Call for Artists: COSE and Guitar Mania 3.8.07

This from Abby Maier:

Hello everyone:

I am hoping you can assist us with an artistic challenge. COSE is a sponsor of the Guitar Mania project and we need your help and ideas.

We are looking for a unique guitar design that reflects the importance of small business to the local economy, and/or how business is key to the growth of this community. We are focused not only on Cleveland, but on the 8 county area of northeast Ohio, and would like a design that somehow celebrates the importance of business to our region. We would be thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase the talents of a local artist who can help us express this concept.

After the public display period, the guitar will be displayed in the lobby of the new COSE offices in the renovated Higbee’s
Building in Public Square. There is only a short window for submissions- designs are due by next Thursday, March 8th, and the artist will then have a month to complete the guitar. Designs will still be submitted to the Guitar Mania jury for final approval. Artists will be paid an honorarium. Please download the attached form [email Juan for PDF] to apply (ignore the past deadline) and submit your design electronically to amaier@gcpartnership.com

or mail to:

Abby Maier
COSE/GCP
50 Public Square, Suite 200
Cleveland, OH 44113

Please email me with any questions or clarification on the theme.
Thank you!
Abby

Waiting Child Fund Mardi Gras FUNraiser 07 2.24

Hi all, I'll be checking this out...and NOT just 'cause I designed the snazzy invite art!--with mask art assist from Larry. Should be a great time.--Juan



















Waiting Child Fund Mardi Gras FUNraiser 07:

Saturday, February 24, 2007
7pm—10pm
Studio You
2180 Lee Road
Cleveland Heights

10 Great Reasons to Come to the Mardi Gras FUNraiser in ‘07
1. Your $65 ticket gets you food, beverages, and entertainment
2. All proceeds benefit the Waiting Child Fund
3. Jugglers
4. The Zydico Kings performing live
5. An amazing silent auction filled with gift certificates, home remodeling services, art, vacations, and more
6. Palm reader
7. Hand-made jewlery - made to order
8. Message Therapist
9. Dancing to the sounds of DJ Diamond Lee
10. Your photo could end up in the invitation next year

http://www.waitingchildfund.org/events/mardiGras2007/mardiGras_07.htm

The Waiting Child Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in April of 2005 to raise funds to facilitate the adoption of children with special needs. Money raised at the Mardi Gras FUNraiser will be used to continue the development of the organization and to help change the lives of waiting children.

Eliza Gilkyson opens for Richard Thompson in Kent 2.25

From Eliza Gilkyson's enewsletter:



Hi, Folks! Eliza is on tour with Richard Thompson and she's playing in your area! Hope you can make it!



Sun, 25 February -Kent, OH Kent Stage (330) 677-5005



Eliza Gilkyson, PO Box 2387, Austin, TX 78745

Create beautiful mosaics at Art House!

Need a cure for the winter blues?
Create beautiful mosaics at Art House!

Art House is offering a special winter discount!

Mosaics
Artist/Instructor: Alexis Thynne
Date: Tuesdays, February 27 – April 3
Cost: $100, supplies included in the price of the class
$90 for Individual Level Members and Above

Participants will learn the basics of creating a mosaic. You will be introduced to direct and indirect methods and will have the option of creating several smaller works of art or one larger piece. The projects may include, but are not limited to: mosaic trivets (hotplates for your kitchen) using ceramic tiles, stained glass mosaics which are translucent and can be hung in a window as sun catchers, mosaic stepping stones or animal sculptures for the garden using a variety of tesserae (tiles.)
By class end, winter will end and you will have beautiful mosaics for your home and spring garden!

Please register by February 23rd to take advantage of this winter discount!
You may register at www.arthouseinc.org or call 216-398-8556 ext. 2

Please only respond to this email if you would like to be removed from the email list. Thank you!

COSE Event: How to Price Your Work Thurs., 2.15

How to Price Your Work
(with Art House)

Date: February 15, 2007
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: Art House

Program: Meet with other artists, representatives of galleries, and art consultants who can help you determine the value of your artwork. Participants will have the opportunity to sign up to speak with 3 different panelists throughout the evening in small groups.

Space is limited to the first 30 people who register.

Fee: Free for COSE and Art House SEAN members; $10 non-members

Art House SEAN members can register online at http://www.arthouseinc.org/secure/OnlineRegistration.shtml

Mardi Gras Tune-up III Friday

Thought I'd post the awesome menu that Ricardo Sandoval is planning for Friday's Art House Mardi Gras fundraiser. Remember, ONLY $25 gets you two drinks AND this great food. Please, if you can at all make this event I'd appreciate it and you'll have a great time.

Juan

Ricardo's menu:

Fried catfish Po Boy
Roasted eggplant Po Boy
creole pulled pork in puff pastry
dirty rice
chicken croquettes with spicy mint chutney
crispy artichoke hearts with creole lemon butter
crawfish stuffed mushrooms
couple more appetizers and sweets.

For tix contact Annie or Sheryl at:

Art House– Where Art Lives
3119 Denison Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44109
216-398-8556

or order online at:

http://www.arthouseinc.org

CALL TO ARTISTS: Art Fur Animals

CALL TO ARTISTS

The 3rd Annual “Art Fur Animals” Benefitting the homeless animals at the Cleveland Kennel, a highly successful & well publicized fundraising event is about to go into it's third year, and we are looking for talented artists to paint ceramic dog sculptures to be auctioned off at the event.

We're also looking for any other animal-themed artwork, all mediums welcome. Join Hector Vega, Todd V, and other regionally acclaimed artists to support Friends of the Cleveland Kennel (http://www.friendsofclevelandkennel.com).

Art Submission Deadline: April 1, 2007.

Contact Sandy Smith w/ any questions and information on how you can contribute.

Email: slsmith819@hotmail.com
Phone: 216-375-0484

Strong Cabin II Feb. 9—11

An invite from Deb Steytler for Strong Cabin II February 9, 10, 11 Madison-Lake Metro Parks: "If you missed it in October, you can try again but let’s hope for some snow this February...we are going to hang out, play cards, walk in the woods, go to dinner at a winery, do some reading, tend a fire, eat pot luck, cook outside if it is above zero. A weekend in the country. It gets really dark out there. Cost? Well, if you are spending the night, kick in 20.00 per night. Bring snacks, but you CAN leave the premises and go into Madison for supplies. There are cute shops on the square and real grocery stores close by."

"If you want to come for a day or just one night, it is up to you. I will take possession Friday and we don’t have to leave until Monday morning if you want to stay that long. Let Deb know - first come first serve for the good beds. There are
two bedrooms with four beds (bunk) in each and two big futon sofas in the main living room. One small but clean lav, no shower. Kitchen too!"

deb.steytler@gmail.com
440-255-5854
Mapquest Lake Metro Parks-Strong Cabin, Madison, Ohio

We had a GREAT time in October. Highly recommended! Juan

Doug Wood, Best Guitarist?

From our good friend Doug Wood: "Hi Folks, I'm back from good ol' Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas, where I battled freezing rain, snow and challenging road conditions on my southwest tour (part of me wishes all states could handle the bad weather like they do here in Cleveland). I came home to realize I've been nominated for BEST GUITARIST by the Cleveland Free Times, and hope you'll help me put in an effort to win."

Please cast your vote for Doug at:
http://www.freetimes.com/music_awards_07
(Although they ask for alot of info, the Free Times does not spam or distribute your information... they only collect the info to verify that the ballot box is not being stuffed)

Doug Wood
Progressive Acoustic Guitarist from Cleveland, Ohio
http://www.dougwoodmusic.com
http://www.sonicbids.com/dougwood
http://www.myspace.com/dougwoodmusic
NEW DREAMCATCHER CD AVAILABLE AT http://www.cdbaby.com/dougwood3c
DOWNLOAD FROM iTUNES AT: http://www.itunes.com
BOOKINGS AT: http://www.mamcollective.com

KB and the Riptides @ Guitar Mania 1.25 5-7pm

KB and the Riptides have been invited to perform for the opening of the Guitar Mania at the Galleria this Thursday Jan 25th. (E 9th and St. Clair) to benefit the United Way and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! They will perform between 5 and 7 p.m. and IT'S FREE !! Come down and vote for your favorite guitar designs from many great artists and cheer KB and the Riptides on!

COSE Event: Pros and Cons of Representation Sat., Jan. 27

Saturday Event: The Pros and Cons of Representation - A Discussion on Agents for Artists

Co-presented by the COSE Arts Network and Art House/SEAN

Have you ever considered using a professional’s help to market and distribute your creative work? The idea probably brings up lots of questions – what do representatives or agents do, what’s the difference between an agent, broker or consultant and how do I know if they can help my career? Join us as we answer some of these questions.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 27
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: The Galleria (in the former Limited space), 1301 E 9th St, Cleveland
Cost: $10 for COSE and Art House members; $20 for non-members
Registration: cose.org/events or www.arthouseinc.org/secure/OnlineRegistration.shtml

Please direct questions to Abby Maier at COSE, amaier@gcpartnership.com 216-592-2472 or Annie Schorgl at Art House, programs@arthouseinc.org , 216-398-8556.

Art House Mardi Gras Tune-up III 2.9.07 8pm-12am

ART HOUSE MARDI GRAS TUNE - UP III
Friday, February 9th:

Time: 8:00 p.m. - Midnight
WHERE: Lava Lounge in Tremont
WEAR: Costumes encouraged
WIN: 50/50 Raffle
COST: Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door, includes food and two drink tickets.

Art House, Inc., is a nonprofit art center, founded in 1999, and located in historic Brooklyn Centre, between the Ohio City and Old Brooklyn neighborhoods of Cleveland, Ohio. The organization was founded by local artists and residents who are dedicated to the belief that the arts enrich lives and help create better communities. Our 3,000 square foot studio facility is housed in a 1948 domed Quonset building.

Beyond the Printed Page 07 1.19.07 5-9 PM

01/19/07 5-9 PM Opening Reception, Artefino Art Gallery Café, Tower Press Building, 1900 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Reception tickets: $10 available at the door
Free parking on surface lot behind Tower Press

cleveland magazine | ohio magazine | inside business magazine
three magazines | three dimensions | one unique opportunity

Great Lakes Publishing, in conjunction with Artefino Art Gallery, presents the Great Lakes Publishing Gallery Show 2007: Beyond the Printed Page. Artist participants from Cleveland Magazine, Ohio Magazine, Inside Business Magazine and other Great Lakes Publishing magazines will display and perform original works of art, including illustration, photography and performance art.

featured artists:
Jessica Ball • Jim Baron • Nannette Bedway • Carolyn Bentley • Lesley Blake • Craig Brooks • Michael Callahan • Stacy Candow • Laura Chadwick • Ted Crow • Clare DeCapua • Billy Delfs • Jennifer Dugan • David Dvorak Jr. • Gloria Eastman • Rick Fatica • Thom Glick • Ken Gross • Larry Hamel-Lambert • James Hanford • Bob Iacco • Rachel Ide • Jamie Janos • Shishir Kapadia • Milan Kecman • Jennifer Kessen • Jesse Kramer • Stacy Mallardi-Stacjar • Jerry Mann • Amber Matheson • Rob McGarr • Eric Mull • Tiffany Myroniak • Megan Nadolski • Walter Novak • Scott Nowak • Karen Ollis • Rich Osborne • Gia Parker • Paula Pindroh • John Quinn • Renee Rall • Sheila Redifer • Matthew Roharik • Brad Ronevich • Megan Rossman • Greg Ruffing • Anthony Scaravilli • Geoff Schenkel • Randall Schieber • Tina Shaerban • Thom Sheridan • Gary Sluzewski • Jeff Suntala • Deanna Taus • Barney Taxel • Greg Terepka • Stephanie Terrell • Shawn Vazinski • Izabela Viktoria • Kelly Wiggins • Adam Witwer • Steve Zemanek

Retro Rock-a-Bowl 1.12 10pm

THE BEST OF NOIS II Opening January 13, 2007 6–9pm

Northern Ohio Illustrator’s Society and Gallery 324 present THE BEST OF NOIS II Opening reception January 13, 2007 6 – 9 pm

Gallery 324 at the Galleria at Erieview is hosting the Northern Ohio Illustrator’s Society members show: THE BEST OF NOIS II ON January 13, 2007 through February 3, 2007.

Show hours: 10 – 5 weekdays, 10 – 2 Saturday, and by appointment and by chance.

The show is curated by Cleveland artist George Kocar. The Gallery 324 is located at:

Gallery 324
1301 East Ninth Street
Cleveland, OH 44114

216.780.1522
marcus@designerglass.com

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, January 13th, 6 – 9 pm

Free parking will be available for the opening in an underground parking garage. The entrance to the garage is off Lakeside, between East 9th and East 12th streets. (See bottom of this page for directions to the Galleria.)

Exhibition continues through February 3, 2007

ABOUT THE SHOW

A collection of the most exciting and innovative illustrators in northern Ohio, the NOIS show always sparks interesting reactions. From the absurd to the sublime, these men and women are intent on grabbing your attention and presenting something vivid. With work by

Sylvia Albertelli/Masek
Ralph Bacon
Cathie Bleck
D. Brent Campbell
Celeste DeSapri
Jacqueline Freedman
Dan Frey
Robert Brandon Gossett
Lou Grasso
Ron Hill
Jamie Hills
Milan Kecman
George F. Kocar
Nancy Lick
Claudia Lynch
Paula Pindroh
Merrill Rainey
Chris Rall
Melyssa Rohrs and
Ralph Solonitz

Come take a look at the best work by the best illustrators and graphic artists around.

About the Gallery:

Founded in 2005, the mission of Gallery 324 is to showcase primarily Ohio artists. Located in the Galleria at Erieview on the first floor, near the Food Court, Gallery 324 is operated by Marcus Bales, a Cleveland glass artist whose poems have not appeared in Poetry Magazine or The New Yorker.

Adam Pate featured COSE member

Check out Adam's profile online by using the COSE link in the link's column.



Adam Pate
The Caricature Guy


E-mail: adam@adampate.com
Web site: www.adampate.com


Business started: 1989

Type of work: I draw over 60 people per hour at parties, entertain and make personalized holiday caricature gifts for people. (hint, hint...)

Fun Link: Drawing from the inside out

Great link courtesy of Larry. Drawing a woman from the inside out. You'll need to have Flash player installed.

http://fcmx.net/vec/get.swf?i=003702

Crookneck Chandler hosts Sunday's Town Fryer Open Jam

Crookneck Chandler & the Tibbee Bottom Boys
(aka Smooth Mike and Rick Sockel of Mark C's Big Music parties)

December 17, 2006 @8pm
Hosting Town Fryer Open Jam
3859 E Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
Cost: Free

Come on out for another great jam at the Fryer!

http://www.myspace.com/crookneckchandler

Skating with Santa! 12.17 Burning River Roller Girls

December 17
Skating with Santa!
12 - 3 p.m.
USA Skates, Wickliffe
Tickets are $2 with the official flyer (available at many locations around Cleveland) or $6 without. Rental skate costs are extra!

-Skate the day away with Santa and his Roller Elves!
-Get your picture with Santa & your favorite elf!
-Raise money for the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
-PLUS: Bake sale! Games and prizes! Gift Basket raffle! DJs & more!

http://www.burningriverrollergirls.com

Pentagon Gallery 24th Holiday Show 11.25

Pentagon Gallery's 24th Holiday Show reception is this Saturday, Nov. 25th from 6pm to 9pm. Our own Jack St. John is featured along with many other Cleveland artists in diverse media. Check it out.