7.29-31

7.29

Cleveland Print Room (in Artcraft Building), 2550 Superior Ave, Suite 102, Cleveland, 216.401.5981  “Reigning Cats and Dogs.”  Opening 5-9pm. 

7.31

 “Alex Kraft (morning) and Calvin Ma (afternoon).”  Screw Factory 13000 Athens Ave., Lakewood www.screwfactoryartists.com If interested please register ASAP there are a limited number of spots available! https://www.maycocolors.com/index.php/art-educators/visiting-artist-series    Workshop will be held in Gina DeSantis's ceramic studio.  Studio Ste C328, Classroom Ste C323.  Each Workshop costs $25 or $50 for the day!

Alex Kraft's Enriching the Surface: Monoprinting  workshop 9 am – Noon. Alex creates evocative surfaces through her use of brightly colored glazes and decorative techniques that include slip trailing, mishima, image transfer, non-fired techniques and other decorative treatments.  Participants will learn how to create surface designs in reverse on paper. You will transfer these hidden images to clay using a monoprinting technique. Attendees will incorporate the use of simple tarpaper templates to create hand-built forms. And you will leave with a small example that you will have created.

Calvin Ma “Homebody Sculptures.”  workshop 1 pm – 4 pm.  Calvin Ma's work focuses on the narratives of his struggles with social anxiety and also examines the role of toys not only as art, but also as mechanisms to cope with his anxieties. During his workshop, Calvin will be demonstrating his process of constructing one of his Homebody heads involving slip casting, altering and texturing. Focused heavily on applying textures before the firing process, Calvin will present how he achieves different surface treatments using various types of tools. If time allows, Calvin will also demonstrate the underglazing techniques he uses to achieve the wood-like finishes. Utilizing the action figure form in his sculptural work, Calvin explores personal issues and struggles with social anxiety. Calvin taps into a childlike sense of exploration and storytelling through his work.   (Image Above)

8.25

The Next NOC Event!!! Thursday, August 25^th.  7-9pm!   Stephanie Miller-Davis is hosting a Studio Visit and Potluck at her home studio.  Address: 28450 Emery Road, Orange Village, OH Please bring a dish to share and we will have a fun evening of hanging out!  Please RSVP to Stephanie at smillerdavis@yahoo.com  so we have an idea of how many are attending.

10.15-29

 Wood Kiln Construction Workshop October 15-29, 2016 at Tabor Cottage, near Butler, Ohio.

Carol Ohl has taken down her old wood kiln and the bricks will be used to build a new kiln!  BRUCE DEHNERT will be leading the kiln construction workshop.  This will be a hands-on experience, building a wood-fired kiln and (if possible) firing it for the first time. If you’re interested in kiln construction, wood-firing and work well with others, this workshop is for you.  Workshop Tuition $575 for the workshop, which will last 10 days to two weeks, depending on how quickly the work goes. Participants are invited to stay in our guesthouse and share family style meals at no additional cost - there will be a bed for each - most rooms will be shared with one or two others. Please do plan to bring a half-dozen bisqued pieces to fire in the new kiln (we hope). There will be glazes you can use if you’d like. For those who prefer, we are next door to a nice KOA camp.   For more information or to enroll contact athilaritas@aol.com

7.15-17

7.15

Hedge Gallery 1300 W.78^th Street, Cleveland  “Face Value.”  Opening 5-9pm. Features artists John W. Carlson, Sarah Curry, Brian Mouhlas and Douglas Max Utter ( Image Above)

West 78^th Street Studios, 1300 W. 78^th Street, Cleveland  “Third Fridays.”  Open 5-9pm.

7.17

“Medina Art In the Park.”  11 AM to 5 PM. Featuring the Work of NOC’s own Bonnie J. Gordon.  (Image Above)

7.8-10

7.8

 Doubting Thomas Gallery, 856 Jefferson St., Tremont. “Walk Across America-Vacation.”  Opening 6-10 pm.  Featuring the work of NOC’s Own Theresa Yondo! 

Rescheduled!   Bourbon, Steel, & Silver Dollars is one of the most exciting art events in Cleveland. It is a pop up art gallery that features works from multi-disciplined artists including sculpture, painting, photography, and drawing. The participants are a very select group of 20+ local and national artists filling up a 15,000 sq ft space. This year will also feature new work from past artists as well as some new genres of art such as tattooing and performance.  The event will be held at 3500 Crane Center, Streetsboro, OH 44241. The doors will open at 5:00 and close at 11:30pm. Featuring the work of NOC artists Stephanie Craig, Todd Leech.

Zygote Press, 1410 East 30^th St., Cleveland 216.621.2900  www.zygotepress.com  “Rasumuson artist in Residence with the work of Sara Tabbert, (NOC’s Own) Elizabeth Emery and Amy Casey.”  Opening 6-8pm. 

Bay Arts, 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village.  “10”  Opening reception 7-9pm.  10 Artists representing 10 years of BAYArts Exhibitions.  

Harris-Stanton Gallery 1370 W. 9^th Street, Cleveland  “World Tour with Alexander Befelein.” 

Walkabout Tremont.

7.8-10

Cain Park Arts Festival.  Featuring the Work of NOC Members! Visit Link for more info!  http://www.cainpark.com/index.aspx?page=676

7.1-3

7.1

Maria Neil Art Project, 15813 Waterloo Rd. Cleveland, www.marianeilartproject.org, 216.481.7722  “Michelangelo Lovelace.”  Opening 5-9pm. Cleveland artist Michelangelo Lovelace’s paintings are brimming with life — ordinary people doing ordinary things drawn from his own urban upbringing. In nearly 30 years working as an artist, he’s built a following of collectors, had numerous exhibits and last year, won the Cleveland Arts Prize. (Image Above)

Waterloo Arts, 15605 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, 216.692.9500 artscollinwood.org  “Walk All Over Waterloo.”  5-9pm.  

7.1-3

Boston Mills Artsfest.  Featuring the work of NOC’s Own Sandy Miller! http://bmbw.com/boston_mills_artfest.html for more info! Whoever thought to repurpose the Boston Mills-Brandywine ski lodge and slopescape in the Cuyahoga Valley, turning them into a venue for a fancy-schmantzy art show and sale, really deserves the Cleveland Arts Prize. The Boston Mills Artfest is 45 years old this year, and brings to the resort artists and crafters selling in practically every conceivable media: woodworking, glassblowing, photography, painting, sculpture, jewelry, pottery/ceramics, fabric and fashion accessories — you name it.

6.24-25

6.24

Bourbon, Steel, & Silver Dollars is one of the most exciting art events in Cleveland. It is a pop up art gallery that features works from multi-disciplined artists including sculpture, painting, photography, and drawing. The participants are a very select group of 20+ local and national artists filling up a 15,000 sq ft space. This year will also feature new work from past artists as well as some new genres of art such as tattooing and performance.  The event will be held at 3500 Crane Center, Streetsboro, OH 44241. The doors will open at 5:00 and close at 11:30pm. This is a free event, but an invitation ticket is needed to get into the show. Tickets can be procured before the event or at the door. Please visit our website for details - www.bourbonsteelsilverdollars.com   Featuring the work of NOC artists Stephanie Craig, Todd Leech.

Heights Art Gallery, 2175 Lee Road  Cleveland Hts., 216.371.3457 www.heightsarts.org  “Eric Neff.”  Opening 6-9pm. Meet the artist and view new, abstract drawings by Cleveland artist Erik Neff in the spotlight gallery space.  Erik says about his work, “Like the process itself, the idea of an “abstract narrative” can be a state of contradiction or irreconcilability."  (Image Above)

6.25

Waterloo Arts, 15605 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, 216.692.9500 artscollinwood.org  “Waterloo Arts Fest.”  12-7pm.  

6.17-19

6.17

78^th Street Studios. 1300 West 78^th Street, Cleveland   “Third Friday.”  Open 5-9pm.  

2731 Prospect, 2731 Prospect Ave., Cleveland 216.298.9071  “Shimmering Schemata New Work by Michelle Murphy (Image Above) and Perpetual Sunset New Work by Brandon Juhasz, Aaron Koehn and Erik Parra.”  Opening 6-9pm.  

6.18

Clifton Arts and Music Fest.  Clifton Boulevard, Lakewood.  10 am – 6 pm.  At the intersection of Clifton and W.117^th Street in Lakewood.

Bayarts Arts and Music Fest. 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village.  10 am – 4 pm. 

6.18-19

Shaker Heights arts and Music Fest.  Saturday 10 am – 8 pm and Sunday 11 am – 5 pm.  20233 Van Aiken Blvd.  Shaker Heights.

Upcoming:  

6.24

Bourbon, Steel, & Silver Dollars is one of the most exciting art events in Cleveland. It is a pop up art gallery that features works from multi-disciplined artists including sculpture, painting, photography, and drawing. The participants are a very select group of 20+ local and national artists filling up a 15,000 sq ft space. That is an incredible amount of art. For an exciting addition in 2016, we're inviting international artists to join. Additionally, we will be adding more wall space and more gallery lighting. This coming year will also feature new work from past artists as well as some new genres of art such as tattooing and performance.  The event will be held at 3500 Crane Center, Streetsboro, OH 44241. The doors will open at 5:00 and close when the last guest goes home. This is a free event, but an invitation ticket is needed to get into the show. Tickets can be procured before the event or at the door. Please visit our website for details - www.bourbonsteelsilverdollars.com   Featuring the work of NOC artists Stephanie Craig, Todd Leech.

Gallery Submissions:

In Akron:  See Image Above.

In Cleveland:  “The New Now.”  Link: www.artistsarchives.org

Out of town:  http://charliecummingsgallery.com/index.php?main_page=gallery_submissions

6.10-11

The Cleveland Art Community lost a very important member last week.  Erica Weiss was a dear friend, artist and gallery owner who will always be remembered by her kindness and generosity towards all who knew her.  Her gallery, Juma, is a testament to her impeccable taste in artwork and style.  She will be greatly missed.  

 Memorial Service for Erica Weiss.  June 11 at 11:00 am.  The Fairmount Presbyterian Church 2757 Fairmount Blvd. Cleveland Heights at 11:00 am.  Reception at the church following service.  

6.10

Heights Art Gallery, 2175 Lee Road  Cleveland Hts., 216.371.3457 www.heightsarts.org  “Refraction.”  Opening 6-9pm.  (Image Above) The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) has been instrumental in the careers of countless visual artists and designers, who make their careers enriching our lives through their work. They can be found making creative contributions throughout the country. Among them though, is a cadre of artists working in glass who have made their stake here in Northern Ohio, including Carrie Battista, Robert Coby, Scott Goss, Earl O. James, Brent Marshall, Shawn Messenger, Michael Mikula, Marc Petrovic, Kari Russell-Pool, Mark Sudduth, and Linda Zmina.

Cleveland Print Room (in Artcraft Building), 2550 Superior Ave, Suite 102, Cleveland, 216.401.5981  “The Peer Show.”  Opening 5-9pm.  

Sculpture Center, 1834 East 123^rd St., Cleveland, 216.229.6527  sculpturecenter.org  “After the Pedestal.”  Opening 5:30-8pm.

Walkabout Tremont.

6.11-12

Valley Arts Center, 155 Bell Street, Chagrin Falls, OH “Art by the Falls.”  Saturday 10-7pm.   Sunday 11-5pm.