I just listed Loren Naji's Portaits of Barack Obama in Gunsmoke on Ebay, each created on inauguration night, January 20, 2009, on the streets of Cleveland.  Let's see if there is support for Cleveland artists out there. 

A Tremont performance art extravaganza! Cleveland Artist Loren Naji's original portraits of President Barack Obama, created on the spot, in gunsmoke.

Cleveland Artist Loren Naji will create a pyrotechnic portrait of Barack Obama tonight in celebration of the end of the Bush Era, and the beginning of Barack Obama's presidency.

For teens 14-19.

Free spoken word, performance and leadership events for teens. Whether you are writing, slamming, DJing, MCing, or dancing, you will connect with old friends, make new friends, and have a chance to compete for a spot on Cleveland's Youth Poetry Slam team.

WHEN: Friday nights and weekday afternoons January - April 2009

WHERE: Idea Center at Playhouse Square 1375 Euclid Ave. Cleveland 

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 New Art Exhibit @AIV5700 Gallery for 2009 - Tremont Artist Dana Depew

 January - February, 2009

Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland

5700 Broadway, Slavic Village

Cleveland, Ohio 44127

The arctic wind chill made for an interesting evening and it seemed an appropriate night to listen to Richard Strauss's "An Alpine Symphony." I don't recall ever seeing the orchestra crowd dressed so casually. Many audience members chose to wear boots, pants and sweaters rather than heals, dresses, suits and ties.

The program of Ligeti, Debussy, Bartok and Richard Strauss was one of the most stimulating I have ever heard the Cleveland Orchestra play. The four pieces were loosely tied together under the theme of the elements, mainly earth, water and air.

I was selling a Tiffany & Co. blue gift box on eBay yesterday -- until I got the message I have included below.

Cuzco by Alfredo Arreguin at Kokoon Arts

An eclectic mix of world class art galleries, studios, and creative businesses evolving together in perfect synergy

A quarterly event showcasing west side Cleveland's largest arts center

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Cuzco by Alfredo Arreguin at Kokoon Arts

An eclectic mix of world class art galleries, studios, and creative businesses evolving together in perfect synergy

A quarterly event showcasing west side Cleveland's largest arts center

Location

There is a new photography studio and gallery in NEO. Studio 22 Photography & Gallery is located at Beachcliff Market Square, 19316 Detroit Road in Rocky River. Despite the snow and cold, many friends and family gathered to celebrate at the opening reception Saturday, January 10, 5-8 pm.

AH SEAN (Self-Employed Artists' Network) provides professional development opportunities for artists and arts educators.  AH SEAN promotes the work of regional artists, fosters best practices, and acts as a nexus between art and business.

$25 annual membership includes:

In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy.  ~William Blake

art.share ~>my new collages are old datebooks on wood with layers of paint & mixed media

                                                                           photo: Stephanie Berger for The New York Times

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Laurie Anderson visits Cleveland to share stories and music. Not to be missed!

More about Laurie Anderson.

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The Cleveland Restoration Society's 36th Annual Community Luncheon, Thursday, December 11th, was an opportunity for Clevelanders to reassess their relationship to Modern architecture, as well as an opportunity to get to know Timothy Rub, Director of the Cleveland Museum of Art, better.

The Fine Arts Department is pleased to present the Jerome Saunders Trio on January 17th, 2009 at 12 Noon. The concert will take place on the 3rd floor lobby of Main Library (Fine Arts and Special Collections) and will last approximately an hour. This recital is free and open to all ages!

The trio consists of Jerome Saunders on the piano, Jesse Dandy on bass, and Larry Hancock on drums. All of these local musicians have worked at various times with many world-renowned jazz greats from Joe Henderson to Najee. They will perform a spontaneously called set with selections from the American song book and jazz standards.  

Please join us on January 17th, 2009 at 12 Noon for a wonderful afternoon of acoustic jazz!

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Stop by for our Starving Artist Sale in the foyer where you can get great deals on great pieces and help out a starving artist!

Also, check out our clearance sale where you can get designer consignments for as little as $1.99!

Friday ArtWalk Hours: 5pm - 10pm

SC&C
2415 Tremont Avenue
Cleveland, OH  44113

216.241.7720

Located in historic Tremont on the corners of Jefferson and Tremont Avenue.

Our activism was spotted and cited by another preservationist - in Atlanta.

Welcome to realneo Max Eternity!

External Links:

Chronicling the efforts to save Breuer's Ameritrust Tower.

Comparing classy and other aesthetic issues in Cleveland around Breuer -

• Breuer a handsome figure on the runway

Bill MacDermott posts Livemap of the site -