At the Cafe at Arts Collinwood every time you grab a sandwich or a coffee, you are helping make after school programs, gallery exhibits and community events possible here in Collinwood. And you’ll love the new menu! We’re here Thursday-Saturday [...]
We are pleased to announce that the Arts Collinwood Annual Members’ show is scheduled to open Friday, June 8th. Now is the time to either renew your membership to Arts Collinwood, or make plans to drop off work if you are already a member. The drop dates are as follows: Friday, June 1st from noon-8pm, Saturday, June 2nd from noon-10pm, and Sunday, June 13th from 11 – 5pm.
Let us know via email to c.carter@artscollinwood.org what medium you will be representing. Space in the show is limited to current, new and renewing members. To become a member, just use the link on our website homepage or stop by the Cafe at Arts Collinwood and request a membership form. You may submit up to three pieces although it is not guaranteed that all three will be accepted. Good luck and many thanks for your support of Arts Collinwood!
Dark Matter, work by Robert Thurmer
On view at Arts Collinwood Gallery – Friday, May 11 – Sunday, June 4
Opening Reception – Friday, May 11, 6pm-10pm
Robert Thurmer, is an artist who lives and works in Cleveland. This artist has shown his thought-provoking work at numerous shows locally, nationally and internationally. His current works to be featured at Arts Collinwood examine how we recognize art objects.
“Specifically: what are the markers for ‘art object’ that are generally recognized without specialized privileged information. To explore these ideas, I started making these recent sculptures in an attempt to make my own ‘found’ art, what I like to call paraphrastic objects – stand-ins that refer to certain kinds of conventional art objects.” Robert Thurmer
Join Robert Thurmer and guests at the Gallery at Arts Collinwood to view sculptures at the opening reception on May 11th. The Café at Arts Collinwood will be open as well for dinner and drinks before, during and after the opening from 6pm-10pm.
Robert will speak at a Gallery Talk hosted by local artist, professor, writer and Arts Collinwood Gallery Committee member, Dan Tranberg on Thursday, May 17th at 7pm at Arts Collinwood.
Arts Collinwood is pleased to present the 10th Annual Waterloo Arts Fest on June 30, 2012 from noon-7pm. Join art vendors, bands, DJs, performers, food vendors and a host of other attractions in the N. Collinwood neighborhood of Cleveland. Lots to do for people of all ages. Applications to participate as a vendor or performer can be found at www.waterlooartsfest.com.
The Marseille Companion
Stands as a visual journey through the soul of the artist. In a recreation of what is known as “Star Spread” – a five card spread, using the formidable archetypes and virtues prescribed in The Tarot De Marseille. One of the oldest known and complete tarot deck in human history, originated in Italy during the 15th century. Initially used as a simple card game to pass the time, the tarot has picked up many mysticisms of its power and intended use over centuries. The Series of works depict a visceral portrayal of ones reality and forces the painter to question the very foundation of ones existence against the universal values found in the cards.
“For me the tarot is sacred. It has a being and a definitive purpose which lends to its divinity, making it an illuminating traveling companion.” -Dustin Nowlin
Through my work I explore visual narrative derived from traditional but also conceptual practices and techniques. Overall I’ve seen my works converge on many types of surfaces including canvas, wood, paper, metal, glass, film, and installation. In my approach I attempt to reach a level of consciousness, collective of, and responsive to the world at large, in order to achieve a representation which is of relevancy and veracity to the viewer and to myself. Each brushstroke is the result of an applicable but interchangeable set of values or virtues addressed in a given dialogue or piece. All of which are mostly expressed in a raw form of expressionism based in African, Latin, and non-western diaspora, delivered by an American point of view in the modern age.
Join Dustin Nowlin and guests at the Arts Collinwood Gallery to view the paintings at the opening reception on April 13th. The Café at Arts Collinwood will be open as well for dinner/drinks before and during the opening from 6pm-10pm.
A Gallery Talk with the artist will be hosted by local artist, writer and Arts Collinwood Gallery Committee member, Douglas Max Utter on Thursday, April 26th at 7pm at Arts Collinwood.
The National Art Program is a way for Cleveland residents of all ages to get an opportunity to show their artwork. Click here to learn more about the competition and how you can register! Registration forms are due by March 19th at Arts Collinwood will host the final exhibit at the Gallery on March 30th. Join the artists, their friends and families at Arts Collinwood to celebrate this wonderful show and prizes!
Arts Collinwood Gallery is pleased to have been chosen to host the GuitarMania® 2012 designs that have been submitted by nearly 200 artists. The designs will be viewed by sponsors at a private gala opening. After that, the designs will be on view for the public from Friday, January 13 through Friday, February 3rd on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am-11pm and by appointment. Come and check ‘em out!
| About GuitarMania GuitarMania® is a Greater Cleveland community public art project that has raised $2 million for its two benefiting charities – United Way of Greater Cleveland and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s education programs. The project consists of large, 10-ft-tall Fender®Stratocaster® guitars creatively transformed into works of art by local artists and national celebrities. The guitars are displayed on the city streets of Cleveland for residents and visitors to enjoy from the end of May through October, 2012. Corporations, organizations and individuals sponsor the guitars and select from a variety of local artists to paint, sculpt or decorate them. Celebrity artists also paint and decorate guitars. Sponsors of GuitarMania 2012 include KeyBank and Fender. |
Don’t miss the premiere of ”My City” starring Corissa Bragg, local singer/songwriter/actress and bartender at the Cafe at Arts Collinwood. The film, which was partially filmed at Arts Collinwood, was written and directed by local filmaker, Kyle Retter and follows a young Cleveland musician, played by Bragg on her quest for fame in Cleveland. Arrive at 6pm for snacks and cocktails, then stay for the premiere which will start at 7pm. Entry is free, but please feel free to purchase food and cocktails from Arts Collinwood, a nonprofit that supports arts programs for the community.
Later…just down the street….Corissa will be performing her last Cleveland show before she leaves for India with a full band at the Beachland Tavern. She will be performing new songs and songs featured in ‘My City’. Show will start at 8pm and admission is $8.
Polina Kourakina and Carley Tanchon will also be performing. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at:
http://www.ticketweb.com/
The feedback has been phenomenal! The gallery is transformed into the neatest holiday gift shop ever! Shop local and get amazing, one-of-a-kind gifts for your friends and family…and yourself! Arts Collinwood is open today, Sunday, December 11, from 11am-5pm. The jewelry, knitwear, pottery, paintings, photographs, collectible concert posters, honey, glassware, baby clothes, …..and much more are all exquisitely made and priced to sell! SHOP LOCAL today from 11am-5pm. http://artscollinwood.org/
Arts Collinwood’s 2011 Holiday Art Sale
Holiday Art Sale Sneak Preview
Thursday, December 8th - 6pm-10pm
Become a member of Arts Collinwood for as little as $10 and enjoy this early bird shopping experience exclusive to our members. The evening will include wine and light appetizers, a live performance by the Carnegie Brass Trio, holiday drink specials in our Café, first pick at the work of over thirty of the regions best artists, and of course, lots of holiday spirit!
Arts Collinwood Annual Holiday Sale
Friday, December 9th -11am-11pm
Saturday, December 10th -11am-11pm
Sunday, December 11th - 11am-5pm
Shop local this holiday season at Arts Collinwood’s Annual Holiday Art Sale featuring over 30 of the region’s best artists. The Arts Collinwood Holiday Art Sale has become a popular Cleveland destination and a draw for holiday shoppers from around the city, featuring a wide array of unique, affordable artwork including: wearable art, award- winning jewelry designs, prints, adorable baby items, museum quality paintings, exquisite glassworks, luxurious knitwear, beautiful holiday cards and much more.
Take advantage of free childcare while you shop from noon-4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy lunch, dinner or cocktails in our adjoining Café. The Café at Arts Collinwood features a full bar with a great selection of microbrews, wine and espresso drinks, as well as soups, salads, sandwiches and daily specials. Also, enjoy live music Friday and Saturday night with no cover charge.
Knock more off your gift list by strolling down Waterloo Road for fabulous sales at all the vintage, record, clothing and toy shops. Revel in all the festivities the Waterloo Arts District has to offer this special holiday weekend!
For more information about the Holiday Art Sale at the Arts Collinwood Gallery, or any of the events in the Waterloo Arts District, visit us on Facebook or at www.artscollinwood.org or by calling 216-692-9500.
Only 10 minutes from downtown Cleveland, just north of I-90 on the corner of E. 156th and Waterloo.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM ARTS COLLINWOOD!
Join the gang at Arts Collinwood this evening, Wednesday, November 23rdin the Cafe to show your thanks for the arts! Bert Dennis and the New Jazz Quartet will make your toes tap and Great Lakes Christmas Ale will bring a smile to your face! Celebrate all the Waterloo Arts District has to offer under one roof with a awesome Gallery show with paintings by Harris Johnson, full bar, food, coffee drinks and music! The Cafe will be open from 4pm-11pm.
