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The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve in Cleveland is no stranger to highlighting abstract works by Cleveland artists – particularly those of its founder, David E. Davis. His striking mixed-media collage, “No. 4 Falcieu,” is featured in “A Hard Line: Geometric Abstraction From the AAWR Permanent Collection” exhibition, on display through Dec. 16.
Several of Davis’ pieces are featured in the exhibit, along with works by other AAWR archived artists Ruth Bercaw, Samuel Butnik, George Schroeder, Susan Schroeder and Dan Tranberg. The show serves as a sister exhibit to “Tangents: Abstract and Geometric Art in Northeast Ohio,” sharing work by a range of Northeast Ohio artists who work within a non-representational style.
“No. 4 Falcieu,” with its black and gray scaled shapes and a pop of blue, has “all the right elements in the right places – color, line, composition, balance, thoughtfulness and a bit of surprise,” AAWR Executive Director Mindy Tousley tells Canvas about the artwork and what influenced it.
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Shopping within the local arts community year-round allows patrons to both support artists and select one-of-a-kind creations, and there’s no bigger and better time to do so than the holiday season. Canvas compiled a list of upcoming holiday art markets, walks and bazaars from around Northeast Ohio to streamline the shopping process for our readers.
“Nativity” and “Tree of Life” by Norbert and Victoria Koehn. Three-piece family, sugar pine wood; “Tree of Life” relief, 24 inches tall, oak wood. Photo courtesy of Koehn Sculptors’ Sanctuary on Green.
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Annual Holiday Sale at Kent State School of Art
WHEN: 11 a.m to 4 p.m. Dec. 7-8
WHERE: Center for the Visual Arts, 325 Terrace Drive, Kent,
INFO: This annual holiday sale features artwork and gifts handmade by Kent State University School of Art students. It includes textiles, ceramics, jewelry metals, prints, glass and more.
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Morgan Makers Exhibition
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8
WHERE: The Morgan Conservatory, 1754 E. 47th St., Cleveland
INFO: Mingle with artist members, enjoy light refreshments and shop The Morgan Conservatory’s store for holiday gifts during the opening reception for the Morgan Maker’s Exhibition.
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2023 Solon Hometown Holiday Market
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 9
WHERE: City of Solon Recreation Center, 35000 Portz Parkway, Solon
INFO: This city-wide Solon event is free, inviting attendees to celebrate the holiday season while shopping locally. This handmade market will feature artists and crafters selling their original items.
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Cleveland Bazaar at 78th Street Studios
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 9; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 10
WHERE: 78th Street Studios, 1300 W. 78th St., Cleveland
INFO: Cleveland Bazaar’s biggest show of the season will take place at the building where the bazaar started 19 years ago – 78th Street Studios. It features two days of shopping local and handmade with more than 125 Bazaar artists, resident artist studios, food trucks and more.
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Holiday Market at the Screw Factory
WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 15; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 16; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 17
WHERE: Screw Factory, 13000 Athens Ave., Lakewood
INFO: At the Screw Factory Holiday Market, more than 40 resident artists will open their studios, along with over 80 visiting artists on all three floors of the building. This shopping event is free and open to the public.
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The Holiday Shop at Market Square
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 16; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 17
WHERE: Crocker Park, 239 Market St., Westlake
INFO: Hometown Vendors LLC will host its Holiday Shop at Market Square in Crocker Park. Different craft vendors are scheduled for each day. Admission is free, and reservations are available here.
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Koehn Sculptors’ Sanctuary on Green 44th annual Open House & Christkindlmarket
WHEN: Now through Dec. 27; Thursdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Koehn Sculptors’ Sanctuary on Green, 1936 S. Green Road, South Euclid
INFO: This annual market features gifts from the Koehn Sculptors’ studio and creations from around the world, including German and European decorations, sculptures, jewelry, purses, linens, glass ornaments, nature-themed candles, baby items, cards and more.
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CityMusic
WHAT: “Christmas, Beethoven & Mambo” concert series
WHEN/WHERE: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at Fairmount Presbyterian Church (2757 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights); 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at Lakewood Congregational Church (1375 W. Clifton Blvd., Lakewood); 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Shrine of St. Stanislaus (3649 E. 65th St., Cleveland); 4:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at St. Noel Catholic Church (35200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills)
INFO: Free. More info here.
CityMusic Cleveland Chamber Orchestra will finish 2023 with a festive bang with its “Christmas, Beethoven & Mambo” concert series, featuring conductor Stefan Willich and The Cleveland Orchestra’s Hans Clebsch on the French horn. The program begins with a sweeping performance of Arcangelo Corelli’s Concerto Grosso in G Minor, aptly known as the Christmas Concerto. After several contrasting movements, the last movement, “Pastorale,” depicts the scene of the Nativity. The performance also includes some Cuban flair and ends with a sunny performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major.
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“Webb” (1992) by George Mauersberger. Pastel on paper, 60 x 40 inches. Courtesy of WOLFS. | |
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WOLFS
WHAT: “The Strange World of George Mauersberger” exhibit
WHERE: WOLFS, 23645 Mercantile Road, Beachwood
WHEN: Opening from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8. On view through Jan. 27, 2024.
INFO: More info here
WOLFS presents an exhibition by George Mauersberger – a Cleveland artist who focuses primarily on creating works on paper. He earned a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University and an MFA from Ohio University. He was a professor of drawing at Cleveland State University from 1987 to 2019, while serving nine years as department chair. His accolades include the top award in drawing at the 1986 Cleveland Museum of Art's May Show, an Ohio Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship in 1999, and a $20,000 Creative Workforce Fellowship in 2011. Mauersberger's work, featured in 45-plus exhibitions, has garnered over 20 awards for Best in Show or Best in Drawing.
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Cleveland Museum of Art
WHAT: Accent performance
WHERE: Cleveland Museum of Art Gartner Auditorium, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland
WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 8
INFO: More info and tickets here
Accent is composed of six singers from five countries, forming one vocal supergroup. In the increasingly popular world of a cappella singing groups, Accent has carved out its niche. Since forming in 2011, the group has released five albums; performed at the London A Cappella Festival; played dates across Europe, North America and Asia; and was featured in two sold-out Christmas shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Accent’s singular blend and arrangements have been acclaimed by a cappella devotees and fellow musicians alike. The Dec. 8 performance at the Cleveland Museum of Art will feature selections from the Accent discography, including holiday favorites from the ensemble’s latest release, “Christmas All the Way.”
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Cleveland Public Theatre
WHAT: “Buried Words, Seeds of Hope” Ukrainian play readings and benefit for Ukraine
WHERE: Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland
WHEN: Dec. 15; walkthrough of a photo exhibit with partnering Ukrainian organizations at 7 p.m.; performance at 7:30
INFO: Tickets (choose what you pay) and info here
Cleveland Public Theatre is partnering with the Worldwide Ukrainian Play Readings and Benefit for Ukraine to present “Buried Words, Seeds of Hope” Dec. 15. In keeping with Cleveland Public Theatre’s mission, the theater is presenting the special night featuring short plays, music, poetry and art that bring forth experiences of playwrights and artists from Ukraine since the war began – with some artists from Cleveland, including director Nadia Tarnawsky. The plays will be read in English.
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Artwork by Pat Oliver at Beck Center for the Arts. Photo courtesy of Beck Center. | |
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Beck Center for the Arts
WHAT: “Art Treasures 2023” visual arts exhibition
WHERE: Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood
WHEN: On view through Jan. 4, 2024
INFO: More info here
Beck Center for the Arts is displaying “Art Treasures 2023,” an exhibition by visual artists who bring a wealth of creativity and talent to their work. The art on display was created by local artists including: Nathalie Bermudez, Riley Candow, Regina Dorfmeyer, Kurt Hallsman, Mike Jones, George Kocar, Tanya Long, Ikuko Miklowski, Pat Oliver and Melinda Placko. Ryan Finley, a Cleveland-based freelance hand-drawn artist, and his daughter, Keira Finley, are also featured in this exhibit. Patricia Sigmier, another artist in the show, studied art and architecture at Saint Mary’s College in Indiana and has over 20 years of experience as a professional art instructor – including many years at Beck Center.
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The image from our last newsletter is “Our Garden” by Alyssa Lizzini, now on view at Public Square in downtown Cleveland. Read more about Lizzini and her mural in the Winter 2023 issue of Canvas.
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