Screw Factory Artist Open Studio

The Screw Factory Artist Open Studio will take place at the Lake Erie Building; 1300 Athens Ave., Lakewood on Saturday November 6 from 1 P.M. - 8 P.M.  The Lake Erie Building is quickly becoming one of the Cleveland area’s most popular artist enclaves.  Many artists have worked in this space for over ten years. Media ranges from fine art to eclectic crafts including printmaking, mosaics, fiber art and wearables, painting, portraiture, ceramics, glass and mixed media collage and installat...ion.

Artists on the 2nd Floor include Ann Brown, Libby Chaney, Robb Durr, Sam Meador, Michelle Mowery, M.C. Nagel, Shannon Okey, Arabella Proffer & Dorene Warner.  Artists on the 3rd Floor include Gina DeSantis, Katie Hanrahan, Micheal Hudecek, Karen Jewell-Kett, Marc Konys, Ann Onusko, Matt Richards, Ursula Ryan, Kate Tobin, Achala Wali.The 3rd floor will also feature the Templar Autos, Lakewood is Art & Friends of Madison Park (who will provide gift wrapping. times tba.)

For more information regarding this event contact Gina DeSantis at artzy_grl@yahoo.com.

You can find more information on the Artist Open Studio on their FB event page. 

Call To Artists: Lakeland Community College

The 4th Annual Holiday Artists Market to benefit the Lakeland Student Art Show Awards Fund
Monday, December 6 & Tuesday, December 7, 10 am - 2 pm.  They are looking for artists working in all media.  Work must be created by the artist, no buy/sell.  It is preferred that the artist be present, but considering it's a weekday show, friends or relatives are fine.
There is No booth fee.  The artist is responsible for sales and will donate 20% commission to the Lakeland Foundation for the Student Art Show Awards fund. This donation is tax deductible. The names of the artists that contribute to the awards fund is acknowledged in the program for the Lakeland Visual Arts Student Exhibition in April.
Lakeland can provide cafeteria sized tables and chairs, the artist can also bring their own displays. Basically the space is a cafeteria table wide and as deep. Artists can create an "L" shape or have 2 parallel tables facing each other with a walkway in between. Lakeland would need to know how many tables artists would need. Tables must be covered to the ground. Also, Lakeland can provide limited overnight storage for artwork.

Customers are staff/faculty/administrators and students.  The show located at a major campus crossroad: next to bookstore, counseling and the cafeteria.

Mary Urbas will be setting up logistics late Sunday so artists can set up their display area.

Interested artists can friend Mary Urbas on Facebook and mention the Artist Market if you have an album she could see, or go the old fashioned route and email images to murbas@lakelandcc.edu.
For more info go to the Lakeland Gallery homepage www.lakelandcc.edu/gallery.

Call To Artists: Autumn Harvest Art Fair/The Women's Alliance for Recovery Service

The Women's Alliance for Recovery Service is looking for art & craft vendors for their Autumn Harvest Art Fair in Rocky River at the Rocky River Memorial Hall, 21016 Hilliard Rd., on November 20th from 9 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.  Due to the low number of vendors they may have to cancel and this is too good of a cause to let that happen.

 

The craft show began in 1994 as a fundraiser to help empower women against  and rise above drug abuse and domestic violence.  They provide services such as, screening and referral services, educational workshops, public awareness and outreach and more.  The Women's Alliance for Recovery Service reach out to women all over Northeast Ohio - women that could be your sister, mother or daughter.

 

Please call Mary Sledz at 216.575.9120 ~RIGHT AWAY~ if interested.

You can also access the PDF application HERE.

Click for more information about The Women's Alliance for Recovery Service.

Vote Arts And Crafts On The Fox 8 Hotlist

The annual Fox 8 Hotlist is up and running.  If you don't know about it, it's your chance to nominate your favorite business in the Cleveland area and people can vote for their favorites.  The last time I checked it there were over 3 dozen incredible stores/organizations to vote for in the Arts & Crafts category.  On the list is everything from supply stores, stores that have classes, stores that sell handmade and a combination of all three.  While I do have my favorites I can't tell you who to vote for.  I do highly suggest checking out the list and voting for your favorite.  You have from now until December 3, 2010 to get your votes in.

See Fox 8 Hotlist Arts & Crafts HERE.

Bling Bling Bazaar Call To Artists

Come buy/sell stuff and check out some bands at the Bling Bling Bazaar! Bands so far are Beardo Bandini, Maumin Collective, Juke Box value, and Vigatron (aka King Of The Bling) and maybe more TBA. Katherine Koenig will be DJing, more DJs TBA. Table prices are going to be a little more (no more than $20 each, but we haven't decided yet), let us know if you want a table at Denell@hotmail.com (please write Bling Bling in the subject heading. please.)

The show is on Saturday, November 20, 2010, 1 P.M - 7P.M. at Now That's Class, 11213 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH  44102

You can check out the FB event page HERE 

Meet the Artist: Nicki Schneider (Zombie Socks) - Textiles

I never set out to be a crafter or an artist, I actually started making Sock Monkeys as gifts to give my family and friends during the holiday season.  It was my boyfriend who spoke up and suggested I participate in a local craft show.  I made ten creatures, sold them all that first show and I was hooked.   I started experimenting with different patterns, creatures, yarns, socks etc....  I love just sewing pieces together and seeing how they turn out. 

I've been crafting for about 3 years now and I'm loving every minute of it.  I love it so much that in January of this year I got together with a few of my friends and started the Cleveland Craft Coalition (the CCC.)   My goal is to make ZombieSocks and the CCC my full time jobs.  I get so excited every time I'm asked to participate in a different craft show, have my stuff in a new boutique or gallery or when the CCC is asked to put together a show for a new venue.  

Everyday it's something new and I couldn't be happier.  Sure, I get stressed and over-whelmed sometimes - staying up til all hours of the night frantically making pieces for a show the next day - but I wouldn't have it any other way.  

You can see more of Nicki's creations at ZombieSocks.etsy.com and on Facebook.

You can also become a fan of the Cleveland Craft Coalition on Facebook at www.facebook.com/clevelandcraftcoalition.

Meet The Artist: Susan Begin - Mixed Media

My creative process is a connection to the natural environment and to the creativity of cultures around the world. Having some experience in archeological and botanical illustration, as well as in surface design, my work tends to be realistic with a touch of Art Nouveau. Nature and cultural art both have influence on the designs I produce, whether they are intended for a mural, a watercolor, or a mixed media piece.

Developing my style of mixed media artwork, while often using hardshell gourds, was a transition that felt very natural and appropriate. The organic shapes of the gourds easily accept a natural, organic type of design. My pieces take on many forms, which include masks, vases, bowls, lidded containers, large-scale vessels, and sculpture. Each piece is one of a kind; most involve carving, painting, and pyroengraving, with the addition of wood, wire, paper mache, and other dimensional materials.

I have had the opportunity to show my work to a large audience with televised appearances. In March of 2005, a segment of ‘Del’s Folks,’ a series produced by Cleveland’s WKYC Channel 3, featured my art on gourds. I also found exposure on Home and Garden Television’s ‘Crafters Coast to Coast,’ which aired in May 2005.

You can become a fan of Begin Designs on Facebook!!