2014 Exhibits
Ari Warner: Illustrations
Thursday, January 9, 6:00PM
Ari's work is in acrylic, but you might think it's pen and
ink, with watercolor washes. His lonely people speak volumes
with just their eyes, and great attention to detail and use of
white space. Come celebrate the arts and meet Ari at the
opening reception. Show continues through February 2.
Eugenia Vainberg: One Stitch At a Time
Thursday, February 6, 6:00PM
Show: February 6--March 3
Eugenia is a lifelong student and admirer of art. She is also
an embroidery artist, creating her own works as well as
translating works of beloved artists into embroidery. Opening
Reception with the artist is on the first Thursday, February
6, 6-8pm. Annex Gallery show runs February 6 through March 3.
Irwin Weinberger: Garden of Earthly Delights
Thursday, March 6, 6:00PM
Show: March 6 - April 3
After a summer trip to France, with a stop at Monet’s garden
in Giverny, Weinberger's heart was overflowing with
inspiration. With a trick of the brush and a few strokes of
pastel, Irwin manifested a “Garden of Earthly Delights” that
will satisfy your senses and fulfill your desire for color
even through a Cleveland winter.
Robert Raack: Watercolors
Thursday, April 3, 6:00PM
Robert Raack received an MFA in Painting from Kent State
University and went on to teach Painting, Drawing and Design
at the University of Akron, the Cleveland Institute of Art,
Youngstown State and Orange Art Center. Mr. Raack draws and
paints from direct observation with the emphasis on seeing how
color relationships function to convey a sense of light and
space. He has completed over 30 commissioned paintings over
the past twelve years, with more than half those for Case
Western Reserve University. Mr. Raack has exhibited in
numerous regional, national and international juried
exhibitions winning numerous awards. Show continues through
April 28.
Altered Book Group: Secrets
Thursday, May 1, 6:00PM
An exhibit of altered books, featuring the works of C.T.
Anson, Cynthia Beeker, Phyllis Brody, Sarah Clague, Gene
Epstein, Pat Pitingolo, and Anne Weissman. Show continues
through May 31. Subsequent Annex Gallery Openings will be on
the first Wednesday of the month.
International Tribute to Design Book Binder Jan Sobota
Wednesday, June 4, 6:00PM
Loganberry Books will exhibit a unique international tribute
to late design book binder Jan Sobota throughout the month of
June in the Annex Gallery. The show centers on a hand-made
book, Remembering Jan Sobota, written and printed from
intaglio prints by Sobota’s friend and colleague Ladislav
Hanka. Twenty-three copies of the book are included in the
exhibit, each one presented in a unique design binding by one
of 23 book binders from 13 U.S. states and three countries,
among them Sobota’s widow, Jarmila Jelena Sobotova. Several
local and Ohio book artists have contributed to the show,
including Ellen Strong (Strong Bindery, Cleveland, OH); Cris
Takas (Chardon, OH); Harry Campbell (Ohio State University
Conservation Lab); and Gabrielle Fox (Cincinnati, OH). The
exhibit also includes other works by Ladislav Hanka, himself a
noted bookbinder and artist. Hanka will be in attendance at
the opening reception.
David Perelman-Hall and Bob Lanese: Cleveland Photography Opening Reception
Wednesday, July 2, 6:00PM
In a mixture of large scale and sumptuous black-and-white and
color photography, the artists present a two-part show on
local venues Doan Brook and Lakeview Cemetery. Exhibition
continues through August 2.
Gallery Opening: Gerry Shamray
Wednesday, August 6, 6:00PM
Gerry Shamray is best known
for his sketchy life-like drawings of Harvey Pekar in the
comic book American Splendor. He’s also worked with
legendary comic strip artist/writer Tom Batiuk (“Crankshaft,”
“Funky Winkerbean”) on the nationally syndicated strip, “John
Darling.” While working in the newspaper business as an artist
and writer, Gerry has garnered over 25 national and statewide
awards and even earned a local Emmy during his stint at WVIZ.
Gerry's work ranges from realistic pen & ink sketches to
humorous digital illustrations. His online portfolio is at
shamray.com.
Gallery Opening: Grant Deming Artists
Wednesday, September 3, 6:00PM
Grant Deming Artists is a
group of seven Cleveland Heights artists residing in Grant
Deming's Historic District. Member artists are Natalia Bicvic,
Cheryl Cochran, Fern Grunberger, Jean Hoffman, Donna
Marchetti, and David Perelman-Hall. Their work encompasses
many genres, including photography, watercolor, oil, textiles
and mixed media.
Octavofest
Wednesday, October 1, 6:00PM
thru October 29, 2014
Octavofest is a book and books arts celebration all over
Northeast Ohio, and throughout the month of October. Visit the
Loganberry Books Annex Gallery for our Altered Octavos
contest, featuring altered books. Top juried prize is $500,
plus there's a People's Choice prize too, for which you can
vote!
Check out the Ocatvofest website to find out more about events
around town: http://octavofest.org/
Altered Octavos: Opening
Wednesday, October 1, 6:00PM
Altered Octavos is a mixed media art contest of altered books.
An altered book is a book-object transformed from its original
form into a personal work of art. Entries can be as simple as
a drawing or text on a page or as complex as a sculpture, but
it must be an original piece of art, using or derived from
books. Top Prize is $500, adjudicated by a professional team
of book and art professionals, and awarded on October 29.
Altered Octavos: Awards
Wednesday, October 29, 6:00PM
Who will win? Join us for an Awards Reception for the Altered
Octavos contest. Best of Show (adjudicated) wins $500,
People's Choice Award (did you vote yet?) and several
Honorable Mentions win gift certificates. The judges include
Anna Arnold (Wasmer Gallery), Cris Rom (CIA), Cris Tackacs
(bookbinder), Bruce Taylor (Morgan Conservatory) and Harriett
Logan (Loganberry Books).
Otis' Old Curiosity Shop: Artist Reception
Wednesday, December 3, 7:00PM
Opening Reception for the artists who have work in Otis' Old
Curiosity Shop. Join us for some good wine & cheese, and
enjoy the pop-up holiday shop in full swing!
Otis' Old Curiosity Shop SALE
Wednesday, January 7, 7:00PM
It's Sale time! Everything remaining in Otis' Old Curiosity
Shop is now 40% off, including holiday cards and 2015
Calendars. Take a swing by, and stock up for a year's worth of
birthdays and other celebrations!
Josie Platt: Gritty Image Photography
Wednesday, February 4, 7:00PM
Iconic Cleveland Josie Platt, of Gritty Image Photography, has
lived most of her life in Cleveland, Ohio. Having had short
stints in Cincinnati and St. Louis, she has come to truly
appreciate and love the “rust belt chic” of her hometown. A
graduate of Case Western Reserve University and a former
therapist, Ms. Platt now uses her camera to “listen” to and
record the lives and community around her. She believes that
photography is at its’ best when used as a social and
anthropological medium. Iconic Cleveland is a tribute to this
hard-working, resilient town. It showcases Cleveland’s
industrial might, cultural strength, and quirky, lovable
“self”. The images may not always be pretty-but they are real.
Perhaps one might call them Imago Veritas-each image
possessing its’ own unique bouquet.
Mitzi Faye - FANTASY LANDSCAPES & OTHER IMAGINATIONS
Wednesday, March 4, 6:00PM
Collage is a form used by many artists at some time in their
creative investigations. These alternative realities have no
preconceived themes. I do not start with an idea or create
them with some final image in mind. I use only the materials
at hand: magazines, catalogues, advertisements that come in
the mail. I tear and cut at random, and the relationships
between the glossy bits of paper seem to develop naturally,
intuitively. The compositions emerge almost on their own,
surfacing from some unknown, unexplored, untapped place in me.
It is as if they just happen, without my help or interference.
I have never worked like this before and I have found it very
liberating.
Annex Gallery Opening - Dawn Grattino "It's All Political"
Wednesday, April 1, 6:00PM
Dawn Grattino is a Cataloger at Cleveland Public Library and
is active in her Union. Her art tends toward the political.
This show has major themes of war and remembrance,
specifically the Vietnam War and the Kent State shootings.
Even her whimsical frog prints are political. These images
were created in 2013 when Dawn participated in the Trades
Project sponsored by the North Shore AFL-CIO's labor arts arm.
She worked with print-maker and teacher Lisa Schonberg at
Zygote Press creating a series of linoleum block prints that
make up a large unified artwork and several series of
monoprints.
Annex Gallery - Altered Book Group
Wednesday, May 6, 6:00PM
The Altered Book Group Explores Space! Our annual show
featuring a range of altered books, as interpreted by Judith
Angelo, C.T. Anson, Phyllis Brody, Sarah Clague, Gene Epstein,
Pat Pittingolo and Anne Weissman. Opening Reception Wednesday,
May 6, 6-8pm. Exhibit continues through May 28.
Annex Gallery Opening: Lauren Pacini "Tuscany in Black and White"
Wednesday, June 3, 6:00PM
Opening Reception for the new
show, Lauren Pacini's "Tuscany in Black and White" in the
Annex Gallery. Lauren Pacini specializes in high-contrast
black and white photography. His primary focus is the urban
landscape with particular emphasis on the adaptive re-use of
historic properties. This collection focuses on the urban
landscape in Tuscany, Italy. Show continues through June 28.
Annex Gallery Opening-Reading Cleveland: Unabridged
Wednesday, July 1, 6:00PM
Cleveland is renewing its
vibrancy while retaining its strong literary and industrial
history. Now four photographers - Judy Rawson, Stewart
Helberg, Chris Bradlee and Robert N. Brown - have combined to
create a photography show telling this story. Opening
reception is Wednesday, July 1. Show runs July 1 through
August 1.
Alice in Wonderland: 150 Year Celebration
Wednesday, August 5, 6:00PM
Join us for the
sesquicentennial celebration of
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland! Our Annex Gallery
will feature books, prints, toys & ephemera from the
personal collections of Harriett Logan & Larry Rakow
during the month of August (there will also be plenty for
sale, too). During the Opening Reception on August 5, Harriett
and Larry will be there to show off some of the artifacts and
share Alice trivia. Exhibition remains in the Annex Gallery
through August 30.
Annex Gallery Opening: Barbara Huff
Wednesday, September 2, 6:00PM
Barbara's one-of-a-kind
creations combine traditional quilting techniques such as
piecing and applique with surface design such as dyeing,
painting and stamping with her own hand-carved blocks. She
recently returned to Cleveland after having lived away for
many years. Part of that time she spent traveling and began
collecting textiles from different parts of the world, which
she sometimes incorporates into her pieces. Barbara's focus is
on using beautiful materials in unique ways and she hopes that
you will take as much pleasure in viewing them as she has in
making them. Barbara has studied at the Smithsonian
lnstitution, the Art League and Praxis Fiber Workshop. Barbara
is a member of the StudioArt Quilt Association and the Surface
Design Association.
Guild of Bookworkers: Vessel
Wednesday, October 7, 6:00PM
The book as vessel inspires
beautiful metaphor: a craft for traveling, a container, a
holder, a receiver, a transporter. Guild of Book Workers
showcases their interpretation in this nationally touring
exhibition, on display at Loganberry Books Annex Gallery
October 7—31. Opening Reception is October 7, 6-8:30 PM.
Lynda Elliott Bumpus Reception
Friday, January 22, 5:00PM
A reception and book sale to
honor the late Lynda Elliott Bumpus and her fine book
collection. Books specialties include women travelers, Asian
art and history, Venice, books on books, and beautiful
bindings. Friends and family members will be in attendance to
drink a toast and to enjoy Lynda's collection.
Annex Gallery Opening: Annmarie Suglio
Wednesday, February 3, 6:00PM
Annmarie Suglio is a recent
graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art earning her
Bachelor in Fine Arts degrees in Fiber + Material Studies and
Sculpture. At CIA, she received the Sara Mattsson Anliot Award
for Excellence in Weaving, Wenda von Weise ’75 Memorial
Scholarship in Fiber, and Barbara L Kuhlman Foundation
Scholarship in Fiber Arts from 2013-2015. Suglio has shown
work at Art Spot in Cleveland Heights, Forum Artspace at the
78thStudios in Cleveland, and at the Reinberger Gallery at
CIA. She has been a teacher’s assistant in CIA’s Continuing
Education Weaving summer courses, technical assistant in fiber
for the Sculpture department at CIA, and textile conservation
intern at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Abbey Blake
Wednesday, March 2, 6:00PM
Abbey Blake received her BFA
in Printmaking from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 2014.
Along with her studio practice and running a small print and
jewelry business, Blake also works for American Greetings as a
creative and technical specialist. Blake’s work ranges from
printmaking, encaustic painting, enamel sculpture and
installation art. Her work has been exhibited in over 20
regional shows within the last 2 years and is always available
to view online at abbeyblakeart.com.
Coloring Book Party
Wednesday, March 30, 7:00PM
Coloring Books are all the
rage, and rightfully so, as they offer a therapeutic,
meditative element to our busy world. But sometimes it's nice
to be social, too, so join us for a group coloring event. You
can bring your own coloring books, or use pages from ours (we
sell some pretty cool ones, too). Special this round: coloring
pages that are designed to be cards, with hand-colored
envelopes. All ages welcomed. If this is popular, we might
make a monthly event of it.
Patricia Greene: Colors of Spring
Wednesday, April 6, 6:00PM
Patricia Greene is a lover of
art and is an artist who uses various mediums. Patricia enjoys
painting a variety of art and explores both abstract and
realism in her work. Patricia has been an artist since she was
a child and holds an associate of art degree from Tri-C,
having graduated magna cum laude. This is her first time
exhibiting her work and she is looking forward to sharing her
art.
The Altered Book Group: Fun & Games
Wednesday, May 4, 6:00PM
The Altered Book Group explores
fun and games. Making art from books, the group will feature
work from Gene Epstein, Anne Weissman, Phyllis Brody, Sarah
Clague, Pat Pitingolo, C. T. Anson and Judith Angelo.
Suzanne Hively
Wednesday, June 1, 6:00PM
After studying her subjects, and shooting original photographs
of them. Suzanne Hively combines the latest techniques of
digital photography with a strong painterly sense,
manipulating her images according to ideas about watercolor,
oil painting, or other art media. She then prints her work on
canvas, watercolor paper, or other art paper, which enhances
the effects and adds a new dimension to the old tradition of
canine portraiture.
Chris Bradlee & Judith Rawson: Cleveland Classics
Wednesday, July 6, 6:00PM
Our photographic theme for this
years show at Loganberry Books is Cleveland Classics. Our
definition of classics are of course the old Cleveland iconic
classics we have come to love with a fresh perspective along
with images of things in Cleveland that will with time become
Cleveland classics. Though our images will be heavily weighted
in Cleveland, you can expect a smattering of surprises from
other wonderful cities we have visited. Our show includes
something for everyone. Framed and matted images, matted
images or just prints. All are available in various sizes with
special orders welcome. In addition to notecards this year we
are also offering postcards. We look forward to seeing old
friends and making new ones at our shows reception on July 6,
2016.
Tim Herron: Landscapes on Location
Wednesday, August 3, 6:00PM
With little art backround in
High School I had my first serious art class at Akron
University where although I frustrated my teacher in my art
development I found my true calling. Since I've studied at
Cooper School of Art (Cleveland school now defuct) and then
CIA. Not having much ability upon entering Cooper School of
Art, I concentrated on learning the figure thru life drawing
and figure painting. My primary teachers were Lois Vance,
Anthony Schepis, and Jose Cintron. Over the past two years
I've concentrated on landscapes done on location. Although
painting from a photo would allow me to be more technically
exact it would not show the struggle and process of creating
an original piece of art which provides the looser, creative
style. Many of the landscapes in this show took 7 to 12 visits
of two hours each to complete. I have large portraits at Mac's
Back's along with different locations in Tremont like
Sokolowski's University Inn and Lilly's Chocolates. Although I
will work from photos, I prefer direct observation.
"Landscapes on Location" opens August 3rd and closes on
September 4th, 2016
Janet Century
Wednesday, September 7, 6:00PM
The theme of the show is
"People in Motion" drawn from my archives spanning
decades...going back to 1982 through the present. What ties
the selection of imagery together even though there is no
direct subject , time or similarity of environment is the
approach to capturing the moment in motion. This style of
photography is a favorite of mine...emulating the " Decisive
Moment" approach made famous by Henri Cartier-Bresson, a
famous Black & White French Street photographer who has
influenced my style from my earliest days as a photographer.
My personal work , however , spans many genres ...look forward
to seeing upcoming collections defining my legacy photographs.
To name a few themes: scenics & landscapes, travel, people
& portraits, nature, social political movements &
urban culture, local Cleveland neighborhoods....all with the
impetus of capturing the "Decisive Moment."
www.janetcentury.com
Art Books Cleveland: Ninth Annual Abecedarium Exhibition
Wednesday, October 5, 6:00PM
An abecedarium is a
"alphabet book" -- a book organized around a listing of
letters in an alphabet. Book artists in the group Art Books
Cleveland take an expansive definition of the term to produce
works that explore the creative interpretation of letters and
language.
ABCs of Alphabet Books
Wednesday, October 19, 7:00PM
Dr. Laura Martin’s
presentation will include a short history of alphabetic order,
how alphabets were developed, and differences among languages
and cultures. She will also talk about Art Books
Cleveland's 9 years of alphabet-book (Abecedaria) exhibitions,
and will introduce attendees to the unique, collectible books
by Cleveland area artists in the October exhibit in Loganberry
Books Annex Gallery.
Holiday Open House
Wednesday, December 7, 6:00PM
Join us for a reception to
celebrate the season and our thanks to the community. Our
popular holiday pop-up gift shop, Otis’ Old Curiosity Shop, is
in full swing, featuring local artists, fair trade crafts,
toys, gifts, games, and literary tchotchkes. Our holiday open
house has a traditional offering of fine cheese and good wine.
Brian Henke, guitar maestro, will entertain us from
6:30-8:30pm. Happy Holidays, everyone!
Dale Goode: Forty Years of Work
Wednesday, February 1, 6:00PM
This exhibit is a
culmination of forty years of intensive trial and error,
showcasing original drawings and prints. Each piece reflects a
mixture of facial features, and if looked upon close enough,
there is intentional rearrangement of anatomical parts between
faces. Working primarily in black and white, Dale Goode enjoys
bringing out the emotional qualities of his pieces. Dale
Goode’s work has been included in multiple exhibits and
corporate collections in Cleveland and beyond, including
Progressive Insurance, The Cleveland Urban League, The
N.A.A.C.P., University Hospitals, The George Gund Foundation,
and The Butler Institute of American Art. This exhibit opens
on Wednesday February 1st with light refreshments and snacks,
and closes on Sunday February 26th.
Sawsan Alhaddad: The Gift of Light
Wednesday, March 1, 6:00PM
Most of Sawsan Alhaddad
artwork is representational. The subject and the medium she
uses vary from time to time but there is a thread that runs
through a lot of the work. She is fascinated with the play of
light on surfaces. It could be the skin of a child's cheek,
which appears translucent in a certain light or a brown tree
trunk that looks golden in the setting sun. The reflection of
tall grasses in a pond, the changing hues in Lake Erie or the
purple tints in a cloud all make her stop in her tracks. Even
the way smog makes the air look orange is a revelation. While
Sawsan is well aware of the scientific reasons for all these
phenomena, she still finds them magical. Sawsan Alhaddad's
challenge is to take what she sees and put it into a painting
so others can share the magic.
Abigail Jo Clark
Wednesday, April 5, 6:00PM
Abigail Jo Clark is a recent
graduate of Cleveland Institute of Art with a Bachelor's
degree in fine art, with a declaration in print making. She is
currently pursuing a master's degree in art education at Case
Western Reserve University. Abigail's work includes an
extensive variety of printmaking and fiber art. Abigail
reflects that she is "trying to align mind, body, and soul
through making and expressing what it means to be in the world
through her art."
Make Your Own Pop-Up
Wednesday, May 3, 6:00PM
To celebrate Children's Book
Week, Lorraine Angus helps guide young hands in a pop-up craft
creation that they’ll be able to take home with them. Bonus:
the Loganberry Books Annex Gallery has an opening reception
for the Altered Book Group during this time, so plenty of
paper inspiration with the artists in attendance is just
around the corner.
Altered Books Group: Women, Words, Wisdom
Wednesday, May 3, 6:00PM
The Altered Book Group
celebrates their work in the Annex Gallery with a show
exploring women, words, and wisdom. Artists to be featured in
this show will include Pat Pitingolo, C.T. Anson, Gene
Epstein, Sarah Clague, Diane Britt, Phyllis Brody, and Anne
Weissman. Please join us for refreshments and conversation on
May 3rd, from 6-8. The show will run through June 4th.
Anna Arnold
Wednesday, June 7, 6:00PM
Anna Arnold, the director of
the Florence O’Donnell Wasmer Gallery and adjunct professor at
Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, Ohio, is a painter and
muralist and educator.. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts
degree in drawing and video from the Cleveland Institute of
Art and a Master’s in Art Education at Case Western Reserve
University in Cleveland in 2010. Anna is a prolific artist who
has produced 100s of paintings, sculptures, ceramics and
jewelry for over 25 years and has exhibited in over 200
gallery and museum, exhibit spaces and events across the
United States including the National Black Arts Festival in
Atlanta, the California Afro American Museum in Los Angeles,
the former Alternative Museum in NYC, The Chicago Public
Library, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and the Cleveland
Museum of Art.
Reality Abstracts
Wednesday, July 5, 6:00PM
Four local photographers build
bridges between realism and abstract art in the premier of an
exhibition titled “Reality Abstracts.” Judy Rawson, Robert
Brown, Stewart Helberg and Chris Bradlee return to Loganberry
with images of real world scenes that take on the aesthetic
qualities of abstract art as captured in over thirty
photographs. The subject matter runs the gamut from floral to
architectural, from urban to rural, and from decaying to
pristine. The show opens with a reception on Wednesday, July
5th and runs through Sunday, July 30th. Recognizing that our
current reality is anything but abstract, the artists and
Loganberry Books will join together in donating a portion of
the show’s proceeds to Cleveland’s Refugee Response
organization.
Stephen Bivens
Wednesday, August 2, 6:00PM
Stephen Bivens is a Cleveland
based photographer who has a keen sense of capturing beauty in
both the faces and landscapes of Cleveland. He is hopeful that
the imagery he shares will cause the viewer to pause and
reconsider the day-to-day. Through sharing images of both
beauty and heartbreak he intends to portray a city on the
rise. A community of rich cultural heritage, diversity, new
opportunity, and hope.
Meredith Hahn: The Ambiance of Flow
Wednesday, September 6, 6:00PM
Meredith Hahn considers
herself a figurative artist. The figure in its certain poses
can tell what the soul has endured. For Meredith the figure is
the most natural and poetic way to express emotions or
experiences. Inspired by the beauty that surrounds us, she
often gives natural elements a voice or mood by merging them
with the human figure. Like dancers, a tree or a mountain can
have a body and face to convey a small story of its life. At
times dancers are the subjects of her work. At times her
figures are more like cartoons with long sleeves and blank
stares. These figures are meant to bring a playful and gentle
approach to life’s difficult circumstances. Meredith's show
opens with a reception on September 6th and runs through
Sunday October 1st.
Sarah Willis, Karen Sandstrom, Loung Ung, Paula McLain, Sara Holbrook & Thrity Umrigar: Shared Stories
Wednesday, October 4, 6:00PM
Shared Stories: Six Writers
on the Bonds of Art and Friendship
As artists, we want to explore stories. We write a poem about
a dead father to discover how we might actually feel about
loss and loneliness. We draw a picture of someone we love—or
someone we don’t even know—because in the process we try to
describe the emotions of just looking closely. We write a
short story about a fictional character to try to better
understand ourselves. We write a novel to tell a story about
people other than ourselves. We make photographs not to tie
down a moment, but to open it up.
Art doesn’t end with the first draft, the first words, the
first lines, the first image. The beginning is a way in, a
discovery that usually leads to something else, something
larger, deeper, and, yes, fun—but much more work. Although we
love what we do, it is never easy, and seldom finished.
Because a sketch becomes a drawing with stronger lines,
perhaps adding color, then it becomes a story, maybe a graphic
novel or a picture book, or a conversation. And words written
on a page, like these, become an idea about something we are
trying to say, awkwardly at first, but with the belief that
there is something to be explored, so we keep writing, then
rewriting, then tear up the words, throw them away, saving
only that phrase or moment or description that sings to us,
that leads us forward into our characters’ hearts, which are a
bit like ours, but different, unique and true. We want to
understand our characters and what they might say about our
own humanity, all our struggles and joy.
Alone and together, we chew on our art. We worry whether we
have anything new or interesting to say for ourselves and for
others. Art feels unfinished until someone else sees it,
participates in our story.
Sharing stories; that’s what we’re all about. The six of us
meet for food and drinks to share our stories. We tell each
other about our parents and kids, our cats and dogs, a new
knee or a new car, the time we waited tables at a dinky bar,
gave up a corporate job to write poetry, or staked everything
on an idea for a great novel. And we talk about the process of
art, the creative moment that sets everything off; how unsure
we are, how much we want to tear it all up, and do tear it up,
and how we put it back together again. How we discover,
through revision, something that seems to work. Then we toast
each other, hug each other, and feel better because have each
other.
So we are here now, together in this gallery, to share a bit
of our stories, because that’s what do. We try to touch the
world, and tell stories that say, “We are here. This is life.
This is art. This is who we are.”
Holiday Open House
Wednesday, December 6, 6:00PM
Join us for a reception to
celebrate the season and our thanks to the community. Our
popular holiday pop-up gift shop, Otis’ Old Curiosity Shop, is
in full swing, featuring local artists, fair trade crafts,
toys, gifts, games, and literary tchotchkes. Our holiday open
house has a traditional offering of fine cheese and good wine.
Brian Henke, guitar maestro, will entertain us from 7-8:30pm.
Happy Holidays, everyone! [annual event]
Stephen Bivens, Jef Janis and Chad Tindel: In These Streets
Wednesday, February 7, 6:00PM
Please join us for
the opening of the Loganberry Books Annex Gallery show for
February 2018! In These Streets highlights the work of three
Black Cleveland photographers: Stephen Bivens, Jef Janis and
Chad Tindel. Images on display share many experiences: an icy
lakefront, Lakeview Cemetery, an abandoned piano, and a local
street performer. Come experience three different perspectives
and journey through the streets and pathways of Cleveland.
Kelly Stamblesky: Space and Time
Wednesday, March 7, 6:00PM
Join our opening receptionto meet artist Kelly Stamblesky and
celebrate her new exhibit, "Space and Time", on view in the
Loganberry Books Annex Gallerythrough March 2018. Ever since
she was a little girl, Kelly Stamblesky found herself drifting
up and out into space. For those brief moments in time, she
wouldn’t have a care in the world. Over the past year, with a
renewed passion for astronomy and atmosphere, she realized
while, in the past, this drifting in space had become an
escape from extremely stressful situations, it also became the
reentry point to her life as an artist. "Space and Time" is
the culmination of recent work from early realistic studies of
space and atmosphere to more recent exploration of our
energetic place in the universe through space and time.
Jenniffer Omaitz Collier: Modern Marbles 2
Wednesday, April 4, 6:00PM
Please join us at
an opening reception for Jenniffer Omaitz Collier's exhibit,
Modern Marbles 2, to meet the artist and see the show,
on view in Loganberry Books Annex Gallery through April
2018.
Marbled paper was used for hundreds of years toadorn the
exterior or interior of important manuscripts. In
Modern Marbles 2, Collier combines historical patterns
from Turkey, France, Italy, and England,using highly
saturated, non-traditional colors to enhance the art of
theoriginal design.
Jenniffer Omaitz Collier lives
in Kent, OH. She holds an M.F.A. in painting from KentState
University and a B.F.A. in painting from the Cleveland
Institute of Art;showing her professional artwork under the
name Jenniffer Omaitz. In 2016, Collier founded
JC Marbling & Book Arts.
