Jackson AP Show @ 2nd April

When- Show starts Saturday, May 17th,2008 from 5-8 pm and will run through June 7th, 2008.

 

Where-  2nd April galerie, 324 Cleveland Avenue NW, Downtown Canton, Main Level Gallery

 

This is our third year hosting this show and these artists never cease to amaze us with their enthusiasm and talent.  The class, led by Ms. Deb Tisdale, expects the students to produce a minimum of 40 works of art in a variety of media, techniques, and subject matter. Emphasis is placed on drawing from observation, the application of color and design principles, the development of a body of work that is of the student’s own choosing, and application of critique process in written and oral form. The class is time intensive and demands concentrated effort both within and outside of scheduled class time.  Most works will be for sale and the students are responsible for organizing and setting up for the show. 

 

Please join us for what promises to be an EXPLOSIVE and enjoyable event!!!

Refreshments will be provided!

For any questions, please call the gallery at

330-451-0924

Plan a busy Saturday afternoon in Akron!

The Artists of Rubber City 18^th Annual Juried Show opens Saturday, May 17, with a reception from 2 to 5 p.m. at Mocha Maiden Gallery, 17 – 19 Maiden Lane. Awards will be announced at 3 p.m. 

Start your afternoon early by visiting Summit Artspace to view Off the Wall – eight sculptors, curated by DonParsisson and attend the Fanciful Wire Sculpture Workshop with Mark Jaroszewski which starts at 1:00. This workshop is free, but registration is advised (email psargent@neo.rr.com)

Portrait Showcase at PAA , meet the artists sat at 5

 

 

Portrait Showcase at PAA

 

Meet the Artists Reception, Saturday May 10, 2008 from 5-8pm.

 

 

 

Choose from over 30 of the area’s best Portrait Artists, 

in any media, including two and three dimensional works.

 

Cast your vote for the popular choice award of $100. 

   

 

  

 

 

 

Show runs May 10 thru June 22, 2008. Thursday thru Sunday, 11am - 5pm.

 

 

 

 

Special Portrait classes and workshops will be offered during this event:

check our website for details.  www.peninsulaartacademy.com

  

Peninsula Art Academy    

330-657-2248  

1600 West Mill Street,

PO Box 171, Peninsula, Ohio 44264

open thursday thru sunday 11-5  anytime by appointment

 

 

 

Creative Jewelry Design, with Jane Pollock at PAA

Creative Jewelry Design, with Jane Pollock, Wednesdays, June 11 and 18, 2008, from 6:30 till 8:30 pm.  While exploring the creative process, we’ll manipulate the metal with tools as well as our hands and come to know techniques used in fabrication as well as the finishing process.  Jane will provide some fabulous basic materials, additional available for purchase. We will be sharing her personal studio tools and equipment and be working with sterling silver and some copper for practice, as well as beads or stone.  2-day workshop is $125.00 or $120.00 for PAA members.  Phone Jane at 330-697-1471  Class size is limited.  Level: Beginner and up.  register here

Charge your class fees over the phone!  View class details and print your registration forms at www.peninsulaartacademy.com or call 330-657-2248, or info@peninsulaartacademy.com

 

 

COSE Arts Business and Innovation Awards - finalists announced. Event Thursday 5/15

COSE’s (Council of Smaller Enterprises) Arts Network will recognize the entrepreneurial risks taken by both artists and small businesses at the COSE Arts Business and Innovation Awards on Thursday, May 15, from 6 – 9 pm at Park Lane Villa in University Circle.

Tickets are still available for the event, which is free for COSE members and $15 for non-members. For more information, log on to www.cosearts.org or call (216) 592-2472.

Thirty-six artists, galleries, arts organization and arts-based businesses from around the region applied for the three categories of Arts Business and Innovation Awards.

·        The Cleveland Arts Prize Shared Category recognizes an artist who has already been recognized for the caliber of work through receiving an Arts Prize, and they have also shown a commitment to sustaining their careers through sound business practices. This year’s finalists are: Groundworks Dancetheater (dancer/choreographer David Shimotakahara), author Mary Doria Russell, composer Loris Chobanian, poet George Bilgere, and photographer Linda Butler.

·        The Artist Entrepreneur category recognizes an artist, arts group or arts based business who has demonstrated a commitment to sustaining their career in the arts through sound business practices. This year’s finalists are: Interactive Works of Art (artist Melissa Daubert), Prelude2Cinema (film maker Alex P. Michaels) Peninsula Arts Academy, Fairplay Stonecarvers (artists Nick Fairplay and Elizabeth Meadows), and TAP Studios/Gallery M (jewelry artist Todd Powmell).

·        The Business Patron Category is an honorary award which recognizes businesses for engaging in creative partnerships that have benefited the local arts community. The Business Patron Category winners have already been selected. This year’s winners are: Studio Graphique, for their Art of Space exhibit and auction, and ZeroLandfill, for their commitment to connecting artists and arts educators with recycled materials from interior design firms.

 

 

You’re Invited!!!

Riverfront Celebrates Grand Opening of New Art Gallery

 

City Art Project, the organization behind The Redlight Art Galleries in Akron, is celebrating the grand opening of their second gallery,located in Riverfront Mall near the amphitheater and fountain at 2091 Front Street, on Friday May 9th from 5:30p.m. - 10:00p.m.

Robert Breitenstine, a Senior from the University of Akron will be the featured guest artist of the evening, exhibiting his works of black and white photography.  Local singer-song writer, Rachel Roberts will be the featured musical guest.

AWARD-WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER HOLDS FIRST AKRON SHOW

Gary Fossaceca, owner of the Waxing Moon Photography Studio in Ashland, Ohio, is holding his first show in Akron at the Mocha Maiden Gallery throughout the month of May.  

Mr. Fossaceca is a member of the Akron Area Arts Alliance whose photography has been featured in several exhibitions across the State.  His piece entitled “1966” won the juror’s award in the 2005 FAVA Six-State Photography Show and will be included in the Akron Show.  Samples of Mr. Fossaceca’s work can be seen at www.waxingmoonphoto.com. 

Mocha Maiden is located at 17 Maiden Lane in downtown Akron, #(330) 374-1114.   The gallery is free and open to the public.  Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM until 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM until10:00 PM and Saturday from 9:30 AM until 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM until close.  The gallery is closed on Sunday.    

The art of the cupcake meets the art of the portrait

 

The art of the cupcake meets the art of the portrait on Friday, May 16, 2008 at Main Street Cupcakes, 238 North Main Street , Hudson . Local portrait artist Shannon Casey will be in store from noon – 3pm doing quick sketch charcoal portraits for customers.

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