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Awash in Art
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. ~ Pablo Picasso
As we wrap up a summer that gave us extremes of both dust and downpour, we invite you to experience what Picasso describes - a soul-washing encounter with art that refreshes and rejuvenates. This Friday, join us for a great night out at 78th Street Studios, Cleveland's largest fine art complex, with amazing gallery and artist studio exhibits plus much, much more!
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Works by Charles Knight
Suite 200
Friday, August 17, 5-9p
Hilary Aurand, Gallery Director, is hosting an exhibit in collaboration with 78th Street Studios neighbor, William Scheele of Kokoon Arts Gallery. The exhibit features the works of Charles R. Knight (1874- 1953), famous for his ground-breaking depictions of prehistoric animals and wildlife in general. Millions of people are exposed annually to this artist's works in major institutions around the world including the American Museum of Natural History, the Field Museum of Natural History, and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. We hope you'll take the opportunity to explore Knight's magnificent paintings on display! More
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Wee People Designs by Laurel Herbold
Laurel Herbold Studio, Suite 107
Friday, August 17, 5-9p
Experience a variety of Laurel's Wee People paintings, drawings, mobiles and merchandise. New 2012 t-shirt and mug designs now available! Credit cards now accepted! Visit LaurelHerbold.com or "like" Laurel Herbold's Wee People on Facebook. More |
Relaxation Reminders
Susie Frazier Showroom, Suite 111
Friday, August 17, 5-9p
See the wide collection of Frazier's home decor and gifts designed to calm the mind and soothe the soul. Weathered wood Mantra Blocks feature dozens of words that gently remind us how to live a more mindful, meaningful life. Hangs on the wall or rests on a shelf. See the full list of inspirational words here. $35 ea. |
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REDHOT
Tregoning & Company, Suite 101
Through August 31, 2012
REDHOT features the bold canvases of James Johnson, a first-generation Abstract Expressionist painter who found a home in Northeast Ohio in the 1950s. The authenticity of his work is derived from his training at the New York School , followed by working with Richard Diebenkorn and Clyfford Still. Later in the East Village he worked alongside Willem De Kooning , Robert Motherwell and Franz Kline, before his tragic death at 37 in a motorcycle accident. More |
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Recent Paintings
Eileen Dorsey Studio, Suite 105
Meet the Artist Friday, August 17, 5-9p
These recent paintings are an exploration of paint application. Meet the artist and live demo from 5-9p. To view additional work, click here. |
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Northcoast Artisans Market
Suite 215
Friday, August 17, 5-9p
Guest artisan vendors join the open galleries and studios of 78th Street Studios for a marketplace event! Located on the second floor west (use north entrance off main parking lot), organized by Northcoast Promotions, Inc. Pictured: Circle Bracelet, Heather Smotzer, Metal Artist More |
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New Portraits
Mark Krieger Studio, Suite 219
Friday, August 17, 5-9p
Just finished last week, two new portraits of Honduran children are among the very best of Mark Krieger's latest series. Stop in to the studio and see them. |
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The Magical Mystical Tour
Kokoon Arts Gallery, Suite 202
Through September 1, 2012
Our latest exhibit presents numerous artistic views of this incredible, mysterious universe we all live in, from the seen to the unseen, through a variety of natural and metaphysically inspired works. More |
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Jewelry With a Twist
Jeffrey Dube Studio, Suite 203
Friday, August 17, 5-9p
Dube incorporates a variety of mediums and styles in his jewelry to achieve truly unique designs. A mix of copper, silver and brass are tempered into beautiful pieces accentuated by detailed enamel and gemstones and found objects. More |
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FORUM artspace Presents:
RE:INSTALLATION FORUM
FORUM artspace, Suite 103
Opening, Friday, August 17, 5-9p
Through September 21, 2012
Site-specific installations by Sarah Kabot, Scott Stibich, and Lauren Yeager address various aspects of FORUM as an entity, assessing its foundations and reflecting on what it means to be an independent space. Closing Friday, September 21, 5-9p. More |
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Del Rey Loven: Variations on the Sublime
Kenneth Paul Lesko Gallery, Suite 212
Through September 8, 2012
First Cleveland exhibition of work by Del Rey Loven, Professor of Art at The University of Akron. Experimental and abstract painting techniques are integrated into unique, harmonized constructions. More |
Character SplitSurivival Kit Gallery, Suite 303
Through August 17, 2012
At Survival Kit through August 17: works by Clarke Curtis and Tyler Zeleny. Both artists create characters through monochromatic & multicolored prints. More
Also, after 9pm, bands The Dreadful Yawns and Nights perform! |
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BROTHERS by Peter Larson
Peter Larson Photography, Suite 301
Friday, August 17, 5-9p
BROTHERS is a series of photographs that captures Peter's closest friends' unwavering character. He exposes junctures of youth ranging from moments of uncensored debauchery to unguarded vulnerability. More |
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Along 71: a Traveling Exhibition
Cleveland West Art League, Suite 110
Closing Reception Friday,August 17, 6-10p
A two-city collaborative effort by Cleveland West Art League and the Ohio Art League, this juried exhibition features some of the finest work from members of both organizations. This is a traveling exhibition, opening first in Cleveland and then traveling to Columbus, where it will be open until the end of September. Cleveland closing reception: Friday, August 17, 6-10p. Also open Saturdays 1-6p. More |
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THIRD FRIDAY
Tastes & Tunes
Make a night of it at 78th Street Studios!
Park for FREE and then enjoy a 170,000 square foot building full of art, food & music.
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Coming Up...
August 17-18
SHOE SALE
Grossman, Inc.
Friday, August 17, 4-9:30p
Saturday, August 18, 10a-12p
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