1.11.13

“The Digital Divide.”  Opening Reception 6-9pm. Zygote Press presents The Digital Divide, their first exhibition in the New Year, curated by Bruce Edwards.  Bruce says, “The show asks several artists that survived the divide to show work that spans the working practice of film and digital production, and asks how this evolution in photography influenced the path of their work.”  Runs through Sun 2/9. Zygote Press, 1410 East 30^th St., Cleveland 216.621.2900  www.zygotepress.com

“PechaKucha Night: Creative Resolutions.” 7pm.  New Year. New Building. New PechaKucha. MOCA teams up with PechaKucha Night Cleveland to feature 12 dynamic presentations inspired by “creative resolutions.” Hear creative people give image-heavy presentations on everything and anything of interest.  These shows are popular — and for good reason. Space is limited. Go (it’s free) and you’ll even get full access to MOCA.  Bar + music @ 7pm. Presentations @ 8:20pm. Museum of Contemporary Art, 11400 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 216.421.8671, www.mocacleveland.org

“The Cleveland Print Room: Welcome to Hard Times.” Opening Reception 5-9pm.  Shari Wilkins is all about keeping memories alive.  When she’s not working as a found photo dealer, someone who goes to estate and garage sales hoping to salvage and sell old photos, the Lakewood native-resident is busy trying to keep the 20th century camera from falling into obscurity.  You know, the old school film cameras using Kodachrome or Polaroid film. Odds are if you have no idea what this is, then you’re also probably confused about why your digital camera makes a clicking sound whenever you take a photo. Just ask your parents.  Whatever the case, Wilkins’ efforts have come to fruition in the form of the Cleveland Print Room, located in the St. Clair/Superior neighborhood in Cleveland. The non-profit venue boasts a community darkroom, educational center, studio workspace and photographic gallery. While opening day takes place next month, its debut exhibit, Welcome to Hard Times by Vaughn Wascovich, opens Fri 1/11 in the Quadrangle arts district venue. The ArtCraft Building, 2550 Superior Ave., Cleveland. Be sure to check out the artist talk on Sat 1/12 @ 1pm. Call 216-401-5981 or visit http://ClevelandPrintRoom.com.

“Jing Jing Luo exclusive art exhibition + concert.”  Opening Reception 7-9pm. Calligraphy and a concert… Meet up at the Beck Center for the Arts for an exclusive art exhibition and concert from artist/composer Jing Jing Luo.  About: Jing Jing Luo is a self taught calligrapher and artist from Beijing who integrates visual and audio art through painting and music. Her unique Ink Brush Calligraphy Art Work uses mostly one stroke of ink or paint on her hand crafted parchment or Japanese Rice Paper.  This use of one stroke, or “Zen” stroke, is a centuries old technique in the Asian countries of Japan and China. Jing Jing brings a special Eastern Art Tradition to Beck Center for the Arts.  RSVP for the free event online.  http://art-2-you.com Beck Center, 17801 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, 216.227.9507  

1.12.13

“Art + Music at Cle’s newest gallery.”  Opening Reception 7-10 pm. If Artistic Muse Gallery and Neighborhood Forum isn’t the newest gallery in Cleveland, then it’s definitely one of the latest creative spots to open up. Check it out on Sat 1/12 when the Gallery presents artist Laura Coiley Dietrich and singer/songwriter Quinn Sands. Refreshments, inspiration and good people. Located on Lakeshore Blvd.  Artistic Muse Gallery 18322 Lakeshore Blvd. Clevo.

Studio for Rent:  Contact Bette Drake. Drake Studio has a space available, space has wheel.  The rent is $75 a month.  Use of electric kiln (firing extra)   Phone 216-251-3878, or 216-961-8118.

Insulating Fire Bricks for sale, between 300-500 straights and arches.  Price @ $2.50 a brick.  Contact Todd for more info.  todd@toddleech.com

1.15.13

(Image Above)  CIA's Ceramics Department presents an evening with Molly Hatch, a ceramist and designer whose Signature Collection appears in Anthropologie stores nationwide.Hatch has been featured in numerous publications including, American Craft Magazine, Ceramics Monthly, House Beautiful, and Country Living. Her commercial work includes pottery, glassware, tea towels, painted furniture, and bird houses."…Hatch grew up on an organic dairy farm in Vermont surrounded by a startlingly diverse set of visual influences: the earthy reality of rural life, and the mysterious, disembodied luxury of antique decorative objects from her mother's family, prosperous Boston merchants who used Chinese export porcelain as ballast in their ships. Inspired by these two seemingly disparate family narratives, Hatch became an artist with a life-long passion for the decorative arts and the dialog between old and new. She has developed a robust studio practice that encompasses both works of art and design for industry, keenly aware of the different concerns and goals of each, while engaging with the ambiguity of objects that seem to exist in both the decorative and fine art realms."
—Philadelphia Art Alliance   When:
Tue Jan 15, 7:30pm
Reception follows

Where:
Cleveland Institute of Art
Aitken Auditorium
11141 East Boulevard
Cleveland OH 44106


Free and open to the public. Parking available.

12.21-23

12.21

“Third Fridays @ 78th Street Studios.” 5 – 9pm.  Meander through the art labyrinth that is the 78th Street Studios. Every third Friday, the Studios hosts — what else? — Third Fridays, an evening of open studios, food, sales & art.  Check out the next art tour on Fri 12/21.  http://78thstreetstudios.com

12.22 +23

-Happy Holidays- OPEN STUDIO (pictured above.)with several guest artists!
The winter solstice will be upon us soon and I suspect we will still be here and the 
Mayan civilization just took a break from all those calendar numbers
So, come on over for a year end sale/party 
at Yondo studio and visit with Bruce (Murphy), Theresa (Yondo) and several wonderful artists.
...  December 22nd and 23rd NooN – 4:00.
13796 Chillicothe Rd. (St. Rt. 306)
Novelty (Russell Township) Ohio 44072
440-338-6219  
The studio is just North of Fairmount Blvd on the west side of 306.
The studio building is behind the residential farmhouse. There will be someone to assist with parking.   images in bloom – soap and salt/sugar scrubs
Earl James and 
Linda Zmina – Glass
Neal Kandel – Glass
Kim Mettee – Jewelry
Maryann Posch and 
John Gulyas – Jewelry (Sunday only)
Mary Urbas – Silk Screened Clothing
Theresa Yondo – Ceramics
Anne Warren – Fiber   Hopefully, the ground will be frozen which will make parking much easier!  If not, wear your boots.

12.7-8

12.7

Check out Lynne's show because, well, she rocks!

“Lynne Norwood Lofton, Whimsical Sculptural Vases and Functional Ceramics.”  (Image Above) South Wing Gallery is located in St. Paul's Episcopal Church,  2747 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH.  Other Exhibiting artists are: Wally Kaplan, Paintings, Jacqueline S. Stumpf-Peters, Photo Montage, Jeremy Tugeau, Landscapes.  The Opening and Artist's Reception: this Friday, December 7, 2012 from 5-7 pm.  The show will be up until March 3, 2013!

Ceramic Artist Anna Holcombe (Image Above) will be at Kent State Univ. Lecture Friday,  Dec. 7th at noon to 1pm. Art Bldg.AUD.  Potluck lunch after!

“Thomas Frontini:  Eremite:  Views and Visitors.”  Opening Reception5-9pm.  William Busta Gallery, 2731 Prospect Ave., Cleveland 216.298.9071  www.williambustagallery.com

12.8

“River Gallery Winter Collection.”  Open 3-7pm.  Exhibit contains work by more than 30 artists and many NOC members!   River Gallery,19046 Old Detroit Road, Rocky River 44116 440 331-8406, www.rivergalleryarts.com

“Bazaar Bizarre Cleveland: Not your granny’s craft fair.”  WEST: Sat 12/8 +  Sun 12/9.  Chances are, if you go to Bazaar Bizarre, you aren’t coming home empty-handed. This giant alternative craft show features a lil something for everyone (well, except for those really picky people who dislike everything). Clothing, fine art, jewelry, plush toys, baby stuff, knickknacks, wallets… and so much more. Yeah, there will be crowds, but the show’s worth it.  Hours are —WEST: Sat 12/8 @ 10am – 9pm +  Sun 12/9 @ 10am – 6pm.  http://www.bazbizcleve.com

“Beck the Halls Boutique.”   9am – 2pm.  Holiday shopping. The Beck Center for the Arts is having a “Beck the Halls” holiday art boutique. The Center will be hosting local Cleveland artists as they put their hand-crafted gems on sale for your holiday shopping list.  Free event. This event is free and open to the public. There will be one-of-a-kind creations ranging anywhere from jewelry, pottery, prints, drawings, photography, and watercolors. Beck Center, 17801 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, 216.227.9507  http://www.beckcenter.org

11.30-12.6

11.30

“TerraVista Studios 13th Annual Holiday Sale.” Fri 11/30 – Sun 12/2  TerraVista Ceramic Studios is a whirlwind of activity this time of year with artists creating, firing and glazing in innovative ways to appeal to all you discerning holiday arts shoppers. Go to the TerraVista Studios 13th Annual Holiday Sale and shop for goods by made NEO artists — ceramics, enamel jewelry, woodcarvings and more.  Open Fri 11/30 from 11-4PM, Sat 12/1 from 12-7PM and Sun 12/2 from 12 – 4PM.  http://www.terravistastudios.com  1400 East 30^th Street, Cleveland

“Cleveland Institute of Art’s Student Holiday Sale.” Fri 11/30 – Sun 12/2  Support students. Students from the Cleveland Institute of Art are putting on their holiday art sale located at the Joseph McCullough Center for the Visual Arts. There will be items like ceramics, glass, jewelry, clothing, ornaments, paper goods and much more for sale.  Find those gifts. This sale offers you an excellent opportunity to check some of those names off your holiday list while supporting up-and-coming local art students. Admission is free, but be sure to bring your checkbook!  Open Fri 6 – 9:30pm; Sat 10am – 8pm; and Sun 12:30 – 6:30pm.  http://cia.edu

“Little Italy Holiday Art Walk.” Fri 11/30 – Sun 12/2  You can’t match shopping in Little Italy. The gifts… the food… the lights… No mall can compete. And there’s no better time to shop than at the next Little Italy Holiday Art Walk, with over 100 visiting artists and exhibits from local, regional, national and international artists.  Art Walk starts Friday at noon to 9PM, Saturday noon to 9PM & Sunday noon to 6PM.  http://clevelandlittleitaly.com

12.1

“2012 Artcraft Holiday Show 25^th Year Anniversary.” WHO Over 20 Downtown artists and 30 regional artists working in fine arts and crafts across diverse media.  WHAT 25th annual Holiday Open Studio and Sale

Largest collection of fine art & craft for the holiday season.

WHEN Saturday, December 1, 2012, from 10am to 7pm.

Sunday, December 2, 2012, from 11am to 5pm.

WHERE The ArtCraft Building, 2570 Superior Avenue, Cleveland 44114  Studios on the 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th floors.

Free Parking available. Elevator access.  WHY An opportunity for the public to purchase high-quality art at reasonable prices. ABOUT The ArtCraft Open Studio & Sale began in 1981 as 'The Bohemian Department Store’ an event hosted by artists in the Tower Press Building. This grew into the ‘Eat at Art's’ exhibit at SPACES has always been held on the first weekend in December. It has been hosted by artists in the ArtCraft Building for the past 25 years.  

CONTACT Call Mark Yasenchack at 216 407-3685 or mark.yasenchack@yahoo.com for more information.

Visit our website for a complete list of participating artists and images of their work:  http://artcraftstudio.wordpress.com/

DRAKE STUDIO  Holiday Sale Part 2.  The Hildebrandt Bldg.,

Dec. 1-2  3619 Walton Ave., Cleveland. 11am-5pm all days.

   216-251-3878 or 216-961-8118.

12.6

“Rose Iron Works Holiday Open House and Boutique.”  Open 5-9pm.  Forging Demonstrations at 6 and 8 pm.  Rose Iron Works Studio and Forge, 1536 E. 43^rd Street, Cleveland, OH 44103  www.roseironworks.com

11.24-25

11.24-25 

Hectic Studio Sale (NOC’s Stephanie Craig and Todd Leech) Hildebrandt Building, 3619 Walton Ave. Cleveland.  Noon-5pm both days.

NOC’s Bette Drake Studio Sale Holiday Sale, the Hildebrandt Bldg.,

3619 Walton Ave., Cleveland.  Also the weekend of Dec. 1-2  11am-5pm all 4 days.      216-251-3878 or 216-961-8118.

11.25

NOC’s “Theresa Yondo.”  11/25 Sunday 1-6 1814 East 40^th St, Fifth Floor Cleveland 44103  Use the Kelley St Entrance.  Lots of really cool artists and of course Kat and Laura of Prosperity.

“NOC’s Jenny Mendes Online Sale!” We are having our 3rd annual holiday online sale!  Beginning "Black Friday" November 23rd at 1:00 a.m. eastern standard time through midnight "Cyber" Monday November 26th.

www.jennymendes.etsy.com takes you directly to the online store!!

11.16 and 17

11.16

“Jeff Yost's first show at the Mezzanine Gallery.”  (Image Above).  Friday evening, November 16th, 6:00-9:00.  He has become a favorite of Clevelanders in recent years and we are delighted he will be exhibiting over twenty of his landscapes.  The show will be held on the first floor of Little Italy’s old schoolhouse in “Live Publishing”, Rm 103 (2026 Murray Hill Rd.).  Please join us for an evening of art, wine and refreshments.  Hours: November and December: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00-6:00.  After Thanksgiving open Sunday: 12:00-5:00  (216) 721-4992  2026 Murray Hill Rd.  Cleveland, Ohio 44106  www.bakerfineartphoto.com

“Hildur Ásgeirsdóttir Jónsson STRATA.”  Opening Reception is Friday November 16, 5-9 pm.  Hildur will also be in the gallery Saturday, December 1 from 2-4.  William Busta Gallery  2731 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115    

216.298.9071  bustagallery@gmail.com www.williambustagallery.com 

 “Alterations.”  Opening Reception 5 – 11pm.  Alteration is different from creation. Or is it? These three artists make certain that the added lines, textures, and patterns in their work yield results as rich and independent as the original. By way of material exploration and process-oriented execution, Sarah Isenhart, Jessica Pinsky, and Beth Whalley deliver thoughtful constructions.  Opening night also features two sets of free jazz from The Oblique Orchestra (of Columbus) beginning after 9pm. Survival kit Gallery, 1305 W. 80^th Street #3c, Cleveland www.survivalkitgallery.com

“Tower Press Collective.” Opening reception 5-10pm. The Tower Press Collective is chock full of talent. Get an eye-full of stunning painting, photographs, mixed media & more at their opening reception Fri 11/16 at Greenwald Gallery @ the 78th Street Studios Building.  http://towerpressgroup.com 

“Kasumi, Anatomy of Emotion, Images from "Shockwaves"  Opening Reception 5-9pm. Kenneth Paul Lesko Gallery 1305 West 80^th St., Cleveland, 216.631.6719 www.kennethpaullesko.com

“Breaking Down-Closing Reception.”  5-9pm.  The phrase, “breaking down” refers to something either falling apart or being taken apart. In the work of Michael Abarca and Karl Anderson, both of these prospects develop simultaneously. Examining the impending failure of functional objects and contrarieties in language, each artist illustrates the break down by deconstructing individual elements and highlighting flaws in these man-made structures.  Forum Artspace 1300 West 78^th St.  Cleveland, OH

“Davor Sanvincenti, Jeff Williams & The Vault.”  Opening Reception begins at 6pm.  Get yourself to SPACES for food & drink, plus great art at the opening reception for SPACES’ latest public projects w/ Jeff Williams, Croatian artist-in-residence Davor Sanvincenti, and the latest audio and video art in The Vault.Spaces, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland 216.621.2314 www.spacesgallery.org

“The Annual Holiday Members Show and Sale.”  Opening Reception from 5 pm to 8 pm.  AAWR Executive Director, Kenneth Goerg, commented “The Holiday Members Show and Sale is one of my favorite exhibitions of the year. What’s so special about it is that it rings in the Holiday Season, and brings friends together to enjoy each other and the bountiful display of art around them.”  This show is a festive presentation reflecting the diverse styles of well known Cleveland area artists. It’s also an opportunity for members of the AAWR to showcase, promote, and sell their work to the public in our premier gallery space. AAWR members are each invited to showcase two original artworks and with a membership of over a hundred artists, the Holiday Members Show and Sale is sure to offer something for everyone! Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, 1834 E. 123^rd St. Cleveland, 216.721.9020

Charlie Cummings Gallery Cup show 2012  link here: http://claylink.com/zen/

11.17

“Theresa Yondo.” 11/17 Saturday 12-4 and 11/18 Sunday 1-8 CHARM THE HEART One of a kind art gifts,
3124 Corydon Rd. Cleveland Hts. Ohio  Lots of really cool artists with our lovely host April.

11.9-11

11.9

“Textual Healing.” Opening @ 6pm. Sarah Gotowka knows WTF is up in her new exhibit Textual Healing, opening @ Proximity Cleveland.  This Montreal-based textile artist uses traditional techniques to explore the world of communication through technology, focusing specifically on romantic relationships. She explores “the ways that text message slang, Facebook statuses, and emoticons have overtaken love letters and face-to-face conversations as preferred relationship-building tools among young adults.”  Come check out this art exhibit/cultural anthropology study that’s totally relevant for our times. Proximity Gallery, 1667 East 40^th, Cleveland 216.262.8903 www.proximitycleveland.com

“Sam Martineau – Radio 9.” Opening 6 – 9pm. Radio 9 is an exhibit by Brooklyn-based painter (and CIA alumnus) Sam Martineau.  Martineau’s paintings and collages on record albums are deceptively simple and exquisitely executed; they respond to the forms of mid-century graphic design, racing, and car culture, as well as music packaging.  After-party at 9pm @ the Beachland w/ Cool Devices, RA Washington & The Family Dollar, Night Sweats, and The Village Bicycle. Arts Collinwood, 15605 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, 216.692.9500 artscollinwood.org

“Jason Robert Carroll:  Depth of Place.”  OPENING from 6-10PM. The exhibit will run through November by appointment and will be open to the public again on December 14th for a closing reception.  "My intent in these images is to capture a frame of time, a before and an after; to attune the viewer to the unseen emotions echoed everywhere we go. The images are a recognition that even in the most mundane places, it is likely that something meaningful happened there, somewhere along the line.  Even without people, places have depth, and they have emotional resonance." Mastroianni Photography and Arts.  2688 W. 14^th Street, Cleveland

Paintings by James March and photography by Ryn Clark.” Willoughby-Hills-Community-Gallery.  35400 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills, Oh.

11.9-11

8th Annual By Hand Fine Art & Craft Fair: 200+ vendors! Adjacent to the Fabulous Food Show at the I-X Center, visitors will find the eighth annual By Hand Fine Art and Craft Fair featuring ceramics, woven scarves, paintings, leather goods, sculpture, and more on exhibit. This juried art show displays more than 200 local and national artists.  This event is an amazing opportunity to check out some amazing fine oil paintings, functional pottery and textiles not only locally, but also from around the nation. Previously rated as one of the top art festivals by the Art Fair Source Book, this festival is sure to live up to its expectations.  Liz Sabo, a Cleveland-based designer, will be selling her collection of hand-sewn totes, wallets, and messenger bags. Jerry Schmidt of Waterloo 7 Studio and Merle Randolph of Designs by Randolph are showing amazing metal sculptures. A beautiful ornate wood carving by nationally renowned artist Joe Leonard will be displayed, as well as a unique massive overhead chandelier designed from reclaimed automobile glass by Cleveland artist Mike Kaplan of the Glass Bubble Project.  This event is completely free and open to the public. Come find a special one-of-a-kind gift for your holiday season, while checking out all of the fun live art demonstrations at this year’s festival. The show runs Fri 11/9 and Sat 11/10 from 10am – 7pm and Sun 11/11 from 10am – 6pm.  For more information, visit http://ClevelandByHand.com.

11.10-11

“Makeshift Parables-religious iconography paintings by Dana Depew.”  Open 8pm until 9 pm Sunday. A solo exhibition of of large scale religious iconography works by Cleveland based artist Dana L. Depew  

makeshift - temporary or expedient substitute for something else, suitable as a temporary or expedient substitute

parable - a simple story illustrating a moral or religious lesson.

Kollective Gallery, 1908 S. Taylor Road, Cleveland Hts., www.KollectiveGallery.com

  Breaking Ground: A Survey of Northern Ohio Ceramics.  THE SHOW HAS ENDED!  THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!!!!!!   HERE ARE THE TIMES TO PICK UP YOUR WORK!  Location: Gallery East

Cuyahoga Community College, Eastern Campus

4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills, OH 44122.

Pick-up Dates: Tuesday Nov. 13 – Wednesday Nov.14, 10am-3:30pm