10.28

10.28

Cleveland State University Art Gallery, 1307 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216.687.2103, www.csuohio.edu/artgallery  “The People’s Art Show.”  Opening Reception 5-8pm.

Tri-C Gallery East, 4250 Richmond Rd., Highland Hills, OH  “NeoPostFactum.”  Opening 6-9pm.  New work by Guy-Vincent.

Loren Naji Studio Gallery 2138 W. 25^th Street, Cleveland www.lorennaji.com  “Gallery Talk EMOH.”  From 8-9pm. If you’d like to hear from Loren’s own mouth about his experiences up in Michigan and learn more about why he did the project, drop by his Ohio City studio where he will give a brief talk about the project. He’ll tell you how he came up with the idea, how he built the sphere, what it was like living in it and what he was trying to convey. He’ll also talk about what’s come out of the project and where it’s going in the future. There will be an audience Q&A and an afterparty at a location to be disclosed. It’s free. (Image Above)

Cowans Ceramic Auction.  26801 Miles Road, Warrensville Heights.  10am.  Preview here: http://www.cowanauctions.com/auction/10282016-modern-ceramics-modern-art-design-live-salesroom-auction/lots/

10.21-23

10.21

2731 Prospect, 2731 Prospect Ave., Cleveland 216.298.9071 “(NOC’s Own) Elizabeth Emery, + Kate Budd and Endi Poskovic.”  Opening 6-9pm.

West 78^th Street Studios, 1300 W. 78^th Street, Cleveland “Third Fridays Art Walk.”  

Kenneth Paul Lesko Gallery 1305 West 80^th St., Cleveland, 216.870.6719 www.kennethpaullesko.com “Cinema 07.”  Opening 5-9pm. 

Cleveland West Art League, 1300 W. 78^th Street, Cleveland “Don’t Panic – New Work by Rich Cihlar and Bob Peck.”  Opening 5-9pm.

Hedge Gallery 1300 W.78^th Street, Cleveland  “Architectonic:  encaustic paintings By Christopher Kier and Fabric of Time:  works by Carmen Romine.”  Opening 5-9pm.

10.22

Next NOC Event!  (Image Above!)

Didem Mert Presentation and Workshop

Saturday October 22^nd,  3-6pm.  

Potluck to follow, please bring something tasty!

Please arrive between 2:30-2:45 so we can start at 3 pm!

Generously Hosted at AK Studios 604 North Rocky River Drive, Berea, OH 44017

Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people will be attending, thanks.

10.23

Sandusky Cultural Center, 2130 Hayes Avenue at Perkins Sandusky, OH 44870 419.625.1188  www.sanduskyculturalcenter.org  “Bon Appetit.”  Opening  1-4pm. Featuring the work of NOC members, Bill Brouillard, Bette Drake and Mark Yasenchack.

10.19

10.19 (Wednesday)
Tri-C Gallery West, 2^nd Floor Campus Library, 11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma, 216.987.5322, www.tri-c.edu  "Ceramics Invitational:  Platters."  Opening Reception 5-7pm.  Featuring the work of 24 NOC memebers!

10.14-16

10.14

Brick Ceramic + Design, 420 East 161^st. Street Cleve. www.brickceramics.com  “CleveLAnd:  New work by Antonia and Nate Cotterman.”  Opening 6-8pm.  

Morgan Conservatory, 1754 E. 47^th Street, Cleveland, 216.361.9255, www.morganconservatory.org  “Denise Bookwalter and Susan Warner Keene.”  Opening 6:30-8:30PM.  Florida State University associate professor of printmaking Denise Bookwalter’s Matiere — referring to a material’s tactile surface quality — explores both traditional and digital processes, old and new print technologies and incorporates non-traditional media.  Toronto-based Susan Warner Keene uses handmade paper to look at how it can interpret experience and the impact of experience on an individual narrative, looking at how it can assume elements of human-related physicality that relate to body perception.

Bruno Casiano Gallery, 5304 Detroit Ave, Cleve. 216.346.6562 www.brunocasiano.com “Work by Bruce Casiano.”  Opening 6-10pm.

Beachwood Community Center 25325 Fairmount Blvd, Beachwood.  “Inked Images: Seven Printmakers.”  Opening 5-8PM.  The work of seven area artists — all women and some of them with formidable reputations — comprises the show Inked Images: Seven Printmakers. Participating artists include Abbey Blake, Amy Casey, Liz Maugans (one of the c0founders of the 20-year-old Zygote Press, a local hub for printmakers), Wendy Partridge, Nicole Schneider, Lisa Schonberg, and Paula Zinsmeister.

“Progressive Insurance Art Tour.” 2-4PM.  Progressive Insurance, headquartered in Mayfield Village, is known for its impressive private art collection with 7,500 works by 2,000 contemporary artists, including such art stars Andy Warhol, Davd Wojnarowicz, Nan Goldin, Cindy Sherman, David Hockney and Andreas Gursky.  Normally the works are only seen on display in Progressive offices around the world. But the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve is giving people a chance to get a glimpse of the collection, with a two-hour tour. It’s free for AAWR, $10 for non-members but you must make a reservation through AAWR.

Walkabout Tremont.

10.16

Ohio Ceramics Supply 2861 State Route 59, Ravenna Township, 330.296.3815 “Matt Nolen Workshop.”  From 9am-Noon.  Please register ahead of time.  (Image Above) Link: http://maycocolors.com/index.php/visiting-artist-series/matt-nolen-ocs.html    During his presentation at Buckeye Ceramic Supply, Matt Nolen will demonstrate the building of a narrative ceramic surface over multiple firings using slips, stains, underglaze, cone 6 and cone 06 glaze, overglaze enamel, decals and luster.

10.22

Next NOC Event!

Didem Mert Presentation and Workshop

Saturday October 22^nd,  3-6pm.  

Potluck to follow, please bring something tasty!

Please arrive between 2:30-2:45 so we can start at 3 pm!

Generously Hosted at AK Studios 604 North Rocky River Drive, Berea, OH 44017

Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people will be attending, thanks.

9.30-10.1

9.30

Cleveland Institute of Art, 11610 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, 800.223.4700, www.cia.edu  “Lunch Time Lecture with Sarah Kabot.”  12:15-1:30 pm.

Cleveland Print Room (in Artcraft Building), 2550 Superior Ave, Suite 102, Cleveland, 216.401.5981 “Perpetual Ephemera.”  Opening 5-9pm.  (Image Above.)

Akron Museum of Art, 1 S. High Street. Akron, 330.376.9185, www.akronartmuseum.org  “Intersections: Artists Master Line and Space.”Opening 7:30PM.  The Akron Art Museum’s new show Intersections: Artists Master Line and Space examines how sculpture and works on paper interact in the work of six artists who use non-traditional materials and processes: Mark Fox, Anne Lindberg, Nathalie Miebach, John Newman, Judy Pfaff and Ursula von Rydingsvard. Each of the artists explores in a different way the relationship between two-dimensional and three-dimensional work.  Opening night will give visitors a chance to meet the artists and engage them in conversation and to create a 3D doodle while enjoying music provided by DJ Naeno. The show will be on view through 1/15/17.

10.1

River Gallery,19046 Old Detroit Road, Rocky River 44116 440 331-8406, www.rivergalleryarts.com  “Jewelry Invitational.”  Opening 3-7pm. Celebrate the fine artistry revealed by the mastery of five eminent jewelers' inspired designs.... Marvel at exquisite craftsmanship, beautifully evident in all new jewelry pieces by:  Matthew Hollern, Pamela Argentieri, Kate Varner Rieppel, Lauralee Hutson, and Pamela Pastoric.

10.22

Next NOC Event!

Didem Mert Presentation and Workshop

Saturday October 22^nd,  3-6pm.  

Potluck to follow, please bring something tasty!

Please arrive between 2:30-2:45 so we can start at 3 pm!

Generously Hosted at AK Studios 604 North Rocky River Drive, Berea, OH 44017

Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people will be attending, thanks.

9.22-25

9.22

Lakeland Community College 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, OH 44094, 440.525.7029 “Dreams & Visions: Surrealism and Fantasy Art.”  Opening 7-9pm.  Featuring work by NOC’s own Billy Ritter.

9.23

Anders Ruhwald at CIA for lunch time lecture.  Click here for more information:  http://www.cia.edu/events/2016/09/lunch-on-fridays-anders-ruhwald

Zygote Press, 1410 East 30^th St., Cleveland 216.621.2900  www.zygotepress.com  “Artist in Residence Darius Steward.”  Opening 6-8pm.  

 9.23-25

“The Ingenuity Festival.” It will take place in the mostly empty Osborne Industrial Complex on Hamilton at E. 54^th, where the F*Sho handcrafted furniture show took place a few weeks ago. It’s announced that its theme is “Awakenings.”  Also note, the festival is charging admission for the first time this year, a not-very-steep $5.   For more info go to: http://coolcleveland.com/2016/09/in-year-12-the-ingenuity-festival-tries-something-new/

9.24-25

Michiana Pottery Tour.  For more info please go to: http://www.michianapotterytour.com/

10.22

Next NOC Event!

Didem Mert Presentation and Workshop

Saturday October 22^nd,  3-6pm.  

Potluck to follow, please bring something tasty!

Please arrive between 2:30-2:45 so we can start at 3 pm!

Generously Hosted at AK Studios 604 North Rocky River Drive, Berea, OH 44017

Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people will be attending, thanks.

9.8

9.8

Kent State University Art Gallery, 325 Terrace Drive, Kent.  330.672.2760  “Dexter Davis Retrospective - A Portrait.”  Opening 5-8pm.  (Image Above)

9.9

5401 Hamilton Ave., Cleveland “F*Sho.”  Open 5-10pm.  

2731 Prospect, 2731 Prospect Ave., Cleveland 216.298.9071  “Andrea Joki:  Flickering Sky and Pipo Nguyen-duy: AnOther Expedition.”  Opening Reception 6-9pm.  

Valley Arts Center, 155 Bell Street, Chagrin Falls, OH  “En Plein Air Art Exhibit.”  Opening 6-8pm.

Walkabout Tremont.

9.10

Zygote Press, 1410 East 30^th St., Cleveland 216.621.2900  www.zygotepress.com  “Dresden Exchange Foreign Affairs Exhibition.”  Opening 1-3 pm Artist Talk 2 pm. 

Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, 216.421.7350, www.clevelandart.org  “The Ecstasy of St. Kara, Kara Walker-New Work.”  On display beginning today.

9.11

Berea Arts Fest. Downtown Berea.  Featuring work by NOC’s own Bettee Drake.  Open 10-5pm.  

9.15

Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, 1834 E. 123^rd St. Cleveland, 216.721.9020 www.artistsarchives.org  “Herb Ascherman:  First Responders, As We See Them, As We Are.”  Opening 5:30-8pm.  

Upcoming Workshop at Ohio Ceramics Supply!

“2^nd Annual Ohio Ceramics Supply Open House.”  September 16^th and 17^th.  Featured Artists Tom Bartel and Didem Mert.  9am – 4 pm.  

Show Opportunity!

All Ohio Contemporary Ceramics Competition and Show October 7-9, 2016

 With the support of the Ohio Arts Council, the Yan Sun Art Museum and sponsors along Ohio’s Appalachian Winding Road, the Appalachian Hills of Ohio Territory invites all Ohio ceramists ( includes anyone who was born in, lived in, worked in, attended school in or is submitting an Ohio- themed work to this competition ) to enter one piece only in the inauguration of a new biennial competition with a $2500.00 first prize, $1000.00 second prize, $500 third prize, and two $250.00 honorable mention awards. In addition, a $500 prize will be awarded to the piece voted most popular.  Entries must be created in 2015 or 2016. They may be functional or sculptural and fit upon a 20” by 20” pedestal top or hang on a wall. All works are to be delivered in person from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. on Friday, October 7th, to the Yan Sun Art Museum at 604 Main Street in Zanesville. All artists are invited to attend the First Friday Art Walk from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. that evening in in the District. To compete in the Show, please register by September 15th at register@ahoot.org. An entry fee of $15 is due with delivery of the work on October 7th for those registering by August 7th and an entry fee of $25 for later registration.  The judge is Christine Golden of Flagstaff, Arizona, winner of the first Zanesville Prize ($20,000).  All works will be offered for sale on Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday with 30% of each sale to be retained as commission. Purchasers of works and ceramists may choose to take their unsold work with them any time after the free artist reception and awards ceremony at 6:00 P.M. on Saturday at Weasel  Boy Brewery until the close of Show at 5 P.M. on Sunday. The All Ohio Show will be presented this year and each even numbered year beyond this year. The international Zanesville Prize will be presented in 2017 and the ensuing odd numbered years.  The All Ohio Contemporary Ceramics Competition & Show is dedicated this inaugural year to celebrate 50 years of public funding for the arts through the Ohio Arts Council.