The Glory Hole, a 1930’s grinder & polisher, slurries and shards- these are the everyday tools of the glass artist Earl O. James. Stepping into the second floor studio of the former paint factory that James shares with glass artists Linda Zmina and Michael Mikula, one can see that glass is his passion. Born in Jamaica, reared in Rochester and a 1988 CIA […]
Read moreIn April 2012, the Northern Ohio Art Dealers Association (NOADA) organized an Art Expo at the Museum of Contemporary Art’s former location on Carnegie Avenue. The three day event was a great opportunity to showcase some of the area’s most well-established galleries and art dealers. Having so many art dealers come together under one roof provided attendees a rare chance to see a diverse group of powerful artwork while […]
Read moreThese words all have different nuances of meaning, but a common thread or generalization is that they describe a change in the state of a thing or idea that is no longer apt or useful into a more current, appropriate one. This theme is definitely playing out during the first part of 2013 at Waterloo Arts. No, that is not a typo. After a suggestion from a volunteer […]
Read moreProcession: Song for the Underground Railroad installation by Johnny Coleman through Decemb er 21, 2012 2013 W2S SERI ES (WIND OW TO SCULPTURE EMERGING ARTISTS ) Justin Braun : New Work | Jimmy Kuehnle : New Work | Jason Nein: Temporary January 18–February 23, 2013 | Free Reception and Artist talks: 5:30–8pm January 18 Rondle West : New Work | […]
Read moreReal world experience doesn’t get more real than this. The Student Independent Exhibition at the Cleveland Institute of Art launches students into professional roles of exhibiting artists, curators, and promoters of a show that ranks as one of the most popular annual exhibitions at the college. Students do it all. They solicit student artwork, convene a jury, curate the show, and conduct panel discussions, and gallery tours. Artwork that […]
Read moreThe Cleveland Arts Prize identifies, rewards, publicly honors and promotes artists whose original work has made Northeast Ohio a more exciting place to live, and whose accomplishments have set a standard of excellence to which other artists can aspire. The Cleveland Arts Prize recognizes the contributions of individuals and organizations that have expanded the community’s participation in the arts and helped make the region more supportive of creative artistic expression. CLEVELAND […]
Read moreAAWR ‘s 2013 exhibition schedule opens with Remembrances: The Art of Joseph McCullough. This exhibition will explore the artist’s oeuvre from the late 1950s to the present. McCullough is President Emeritus of the Cleveland Institute of Art from which he graduated and later served as head for 34 years. He is also a two-time recipient of the coveted Cleveland Arts Prize, first in 1970 for his outstanding painting, and […]
Read moreThe Winter 2013 season at Brandt Gallery will be a historic one, celebrating a landmark anniversary with two local artists: a photography exhibit by a Brandt Gallery regular, and a book installation by a Brandt first-timer, whose work is informed by music and travel narrative. TREMONT ARTWALK TURNS 20! Co-founded by Sandy Rutkowski and Jean Brandt, Tremont ArtWalk began on February 12, 1993, when seven businesses combined resources […]
Read moreSince 1990, Jean Brandt’s store front law office has doubled as Brandt Gallery. The space is ideal for solo exhibits and thus fills a niche in the local landscape. This summer’s schedule keeps a close focus while offering two- and three-person shows as well. IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT: JUNE 8–JULY 7, 2012 Melanie Newman and Terry Durst met as bartenders at the Beachland Ballroom. One night last […]
Read more“I am so glad I took my social worker’s advice and came to the Art Therapy Studio. It has helped me in more ways than you can imagine. I have regained used of my hands, and above all, I have learned patience. I look forward to coming to the studio every week!” -Dolores Williams, Art Therapy Studio student. After knee surgery led to hypertension and then a stroke […]
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