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.

The Arts Collinwood Gallery will feature the work of  local artist, George Kocar.  In the words of artist, Douglas Max Utter in the LakewoodBuzz:

“Kocar’s long-standing reputation as one of our area’s most out-there
and over-the-top painters is based on a legacy of instantly recognizable imagery.
For a quarter of a century, his wide-eyed, banana-nosed and round-toothed
characters have played out a unique satire ofcontemporary life in America.
His work has been exhibited at the Cleveland museum of Art, and in galleries
in Paris and New York. He is the subject of numerous articles and receipient of many prizes and awards. By any standard, Kocar is one of Cleveland’s true originals.”

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ArtPath is a no-cost, arts learning program for students in grades 9-12 designed to provide a hands-on creative experience combined with arts education and presentation.

This year’s ArtPath program is entitled Printmaking Basics on Paper and Fabric

What you will learn:

• Learn the basics of printmaking from a professional artist.
• Learn about famous printmakers and go on fieldtrips to see actual prints, print shops and fashion designs.
• Create your own prints on paper and fabric.
• Participate in peer critique sessions.
• Meet local printmakers and fashion designers who will visit your class.
• Show your design at an exciting print and fashion show in the Arts Collinwood Gallery in May.

Classes begin at  Arts Collinwood in the Nan and Miles Kennedy Art Center on Thursdays from 3:00pm-5:00pm beginning January 26, 2012 and will run through May, 2012.  Register now by filling out the form below and returning it to  Arts Collinwood at 15605 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44110 or by email to a.callahan@artscollinwood.org by January 15, 2012.  Space is limited.

Name     _____________________________________________________                                    Age/Grade____________________

Address   ____________________________________________________________________________________

School  _____________________________________________________________________________________

Phone # __________________________________ email  __________________________________________

Check out the neon light designed by Jeff Chiplis on display at the Cafe at Arts Collinwood.  What a great addition to the “Mad Men” themed New Year’s Eve Party!

Show us just how dapper you can be this New Year’s Eve! This year we will party like it’s 1965!
Ladies, put on your finest 60′s vintage dress, slide on your evening gloves, and don’t forget your cigarette holder. Gents, suit jackets, skinny ties and Brylcreem are essential.
The fun starts at 7:30 pm. Enjoy the soothing, vinyl sounds of the 60′s; enter the best Madmen/Madwoman costume contest; partake in handmade vintage cocktails made by the marvelous mixological skills of Sasha and Eileen AND
enjoy a toast of Champagne at midnight!
Even if you can’t make it for the entire evening, swing by for a “pinky up” drink on your way out, or back in. This conga line will be rolling until 12:30am, 2012 !!

No cover, cash bar.

Make some merry this evening, Friday, December 23rd at the Cafe at Arts Collinwood!  Stop by for some holiday cheer and some cool jazz with the New Jazz Quartet!!  Music begins at 8 pm.  Partake in lots of holiday drink and food specials.  Start the holiday weekend off right with a visit to the coolest neighborhood in town, the Waterloo Arts District in Collinwood.  Vendors on the street will be selling their wares including records, fashion, vintage clothing, toys, Cleveland t-shirts and more…not to mention a street full of music and concerts at Arts Collinwood and the Beachland Ballroom.  Merrymaking at its best!

After a one-night stand, Mindy informs Fred she’s not on the Pill.  Now what?   “The Pill” is directed by NYU Film School grad J.C. Khoury.

Jonathan W. Hickman, Daily Film Fix writes, “The Pill is the model of independent efficiency. There are no wasted parts. It’s the kind of film that should be on the IFC Spirit Award short list…”

This film shows at 7pm in the Nan and Miles Kennedy Art Center and is a no-fee event!

Bert Dennis and the New Jazz Quartet perform in the Cafe at Arts Collinwood from 8pm-11pm this evening.  Christmas Ale on tap and great bistro food is always available.

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 9^th -11am-11pm

Saturday, December 10^th -11am-11pm

Sunday, December 11^th - 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. 156^th and Waterloo.