Happy New Year! 1.31-2.1

1.31

Spaces, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland 216.621.2314 www.spacesgallery.org  “Lauren Herzak-Bauman:  Field and Migiwa Orimo:  Visit/Revisit.”  Opening 6 pm.  Lauren Herzak-Bauman’s Field (Image ABove) includes thousands of similar porcelain pieces.  Her use of the material’s characteristics examines the media and medium themselves, while her repetition of form raises questions of individuality, modern-day consumerism and the production of contemporary ceramics.  Field is also an introspective, personal examination of the artist’s own relationship with life and death.  These works are placed directly on the gallery floor – not on a pedestal, stage or platform.  This puts the work directly in your space, dissipating the subconscious line between viewer and object.  The work’s neutral, raw finish creates a timeless style that focuses the viewer’s attention on the individual and collective forms and each piece’s unique characteristics.  Field is a meditative experience that forces you to look closer at your environment. Migiwa Orimo’s Visit/Revisit is more of a reflection on the artist’s recent experiences in local homes.  During a recent residency as one of SPACES World Artists Program (SWAP) artists, Orimo completely embedded and immersed herself in the homes and lives of Cleveland families.  Her work explores how our objects, environment and possessions reflect our memories. At SPACES, Orimo’s Visit/Revisit is an installation incorporating relics from her experiences.  The work is successful in collapsing the boundaries between public and private spaces, as well as the parts of ourselves which we share openly and keep intimately private.   The psychological questions raised by this work create a fertile environment for an active, transcendental viewing experience.

2.1

Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, 216.421.7350, www.clevelandart.org  “lecture by Hank Willis Thomas:  Artist in Person.”  2pm. One of the most provocative and thoughtful artists of our time, Hank Willis Thomas sees his work in photography, video, and installation as an opportunity to address issues of race and identity as approached in advertising and popular culture. The artist first spoke in Cleveland in 2012 and returns to discuss his latest work and collaborative projects on the occasion of his solo show Hank Willis Thomas, on view through March 9 in the museum’s photography gallery and through March 8 at Transformer Station.

Tickets $15. Thanks in part to support from Nesnadny + Schwartz, admission is free for CMA members and students (with ID at ticket center). Additional support provided by University Circle United Methodist Church. Reservations required.

12.20-21

12.20

West 78^th Street Studios, 1300 W. 78^th Street  “Third Friday!” Featuring Josh Usmani’s “Funny Money.”  

12.21

Screw Factory 13000 Athens Ave., Lakewood www.screwfactory artists.com  “Last Minute Market and Screw Factory Open Studio.”  Open 10am-6pm.

12.12-14

12.12

Rose Iron Works Studio and Forge, 1536 E. 43^rd. St., Cleveland,  www.roseironworks.com  “Holiday Boutique.”  Open 1-7pm.

12.13

Brandt Gallery, 1028 Kenilworth, Cleveland, 216.621.1610, www.brandtgallery.org  “Dana Depew-Small Works.”  Open 6-10 pm.  

Art House 3119 Denison Ave., Cleveland 216.398.8556, www.arthouseinc.org  “Short and Sweet Holiday Shop.”  12.13 4pm-8pm.  12.14 and 15 11am-4pm.

Doubting Thomas Gallery, 856 Jefferson St., Tremont.  “ Dayglo2 :  Show Your Colors.”  Open 6pm.  The best things happen in this town when our creative, industrious citizens and our community-conscious, local businesses come together to collaborate on something special for each other and the city as a whole.  For the second time in a year, Cleveland’s own DayGlo Color Corporation has provided local artists with a full spectrum of their fluorescent paints – completely free of charge.  This year’s event features approximately 50 local artists. 

12.13 & 14

Breakneck Gallery, 17020 Madison Ave, Lakewood, 216.767.5610 “50 Dolla Holla-Day Show.”Open 5pm and Sat 12/14 @ 10am.  Breakneck Gallery will fill with local vendors, artists and artisans for A Weird and Wonderful Holiday Wonderland Pop-Up Shop on Fri 12/13 and Sat 12/14.  A variety of handmade items by local, independent creators will be available. The gallery will also host their annual 50 Dolla Holla-Day Show – an exhibition featuring original local art, all priced at just $50.  Get there early!  First come, first served.

12.14

River Gallery,19046 Old Detroit Road, Rocky River 44116 440 331-8406, www.rivergalleryarts.com  “2013 Winter Holidays Collection.”  12-5pm.  

12.14 & 15

West 78^th Street Studios, 1300 W. 78^th Street, Cleveland “Cleveland Bazaar.”  Sat 12/14 @ 10am – 9pm.  Sun 12/15 @ 10am – 6pm.  78th Street Studios hosts two exciting, pop-up holiday markets Sat 12/14 – Sun 12/15.  The Cleveland Bazaar (formerly known as Bazaar Bizarre) is Northeast Ohio’s longest running indie craft show.  Just a few flights of stairs above this weekend’s Cleveland Bazaar at 78^th Street Studios, Survival Kit presents a special Holiday Edition of the 4^th Coast POP UP Market.  This weekend-long event is devoted to local, independent artisans.  The eclectic show will offer jewelry, handmade clothing, vintage items and more!  In addition, most of the building’s art galleries and studios will be open.  Spend the day/evening shopping throughout the whole building.

12.6-8th.

12.6

Loren Naji Studio Gallery 2138 W. 25^th Street, Cleveland www.lorennaji.com  "Cleveland Kids Create" This event began from the idea of a 10 year old girl. It will benefit hundreds of children, the community and kids with cancer!

12.6-8

TerraVista Studios, 1400 East 30^th Street #401, Cleveland, 216.523.1387, www.terravistastudios.com There is a whirlwind of activity at TerraVista Ceramic Studios, 1400 East 30th Street, as we are busily preparing for the holiday gift- giving season with our much-anticipated 14th Annual Holiday Sale!   Also included within the energetic and spirited space of TerraVista Studios during this 3-day holiday event, will be one-of-a-kind gift creations designed and created by well over a dozen noted Northeastern Ohio artists working in silver and gold jewelry; fiber artists; woodcarvers; whimsical drawings; watercolors; modular origami; eclectic variety of ceramic work. Hours are:  Friday December 6: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Saturday, December 7: 12 - 7 p.m. Sunday, December 8: 12 - 4 p.m.   Secure parking is available in the front and side of the building (elevator access is also available).  Please visit our website: www.terravistastudios.com for complete details.

or contact us by email: terravistastudios@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Art House 3119 Denison Ave., Cleveland 216.398.8556, www.arthouseinc.org  “Short and Sweet Holiday Shop.”  12.6 4pm-8pm.  12.7 and 8 11am-4pm.

12.7

Zygote Press, 1410 East 30^th St., Cleveland 216.621.2900  www.zygotepress.com  “Holiday Off the Wall Show and Sale.”  Noon-5pm.  Noon to 4pm  Sunday Dec. 8.

12.7 & 8

“The Artcraft Building Open Studio and Holiday Sale.”  2570 Superior Avenue, Cleveland.  6^th Floor.  216.407.3685.  Hours Saturday 10-7pm.  Sunday 1-5pm. Looking for a unique gift? The Artcraft Building Open Studio Holiday Sale is the place to be this season with featured art from some amazing artists like Mary Ann Webber, Nina Vivian Huryn, Ann Bort and around 50 others! There will be handmade gifts in the designs of clothing; soaps, clay, jewelry, glass, photography, paintings and tons of mix media presentations.  Check it out! In addition to the amazing art that will be on sale, there will also be a Pulsar Paper Products annual sale, a Dog Food Drive for the Homeless and a The Members Exhibit from the Cleveland Print Room. The event will be happening on the 6th floor studio and is free to attend.

Bette Drake Studio.  The Hildebrandt Building, 3619 Walton Ave. Cleveland,  2^nd Floor.  216.961.8118 or 216.251.3878.   “Drake Studio Holiday Sale 2013.”  11-5 both days. 

Brandt Gallery, 1028 Kenilworth, Cleveland, 216.621.1610, www.brandtgallery.org  “Dana Depew.”  Opening 6 pm. Local artist Dana Depew returns to Tremont with a special, holiday exhibition of smaller works – all priced at $100 or less.  The show will feature some trademark works, such as his rainbow spectrum of tube socks; new, functional birdhouses manufactured from pieces of his recent Rust Belt Crystal Palace installation at MOCA; chenille paintings; illuminated sculptures; stained glass panels from the Rust Belt Crystal Palace; of few of his penile collages; and more!

11.30-12.1

11.30-12.1

The Hildebrandt Building  3619 Walton Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113.  www.hildebrandtco.com “Artists at the Hildebrandt Holiday Open House and Studio Sale.”  Open 11am – 5pm Both Days. “Artists at the Hildebrandt” Holiday Open House and Studio Sale will include the artist studios of Stephanie Craig and Todd Leech (Hectic Studio)-Ceramics, Bette Drake-Ceramics, Elizabeth Emery-Ceramics, and Mike Mikula-Glass.   Soulcraft Woodshop and Wake Robin Foods will also be open during the event.   This event is free and open to the public.  Great gift purchasing opportunities in time for the holiday season!  Plus, it’s a great way to participate in the Buy Local movement!  November 30^th is Small Business Saturday!  What better way to celebrate?  This is a cool Cleveland event hosted in a historical building that now is being converted to artist studios.  Come check out the great artwork and cool local artists!

12.1

Prosperity’s 25^th Annual Holiday Party / Sale.  Stop by and help to make this another memorable event on Sunday, December 1, 1-6p.m., 1814 East 40^th St, #5E, Cleveland, Ohio. 

11.21-24

11.21

Lakeland Community College 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, OH 44094, 440.525.7029  “Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition.  Opening 7-9pm.

11.22

1point618 Gallery 6421 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216.281.1618 www.1point618gallery.com  “Amber Kempthorn & Sarah Kabot.”  Opening 7-10pm.

William Busta Gallery, 2731 Prospect Ave., Cleveland 216.298.9071  www.williambustagallery.com  “Mark Howard, Jerry Birchfield and Barbara Polster.”

Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, 1834 E. 123^rd St. Cleveland, 216.721.9020  “2013 Holiday Members Show.” 

Beck Center, 17801 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, 216.521.2540  “2013 Holiday Art Show.”  

11.23

River Gallery,19046 Old Detroit Road, Rocky River 44116 440 331-8406, www.rivergalleryarts.com  “2013 Winter Holidays Collection.”  12-5pm.  

Waterloo Arts, 15605 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, 216.692.9500 artscollinwood.org  “Cheikhou Ba and Carolina Illanes Exhibition.”  Opening 5-7pm. Please join us at Waterloo Arts on Saturday, November 23rd from 5-7pm for wine + cheese and to meet Creative Fusion artists Cheikhou Ba + Carolina Illenes. Come and see the work they have accomplished during their residencies and enjoy a Walk down Waterloo.

11.23+24

“STUDIO OPEN HOUSE AND ART SALE.”  Clay artist Bonnie Gordon will be showing new works in porcelain at her studio/home in Seville in November.  Joining Bonnie will be Chad Gordon (infrared photography); Rozanne Anderson (jewelry and paintings); Kate Disch (leather handbags); Polly Gilmore (blown glass); Elaine Lamb (functional porcelain and ornaments); Bonnie MacKay (enamels); Carol Thombs (felted alpaca) and Rob Sanford (glass/wood lamps). Saturday, Nov. 23 – 10 AM to 6 PM. Sunday, Nov. 24 – 10 AM to 4 PM.  Studio/home of Bonnie Gordon 167 Pine Needle Dr.  Seville, OH 44273  330-769-3636  www.bonniejgordonpottery.com Facebook page - Bonnie J. Gordon Pottery.

Theresa Yondo13796 Chillicothe Rd.  Chillicothe Road is State Route 306! Novelty, Ohio  44072  Novelty is Russell Township 440-338-6219  “Ornament making party!!!”  Open studio on Wednesday December 4^th and 11^th from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.  Make an ornament to hang on your tree or from your car mirror.  Cookie cutter shapes will be available for you to make your ornaments or bring your own.  Cut Carve and Glaze will be the theme.  Make the ornament on December 4^th.  Glaze the ornament on December 11^th.  Pick up on December 18^th.  Fee is $55.00.  Can’t make both nights????  For $35.00 stop by on the 11^th and glaze 5 pre made ornaments.  Depending on how quickly you glaze, additional ornaments will be available to purchase for those who want to glaze more (cost will vary depending on ornament).  Pick up will be on December 18^th. Call to schedule your own group for two hours of ornament glazing.  $150.00 for a group of 1-6 people. This will be a fun time to party and visit with friends during the holiday.  Also:  April Firstencel will open her home to “Charm the Heart” artists.  Please view the attachments to see the charming postcard designed by Taryn Zwolinski.  This year the show dates are Saturday, November 23, 1-8 pm and Sunday, November 24, Noon – 4 pm at 2124 Cordon Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio.  The 2013 artists include; April Firstencel (fabric creations), Maryann Posch / John Gulyas (silver jewelry), Catherine Butler (jewelry curiosities), Theresa Yondo (ceramics), Kris Barnes (felted dolls), Marianne Hite (fused glass), Wendy Mahon (batik), Taryn Zwolinski (whimsical drawings and cards), Kathleen Harrington (paintings), Barbara Claas (recycled flowers).

11.14-17

11.14

Juma Gallery, 20100 Chagrin Blvd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122, 216.295.1717  “Layered Illusions-New Work by Mindy Tousley.”  Opening Reception 5:30-8:30.

11.15

NOC’s Own Bette Drake (Image Above) is featured in Holden Arboretum’s annual Gifts from the Heart of Nature show/sale which opens this Fri 11/15 with a preview party open 3-8PM. Get a head-start on your holiday shopping and enjoy light refreshments & live music plus an opportunity to meet the artists. This holiday gift sale will be open daily in the Arboretum’s visitor center through Sun 1/5.  This unique show features nature inspired works and crafts made from environmentally responsible materials by regional artists. Jury selected items available include pottery, jewelry, household goods, apparel, accessories, food items, ornaments and more. Attendance is free for members and is included in gate admission for non-members. More info: 440.946.4400 or holdenarb.org.

Kenneth Paul Lesko Gallery 1305 West 80^th St., Cleveland, 216.870.6719 www.kennethpaullesko.com  “Judith Brandon:  Turbulent Territory.”  Opening  5-9pm.  Judith Brandon's mastery of drawing is evident in every piece she creates, but it is the way in which she uses that mastery to forge a link between herself and the viewer that makes her work so exceptional. Her work has a sense of mystery and a powerful gravity, a subtle but irresistible pull that draws the viewer in and gives one a sense of being a privileged witness to epic moments in flux. 

West 78^th Street Studios, 1300 W. 78^th Street, Cleveland “Derek Hess-solo exhibition.”  Opening 5pm.  Hess will present multiple bodies of work – including drawings on vintage Playboy covers and 8-track tapes.  The evening will also include a book signing and the premiere of Nick Cavalier’s documentary on Hess’ life and work

Spaces, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland 216.621.2314 www.spacesgallery.org   “NEW PROJECTS.”  Opening Reception 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.  Channel TWo (CH2)  Ambiguous Redirect (/dev/rand/>*) (Chicago, IL)  Yuka Oyama and Axel  Ruoff Faces to Hide: Strategies to Transform Identity (Berlin, Germany)   READING CLE, curated by Lyz Bly + RA Washington.  A Survey of Small presses, Handmade books, and Printed Ephemera from Cleveland and beyond. Learn more about this project http://www.spacesgallery.org/blog/guide-to-kulchur-at-spaces-11-09-2013

Stocker Arts Center (LCCC) 1005 N ABbe Road, Elyria, OH 44035.  “Radius: An Artist Sketchbook Project.”  Opening 4:30pm. Want to see into an artist’s soul? Don’t just look at their finished pieces of art work — the real stuff lies in their sketchbooks.  Sketchbooks are repositories for quick drawings, random thoughts and odd cartoons. It’s the place to brainstorm, to creatively solve problems. But they’re mostly private — until now. Lorain County Community College presents Radius: An Artist Sketchbook Project featuring the sketchbooks of a dozen Northeast Ohio artists, including Lorain native Bob Cutlip. 

Cleveland Print Room (in Artcraft Building), 2550 Superior Ave, Suite 102, Cleve., 216.401.5981 “2013 Members Photography Show.”  Opening 6pm. The show is free and open to the public and will feature styles such as commercial and studio work, portraiture, editorial, aerial photography, fashion, architectural imagery and many others.

Wasmer Gallery-Ursuline.  2550 Lander Road, Cleveland.  “Winter Art Invitational: 13 Artists & @UnivofDayton’s Crèche Collection.”  Opening 5pm. This Friday, Ursuline College presents The Winter Art Invitational featuring the University of Dayton International Crèche Collection.  The exhibition features 13 regional artists and more than 50 crèches (Christmas nativity scenes).  The University of Dayton’s Marian Library/International Marian Research Institute holds the largest collection of printed material on the Virgin Mary in the world – as well as nearly 3,000 crèches from around the world.  The crèches range in styles and designs, reflecting the diverse cultures of the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.

Upcoming! 11.16 + 17

“STUDIO OPEN HOUSE AND ART SALE.”  Clay artist Bonnie Gordon will be showing new works in porcelain at her studio/home in Seville in November.  Joining Bonnie will be Chad Gordon (infrared photography); Rozanne Anderson (jewelry and paintings); Kate Disch (leather handbags); Polly Gilmore (blown glass); Elaine Lamb (functional porcelain and ornaments); Bonnie MacKay (enamels); Carol Thombs (felted alpaca) and Rob Sanford (glass/wood lamps).  Two Weekends:  Saturday, Nov. 16 – 10 AM to 6 PM.  Sunday – Nov 17 – 11 AM to 4 PM.  Saturday, Nov. 23 – 10 AM to 6 PM. Sunday, Nov. 24 – 10 AM to 4 PM.  Studio/home of Bonnie Gordon 167 Pine Needle Dr.  Seville, OH 44273  330-769-3636  www.bonniejgordonpottery.com Facebook page - Bonnie J. Gordon Pottery.