Dec. 17th

Friday Dec. 17^th

“Last Minute Market” (Image Posted Above) Friday from 6-9 and Saturday From 10-6 Lake Erie Building at Templar Industrial Park
13000 Athens Ave. Lakewood, Ohio 44107. Free admission 9 a.m. -10 a.m. Special Early Bird Admission with a $5 donation to Hunger Network More information http://theresayondo.blogspot.com/

“F*GROUP Holiday Show” December 17th, 2010, 6PM - 10PM Cleveland's Premier Furniture Designer Group The F* Group will be respresented by: Jason Radcliffe of 44steel.com John Arthur of Bauhausbuilders.com Freddy Hill of bombfactoryfurniture.com Stephen Yusko of Stephenyusko.com Grant Smrekar of rustbeltwelding.com Lou Erste of rustbeltwelding.com Bob Knauer PJ Doran APOC Geode Gallery 755 Starkweather Cleveland, OH 44113

“Juma Gallery Holiday Open House .” Friday, December 17th from 6pm to 9pm. It will be a festive event with music, refreshments and gift with purchase of $50 or more while supplies last. Hope to see you. Juma Gallery, 2026 Murray Hill Rd. 216-721.3773

Friday Dec. 10th and 11th!

Friday Events

“Jewel Heart Cleveland Holiday Open House.” Featuring Theresa Yondo, John Gulyas and Maryann Posch. Friday Dec. 10th from 6-9:30. 2670 W. 14th Street in Tremont.

Ohio Knitting Mills has opened a PopUp shop [pictured] in Gordon Square and is hosting an opening part on Fri 12/10 from 5 - 9PM, offering food, drinks, frivolity & wintery woolie fun. Then head to the east side for Star Pop's one year anniversary bash on Sat 12/11 from 6 - 10PM.

Saturday Events

“Annual Holiday Show,” Saturday, December 11, 2010, from 3-7pm at River Gallery, 19046 Old Detroit Road, Rocky River.

“Bazaar Bizarre,” an arts & craft show w/ a strong DIY ethos on Sat 12/11 and Sun 12/12. 1301 West 78th Street Studios Local Girl Gallery in Lakewood offers a Men's Last Minute Shopping Spree on Sat 12/11, featuring artists offering jewelry, ornaments, art & advice on buying the perfect gift.

A Holiday Art Massacre on Waterloo Not into traditional festive events? Then check out A Holiday Art Massacre on Waterloo, one of the season’s strongest group art exhibits featuring work by Cle’s most innovative and provocative artists: Derek Hess, Dana Depew, Scott Pickering, John Howitt, Dot Schneider, Clay Parker, Greg Ruffing, Adam Dumont, The Sign Guy and John G. The Massacre opens on Sat 12/11 but you can also check out the exhibit on Sun 12/12, Sat 12/18 and Sun 12/19. 16006 Waterloo Road (across from Blue Arrow) http://WaterlooArtsDistrict.com

Holiday SHow Extravaganza!!!!

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Friday 12/3

“Terra Vista Studios 11th Annual Holiday Sale” Fri 12/3 @ 11AM – 4PM Sat 12/4 @ noon – 7PM Sun 12/5 @ noon – 4PM Terra Vista Studios 11th Annual Holiday Sale will feature only the classiest, coolest pieces of art and jewelry. This is our 11th Year of hosting the TerraVista Holiday SaleTerra Vista Studios – 1400 E. 30th St. http://TerraVistaStudios.com

“Art House Revealed: Benefit Art Auction” 7 – 10PM Join us for Art House Revealed, an anonymous art auction featuring local artists. All works are signed and artists identities revealed at 9 0′clock.. Don’t miss this evening of fun which includes lite food/ dessert, cash bar, and entertainment. Tyler Village, APG Office Furnishings – 3615 Superior Ave., Building 44, 7th Floor, Suite A

“Weekend on Waterloo Holiday Sale” Fri 12/3 – Sun 12/5 Purchase unique and affordable artwork at the “WOW” Holiday Sale @ Arts Collinwood. Featuring artwork from our region’s most talented artists including…Scott Goss, Randall Tiedman, Nikki Mezic, Val Maren, Douglas Max Utter, Amy Casey, …and many more! Open on Fri 12/3 from 3-11PM; Sat 12/4 from 11AM – 11PM; and Sun 12/5 from 11AM – 5PM. Arts Collinwood – 15605 Waterloo Rd – Cle: North Collinwood

“Little Italy Art Walk” Fri 12/3 – Sun 12/5 Kick off the holiday season in Little Italy w/ their December Art Walk on Fri 12/3 – Sun 12/5. Wine tastings, receptions, trunk shows & local shopping in over 25 galleries and boutiques. Check out the annual tree lighting ceremony on Sat 12/4 at 5PM outside the Historic Mayfield Theater and visit w/ Santa from 5 – 7PM. Art Walk starts Fri 12/3 at Noon – 9PM, Sat 12/4 from Noon – 9PM & Sun 12/5 from Noon – 6PM. http://ClevelandLittleItaly.com/2010-december-art-walk

$aturday 12/4

“ArtCraft Building Open Studio Holiday Sale” Sat 12/4 @ 11AM – 8PM Sun 12/5 @ 11AM – 5PM Explore the artist studios in the ArtCraft building and score the perfect gifts for your loved ones @ their annual Open Studio Holiday Sale on Sat 12/4 and Sun 12/5. Photography, jewelry, clay, paintings, hand-crafted confectioneries, fiber, metals and more. ArtCraft – 2570 Superior Ave. http://ArtCraftStudio.wordpress.com

2010 Hildebrandt Building Open House and Holiday Sale.” When: Saturday Dec 4th 11am-5pm, & Sunday Dec 5th 11am-5pm Who: Bette Drake, Megan John. Hildebrandt Building, 2nd Floor 3619 Walton Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

“Off the Wall Holiday Show & Sale” @ Zygote Press Open house: Sat 12/4 @ 1 – 3PM Art always makes a great gift… especially when it’s affordable and made by local artists. Need art? Buy some at Zygote Press’ Off the Wall Holiday Show & Sale. Open house on Sat 12/4.Exhibit runs through Wed 12/22. Continue your holiday shopping by supporting other Cleveland artists participating in the 1410 E. Superior Building Open House, including Terra Vista Studios; the ArtsQuarter Holiday Art Walk; and City Artists at Work. Zygote Press – 1410 E. 30th St. http://ZygotePress.com

“Cleveland Handmade Market: Wooltex Gallery” Sat 12/4 @ 10AM – 6PM Shop from various crafty vendors and be sure to meet scheduled Special Guest Valerie Mayen of Yellowcake and Project Runway. The Wooltex Gallery at Tower Press – 1900 Superior Ave. View participating artists at http://ClevelandHandmade.com/Market/Wooltex-Gallery.Tuesday

Tuesday 12/7

“Preview Event @ Gray's Auctioneers” 6-7:30pm Ever consider a career at Sotheby’s, or looking to get some pieces sold? Join CYAPN for a preview event at Gray’s Auctioneers on Tuesday, Dec. 7th! Learn how Deba Gray, President of Gray’s Auctioneers, got started in the business, and why auctions are a great opportunity for emerging artists. Get an early look at items in the Jewelry and Rare Coins auction while networking with fellow young arts professionals. AND—calling all designers and visual artists—get the inside scoop on Gray’s upcoming Cleveland Art & Design Auction, featuring juried works by Northeast Ohio artists and designers! 10717 Detroit Ave., Cleveland


Nov 26-28th

“2010 Hildebrandt Building Open House and Holiday Sale.” When: Saturday Nov 27 11am-5pm, & Sunday Nov 28 11am-5pm Who: Stephanie Craig, Bette Drake, Elizabeth Emery, Megan John and Todd Leech. Hildebrandt Building, 2nd Floor 3619 Walton Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

"Bazaar Bizarre" [EAST] Fri 11/26 – Sat 11/27 [WEST] Sat 12/11 – Sun 12/12 Cleveland’s enormously popular alternative craft show is back — with shows on both sides of town. On Fri 11/26 and Sat 11/27 check out Bazaar Bizarre on Larchmere. Then head to the larger BazBiz show in the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood on Sat 12/11 and Sun 12/12. Eastside: Former American Crafts Bldg – 13010 Larchmere Westside: 78th Street Studios – 1301 W. 78th St.

Nov. 19th and 20th Events

Openings Friday Nov. 19th

“Painted, More or Less” works by Paul o”Keefe. Opening Reception from 5-9pm. William Busta Gallery, 2731 Prospect Ave., Cleveland 216.298.9071 www.williambustagallery.com

“Cinema 01” Opening Reception 5-9pm. Kenneth Paul Lesko Gallery 1305 West 80th St., Cleveland, 216.631.6719 www.kennethpaullesko.com

“ArtScape.” from 4:30-9pm preview reception and sale. $5 Non-members members free. Saturday Nov. 20th 11am-5pm Free and Open to the public. Featuring over 45 local and national artists. Museum of Contemporary Art, 8501 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland 216.421.8671, mocacleveland.org

The AAWR Annual Holiday Members Show and Sale Opening Reception Friday, November 19 · 5:00pm - 8:00pm 1834 East 123rd St. Cleveland

“The Abstracted Plane” works by Dana Oldfather and Erik Neff. November 19 - December 31, 2010 Opening Reception from 5 - 7pm. Bonfoey Gallery, 1710 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216.621.0178, www.bonfoey.com

“The Dominion of Oil” By Kathy Skerritt. (Work Pictured Above) Opening Reception: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. through January 30, 2011 Gallery Hours: Monday—Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Gallery at Old Stone. 1380 Ontario St., Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Openings Saturday Nov. 20th

“ONE NIGHT STAND” A one-night only exhibition by Ales BASK Hostomsky 6-10 PM, Saturday, November 20, 2010 3411 Perkins Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114 (secure parking in E. 36 St. lot, behind building.) William Rupnik Gallery is breaking away from the limitations of the traditional "four white walls" exhibition space and taking the show on the road. By utilizing forgotten and under-appreciated properties throughout the Greater Cleveland area, we strive to provide our artists with exhibition space that is custom-tailored to their individual styles, promoting and encouraging innovative presentation. Supported with a live DJ set by Cleveland's own Brian Brain of Subfix and (216) Bass, this is one exhibition not to be missed!

CHARM THE HEART ARTISTS 2010 Saturday, November 20th 1-8 Sunday, November 21st 12-4. 3124 Corydon Rd. Cleveland Hts. Ohio 216-371-8845 day of show MaryAnn Posch/John Gulyas: silver jewelry April Firstencel: quilts/handbags, Debbie First: author/photographer, Mark Yasenchack: ceramics, Vivian Vail: beaded jewelry, Catherine Butler: jewelry, Theresa Yondo: pottery, Debbie Vail: painting, Marianne Hite: glass, Barb Cross: knitwear, Debbie Apple-Presser: luminaries

“Sneak preview of our annual Holiday Collection” Saturday, November 20, 2010, from 3-7pm at River Gallery, 19046 Old Detroit Road, Rocky River. Feature over 20 local artists, 4 who are new to River Gallery.

Nov 12th and 13th Openings

Friday Nov.12th
“Inspired Photographs-New Work by Heather Protz.” Opening reception Nov. 12th from 5-8pm. Fawick Gallery, Baldwin-Wallace College 94 E. Bagley Rd., Berea, OH 440.826.2152

“SCREAMING TARGETS” Work by Sam Danford. On view at Lava Lounge, November 12 - December 8, 2010. Lava Lounge 1307 Auburn Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44113

“By Hand Fine Art and Craft Festival.” I.X. Center Nov. 12,13,14th. www.clevelandbyhand.com

Saturday Nov. 13th
“6th Annual True Value Vintage Show.” Opening reception Nov. 13th from 6-9pm. Pop Shop/(Art)ificial Gallery, 17020 Madison Ave, Lakewood, 216.227.8440 www.popshopgallery.com

The Beachwood Ceramic Guild Presents our First Holiday Show and Sale Saturday Evening Reception, November 13th, from 6PM to 9PM. Sunday, November 14th, from 10AM to 4PM 23366 Commerce Park, Beachwood Follow the signs to our entrance (ground floor) on the northern side of the building 440-862-6500 Kathleen Cameron, Shirley Clark, Jacqueline Miller (Work Pictured Above), Nancy Scott, Cynthia Polster, Andrea Serafino and Earl Stein

Nov. 5th and 6th Openings and Events

Friday 11/5

The Cleveland Institute of Art “Anatomica Aesthetica Exhibition” Nov 5 - Dec 18 Opening Night: Friday, November 5 5pm: Lecture by guest curator Laura Lindgren 6-8pm: Opening reception Photographs from the Mütter Museum and H. F. Aitken Illustrations from the Dittrick Medical History Center. See the images that Newsweek calls "sometimes ghastly, sometimes heartbreaking, and mysteriously mesmerizing." CIA's Reinberger Galleries 11141 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH Learn more at cia.edu/anatomica http://cia.edu/anatomica and at 216.421.7407

“In-TURN” An Exhibition of New Emerging Artists Opening Reception 6pm. How nice: Zygote Press created In-TURN to give wings to emerging artists. Several local interns were chosen to display their work NOW… not later on when they’ve made it big or they become local media darlings. See work made by true newbie artists who are full of fresh ideas. Zygote Press, 1410 East 30th St., Cleveland 216.621.2900 www.zygotepress.com

“9th Annual Heights Arts Holiday Store” Heights Arts Opening Friday November 5th 6-9pm. Heights Art Gallery, 2163 Lee Road #104 Cleveland Hts., 216.371.3457 www.heightsarts.org

Sat 11/6
An open conference on the State of Sculpture @ CIA @10 am. Two big topics to discuss on Sat 11/6: What’s the current state of sculpture? And, how do we teach sculpture? Immerse yourself in the intellectual side of sculpture at this free, day-long conference presented by The Cleveland Institute of Art, The Sculpture Center and Edinboro University of PA. Cleveland Institute of Art’s Joseph McCullough Center, 4th floor – 11610 Euclid Ave. –http://SculptureCenter.org/newsnow.html Reservations requested.

Screw Factory Artists’ Annual Holiday Open Studio
Sat 11/6 @ 1 – 8PM Tour one of Cleveland’s most active artist communities: The Screw Factory Artist Studios. Check out their digs in a Lakewood warehouse enclaves. Media ranges from fine art to eclectic crafts including printmaking, mosaics, fiber art and wearables, painting, portraiture, ceramics, glass and mixed media collage and installation. The Lake Erie Building – 13000 Athens Ave. – Lakewood http://ScrewFactoryArtists.com

“App to the Future: SPACES Annual Benefit & Auction” !0$ admission @ 10PM. Come to SPACES’ annual benefit and auction dressed as your favorite tech era. After all, App to the Future is all about low-brow, hi-fi technology. Join other techies and SPACES supporters for a night of Pong, iPad love, art, food, drink, tunes and treats… and the best costumes around. Spaces, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland 216.621.2314 www.spacesgallery.org

Contemporary Ceramics, Jewelry and Henna Body Painting Open Studio and Sale One of a kind art gifts Saturday, November 6th 11-4. 13796 Chillicothe Road Novelty, Ohio 44072
Visit with Theresa Yondo at her studio with special guest artists Jeanne Grossetti, Deborah Woolfork. and Lauren Palsa Just North of Fairmount Blvd. on St. Rt. 306 440-338-6219