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Cleveland’s Summer of Arts 2022: Top 5 Events to Check Out
Places.Travel
August, 2022
"Dripping in history, this former 1905 automotive factory has been transformed into a haven for artists and creatives. It’s now a mecca for all things art, fashion, and food — one of the most popular stops on any art lover’s tour of Cleveland.…"
"Dripping in history, this former 1905 automotive factory has been transformed into a haven for artists and creatives. It’s now a mecca for all things art, fashion, and food — one of the most popular stops on any art lover’s tour of Cleveland.…"
'Exquisite Attention' Opens at HEDGE Gallery Friday, March 18, for 78th Street Studios Monthly Showcase
Cleveland Scene Magazine
March, 2022
"Individual and collaborative pieces by artists Rebecca Cross, Cathie Bleck and Taryn McMahon will be featured in Exquisite Attention, an exhibition which aims to raise consciousness about human impact on our environment and the “beauty, fragility and resi…"
"Individual and collaborative pieces by artists Rebecca Cross, Cathie Bleck and Taryn McMahon will be featured in Exquisite Attention, an exhibition which aims to raise consciousness about human impact on our environment and the “beauty, fragility and resi…"
Creative Ohio
The Group Travel Leader
February, 2022
"The current owners of the building purchased it in 2001 and just “celebrated 20 years of this craziness,” said Daniel Bush, owner and developer of 78th Street Studios. Along with artist studios, the building has five individual event venues of various siz…"
"The current owners of the building purchased it in 2001 and just “celebrated 20 years of this craziness,” said Daniel Bush, owner and developer of 78th Street Studios. Along with artist studios, the building has five individual event venues of various siz…"
'Third Friday' art open house weathers pandemic at Cleveland's 78th Street Studios
Ideastream Public Media
February, 2022
"On the third Friday of every month, an old factory building on the Near West Side of Cleveland comes to life thanks to the artistic tenants of 78th Street Studios. The former American Greetings building is home to 60 arts-based businesses, including art …"
"On the third Friday of every month, an old factory building on the Near West Side of Cleveland comes to life thanks to the artistic tenants of 78th Street Studios. The former American Greetings building is home to 60 arts-based businesses, including art …"
HEDGE Gallery Owner Hilary Gent's Advice on How to Curate Your Home Art Collection
Cleveland Magazine
January, 2022
"From learning where and how to look for art to where to place it, Gent has tips for novices and experts alike. Energize your interiors with color, shape, design and depth. Hilary Gent, artist and owner of Hedge Gallery at 78th Street Studios in Cleveland,…"
"From learning where and how to look for art to where to place it, Gent has tips for novices and experts alike. Energize your interiors with color, shape, design and depth. Hilary Gent, artist and owner of Hedge Gallery at 78th Street Studios in Cleveland,…"
Hedge Gallery Hosts Annual Printmaking Spotlight Exhibition
Cleveland Scene Magazine
January, 2022
"Printmaking might not get as much airplay as other art forms in the region, which is why it's welcome and exciting that Hedge Gallery, one of the premier independent galleries in the city, highlights the artists who work in the medium with an annual exhib…"
"Printmaking might not get as much airplay as other art forms in the region, which is why it's welcome and exciting that Hedge Gallery, one of the premier independent galleries in the city, highlights the artists who work in the medium with an annual exhib…"
'A hometown hero': Small businesses laud Cavs' Larry Nance Jr. for pandemic support
Akron Beacon Journal
July, 2021
"University of Akron graduates Anna Young and McKenzie Beynon had just thrown a first birthday party for KINK Contemporary, the gallery they co-own in Cleveland’s 78th Street Studios. About 20 days later, COVID-19 closed it for six months. They managed to…"
"University of Akron graduates Anna Young and McKenzie Beynon had just thrown a first birthday party for KINK Contemporary, the gallery they co-own in Cleveland’s 78th Street Studios. About 20 days later, COVID-19 closed it for six months. They managed to…"
HEDGE Gallery Provides A Home To Underrepresented Local Artists
Cleveland Magazine
July, 2021
"Since opening the space more than a decade ago, owner Hilary Gent's mission remains the same: creating a welcoming and open atmosphere for both the artists and viewers.…"
"Since opening the space more than a decade ago, owner Hilary Gent's mission remains the same: creating a welcoming and open atmosphere for both the artists and viewers.…"
12 Must-Go Places In Gordon Square
Cleveland Magazine
May, 2021
"From Flight Cleveland to Blue Habanero, Cleveland Public Theatre to Fount, here are a dozen spots to hit in the West Side Cleveland neighborhood.…"
"From Flight Cleveland to Blue Habanero, Cleveland Public Theatre to Fount, here are a dozen spots to hit in the West Side Cleveland neighborhood.…"
Environmental Artist Jeff Schofield Addresses Climate Change With “Seasonal Adjustments” Exhibition At KINK Contemporary
Cleveland Scene
May, 2021
"Strategically scheduled between Earth Day on April 22nd and World Environment Day on June 5th, Jeff Schofield’s “Seasonal Adjustments” opened on May 8th at KINK Contemporary. This environmental art exhibition, which includes performance, video, sculpture …"
"Strategically scheduled between Earth Day on April 22nd and World Environment Day on June 5th, Jeff Schofield’s “Seasonal Adjustments” opened on May 8th at KINK Contemporary. This environmental art exhibition, which includes performance, video, sculpture …"
78th Street Studios Hosts “A Celebration of Women in the Arts at 78th Street Studios” This Weekend
Cleveland Scene Magazine
March, 2021
"78th Street Studios will celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day this Friday and Saturday with “A Celebration of Women in the Arts at 78th Street Studios,” an open studio and "talk and shop" experience with women in the arts.…"
"78th Street Studios will celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day this Friday and Saturday with “A Celebration of Women in the Arts at 78th Street Studios,” an open studio and "talk and shop" experience with women in the arts.…"
HEDGE Gallery Celebrates Annual Printmaking Spotlight
Cleveland Scene Magazine
March, 2021
"HEDGE Gallery, located in 78th Street Studios, is expanding its annual printmaking spotlight to include photography with a two-woman exhibition entitled “Evidence of Existence” featuring Karen D. Beckwith and Amber Ford.…"
"HEDGE Gallery, located in 78th Street Studios, is expanding its annual printmaking spotlight to include photography with a two-woman exhibition entitled “Evidence of Existence” featuring Karen D. Beckwith and Amber Ford.…"
13 Valentine's Date Ideas in Greater Cleveland
cleveland.com
February, 2021
"“All About Love” themed shopping at 78th Street Studios Find some love-themed art at 78th Street Studios on the Friday and Saturday before Valentine’s Day.…"
"“All About Love” themed shopping at 78th Street Studios Find some love-themed art at 78th Street Studios on the Friday and Saturday before Valentine’s Day.…"
"Best Artist" of 2020
Scene Magazine
December, 2020
Best of Cleveland 2020
Cleveland Scene Magazine
December, 2020
"Scene's annual celebration of all the best things in Cleveland is a bit different this year. …"
"Scene's annual celebration of all the best things in Cleveland is a bit different this year. …"
78th Street Studios restarts popular art walk — Kenny gets details
Fox 8 News
July, 2020
"78th Street Studios is a major part of the art movement in Cleveland and the popular arts complex is restarting the ‘Third Fridays’ event in a scaled-back safe fashion.…"
"78th Street Studios is a major part of the art movement in Cleveland and the popular arts complex is restarting the ‘Third Fridays’ event in a scaled-back safe fashion.…"
Interview with Hilary Gent from HEDGE Event Planning
NPI Entertainment
June, 2020
"In this episode of "Chats With," Brad sat down via Zoom with event planner, venue owner, artist and all around cool person - Hilary Gent. You'll hear about Hedge Event Planning, 78th Street Studios, her involvement with the arts, planning weddings during …"
"In this episode of "Chats With," Brad sat down via Zoom with event planner, venue owner, artist and all around cool person - Hilary Gent. You'll hear about Hedge Event Planning, 78th Street Studios, her involvement with the arts, planning weddings during …"
Go Behind The Scenes With Watch It Wednesdays
cleveland.com
March, 2018
"This is a bunch of friends and peers in the art scene throwing ourselves in the mosh pit together and executing actual projects in our respective mediums. It's a normal working night for all of us, which includes a little bit of mayhem, laughter and music…"
"This is a bunch of friends and peers in the art scene throwing ourselves in the mosh pit together and executing actual projects in our respective mediums. It's a normal working night for all of us, which includes a little bit of mayhem, laughter and music…"
78th Street Studios
Ohio Find It Here
September, 2017
"Seeing the building from behind, I wondered if I’d typed the right address into my GPS. Turning down 78th Street, nondescript industrial buildings dotted the neighborhood until we saw one that seemed to stretch across a block or two. The rust brown, brick…"
"Seeing the building from behind, I wondered if I’d typed the right address into my GPS. Turning down 78th Street, nondescript industrial buildings dotted the neighborhood until we saw one that seemed to stretch across a block or two. The rust brown, brick…"
Complementary Connection: Mont Surfaces and Susie Frazier Announce New Partnership
Properties Magazine
July, 2016
"By combining Mont’s expertise in innovative trends and fine surface materials with Susie’s talent and design-centered connection to nature, they plan to empower consumers to awaken their individuality through their own home improvements.…"
"By combining Mont’s expertise in innovative trends and fine surface materials with Susie’s talent and design-centered connection to nature, they plan to empower consumers to awaken their individuality through their own home improvements.…"
Prominent To Rep Artist Susie Frazier: Nature-Inspired Art Brand Teams With Agency To Expand Globally
License! Global Magazine
June, 2016
"We see an increasing demand in the marketplace for meaningful, soothing and nature-inspired home, art and lifestyle products that will help consumers connect beak with the natural world,” says Dan Levin, co-founder and principal of Prominent Brand+Talent…"
"We see an increasing demand in the marketplace for meaningful, soothing and nature-inspired home, art and lifestyle products that will help consumers connect beak with the natural world,” says Dan Levin, co-founder and principal of Prominent Brand+Talent…"
Her Earth-Minded Art Opens Up New Worlds
Crain's Cleveland Business
May, 2016
"Susie Frazier has spent almost 20 years narrowing her self-styled “earth-minded” aesthetic into a cohesive brand. Pursuing that clarity has allowed the Cleveland designer to expand her arts-based business into the commercial space and beyond.…"
"Susie Frazier has spent almost 20 years narrowing her self-styled “earth-minded” aesthetic into a cohesive brand. Pursuing that clarity has allowed the Cleveland designer to expand her arts-based business into the commercial space and beyond.…"
oWOW Wins RAIN Best Radio Station
RAIN News
October, 2015
"Category: Best Single Stream Webcaster. oWOW Radio is an independently owned and operated pureplay, featuring well-known local and former terrestrial radio personalities. oWOW is the creation of John Gorman and Jim Marchyshyn, formerly of WMMS.…"
"Category: Best Single Stream Webcaster. oWOW Radio is an independently owned and operated pureplay, featuring well-known local and former terrestrial radio personalities. oWOW is the creation of John Gorman and Jim Marchyshyn, formerly of WMMS.…"
Live Internet music station has local beat
Cleveland Crain's Business
July, 2015
"Cleveland radio alums create oWOW as alternative to corporate rock…"
"Cleveland radio alums create oWOW as alternative to corporate rock…"
"WIRED and Ready To Hang" Showcase CIA Students' Artwork at HEDGE Gallery
Scene Magazine
April, 2015
"“We’re always looking to give our students real-world professional experiences,” adds CIA Painting Department Chair and Associate Professor Lane Cooper."…"
"“We’re always looking to give our students real-world professional experiences,” adds CIA Painting Department Chair and Associate Professor Lane Cooper."…"
Game On: Superelectric To Open Gordon Square Pinball Parlor
Scene Magazine
April, 2015
"By mid-summer, Superelectric will become a very visible addition to the Gordon Square neighborhood, when the guys set up a permanent shop at the corner of W. 65th and Detroit, in the former home of Yellowcake Shop.…"
"By mid-summer, Superelectric will become a very visible addition to the Gordon Square neighborhood, when the guys set up a permanent shop at the corner of W. 65th and Detroit, in the former home of Yellowcake Shop.…"
New Internet Radio Station Modeled On Heyday of FM Radio
Huffington Post
March, 2015
" In the birthplace of Rock and Roll, a radio station has signed on the air with an unusual format that aims to take radio forward and backward at the same time.…"
" In the birthplace of Rock and Roll, a radio station has signed on the air with an unusual format that aims to take radio forward and backward at the same time.…"
Cleveland's oWOW Slates 'Naked Brunch' Acoustic Show Sunday Mornings
All Access Music Group
March, 2015
"CLEVELAND's online radio station oWOW, has launched NAKED BRUNCH, described as "two hours of timeless, stripped-down, acoustic-based rock music," to stream every SUNDAY morning at 10a (ET), hosted by SUSIE FRAZIER. …"
"CLEVELAND's online radio station oWOW, has launched NAKED BRUNCH, described as "two hours of timeless, stripped-down, acoustic-based rock music," to stream every SUNDAY morning at 10a (ET), hosted by SUSIE FRAZIER. …"
oWOW: Former WMMS Program Director Set To Launch Internet Radio Station
Freshwater Cleveland
February, 2015
"Ravenna Miceli will join other oWOW personalities: Steve Pappas, Susie Frazier and Charlotte DiFranco, all of whom have traditional radio experience. The staff has been trotting between a makeshift office (nicknamed "the trolley") and a temporary studio.…"
"Ravenna Miceli will join other oWOW personalities: Steve Pappas, Susie Frazier and Charlotte DiFranco, all of whom have traditional radio experience. The staff has been trotting between a makeshift office (nicknamed "the trolley") and a temporary studio.…"
In The Green: Showroom Boasts Earth-Friendly Home Decor, Fine Art
CBC | Cleveland Business Connects
September, 2014
""Frazier is just as likely to fashion furniture, home decor or fine art from a twig she finds in a park as she is from the reclaimed wood and metal she procures from Cleveland's industrial landscape."…"
""Frazier is just as likely to fashion furniture, home decor or fine art from a twig she finds in a park as she is from the reclaimed wood and metal she procures from Cleveland's industrial landscape."…"
Natural Woman
Ohio Luxury Living Magazine
November, 2013
"Not limited to fine art, but encompassing fashion, home living products, furnishings and gifts, Susie's eclectic portfolio repurposes both organic and industrial discards into evocative pieces. …"
"Not limited to fine art, but encompassing fashion, home living products, furnishings and gifts, Susie's eclectic portfolio repurposes both organic and industrial discards into evocative pieces. …"
78th Street Studios In Gordon Square revels in food, art and creativity with 'Third Fridays' open-house events
cleveland.com
October, 2013
"78th Street Studios has it (and has been it) all: business incubator, test stage for local theater companies, product design mecca, independent publishing house, fashion design hub, rental facility -- even a special events hotspot."…"
"78th Street Studios has it (and has been it) all: business incubator, test stage for local theater companies, product design mecca, independent publishing house, fashion design hub, rental facility -- even a special events hotspot."…"
Artist Susie Frazier Works With City Architecture On RTA Transit Project
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
September, 2013
"Cleveland artist Susie Frazier designed a new concrete floor based on the flowing patterns of fish and birds. She was inspired by the similarities among pedestrians in transit stations and the “swarm behavior" of creatures in nature.…"
"Cleveland artist Susie Frazier designed a new concrete floor based on the flowing patterns of fish and birds. She was inspired by the similarities among pedestrians in transit stations and the “swarm behavior" of creatures in nature.…"
The Doer: Hilary Gent
Scene Magazine
August, 2013
"Artist and curator Hilary Gent doesn't want art sidelined to galleries...Her Hedge Gallery in the sprawling former factory space of 78th Street Studios hosts some of the most fascinating shows in town.…"
"Artist and curator Hilary Gent doesn't want art sidelined to galleries...Her Hedge Gallery in the sprawling former factory space of 78th Street Studios hosts some of the most fascinating shows in town.…"
Best Art Gallery, Best Event Space
Cleveland Scene
April, 2013
"It's not just the 40 art galleries and studios and showrooms that make the Roarin' Twenties-era warehouse-turned-fine-arts-enclave so magical. They've got live programming as well! …"
"It's not just the 40 art galleries and studios and showrooms that make the Roarin' Twenties-era warehouse-turned-fine-arts-enclave so magical. They've got live programming as well! …"
See The Possible: 78th Street Studios
WKYC TV 3
April, 2013
"The building is a former automotive factory and once was the American Greetings headquarters. Now the 78th Street Studios is the largest fine art complex of it's kind in Northeast Ohio and it's drawing artists and crowds to the Gordon Square art district.…"
"The building is a former automotive factory and once was the American Greetings headquarters. Now the 78th Street Studios is the largest fine art complex of it's kind in Northeast Ohio and it's drawing artists and crowds to the Gordon Square art district.…"
Herding Cats: Four Artist Organizers Discuss The Hows and Whys
CAN Journal
December, 2012
"CWAL is a membership organization, open to anyone, with dues helping to pay the rent. It’s an all-volunteer effort for now, but CWAL founder, Mona Gazala hopes it can eventually hire a paid director and expand its space to offer classes.…"
"CWAL is a membership organization, open to anyone, with dues helping to pay the rent. It’s an all-volunteer effort for now, but CWAL founder, Mona Gazala hopes it can eventually hire a paid director and expand its space to offer classes.…"
Lissa Bockrath: Infinite Unbound
arthopper.com
September, 2012
"Images of natural disaster and man made catastrophe inundate our news. Artists remain sensitive to the shift that happens in the world. In her recent show, Infinite Unbound, Lisa Bockrath freezes that moment when man and nature collide…"
"Images of natural disaster and man made catastrophe inundate our news. Artists remain sensitive to the shift that happens in the world. In her recent show, Infinite Unbound, Lisa Bockrath freezes that moment when man and nature collide…"
Character Split at Survival Kit
CAN Journal
June, 2012
"Personified through bold, black and white prints and playful multicolored combinations, both artist's sets of characters convey human attributes and gestures that encourage the viewer to suppose hypothetical conversations or confrontations…"
"Personified through bold, black and white prints and playful multicolored combinations, both artist's sets of characters convey human attributes and gestures that encourage the viewer to suppose hypothetical conversations or confrontations…"
CROSSROADS: Newer Galleries Exploring the Intersection of Art and Music
CAN Journal
June, 2012
"The social spheres of musicians and visual artists have overlapped for centuries, but recently the founders of several newer Cleveland venues have made a point of encouraging and nurturing such crossover. Chief among them are Alex Tapie and Brian Straw…"
"The social spheres of musicians and visual artists have overlapped for centuries, but recently the founders of several newer Cleveland venues have made a point of encouraging and nurturing such crossover. Chief among them are Alex Tapie and Brian Straw…"
Environmental Art For Interior Spaces: Local Artist Susie Frazier
Beneath The Surface Blog
June, 2012
"As the interview unfolds, you'll quickly realize that Susie's genuine passion for natural materials as early as childhood has sustained her impressive artistic life…"
"As the interview unfolds, you'll quickly realize that Susie's genuine passion for natural materials as early as childhood has sustained her impressive artistic life…"
In The Kitchen: Hitting The Sweet Spot
Edible Cleveland
June, 2012
"It only takes a moment to bite into a delectable dessert, but it takes hours of preparation to create it. Photo essay by Billy Delfs…"
"It only takes a moment to bite into a delectable dessert, but it takes hours of preparation to create it. Photo essay by Billy Delfs…"
78th Street Studio "Third Friday" is a Trip To a Contemporary Art Museum
The Examiner
May, 2012
"Tucked away between 78th and 80th Street in the old American Greetings Creative Studios is a collection of over 40 arts businesses who labor at all hours of the day and night. Their goal is to offer a variety of art that is bold and commercially viable…"
"Tucked away between 78th and 80th Street in the old American Greetings Creative Studios is a collection of over 40 arts businesses who labor at all hours of the day and night. Their goal is to offer a variety of art that is bold and commercially viable…"
Young At Art, Survival Kit Gallery Celebrates Its First Year With An Expansion
Cleveland Magazine
December, 2011
"Part of the reason for showing younger artists is to get this contemporary aesthetic out there. We not only want to be seen as an art gallery, but as an alternative venue space. …"
"Part of the reason for showing younger artists is to get this contemporary aesthetic out there. We not only want to be seen as an art gallery, but as an alternative venue space. …"
Husband Uses Photos, Blog to Tell Story of Wife's Struggle With Cancer
The Plain Dealer
November, 2011
"About a year ago, Angelo Merendino began documenting Jennifer's experience through photos, a way to express themselves to their families without words…"
"About a year ago, Angelo Merendino began documenting Jennifer's experience through photos, a way to express themselves to their families without words…"
Husband's Love of Ailing Wife On Display
WKYC-TV Channel 3
November, 2011
"The Summit County couple had only been married a few months when Jennifer got the diagnosis. The news was tough, but it's been a journey they've documented together through thousands of photographs…"
"The Summit County couple had only been married a few months when Jennifer got the diagnosis. The news was tough, but it's been a journey they've documented together through thousands of photographs…"
Local Art Promotes Exercise at the Cleveland Clinic
Beachwood Patch
August, 2011
"Hospital administrators have turned the stairwell into an exercise gallery by commissioning artist Augusto Bordelois to coordinate the painting of dozens of murals by high school students.…"
"Hospital administrators have turned the stairwell into an exercise gallery by commissioning artist Augusto Bordelois to coordinate the painting of dozens of murals by high school students.…"
Margi & Janet's Great Escape: Gordon Square
Cleveland Jewish News
August, 2011
"The Gordon Square Arts District has become a thriving destination for theater, film, shopping and dining. With its cool, urban vibe, the pedestrian-friendly area quickly became one of our favorite spots …"
"The Gordon Square Arts District has become a thriving destination for theater, film, shopping and dining. With its cool, urban vibe, the pedestrian-friendly area quickly became one of our favorite spots …"
Two's Company: Wildly Different Artists Find Common Ground
Scene Magazine
August, 2011
"Casey Callender offers a series of striking photographs featuring strange and unforgettable protagonists. Local legend Marco Vaccher, meanwhile, uses sculpture to meditate on mortality by way of technology…"
"Casey Callender offers a series of striking photographs featuring strange and unforgettable protagonists. Local legend Marco Vaccher, meanwhile, uses sculpture to meditate on mortality by way of technology…"
The Studios at West 78th Street on "Applause"
PBS TV affiliate WVIZ
July, 2011
"78th Street Studios is one of the cornerstones of the Gordon Square Arts District and the home for an eclectic group of artists and arts organizations. On this episode of Applause, we introduce you to building owner Dan Bush and some of the artists…"
"78th Street Studios is one of the cornerstones of the Gordon Square Arts District and the home for an eclectic group of artists and arts organizations. On this episode of Applause, we introduce you to building owner Dan Bush and some of the artists…"
Nature's Path: Organic Fine Artist Fines A Home Inside 78th Street Studios
Cleveland Magazine
July, 2011
"Frazier is well-known in Cleveland for creating destinations. She co-founded Sparx in the City, the organization behind Ohio’s largest art-walk event, Gallery Hop, and was contracted to redesign the Gordon Square Arts District’s streetscape in 2007http://…"
"Frazier is well-known in Cleveland for creating destinations. She co-founded Sparx in the City, the organization behind Ohio’s largest art-walk event, Gallery Hop, and was contracted to redesign the Gordon Square Arts District’s streetscape in 2007http://…"
"It's About You" Show Hosted by Joe Cronauer
WKYC-TV Channel 3
June, 2011
"Every day objects from nature serve as inspiration for environmental artist, Susie Frazier…"
"Every day objects from nature serve as inspiration for environmental artist, Susie Frazier…"
Sustainable Art in the SmartHome on "Around Noon"
NPR affiliate WCPN 90.3 fm
June, 2011
"Dan Polletta opens the doors of the new SmartHome on the grounds of The Cleveland Museum of Natural History for a peek at the art inside with sustainable artists Susie Frazier Mueller and Rosalyn Gaier…"
"Dan Polletta opens the doors of the new SmartHome on the grounds of The Cleveland Museum of Natural History for a peek at the art inside with sustainable artists Susie Frazier Mueller and Rosalyn Gaier…"
78th Street Studios In Cleveland Open To Visitors on Third Fridays
The Plain Dealer
June, 2011
"This out-of-the-way relic of the industrial past has reached critical mass as a vital new center of gravity in the Cleveland visual-arts scene…"
"This out-of-the-way relic of the industrial past has reached critical mass as a vital new center of gravity in the Cleveland visual-arts scene…"
Capturing Cleveland's True Colors
Ohio Authority
May, 2011
"Photographer Billy Delfs has has worked with national media, including Newsweek, Time, Redbook and ESPN; major corporations, such as Continental Airlines and US Airways; and local businesses TWIST Creative and Epstein Design Partners …"
"Photographer Billy Delfs has has worked with national media, including Newsweek, Time, Redbook and ESPN; major corporations, such as Continental Airlines and US Airways; and local businesses TWIST Creative and Epstein Design Partners …"
Tragic Beauty Is Cuban Artist's Hallmark
Scene Magazine
May, 2011
"Bordelois’ paintings are characterized by voluptuous figures and a mixture of bright and warm hues that delight the eye and exude a dreamy beauty. But, beneath the aesthetically pleasing exterior of the work lies a powerful message unique to each canvas.…"
"Bordelois’ paintings are characterized by voluptuous figures and a mixture of bright and warm hues that delight the eye and exude a dreamy beauty. But, beneath the aesthetically pleasing exterior of the work lies a powerful message unique to each canvas.…"
In Qian Li Exhibit, Bottomless Pit of Fear Needs No Explanation
The Plain Dealer
April, 2011
"Qian Li has no memory of the accident that sent her to a hospital bed for a full year at the age of 10. She was walking on the sidewalk on the street where she lived with her family in Qingdao, China, when a car driven by a drunk driver struck her…"
"Qian Li has no memory of the accident that sent her to a hospital bed for a full year at the age of 10. She was walking on the sidewalk on the street where she lived with her family in Qingdao, China, when a car driven by a drunk driver struck her…"
Arts Mecca on Cleveland's Near West Side
WKYC TV3
April, 2011
"If you're looking for a one-stop shopping art "fix," few places will satisfy you quite like the West 78th Street Studios…"
"If you're looking for a one-stop shopping art "fix," few places will satisfy you quite like the West 78th Street Studios…"
Frank Herrmann Exhibit at Tregoning & Co. Conveys Passion For Asmat Culture
The Plain Dealer
March, 2011
"The best paintings -- usually the ones with the simplest compositions -- radiate a highly compressed energy and a rich, smoldering sense of light…"
"The best paintings -- usually the ones with the simplest compositions -- radiate a highly compressed energy and a rich, smoldering sense of light…"
EcoArtist Susie Frazier Sets Up Shop In 78th Street Studios
Fresh Water
March, 2011
"Frazier's new studio highlights the continued growth of the 78th Street Studios, which developer Dan Bush has renovated to feature exposed brickwork, vibrant colors and a contemporary industrial aesthetic…"
"Frazier's new studio highlights the continued growth of the 78th Street Studios, which developer Dan Bush has renovated to feature exposed brickwork, vibrant colors and a contemporary industrial aesthetic…"
Charmaine Spencer: Sculptor
Neighborhood Voice
March, 2011
"I wanted my work to do something different and not have that much waste associated with it. What I’m most concerned with is fine art that is environmentally friendly and doesn’t cause any harm to the earth…"
"I wanted my work to do something different and not have that much waste associated with it. What I’m most concerned with is fine art that is environmentally friendly and doesn’t cause any harm to the earth…"
Survival Kit Gallery: A New Home For Alternative Art
Cool Cleveland
February, 2011
"Four young artists, each with unique talents and backgrounds, had traveled and explored scenes all over the world and came to the conclusion that they could best realize their vision in Cleveland…"
"Four young artists, each with unique talents and backgrounds, had traveled and explored scenes all over the world and came to the conclusion that they could best realize their vision in Cleveland…"
First Annual 4th Coast Pop Up Market A Success
ABC NewsChannel 5
January, 2011
"A colleciton of local designers and artists and featured limited edition pieces from emerging Cleveland businesses…"
"A colleciton of local designers and artists and featured limited edition pieces from emerging Cleveland businesses…"
Top 11 Trends of 2011
Parent Magazine
January, 2011
"We love what's going green now in baby gear, and these Urban Infant baby bibs that are fused together from plastic bags top our list of faves…"
"We love what's going green now in baby gear, and these Urban Infant baby bibs that are fused together from plastic bags top our list of faves…"
33 Creative Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Real Simple
December, 2010
"Jumbo Chalk, by Urban Infant, is extra vivid and sized for sidewalk art. The chalk also comes with a booklet of hopscotch variations played around the world…"
"Jumbo Chalk, by Urban Infant, is extra vivid and sized for sidewalk art. The chalk also comes with a booklet of hopscotch variations played around the world…"
Photo Essay: Cleveland's Lake Erie Surfers
Rustwire.com
September, 2010
"Unlike the west and east US coasts where the waves are pulled by currents, the wind is what makes up waves on Lake Erie. It is usually cold when they surf, windy and wet; either in a storm or just before the lake freezes over…"
"Unlike the west and east US coasts where the waves are pulled by currents, the wind is what makes up waves on Lake Erie. It is usually cold when they surf, windy and wet; either in a storm or just before the lake freezes over…"
Experience 78th Street Studios
In This Light Blog
April, 2010
"The 78th Street Studios complex is interesting in itself for the re-purposing of the buildings where it is housed, blending industrial ambiance with the making and exhibition of art…"
"The 78th Street Studios complex is interesting in itself for the re-purposing of the buildings where it is housed, blending industrial ambiance with the making and exhibition of art…"
Tear It Down
Cleveland Magazine
March, 2010
"Foreclosure, sprawl and a sagging economy have left a crumbling American Dream in their wake. These ruins remain, scarring our city. But there is hope for a fresh start. Feature Photos by Billy Delfs…"
"Foreclosure, sprawl and a sagging economy have left a crumbling American Dream in their wake. These ruins remain, scarring our city. But there is hope for a fresh start. Feature Photos by Billy Delfs…"
Legation, a gallery
Cleveland Fine Arts Examiner
October, 2009
"Exhibitions have a friendly, eclectic atmosphere, and local bands usually accompany each art opening.…"
"Exhibitions have a friendly, eclectic atmosphere, and local bands usually accompany each art opening.…"
The Secret's Out
Cleveland Gallery Guide
September, 2009
"We thought it would be better to do things as a whole. Now when people come, there's more of a variety rather than just one gallery opening. And it's worked…"
"We thought it would be better to do things as a whole. Now when people come, there's more of a variety rather than just one gallery opening. And it's worked…"
A Work of Art
Cleveland Magazine
July, 2009
"At 85 percent capacity, 78th Street Studios is no longer a well-kept secret, and Bush often brainstorms ideas to use the remaining empty square footage to bring resources to the artists, such as a library, photography studio or administrative office. Even…"
"At 85 percent capacity, 78th Street Studios is no longer a well-kept secret, and Bush often brainstorms ideas to use the remaining empty square footage to bring resources to the artists, such as a library, photography studio or administrative office. Even…"
Studios at 78th Street Will Help Make Gordon Square Arts District A Destination
The Plain Dealer
August, 2008
"Some business leaders say that they can't recruit young professionals because Cleveland's not hip. 78th Street Studios will raise the hip quotient. This is a stretch of property where artists are going to want to live…"
"Some business leaders say that they can't recruit young professionals because Cleveland's not hip. 78th Street Studios will raise the hip quotient. This is a stretch of property where artists are going to want to live…"
Charmaine Spencer: A Place To Dwell
The Sculpture Center
May, 2008
"Using cast offs and reconstituted items she describes as readily accessible, easily processed materials that have been made available by consumer-discarders, Spencer creates bold sculptural works with a subtle social message concerning shelter…"
"Using cast offs and reconstituted items she describes as readily accessible, easily processed materials that have been made available by consumer-discarders, Spencer creates bold sculptural works with a subtle social message concerning shelter…"