'Transition' at HEDGE Gallery 4.18, 5–9PM

HEDGE Gallery presents “TRANSITION”, Jason Alexander Byers' recent art projects featuring tar and paper series and target themed collages. Building on his fascination with cityscapes and skylines, he traces the positive and negative space of New York City’s churches using tar, watercolors, and india ink, reminiscent of a 'pop culture' Rorschach inkblot. While not strictly iconoclastic, his most recent projects "call to question an obsessive fascination with buildings and the ideas inside them."

Friday at 5–9PM

HEDGE

1300 West 78th Street Suite 200
Cleveland, OH 44102

Station Hope: a FREE, One-night Event, Sat. 4.26

Presented by Cleveland Public Theatre, Ohio City Incorporated and Ward 3 Councilman Joe Cimperman, Station Hope is a multi-arts event that celebrates the triumphs of the Underground Railroad, the history of St. John's Church and the contemporary struggles for freedom and justice.

Much like Cleveland Public Theatre's Pandemonium, Arts In August, and Party in the Gordon Square, Station Hope offers audiences a rich and fun experience created by artists throughout Northeast Ohio. CPT will stage this event on one of the most historically significant sites in Greater Cleveland—St. John's Church or Station Hope as it was known on the Underground Railroad. You will tour St. John's sanctuary, parish hall, and intricate basements to view an array of short performances of dance, theatre, storytelling and music. Visual art displays and public arts activities permeate the event and choral performance set the atmosphere of the outdoor spaces in and around the church.

Station Hope is a FREE, one-night-only event, Saturday April 26, 2014, 6–10PM.

St. John's Episcopal Church is located at 2600 Church Street in the Ohio City neighborhood of Cleveland. St. John's is the oldest consecrated building in Cuyahoga County. As a church active in the Underground Railroad, St. John's was a last stop for fleeing slaves seeking their freedom across the waters of Lake Erie and the church's steeple acted as a beacon of freedom.

Cleveland Public Theatre

6415 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
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Oh, Letterpress at Morgan Conservatory 4.11, 7–9PM

The Morgan Conservatory is proud to present Oh, Letterpress, it's first gallery show of 2014. This invitational exhibition showcases artists and printers from Ohio who utilize the letterpress process in a contemporary way. The opening reception is Friday, April 11th from 7–9PM. Opening reception parking is on E. 45th Street south of Payne Ave.

Members attending the opening get a FREE limited edition letterpress poster. Join as a member or renew your membership at the opening to get your poster.

There will also be a guided gallery talk on Saturday, April 12th from noon-1PM with many of the artists.

Morgan Conservatory

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Tremont ArtWalk Friday 4.11, 6–9PM

DON'T FORGET about the always entertaining Tremont ArtWalk which takes place the 2nd Friday of each month. When it's warmer the courtyard of Visible Voice Books on Kenilworth is a great place to drink some wine and listen to music.

Other stops to make:

Mastroianni Photography and Arts, 

2687 W. 14th
Photo Studio Grand Re-opening Showcase
Work by Lindsey Beckwith and Steven Mastroianni
www.stevenmastroianni.com

Agape, 807 Literary Rd.

The Without Words Movement - dance

Bac Asian American Bistro and Bar, 2661 West 14th
David M. Uschold Photographic Prints on Canvas
www.bactremont.com

Brandt Gallery, 1028 Kenilworth
The Long Ease: Post- Cancer Works by Phoebe Marie Nelson
www.brandtgallery.org

doubting Thomas Gallery, 856 Jefferson Ave.
Mindscapes by Valdivieso

Lava Lounge, 1307 Auburn Ave.
www.coolplacestoeat.com

The Paul Duda Gallery, 2342 Professor Ave.
www.Pauldudagallery.com

Robert Hartshorn Studio, 2342 Professor Ave.
Against the Dying of the Light: Lightscapes
Lila Rose Kole
www.hartshornstudios.com

The Treehouse, 820 College
Work by Billy Delfs

Ukranian Museum-Archives, 1202 Kenilworth

Visible Voice Books, 1023 Kenilworth
www.visiblevoicebooks.com

Yuri's Night Cleveland @Great Lakes Science Center 4.12, 8PM—1AM

Who's pumped up for Yuri's Night Cleveland this Saturday? There are a limited amount of tickets left for sale to this incredible, global celebration Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 8PM—1AM at the Great Lakes Science Center. This year will feature an OMNIMAX MOVIE! Hidden Universe will show at 9:30PM for a heavily discounted rate of $3 per person. Purchase your OMNIMAX tickets night-of event. Space is limited, so if you want to catch this flick, purchase your tickets as soon as you arrive at Yuri’s Night.

Here's the Schedule of Events.

SPACES Monster Drawing Rally 4.12 6–10PM

Josh Usmani

Every year, SPACES hosts their annual Monster Drawing Rally to benefit the gallery and their efforts. Every year, 100+ local and regional artists are selected by 10 guest curators to draw for one hour each. All the works created are sold for a flat $65 – with all sales benefiting SPACES. An art event unlike anything else in town. Don’t miss it.

Additionally, the event features the Li’l Monster Drawing Rally section for children under 18 to sit, draw and exhibit their work for the evening (or weekend).

Live Event: Saturday, April 12, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Artists drawing: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Admission: $5 (FREE for SPACES members/Season Pass holders and children age 17 and under)

Work Remains on view through Sunday, April 13, 2014.

SPACES
2220 Superior Viaduct
Cleveland, OH 44113

Wesley Bright & The Hi-Lites @ Beachland 4.12, 9PM

Beachland Ballroom

Wesley Bright & The Hi-Lites, The Modern Electric
DJ Alr!ght

Saturday, Apr 12, 2014 9:00 PM EDT (8:00 PM Doors)
Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland, OH

Those of you who’ve been following the Wesley and his group over the last few years remember when this seven-piece toiled and sweated in front of small but enthusiastic dancers throughout the area. These days, don’t be surprised if the show sells out! 

Morgan Conservatory: Introduction to Letterpress

Good friend Wendy Partridge is teaching this class at the Morgan Conservatory. There's an Early Registration Discount which will save you 10% off of your tuition on this and other paper/printmaking workshops if you register on or before April 15th.

With the guidance of Wendy Partridge, you will learn how to set type and print posters using the Morgan Conservatory’s astonishing supply of wood type and cool collection of engravings. You will be printing with the Morgan’s Show Card Proof Presses which can be mastered in a day. At the end of the class you will have printed multi-color, collaborative posters containing favorite words and phrases.

The workshop will also introduce participants to the set up and rules of the Morgan’s letterpress printing studio so that you can continue your letterpress exploration during open studio programs and other workshops.

Maximum Class Size – 8

We have a cart style check out this year to make it easier for you to register for more then one workshop or register more then one person for an individual workshop without having to go through the payment process multiple times. You will only need to check out one time once you have selected all of the workshops you would like to register for. You can access the check out option immediately after pushing the green ‘REGISTER!’ button on any of the individual workshop pages or by clicking the orange ‘View Cart & Check Out’ button on the main workshop page HERE. You can contact us with any questions or concerns.

DATE: Sun, Jun 1st 2014
TIME: 10AM—4PM
COST: $85
LOCATION: Morgan Conservatory MAP

TEDxCLE 2014: Import Export 4.4 1–6PM

The fifth edition of TEDxCLE — an affiliate of the popular series of TED conferences — will take place Friday afternoon at the Cleveland Museum of Art, offering 14 Ted Talks by people described as Cleveland imports and exports — depending upon where they achieved success.

TEDxCLE 2014 IMPORT EXPORT
Friday, April 4, 2014 from 1– 6PM
Gartner Museum: $43 – SOLD OUT!
Simulcast Rooms: $33 – Purchase tickets now at www.TEDxCLE.com/tickets or call 888-CMA-0033

The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106

After Party: In collaboration with MIX at CMA until 9PM

OH, Captain! at Breakneck Gallery 4.5 6–10PM

OH, Captain! opens at Breakneck Gallery Saturday April 5th (Winter Soldier's opening weekend) featuring works from over 20 local artists including: CHOD, Bob Peck, Eric Kaplan, Sean Burns, R!ch, Jim Giar, Jon Allen, Gary and Laura Dumm, and so many more. In addition to all the works inside, The Rustbelt Monster Collective will be doing a live mural painting outside the gallery that will be added to the collection upon completion. The action doesn't stop there. Carol and John's Comic Book Shop is sponsoring a raffle of awesome Captain America related Prizes!

There will be an opening reception Saturday April 5th from 6–10PM with food, drinks (also sponsored by CnJ's), fun, photo ops, and ART! Show runs till April 26th.

There will be a 21+ after party held at the Spitfire Saloon, 1539 W.117th St. With live music from Suicide Ghouls / Dead Federation / The Drexels.

Breakneck Gallery
17020 Madison Ave.

Lakewood, Ohio 44107

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Alejandro Escovedo at Beachland Ballroom 4.6, 8PM

A survivor of the Texas punk scene, the fabulous Alejandro Escovedo & The Sensitive Boys—along with Amy Cook—play The Beachland Ballroom Sunday, Apr 6th at 8PM. Don't miss your chance to see this living legend!

Beachland Ballroom
15711 Waterloo Rd
Cleveland, OH 44110

CSU Galleries 43rd Student Show 3.27–5.3

CSU Galleries 43rd Student Show takes place March 28–May 3, 2014. Opening Reception is Friday, March 28th from 5–8PM.

Center and South Galleries: 43rd STUDENT SHOW. Juried exhibition organized by SOFA (Student Organization of Fine Art.)

North Gallery: MERIT EXHIBITIONS. Works by Art Dept. Merit Scholarships recipients.

78th St. Studios Third Friday Art Walk 3.21 5–9PM

Down by the River, Oil by Eileen Dorsey

The Third Friday art walk is this Friday, at the 78th Street Studios, the largest art and design complex in Northeast Ohio, filled with over 40 retail galleries, artist studios, design showrooms, and other creative spaces under one roof. Every third Friday the 78th Street Studio tenants open their doors to the public for a free art walk from 5–9PM. Make sure to stop by the Eileen Dorsey Studio in Suite 105, to see some recent paintings.

78thstreetstudios.com
1305 W. 80th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
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21st Booker T. Cleveland: La Cave du Vin 3.21, 6:30PM

Friday, March 21st the 21sth Booker T. Cleveland Society for the Learned will be meeting on Coventry in Cleveland Heights' La Cave du Vin! A wine bar, yes, but also rated 25th Best Beer Bar in the World. Remember: Bring friends AND No Book, No admission! Cheers!

La Cave du Vin

2785 Euclid Hts Blvd Lower Level
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44106

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Drink And Draw Social Club Cleveland 3.20, 7–11PM

This Thursday, join the Rust Belt Monster Collective crew, and others, for the next Drink and Draw Social Club at the usual spot, the 2nd floor of The Lava Lounge in Tremont. From 7–11ish. No models; just food, booze and inspiration... 

Lava Lounge
1307 Auburn Ave., Cleve., OH 44113
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Dr Sketchy Cleveland present Nika 3.18 8PM

Dr Sketchy Cleveland present Nika tonight! New doctors Tim Switalski, Janie Walland and Ashley Ribblett continue their bloodless coup d'état in the Tavern of the Beachland Ballroom. Doors open at 7:30 and the model takes the stage 8PM. $10 gets you in the door.  

Beachland Ballroom
15711 Waterloo Road,

Cleveland, Ohio 44112
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Cleveland Institute of Music @MOCA 3.20 8PM

The Cleveland Institute of Music's New Music Ensemble, directed by Keith Fitch, returns to MOCA to present Suddenly It's Evening, featuring music inspired by the act of "giving up the ghost." The program features Madrigals, Books II & III by George Crumb, Suddenly It's Evening by Donald Erb and Cortege by Harrison Birtwistle. Each work reflects on the composers' experiences with death, providing a fitting counterpoint to MOCA's exhibition Dirge. MOCA's galleries and its Gund Commons will be transformed into dynamic performance spaces, creating a dialogue between art, architecture and music.

A pre-concert reception begins at 7:30PM; the concert starts at 8PM.

This event is FREE for MOCA members and $8 for general admission. Visit the event website.

Cleveland International Film Festival 3.19–3.30

38th Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) takes place this March 19 through March 30, 2014. Tower City Cinemas at Tower City Center in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio. For the past 38 years, the CIFF has been the premier film event in Ohio. Today the CIFF presents a full survey of contemporary international and American film. Not to be missed!

Artists Archives of the Western Reserve Spring Members’ Show 3.20 5–8PM

The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) announces our annual members’ exhibition, the Spring Members’ Show, which will be on display in the AAWR gallery from March 20 through May 9, 2014.The public is invited to attend the free art exhibition as well as the Opening Reception which will be on Thursday, March 20th from 5–8PM.

MIX: 現代 at the Cleveland Museum of Art 3.7 5—9PM

Celebrate the new exhibition Remaking Tradition: Modern Art of Japan from the Tokyo National Museum with lessons in Manga drawing, a performance by Sho-Jo-Ji Japanese Dancers, Ikebana flower arranging demonstrations, and special tours of the exhibition. Sip a cocktail, discover traditional and contemporary elements of Japanese culture and explore this stunning exhibition, exclusive to Cleveland.

Your MIX ticket grants free access to Remaking Tradition: Modern Art of Japan from the Tokyo National Museum, featuring masterpieces of Japanese Modern art from the late nineteenth to the twentieth centuries. The works illustrate a confluence of traditional Japanese arts with Western concepts and techniques, including six Important Cultural Properties of Japan designated by the Japanese government – some of which have never been seen outside of Japan.

現代,or gendai, is Japanese for “modern”.

The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio 44106
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Stupid Cupid 2014 at Doubting Thomas 2.14 7PM–MID

VALENTINE'S NIGHT Friday, February 14th, Doubting Thomas Gallery in Tremont features the art of celebrated local artists Linda Graham, Nickie Brown, Tim Herron, George Kocar, Scott Radke, Scott Pickering, Dana Depew and Angelica Pozo in Stupid Cupid 2014.

Brite Winter 2014 Music Line-up 2.15

BRITE WINTER 2014 music showcases are free and open to all. Indoor venues are limited by capacity on a first come first serve basis, please plan accordingly. Check out the Music Line-up.

CIM's Masters Series: Meredith Monk 2.21

Legendary artist Meredith Monk will be in Cleveland this month to wrap up CIM's Mixon Hall Masters Series, Friday, February 21.

Celebrated internationally, her work has been presented by BAM, Lincoln Center Festival, Houston Grand Opera, London's Barbican Centre and at major venues in countries from Brazil to Syria. In 2012, she was named Composer of the Year by Musical America and one of NPR's 50 Great Voices. Monk has received New Music USA's 2013 Founders Award, a 2011 Yoko Ono Lennon Courage Award for the Arts and a 2012 Doris Duke Artist Award.

Join this extraordinary composer, singer and "pioneer of extended vocal technique" when she performs her own works--including selections from Songs from the Hill and Volcano Songs--in our intimate, acoustically opulent Mixon Hall at 8PM on Friday, February 21.

Order your tickets today by calling the CIM Box Office at 216.795.3211, or visit cim.edu.

Art House's Mardi Gras Party! 2.22 7–10PM

JOIN US for the Art House Mardi Gras Party! Saturday, February 22, 2014 from 7–10PM. A fun and festive benefit to help raise funds for Art House!

Purchase your tickets now and save! Tickets include entrance into the event, two free drinks, food, games, music and much more!

In preparation for the event we will be offering a mask making workshop on Tuesday, February 18th from 6:30–8:30PM in the Art House studio, 3119 Denison Ave., so you can create your own mask to wear during the party!

Brite Winter Moves to Market Square Park 2.15

BRITE WINTER Returns to Ohio City with move to Market Square Park and Market Ave. This new festival village features TWO outdoor stages, large tent for attendees, games, lighting installations, bonfires, outdoor beer garden, hot beverages, food trucks and over 70 artists performing across the neighborhood.

Ohio City Venues include: TownHall, Joy Machines Bike Shop, Loren Naji Studio & Gallery, Market Ave. Wine Bar, Great Lakes Brewing Co. and Cleveland Hostel.

Partners include: Ohio City Incorporated, Cleveland Museum of Art Dept. of Community Affairs, Neighborhood Connections, Cuyahoga Arts & Culture and Axle Productions.

The festival remains FREE with support from partners, sponsors, individual donors, and die-hard winter loving volunteers. To sign up as a volunteer email Ariel 

Valentine's Cleveland Bazaar @78th St. Studios 2.8

Cleveland Bazaar is excited to present our annual Valentine's show featuring a select group of 25 vendors at the beautiful HEDGE Gallery, Saturday 10AM til 8PM. Ditch the mall and buy your sweetie something unique from an independent Cleveland maker!

HEDGE Gallery
1300 West 78th Street Suite 200

Cleveland, Ohio 44102
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Doug Wood Trio at Brothers Lounge 1.31 8PM

Guitarist Doug Wood and bassist Darren Frate have a long history together going back to the late ’80s when they formed jazzy folk-rock instrumental group Watts Gnu. Wood has made a reputation for himself as an acoustic guitarist who’s frequently on the road, playing instrumental music that crosses a lot of genre boundaries. Frate has performed as a sideman for a long list of oldie and classic rock groups and performs with jazz ensemble Velvet Voyage at Brothers Lounge on Mondays.

Wood and Frate have continued their collaboration, along with classically trained cellist Tara Hanish, also a member of one of the area’s hottest new bands; Seafair, the Akron Symphony, and the chamber ensemble Azalea String Quartet.

The three of them, as the Doug Wood Trio, have released Cellocentric, a ten-track instrumental album that gives each of the talented players room to shine while deftly blending their instruments into a well-balanced ensemble; mixing the styles of classical, rock, folk, pop, and new age. Along with originals, they put their own spin on the Beatles’ “Norwegian Wood,” re-interpret George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” as “While My Cello Gently Weeps,” and even the Spider-Man theme. They’ll be celebrating the new CD by giving the tunes a live airing at Brothers Lounge. Fri 1/31 @ 8PM

Brothers Lounge

11609 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH

Dr Sketchy Cleveland and Fantasie D Light 1.28 8PM

The first Dr Sketchy Cleveland event of 2014 comes with some new Doctors and an official changing of the guard! Tim Switalski, Janie Walland and Ashley Ribblett will be taking over and will continue to bring you even more of what you want—beautiful people to draw in a bar!

The lovely model for the evening will be The Fabulous Fantasie D. Light! Doors open at 7:30 and the model takes the stage 8PM. $10 gets you in the door. 'We cannot promise you will draw as good as the Tim though.' 

Beachland Ballroom
15711 Waterloo Road,

Cleveland, Ohio 44112
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Pittsburgh's February Free Days

Nine of Pittsburgh's leading cultural organizations have banded together to say"thank you" to their dedicated supporters by offering free admission to members (limited to 2 adults and 4 children) of participating museums this February. Additional discounts and perks are offered at each organization on their elected day. Participating organizations include: Mattress Factory, Westmoreland Museum, Carnegie Museums (Museum of Art and Natural History, Science Center, and The Warhol Museum), Heinz History Center (including Fort Pitt Museum), Children's Museum, The Frick, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and the National Aviary.

Visit each organization's website for information about parking, hours and events.

Art House Family Clay Day 1.25

Art House's next Family Clay Day features instructors Billy Ritter and Mark Yasenchack, Saturday, January 25th from 10AM–12:30PM.

Class Fees are $15.00 for a family of 4, and $2 each additional child and $5 each additional adult.

No experience required! This family-friendly workshop includes demonstrations on the pottery wheel, hands-on building from clay, and time for painting on food-safe glazes. All artwork will be ready to be picked up after it has been fired at Art House. Register

Consider Helping The Progressive Arts Alliance

Progressive Arts Alliance's work in Northeast Ohio allows young people to ignite their passion, open their minds, and inspire them to create. Through integrating the arts into the core curriculum of local schools, PAA has enabled students to build and refine valuable skills in critical thinking, creative problem solving, leadership, collaboration, and communication. These skills will propel their students into a successful future in college and beyond.

In 2013, PAA has provided over 90,000 minutes of instruction to approximately 2,500 students in our community. 53% of this instruction occurred in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) classrooms. To see this work in action and learn more about PAA's impact, watch this short PAA video feature.

It costs approximately $150 per student to bring our dynamic arts programming into schools through their year-long residency partnerships. Click here to donate safely and securely online.

Drink And Draw Social Club Cleveland 1.23, 7–11PM

This Thursday, join the Rust Belt Monster Collective crew, and others, for the first Drink and Draw Social Club of the New Year. No models; just food, booze and inspiration... At the usual spot—2nd floor of The Lava Lounge in Tremont. 7–11ish.

Lava Lounge
1307 Auburn Ave., Cleve., OH 44113
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19th Booker T. Cleveland: La Strada 1.17, 6:30PM

Friday, January 17th the 19th Booker T. Cleveland Society for the Learned will be meeting meeting downtown at La Strada! Come on down with a favorite book to swap and enjoy the fabulous company, food and drinks. Hope to see you all out there! Cheers!

La Strada

2050 E 4th St 

Cleveland, OH 44115-1024
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78th Street Studios Third Friday: Syzygy 1.17 6PM

Astronomers define SYZYGY – literally Greek for “yoking together” – as a conjunction of planets or the alignment of celestial bodies.

The Syzygy exhibition, curated by dynamic and eclectic Cleveland artist Leslie Humez (clevelandartsculpture.com), brings together a half-dozen stellar artists; Mike Guyot (Strongsville), Diane Hoeptner (Cleveland), Judy Takacs (Solon), Leslie Edwards Humez (Painesville), George Kocar (Bay Village), Marilyn Dolence (Willoughby).

Opening Reception is during the 78th St. Studios Third Friday Art Walk at the Cleveland West Art League Gallery, January 17th, from 6 to 10PM. SYZYGY will be at the CWAL Gallery through February 21st. Closing Reception will be Friday February 21st. The CWAL Gallery will be open every Friday from 11 to 4PM. For appointments and more information email Dan Neforos.

Cleveland West Art League
1305 W. 80th Street 

First Floor Suite 110

Cleveland, Ohio 44102
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CIM Masters Series: Gabriela Montero 1.23

Next week is the next concert in CIM's signature Mixon Hall Masters Series! On Thursday, January 23 at 8PM classically trained pianist and talented improvisational artist Gabriela Montero graces the Mixon Hall stage, where she will perform Brahms, Schumann and improvise works based on musical suggestions from the audience.

To purchase your tickets call the CIM Box Office at 216.795.3211.

Erin Schechtman: By Day/ By Night 1.17, 6:30–8PM

By Day/ By Night: An Artistic Double Life, a new exhibition by artist, illustrator and art instructor, Erin Schechtman, will have it's opening this Friday at the Solon Center For The Arts. In this unique exhibition, Erin Schechtman brings together the contrasting sides of her career as both a fine artist and children's product designer.

6315 SOM Center Road, Solon Ohio
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Landscapes by Eileen Dorsey and Hilary Gent 1.17

Eileen Dorsey (L) and Hilary Ghent (R)  .

Landscapes: New work by Eileen Dorsey and Hilary Gent. In case you missed their show at Gallery West featuring new works,  Eileen Dorsey and Hilary Gent's Landscapes will be on view January 17th–February 15th, 2014. The reception is Friday from 5–9PM at the Hedge Gallery located inside the 78th Street Studios. Additional Gallery hours are 11–4PM Monday–Friday, and by appointment, hedgent@gmail.com. For more information visit hedgeartgallery.com

Holiday Break Ends

I APOLOGIZE for the longer than usual holiday break from updates. We will endeavor to do better from now on (or at least til the NEXT holiday.)