauchery!” Get ready for a night of avant garde debauchery… Don a mask and be taken though an amazing journey of performances and interactive installations. Bal Ingenieux includes performances by Rob Sherwood, Cello Fury, Shivering Timbers, Syncopated Swing Band, Zany Umbrella Circus and more. Plus art from the Rust Belt Monster Collective and the guy who brought you the digital graffiti wall. A night you’ll never forget!  http://IngenuityCleveland.com/maskedball   Halcyon Lodge 2831 Frankilin Blvd. Cleveland, OH

 5.5 

“Sandy Miller Pedestal Making Workshop and Slide Presentation.” Workshop 2-5pm.  Slide Presentation and Potluck 5-7 pm.  Hectic Studio, 3619 Walton Ave. Cleveland,  2nd Floor, 440.590.0672, www.hecticstudio.com  If you don't want to do the workshop just stop by for the potluck and slideshow!

“Spring Open Studio with the Screw Factory Artists!” noon – 7PM  The Screw Factory Artist Studios are located in the massive Lake Erie Building in Lakewood. If you haven’t been there, you need to. On Sat 5/5 the artists are opening their studios to exhibit and sell their work. See where the magic happens and peruse a tasteful selection of glass, ceramics, sculpture, fiber arts, mixed media, painting and printmaking. The Templar Motors Car Factory Display will be open, too! Coffee and food trucks will also be in attendance. Screw Factory 13000 Athens Ave., Lakewood www.screwfactory artists.com

 “Simpler Times Gallery Grand Opening Celebration.” 3 – 10pm. Rediscover your past and see what’s in store for you @ Simpler Times Gallery, a new shop in Ohio City hosting its grand opening on Sat 5/5. This Ohio City boutique features art from local artists and one-of-a-kind vintage items picked from across the nation. Celebration will feature live music & spoken word.  Simpler Times Gallery 3212 W. 25th Street, Cleveland, OH 216-925-2008