The Exhibit (La Muestra)

Antonio, 80years old & once a respected scuplture artist, now spends too much time alone in his studio, or so his wife thinks.  He receives a phone call from a friend inviting him to his opening, where Antonio wonders about possibly exhibiting again.  He starts to make the necessary phone calls, but as one friend tells him, “Your time was another time.”  Meanwhile, his wife, 2 sons, and a granddaughter leads a crusade to make Anotnio an exhibition.  “No” is just not an acceptable answer.  Will their hard work pay off and finally give Antonio the much needed boost in an exhibition?

The Exhibition plays Friday, March 19, 2010 at 2:35PM and Monday, March 22, 2010 at 7:40PM.

Tickets are now on sale for everyone at the CIFF website.

Desert of Forbidden Art

Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 7:30PM, Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 9:30AM, and Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 11:50AM.  Tickets are available now on the CIFF website for members.  Ticket sales will open up Friday, March 5, 2010 at 11am for all others.

This documentary looks at one visionary’s exhaustive campaign to preserve prohibited Soviet artworks by stashing them in the desert.  1,700 miles from the eyes of the KGB, Igor Savitsky’s Karakalpakstan State Art Museum procured an eclectic collection by avant-garde artists who remained true to their visions, in the face of overwhelming odds.  By the time of his death in 1984, Savitsky had amassed 40,000 forbbiden works of art which are still threatened to this day.

Registration will close on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 for Glaze Workshop with Gina DeSantis at ArtHouse on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 10:00am-1:00PM.  The class costs $50 and inlcudes all supplies. 

 Discover a wide range of glazing techniques to decorate your ceramic pieces.  The workshop is good for beginning or advanced.  Techniques will cover glazing, wax resist, sgraffito, incising, slip trailing, and combing. 

To register, contact ArtHouse directly at (216)-398-8556.  The class will take place at their location a 3119 Denison Ave in Cleveland.

Support local artists & craftspeople at the Salty Not Sweet boutique Grand Opening on March 6, 2010 at 6:00pm!  They are located at 15613 Waterloo Road in Cleveland.

Last year, many of you enjoyed the fact that we highlighted the art-related movies at the 33rd CIFF, so we’re going to do that again this year!  You can view all of the films at their website here.

The Great Contemporary Art Bubble

Showtimes Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 11:50am and Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 2:15pm.  Please watch their website closer to the showtimes, because popular films often have additional show times added.

Who put the “con” in contemporary?  Art critic Ben Lewis wanted to know.  Aghast that the average rise in contemporary art values between 2003-2008 was 800%, Lewis spent one year investigating the art market.  In his hilarious and eye opening film, he strives to find out why. 

 CIFF tickets go on sale to members February 26, 2010 at 11am, and to non-members March 5, 2010 at 11am.

Opening Reception, Friday, February 12, 2010 from 6-10:30PM.  Show will remain up until March 12, 2010.  Presented by Serafino gallery, 11917 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, OH (in Little Italy).  Other artists also on exhibit.  Gallery hours are Thurs-Sat from 1:30-9:30PM or for an appointment, call:  (216)-721-1025.

Did you know that there is a guidebook to all of the arts and crafts shows in northeastern Ohio for the entire year?  Well, there is.  It’s about 50 pages full of contacts, table/booth fees, dates, tips, and more.
Contact Jennifer at CraftShowBooklet@aol.com to order your own copy.  It runs about $10, including shipping.

55 homes were destroyed or damaged in a natural gas explosion on W. 83rd St. Councilman Matt Zone is looking for any kind of assistance for the many families who have suffered a loss (fortunately, no one was seriously injured - a miracle!). Please call his office at 216-939-1717 if you would like to donate money or help organize a benefit for the families. Thanks!

 We hope that you can offer some assistance, as these homes were not far from the bustling new arts community on the west side.  Thanks to our good friend, Sandy Smith, for getting this information for us.

Northern Ohio Illustrators Society invites prospective new members to our annual business meeting on Wednesday, January 27, 2010.  This non-profit organization sponsors monthly meetings, gallery shows, workshops, and guest speakers to help promote the fine art of illustration for seasoned professionals as well as those just starting out.  Students have a reduced membership fee, and CIA students are free. 

Please join us for this free informational meeting on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 7:00PM at the Shaker Heights Library (Room F) at 16500 Van Aken Road.  Illustrator Milan Kecman will start off our meeting with a studio demonstration.  There will be door prizes (2 Utrecht gift cards) and plenty of refreshments. 

Find out how joining a community of illustrators can help you network and promote your illustration work.

Visit NOIS for more information.

Pay as you go life drawing at the Cleveland Institute of Art begins again on Wednesday, January 20, 2010.  It runs from 7-9PM and costs $15.  This is open to any artists, but there are restrictions for minors, please call for guidelines.  You pay at the door when you go.  You can go one time, you can go all the time, or you any amount of time in between.  Pay-as-you-go Life Drawing continues until April 7, 2010.

 For more information, check out the extended studies department website, where you’ll also see many different classes that are available. 

 Maybe one of us will see you there?