9.18-21

9.18

Sculpture Center, 1834 East 123^rd St., Cleveland, 216.229.6527  sculpturecenter.org  “Tina Cassara and David Sapp:  Threads, Lines, Traces.  And Japanese Contemporary Fiber Sculpture in Miniature.”    

Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, 1834 E. 123^rd St. Cleveland, 216.721.9020  “The Three Amigos:  Loren Naji, Ron Johnston and Ron Joranko.”  Opening 5-8pm.  

9.19

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

Kenneth Paul Lesko Gallery 1305 West 80^th St., Cleveland, 216.870.6719 www.kennethpaullesko.com  “Cinema 05 International Group Exhibition.”  Opening 5-9pm.  

Noon at The City Club.  How can the arts shape the social, physical, and economic character of communities? ArtPlace — the first major public-private partnership to encourage creative placemaking — seeks to find out. ArtPlace America is behind two project to benefit Cle: Upcycle St. Clair and Collinwood Rising. Jamie Bennett, executive director of ArtPlace, will expand on the work being done locally and nationally and how we can work together to build better neighborhoods in a talk at the City Club.  https://cityclub.org

9.20

River Gallery,19046 Old Detroit Road, Rocky River 44116 440 331-8406, www.rivergalleryarts.com  “miniatures: A Collection of Jewelry and small Works.”  Opening 3-7pm.  

“Sparx City Hop/City Artists at Work.”  11-6pm.  Info:  www.downtowncleveland.com/sparx  Join over 20,000 patrons for the twelfth annual Sparx City Hop and discover along the way the many shops, restaurants and art galleries that thrive within the community. Hop on one of the free trolleys featuring tour guides who will educate patrons on the various neighborhoods that comprise Cleveland. Ohio City, Asia Town and Downtown are just a few of the spots highlighted during this all day event.

Akron Museum of Art, 1 S. High Street. Akron, 330.376.9185, www.akronartmuseum.org  “John Pearson: Intuitive Structures.”  Through Feb. 1^st, 2015.

9.20 + 21

“Tremont ArtsFest.” Featuring the work of NOC’s own Bette Drake.  Join the city of Cleveland for the 16th annual Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival in celebration of the thriving diversity that makes Tremont shine!  Held in Lincoln Park, the weekend festival will feature artists and designers of all sorts, reflecting the variety of influences that make Tremont Cleveland’s “it” neighborhood for the arts. Musical and live dance performances, local food booths and hands-on activities for the kids are just a few of the things to look forward to this weekend.  The event is free and open to the public. Open Sat 11am – 6pm; Sun 12pm – 5pm.

9.27+28 Next Weekend!  Fun Clay Event in Indiana!  Michiana Pottery Tour!  September 27^th and 28^th.  Saturday 10-5pm and Sunday 11-4pm.

Many of the participating artists are local to Indiana and Michigan, however several guest artists from neighboring states will also be participating. This tour is a great opportunity to view a wide variety of work and discover new local artists.  There are eight different locations on the tour, and several locations feature more than one artist. Six of the locations are in or near Goshen, IN. The other two locations are just across the Michigan line in Constantine and Cassopolis. About one hours drive separates the two farthest locations.  Free parking is available at each location of the tour. There is no charge for attending the tour. Feel free to stop by and visit any location throughout the day. If you wish to purchase pottery credit cards, cash, and checks will be accepted at each location as payment.  Featured artists include Marvin Bartel, Fred Driver, Mark Goertzen, Keith Hershberger, Eric Kaufmann, Bill Kremer, Dick Lehman, Todd Pletcher, Justin Rothshank, Bob Smoker, Eric Strader, Zach Tate, Moey Hart, Troy Bungart, the Goshen Clay Artist's Guild and more.  http://www.michianapotterytour.com/about/

October 12^th!

Upcoming NOC Event/Meeting/Potluck.  Hectic Studio, 3619 Walton Ave. Cleveland,  2^nd Floor, 440.590.0672, www.hecticstudio.com 

Basic Kiln Operation & Repair Workshop

With Mike Sievers of Skutt Kilns  Sunday, October 12, 2014 - 1pm to 3pm  “This workshop will be great for all ceramic artists, educators and enthusiasts!”  $25.00 per person (cash at door)

Free for current NOC Members(!)

Please RSVP: Stephanie@StephanieCraig.net

Workshop Topics:

Operation

Along with basic programming, we will talk about features your kiln has that you may not even have known existed. Features that allow you to fuse glass, slow cool for interesting glaze effects, troubleshoot electrical problems and a lot more. Learn about the importance of pre-heating and

hold times. Learn how to properly load your kiln so every piece comes out perfect. We will also discuss the importance of venting and how to set up your kiln room. Also learn about Skutt's new KilnLink Monitoring System that allows you to check the status of your kiln from anywhere you have internet access.

Maintenance

We will go over a few basic maintenance tips that can add years of life to your kiln. Learn how to properly kiln wash your shelves, tighten the bands, and significantly increase the life of your elements.

Repair

You will be surprised how easy it is to make basic repairs on your kiln. Think about the money you can save. We will give hands on instruction on how to change a thermocouple, replace worn out elements and install new brick. We will also talk about how to properly diagnose kiln

problems and how to make changes to correct defects in your glaze.

And(!), after the workshop stick around for:

NOC Meeting and Potluck Social

Sunday, October 12, 2014 – 4-5pm Meeting, 5-7pm Potluck

Meeting and Potluck hosted at:

Hectic Studio, 2nd floor, 3619 Walton Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

Please RSVP: Stephanie@StephanieCraig.net

9.12 + 13 + 14

9.12

“F*SHO.”  St John’s Episcopal Church.  2600 Church Ave, Cleveland  Opening 5-10 pm.  West 26^th and Church Street.  Parking at the Cleveland Vibrator Co. 2828 Clinton Ave. The Rust Belt is where things are made. Still. Sure, most of what you find in stores comes from China, but there’s still a crop of local entrepreneurs focused on making things here.  Hit up F*SHO in Ohio City to see the work of more than 20 contemporary furniture designers. One of the features designers is Jason Radcliffe of 22 Steel who welds innovative furniture with steel mainly from Cleveland steel mills. Expect to see furniture and fixtures in all styles — from the ultra-modern to antique style and everything in between.

Harris-Stanton Gallery 2301 West Market Street, Akron, 330.867.7600, www.harrisstantongallery.com  “27^th Annual International Exhibition.”  Opening Reception 5:30-8pm.

Tremont Art Walk.  Tremont. It’s time for the next installment of the Tremont ArtWalk. September will feature: Restore and Re-NEW — witness the conversion of a century-old screen in the historic Holy Ghost Church; photography by Ted Pikturna @ doubting thomas gallery; new work by Dott Schneider @ Visible Voice; wine tasting @ Wine & Design and much more.  

Zygote Press, 1410 East 30^th St., Cleveland 216.621.2900  www.zygotepress.com  “Artist in Residence 2014-Donald Black Jr..”  Opening 6-8pm. Sept 12 Opening Reception 6-8pm Exhibition runs through October 4thARTIST TALK September 24th 6:30.  

9.13

WHAT:  On and Off the Wall:  The Visual Arts in Cleveland since 2000.  WHEN:  Saturday, September 13, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm (doors open at 8:30 am).  WHERE:  Auditorium, Cleveland Public Library, Main Branch, Louis Stokes Wing, 325 Superior Ave NE Cleveland, OH 44114  DESCRIPTION:  This is a free, half day community discussion about the visual arts in Northeast Ohio since 2000, presented by ARTneo and the Cleveland Public Library, in partnership with CAN Journal and The City Club of Cleveland.  PANELISTS:   Donald Black, Jr. (Artist), Kathleen Cerveny (The Cleveland Foundation), Lane Cooper (Cleveland Institute of Art), Brian Friedman (Northeast Shores), Michael Gill, (CAN Journal), Tiffany Graham (LAND Studio), Robert Maschke, FAIA (robert maschke ARCHITECTS), Dan Moulthrop (The City Club of Cleveland), Barbara S. Robinson (Arts Advocate), Tom  Schorgl (Community Partnership for Arts and Culture), Jill Snyder (MOCA Cleveland), Christina Vassallo (SPACES), Olga Ziemska (Artist), Matt Zone (City of Cleveland)  Please visit artneo.org for more information.

9.14

Coe Lake Park, Berea, OH  “Berea Arts Fest.”  Hours 10-5pm.  Featuring the work of NOC artists Bette Drake and Allen Kradlak.

9.27+28

Fun Clay Event in Indiana!  Michiana Pottery Tour

September 27^th and 28^th.  Saturday 10-5pm and Sunday 11-4pm.

Many of the participating artists are local to Indiana and Michigan, however several guest artists from neighboring states will also be participating. This tour is a great opportunity to view a wide variety of work and discover new local artists.  There are eight different locations on the tour, and several locations feature more than one artist. Six of the locations are in or near Goshen, IN. The other two locations are just across the Michigan line in Constantine and Cassopolis. About one hours drive separates the two farthest locations.  Free parking is available at each location of the tour. There is no charge for attending the tour. Feel free to stop by and visit any location throughout the day. If you wish to purchase pottery credit cards, cash, and checks will be accepted at each location as payment.  Featured artists include Marvin Bartel, Fred Driver, Mark Goertzen, Keith Hershberger, Eric Kaufmann, Bill Kremer, Dick Lehman, Todd Pletcher, Justin Rothshank, Bob Smoker, Eric Strader, Zach Tate, Moey Hart, Troy Bungart, the Goshen Clay Artist's Guild and more.  http://www.michianapotterytour.com/about/

October 12^th!

Upcoming NOC Event/Meeting/Potluck.  Hectic Studio, 3619 Walton Ave. Cleveland,  2^nd Floor, 440.590.0672, www.hecticstudio.com 

Basic Kiln Operation & Repair Workshop

With Mike Sievers of Skutt Kilns  Sunday, October 12, 2014 - 1pm to 3pm  “This workshop will be great for all ceramic artists, educators and enthusiasts!”  $25.00 per person (cash at door)

Free for current NOC Members(!)

Please RSVP: Stephanie@StephanieCraig.net

Workshop Topics:

Operation

Along with basic programming, we will talk about features your kiln has that you may not even have known existed. Features that allow you to fuse glass, slow cool for interesting glaze effects, troubleshoot electrical problems and a lot more. Learn about the importance of pre-heating and

hold times. Learn how to properly load your kiln so every piece comes out perfect. We will also discuss the importance of venting and how to set up your kiln room. Also learn about Skutt's new KilnLink Monitoring System that allows you to check the status of your kiln from anywhere you have internet access.

Maintenance

We will go over a few basic maintenance tips that can add years of life to your kiln. Learn how to properly kiln wash your shelves, tighten the bands, and significantly increase the life of your elements.

Repair

You will be surprised how easy it is to make basic repairs on your kiln. Think about the money you can save. We will give hands on instruction on how to change a thermocouple, replace worn out elements and install new brick. We will also talk about how to properly diagnose kiln

problems and how to make changes to correct defects in your glaze.

And(!), after the workshop stick around for:

NOC Meeting and Potluck Social

Sunday, October 12, 2014 – 4-5pm Meeting, 5-7pm Potluck

Meeting and Potluck hosted at:

Hectic Studio, 2nd floor, 3619 Walton Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

Please RSVP: Stephanie@StephanieCraig.net

9.5+6

9.5 

William Busta Gallery, 2731 Prospect Ave., Cleveland 216.298.9071  www.williambustagallery.com “Brinsley Tyrrell-Orgy Pots (Image Above), Bellamy Printz-Points of Interest, Dexter Davis and Jason K. Milburn-Home, Barbara Polster-a super(symmetry),”    Opening 5-9pm.  

Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, 216.421.7350, www.clevelandart.org “Mix at CMA.”  Open 5 – 10pm.  Cleveland’s hottest happy hour is hosted every first Friday of the month at the Cleveland Museum of Art.  Grab some friends and mingle at MIX at CMA for an ever varying blend of art and music. Explore the museum and special exhibits, while enjoying live entertainment. Food and beverage are available for purchase.  Purchase tickets on line or at the door at this awesome, 18+ event, which for September will be a collaboration with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

Cleveland Print Room (in Artcraft Building), 2550 Superior Ave, Suite 102,  216.401.5981  “Party Christens Photobooth.”  Open 5pm.  If you’ve been to a recent show at the Cleveland Print Room, you’ve already seen their photo booth right inside the front door, one of those old-fashioned things that were once a fixture at variety stores like the now defunct Woolworth’s chain.  But now they’re throwing a party to officially declare it open for business. There will be food, plus bring a dish to share for potluck. There will be dancing as Tania and Shouting Thomas Torment spin R&B, soul, garage, and rockabilly singles. There will be the opportunity to meet the Cleveland Print Room’s newly arrived artist-in-residence from Chile, Pablo Serra Marino, who is in town for a three-month stay.  And of course, there will be the opportunity to have your photo taken in the photo booth. Costumes and props will be on hand if you feel like getting crazy. For $3 you take home one of those four-photo strips. The event is free.

Maria Neil Art Project, 15813 Waterloo Rd. Cleveland, www.marianeilartproject.org, 216.481.7722 “Rarely Home: Cathie Bleck & Amy Casey.” Opening 5 – 10pm.  Two of Cleveland’s most popular and beloved artists are back. Cathie Bleck and Amy Casey are fixtures on the local art scene yet they haven’t had a solo exhibition in Cle for years. And here they are. See several new, never before seen works. 

Kendal Gallery, 600 Kendal Drive, Oberlin, http://kao.kendal.org    “The Age of Adventure.”  Opening 4:30pm.  Artist Judy Takács is known for her portraits. Recently she presented Chicks With Balls and now she’s showing The Age of Adventure, a series of portraits she painted of senior citizens, aka the “retired and inspired.” Meet her on Fri 9/5 when she’ll give an artist talk and sell copies of her book @ Kendal Gallery in Oberlin.  http://kao.kendal.org

Harris-Stanton Gallery 1370 W. 9^th Street, Cleveland “Constructions-New Work by Maria Zanetta and Tara Lynn.”  Opening 6-8:30.

9.6

Sculpture Center, 1834 East 123^rd St., Cleveland, 216.229.6527  sculpturecenter.org “Jenny Fine's performance Flat Granny and Me: A Procession in My Mind.”  Matinee: Saturday, Sept. 6 @ 2-4 PM  Performances repeat every 8 minutes - you can stay for as many performances as you'd like.   Stay for the 20 minute intermission @  3 PM on Sat to meet the artist Jenny Fine and some of the performers.  Installation on view Sept. 5-6 and Sept. 8-11 @ 10 AM - 4 PM except Sat. @ noon - 4 PM in the Main Gallery.  2014 W2S performance & exhibition by Jenny Fine with music by Keith Hanlon. The concept was musical inspiration for John HC Thompson of FiveOne Experimental Orchestra which will be performing his specially composed piece in their fall concerts. 

Upcoming

9.13

WHAT:  On and Off the Wall:  The Visual Arts in Cleveland since 2000.  WHEN:  Saturday, September 13, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm (doors open at 8:30 am).  WHERE:  Auditorium, Cleveland Public Library, Main Branch, Louis Stokes Wing, 325 Superior Ave NE Cleveland, OH 44114  DESCRIPTION:  This is a free, half day community discussion about the visual arts in Northeast Ohio since 2000, presented by ARTneo and the Cleveland Public Library, in partnership with CAN Journal and The City Club of Cleveland.  PANELISTS:   Donald Black, Jr. (Artist), Kathleen Cerveny (The Cleveland Foundation), Lane Cooper (Cleveland Institute of Art), Brian Friedman (Northeast Shores), Michael Gill, (CAN Journal), Tiffany Graham (LAND Studio), Robert Maschke, FAIA (robert maschke ARCHITECTS), Dan Moulthrop (The City Club of Cleveland), Barbara S. Robinson (Arts Advocate), Tom  Schorgl (Community Partnership for Arts and Culture), Jill Snyder (MOCA Cleveland), Christina Vassallo (SPACES), Olga Ziemska (Artist), Matt Zone (City of Cleveland)  Please visit artneo.org for more information

9.27+28

Fun Clay Event in Indiana!  Michiana Pottery Tour

September 27^th and 28^th.  Saturday 10-5pm and Sunday 11-4pm.

Many of the participating artists are local to Indiana and Michigan, however several guest artists from neighboring states will also be participating. This tour is a great opportunity to view a wide variety of work and discover new local artists.  There are eight different locations on the tour, and several locations feature more than one artist. Six of the locations are in or near Goshen, IN. The other two locations are just across the Michigan line in Constantine and Cassopolis. About one hours drive separates the two farthest locations.  Free parking is available at each location of the tour. There is no charge for attending the tour. Feel free to stop by and visit any location throughout the day. If you wish to purchase pottery credit cards, cash, and checks will be accepted at each location as payment.  Featured artists include Marvin Bartel, Fred Driver, Mark Goertzen, Keith Hershberger, Eric Kaufmann, Bill Kremer, Dick Lehman, Todd Pletcher, Justin Rothshank, Bob Smoker, Eric Strader, Zach Tate, Moey Hart, Troy Bungart, the Goshen Clay Artist's Guild and more.  http://www.michianapotterytour.com/about/

October 12^th!

Upcoming NOC Event/Meeting/Potluck

Sorry last weeks posting about the event was incorrect!  Here’s an Updated Version!

Hectic Studio, 3619 Walton Ave. Cleveland,  2^nd Floor, 440.590.0672, www.hecticstudio.com Basic Kiln Operation & Repair Workshop

with Mike Sievers of Skutt Kilns  Sunday, October 12, 2014 - 1pm to 3pm  “This workshop will be great for all ceramic artists, educators and enthusiasts!”  $25.00 per person (cash at door)

Free for current NOC Members(!)

Please RSVP: Stephanie@StephanieCraig.net

Workshop Topics:

Operation

Along with basic programming, we will talk about features your kiln has that you may not even have known existed. Features that allow you to fuse glass, slow cool for interesting glaze effects, troubleshoot electrical problems and a lot more. Learn about the importance of pre-heating and

hold times. Learn how to properly load your kiln so every piece comes out perfect. We will also discuss the importance of venting and how to set up your kiln room. Also learn about Skutt's new KilnLink Monitoring System that allows you to check the status of your kiln from anywhere you have internet access.

Maintenance

We will go over a few basic maintenance tips that can add years of life to your kiln. Learn how to properly kiln wash your shelves, tighten the bands, and significantly increase the life of your elements.

Repair

You will be surprised how easy it is to make basic repairs on your kiln. Think about the money you can save. We will give hands on instruction on how to change a thermocouple, replace worn out elements and install new brick. We will also talk about how to properly diagnose kiln

problems and how to make changes to correct defects in your glaze.

And(!), after the workshop stick around for:

NOC Meeting and Potluck Social

Sunday, October 12, 2014 – 4-5pm Meeting, 5-7pm Potluck

Meeting and Potluck hosted at:

Hectic Studio, 2nd floor, 3619 Walton Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

Please RSVP: Stephanie@StephanieCraig.net

8.28 +29

8.28

Cleveland State University Art Gallery, 1307 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216.687.2103, www.csuohio.edu/artgallery “At Home in Africa: Design, Beauty and Pleasing Irregularity in Domestic Settings.” Opening 5pm Thursday.   The exhibition will feature over 300 objects from more than two dozen countries and 75 ethnic groups.  The foundation of this exhibition features the CSU-owned Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center collection. A number of works were also generously loaned by The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Detroit Institute of Arts, University of Michigan Museum of Art, Kent State University School of Art Galleries, Kent State Museum, Denison University and private collectors.

Cleveland Institute of Art, 11141 East Blvd, Cleveland, 216.421.7407, www.cia.edu  “Cleveland Institute of Art Faculty Exhibition.”  Opening 6-8pm. Our city is full of makers, artists and educators. See some of their work at the Cleveland Institute of Art Faculty Exhibition, a tradition spanning over eight decades. View new, original, and innovative works from CIA’s world-renown art and design faculty. Talent & skill await. Held in the George Gund Building – Reinberger Galleries.

Spaces, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland 216.621.2314 www.spacesgallery.org  “Tag Round 2, Big Reveal #2, A Psychologist and a Psychic Walk into a Gallery.”  Jess Hirsch and Cassie Thornton are working side-by-side in their separate "studios" built within the SPACES gallery, and switching back-and-forth over the course of four weeks to add, dissect, alter, and/or build on top of what the other artist creates. Join us for the second big reveal in TAG: Round 2 to see the progress the artists made in the previous week and gain special insight into how their artworks will evolve throughout the course of the project. Dr. Caroline A. Schaerfl, PhD. specializes in clinical psychology and will delve deep into the the decision-making process of Hirsch and Thornton to discuss how they relate to each other through the way they address their shared artworks. Medium/clairvoyant and President of A Village--Personal and Spiritual Development Center, Marianne Goldweber, will channel the energies of the artists and artworks to predict how TAG will develop into its final form.  The artists will be in attendance to discuss their work and answer questions from the audience.

8.29

Cleveland State University Art Gallery, 1307 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216.687.2103, www.csuohio.edu/artgallery “CAN Journal’s Fall Issue Launch Party.”  Opening 6-8pm.  This quarter’s issue is another example of why CAN is such a valuable resource to our region. Along with the usual firsthand, insightful exhibition previews from Northeast Ohio’s art professionals, the Fall 2014 issue features a number of thoughtful, relevant feature articles.

8.22

8.22

Sculpture Center, 1834 East 123^rd St., Cleveland, 216.229.6527  sculpturecenter.org  “Ryan Legassicke and Janet Macpherson.”   Final chance to see this show.  Ryan Legassicke and Janet Macpherson return from Toronto, Canada, for a goodbye party before their deinstallation. On Friday stop by the galleries any time after 10 AM for a first or a last look at their work and come from 5 to 7 PM to introduce yourself and get to know them. Light refreshments. 

 78^th Street Studios. 1300 West 78^th Street, Cleveland “Under Construction: ARTneo Celebrates 30th Anniversary.”  Opening 6-10pm. This Friday, ARTneo (formerly the Cleveland Artists Foundation) invites art professionals, collectors and enthusiasts to celebrate the organization’s 30^th Anniversary at 78^th Street Studios. As the name change alludes, this important organization is in the middle of an exciting transition. This weekend’s benefit is appropriately titled Under Construction. http://artneo.org/

Cleveland Print Room (in Artcraft Building), 2550 Superior Ave, Suite 102, Cleveland, 216.401.5981 “Lost & Found: Vernacular & Found Photography.”  Opening 5-9pm.  Panel Discussion Saturday 1 pm. View a selection of vernacular & found photography in Cleveland Print Room’s latest exhibition: Lost & Found: Vernacular & Found Photography. According to Wikipedia, vernacular photography is defined as “the creation of photographs, usually by amateur or unknown photographers both professional and amateur, who take everyday life and common things as subject.  Examples of vernacular photographs include travel and vacation photos, family snapshots, photos of friends, class portraits, identification photographs, and photo-booth images. Vernacular photographs are types of accidental art, in that they often are unintentionally artistic.”  Found photos come from places like  flea markets, thrift stores, garage sales, estate sales, and in the trash and have a mysterious air about them. Private collectors and found photo dealers from around the country will be showcasing select photos.  On Sat hear a panel discussion moderated by Barbara Tannenbaum, Curator of Photography at Cleveland Museum of Art, w/ a panel consisting of Robert Jackson from Seattle, Nigel Maister from Rochester, Stacy Waldman from Easthampton, Massachusetts, and Erin Waters from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Spaces, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland 216.621.2314 www.spacesgallery.org  “TAG Round 2 and The Production Language Factory and Immortal Kombat”  Opening 6-9pm.  

Brick Ceramic + Design, 420 East 161^st. Street Cleve.  “Cerama-jama: Pre-Opening Party.”  Opening 6-10pm.  

8.15 + 16!

8.15

78^th Street Studios. 1300 West 78^th Street, Cleveland  “Third Fridays.”  5 pm.   A number of new exhibitions will be unveiled for the very first time. Perhaps the most anticipated (within the art community), is located in the second floor’s HEDGE Gallery.  Joe Ayala and John W. Carlson have been planning their two-man exhibition, It Figures, for months. Both artists are active members of the community – despite recently spending so many hours in their studios preparing for this show. Although the artists’ styles differ greatly, their work shares many common threads. These threads tie this exhibition together with harmony – even when they seem to pull you in completely different directions.  The show’s title refers to their common subject matter – the human figure. Carlson’s expressive paintings evoke raw emotion and psychological explorations. Ayala’s mesmerizing portraits go far beyond the boundaries of pure realism. His subjects radiate with intriguing personalities that encourage an active viewing experience. Both artists’ work contains symbolism for the viewer to decode. An active viewer can use these contextual clues to create their own interpretation of the works.  (Image Above)

Cleveland Public Theater, 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleve.  “Weapons of Mass Creation.” Cleveland’s Weapons of Mass Creation festival bills itself as “3 Days That Will Change Your Life.” And while that might be a tad overstated, it’s one of Cleveland’s most distinctive events, bringing together creative (mostly) young people from both northeast Ohio and out of town — musicians, artists, and entrepreneurs — to share their work, hang out, and exchange ideas and experiences.  Taking place at the Cleveland Public Theatre complex at Gordon Square, WMC — now in its fifth year — features speakers, panels, art displays, workshops, bands, and informal interactions over food and drink.  A three-day general admission ticket is $100. But you can also purchase individual tickets for a single day, for specific workshops, for the Friday night mixer with Cleveland bands-on-the-rise Mr. Gnome , Urbindex, These Knees, Smoke Noises, and the Commonwealth, plus the 2vs2 Break Battle, and for the Saturday night concert featuring Kevin Devine, and The World Is a Beautiful Place and I Am Not Afraid To Die.

8.16

2218 Superior Ave. Suite 205, Cleve.  “Dan Corrigan’s Art Liquidation Event.”  Noon-6pm. Amazing artwork at GREAT prices! All one of a kind works! Please join us and be dazzled!

“Painesville Art in the Park.”  11am-5pm. Spend your Saturday in Painesville’s lovely Veteran’s Park for Art in the Park, a family-friendly festival that will transform the park into an outdoor art gallery. Browse the juried art collection while also enjoying continuous multi-cultural music, food and refreshments from local vendors. There will be an art section just for kids — “Under the Sea” — and even some horses to say hi to.  http://painesvilleartinthepark.com

“Edgewater Art in the Park.”  10am-5pm. 10am – 5pm.  Spend your day immersed in music and art at Edgewater Park. Browse local artist tents and hear the music of SLAP playing live. Bring food to grill, games to play and prepare to relax with some yoga on the beach. Sounds like the makings for a perfect summer day in the CLE.  https://facebook.com/events

8.8-9

8.8

The Howson Gallery at Judson Park 1801 Chestnut Hills Drive, Cleveland Hts.  “Convergence.”  Opening Reception 4:30-6pm.    Featuring Work by NOC’s Own Megan Dull SND, Yumiko Goto, Andrea LeBlond, Lynne Lofton, Rob Romeo.  (Image Above)

Zygote Press, 1410 East 30^th St., Cleveland 216.621.2900  www.zygotepress.com  “Collectors Affection.”  Opening 6-9pm. John Farina and Adam Tully are avid art collectors, with a collection boasting over 350 pieces, with 90% of them made by Cleveland artists.   Stop in Zygote Press for Collector’s Affection, a showcase of their massive private collection, which features work from Michelle Murphy, Mark Brabant, Hilary Gent, George Kocar, and many others. Works from the collection will be shown alongside recent works from each artist. 

“Tremont Artwalk.” Openings 6– 9 pm.  Every 2nd Fri of the month.  Cleveland’s quintessential arts neighborhood boasts a lively gathering on the second Friday of every month in celebration of everything that makes Tremont so vibrant. In addition to the participating brick and mortar businesses, arts and crafts vendors can be expected to set up shop along the sidewalks during these warm summer months. For 21 years the neighborhood of Tremont has worked tirelessly with fellow businesses and artists to grow the ArtWalk into what it is today. 

Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, 216.421.7350, www.clevelandart.org “Night Before 9: Out in Art“ Open at 8pm.  The Cleveland Museum of Art and Gay Games 9 are both about inclusion. So it only makes sense that they partner up to host Night Before 9: Out in Art, a night of celebration, culture and camaraderie before the Games begin. Featured performer ESCORT will fuel the party with their elaborate “disco orchestra” sounds. It’s the perfect way to kick off the Games.

Bay Arts, 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village, OH  “Eye of the Beholder:  Ten Artists, Ten Perspectives.”  Opening 7-9pm.  Curated by John W. Carlson.  Ten Cleveland area artists, in four different disciplines share their personal interpretations on what most concerns them, now. Now...at this time in their lives, careers and individual circumstances, we get a look into what motivates and inspires them.  Artists:  CHARLES MINTZ, MARY OWEN, DOUG UTTER, JUNE HUND, DAN CORRIGAN,  JOE PSARTO, JUSTIN BRENNAN, MICHAEL HEATON, JOHN W. CARLSON, LOREN NAJI. 

Loren Naji Studio Gallery 2138 W. 25^th Street, Cleveland www.lorennaji.com  "Tall Walls, Unjuried, Uncensored."  Opening 6-?

8.9

Theresa Yondo Studio.  13796 Chillicothe Rd. Novelty Ohio 44072 “Theresa Yondo-Open Studio.”  Open Noon-6pm.  Please stop by the studio if you can. This will be a good time to check things out, especially if you have been thinking about taking a class. You can also see all the new work being created for the upcoming fall shows. Our garden should be thriving and bearing good food to eat. We will have a taste sampling of our bounty for you to enjoy. And, this will simply be a good time to visit with us. You can also stop by any time by scheduling a convenient time. As always, thank you for your continued interest in clay. Questions? 440-338-6219 Land Line...

Breakneck Gallery, 17020 Madison Ave, Lakewood, 216.767.5610 "Toy Box Cleveland."  Opens at 6pm.