BAYarts: All Dressed Up
The Dress Says It All
July 5 – 31
Curated by Denise Stewart
Sullivan Family Gallery
A woman’s dress is an extension of herself: another skin. The Dress Says It All is a celebration of women artists, individually responding to the “dress” in form and words. The exhibit originated with the theme of the LBD—the Little Black Dress, that must-have staple in most women’s wardrobes. That idea grew into a much more interesting prospect when author Erin McKean’s book, The Secret Lives of Dresses, came to our attention. In McKean’s novel, dresses speak of their own experiences. This led me to consider having artists write a “story” from the voice of their dress, rather than the traditional artist statement.
The exhibit’s range of technique and approach is as varied as the fabrics and styles available in a department store, thrift shop, or the back of our closets: paintings, prints, textile, sculpture, photography and film: each piece with its own unique story. Contributing Artists are Fran Belkin, Christi Birchfield, Liz Maugans, Sarah Curry, Jessica Pinsky, Marilyn Dolence, Judy Takacs Pendergast, Christi Gray, Arabella Proffer, Leslie Edwards Humez, Chloe Stites, Margaret Kimura, Anna Wallace, Sally Matia, and Rebecca Wilhelm.
The Apron Covers It
July 5 – 31
Dianne Boldman Gallery
10 women artists create their interpretation of the apron. Artists: Moira Beale, Julie Cikra, Mary Deutschman, Sarah Graca, Kate Oulton, Diane Padrutt, Erin Schechtman, Mary Ann Sedivy, Andrea Serafino, Erin Stack
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Summer 2013 exhibits
The Dress Says It All
July 5 – 31
Opening reception 7 to 9 pm with music by Free Advice, in the Sullivan Family Gallery
The Apron Covers It
July 5 – 31
Diane Boldman Gallery
BAYarts PNC Summer Concert Series*
June 7 Chris Allen
June 23 Austin “Walkin Cane”
July 5 Free Advice
July 14 Wallace Coleman
July 28 Up & Comers
August 9 Burning River Ramblers
August 11 HeBGBz
August 18 The Show Goats
*all concerts are 7 – 9 pm. Free
Open Mike Nights
Art & Music Festival
June 15th 10 – 4
Affordable art, great food
On stage: Umojah Nation
Free admission & parking
Bay Arts
28795 Lake Road
Bay Village, Ohio 44140
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440.871.6543
Summer Hours
Mon-Sat 9 – 5
Sunday noon- 5