ColumbusArts.com RSS Feed http://www.columbusarts.com/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:14:50 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt (info@mypapit.net) http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=47394&type=e TangoOSU, the Argentine Tango Student Organization at the Ohio State University, holds weekly lessons and milongas for all. Schedule: Saturdays: 6:30pm Beginner class, 7:45pm Intermediate class; 9:00pm Milonga (first 30 minutes: Practica) Sundays 6:30pm and Wednesdays: All levels lessons. Weekly Milonga: Saturdays 9:00pm. Details: http://tango.osu.edu (current prices: $40 for the quarter - 10 weeks - all lessons; or $6 per lesson; or $20 for 4 lessons. Reduced student prices: $20/$3/$10 for UGs and $27/$4/$15 for grads ). All events are on the OSU main campus at Pomerene beautiful hardwood floor rooms 213 (Sat./Sun.) or 316 (Wed.). Visit http://tango.osu.edu for updates. Pomerene: http://www.osu.edu/map/building.php?area=oval&building=067 MILONGAS (dancing parties): Saturdays, 9:00pm. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=54414&type=e Eye Spy, an interactive exhibition for children and families, features important objects from the Museum's collections displayed in architectural settings that relate to the time and place they were made. The center features four areas where, through a variety of games, puzzles, computer stations, and "make and take" are projects, visitors take a behind-the-scenes look at museums, learn about the carvings of Elijah Pierce, and the life and art of George Bellows. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=56991&type=e Come be the lead singer of a band!!! At Live Band Karaoke with Fonzie Monroe, that's just what you'll do... Pick a song off of the list, sign-up to sing, and when your name is called, you're the lead singer! Win prizes, order from a wide variety of great drink specials, and wow your peers with your awesome skills... Every Wednesday night at Ugly Tuna Saloona in the South Campus Gateway of THE Ohio State University. 10pm - 2am; No Cover; 21 & up. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=57460&type=e St. Vincent Family Centers, a pediatric behavioral health care center, has teamed with local artists who are donating their time and talent in support of Les Jouets de l'Esprit. Modeled on an event held in Belgium by the Luxembourg- Belgium Kiwanis Club, Les Jouets de l'Esprit involves the creation of artwork by local artists in collaboration with St. Vincent family Centers' students using soft-cloth, genderless dolls. The dolls will be auctioned after a premier preview reception on April 25 at Thom's on Grandview, 1470 Grandview Avenue; the reception begins at 6:30 p.m. followed immediately by the auction at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $35.00 and $50.00 per couple. Proceeds will benefit St. Vincent Family Centers' Charity Care Fund and other special programs. On Saturday, April 26 the artwork will be exhibited at Dance Plus Ballroom, 1255 Grandview Avenue, beginning at 4:00 p.m. as part of the Grandview Hop. Please contact Bridget Holian for tickets and additional information at 614-252-0731 or bholian@svfc.org. Local artists Darlene Zangara, Ann Silverman and Judy Rush, Judy Vierow, Tyler Bohm, Levent Isik, Bev Whiteside, Renate Burgyan-Fackler and Bunny Koff are also participating in Les Jouets de l'Esprit. Beginning March 11, the artists will visit the agency to meet with their student / partners and develop artwork inspired by the dolls that is uniquely their own. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=56741&type=e SEA MONSTERS 3D weaves together a series of paleontological digs from around the globe in a compelling story about scientists working as detectives to answer questions about this ancient and mysterious ocean world. Viewers accompany modern and historical fossil hunters to remote locations as they excavate the remains of some of the most awe-inspiring creatures of all time, unearthing amazing discoveries which shed light on exactly what happened to the film's incredible cast of characters. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=56937&type=e A watershed exhibit spotlighting the world's most recognizable enthusiasts, "MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles" provides a rare glimpse into the passion that has brought famous persons and motorcycling together. The exhibit features over one hundred stars from screen, sports, music and even the board room. Priceless machines, exclusive memorabilia and tales from celebrities' favorite two wheel adventures are sure to enthrall visitors. April through December at the Museum. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=57883&type=e Silky Ray Quartet LIVE Where can you find the smoothest Jazz, Blues, R&B and the best swing dancing in town? Only at the Worst Bar every Wednesday 8pm-11pm! NO Cover The Silky Ray Quartet will be playing live jazz, blues and R&B to make you dance away the mid-week blues! 18+ Welcome. FREE Parking http://www.babalusalsa.com or call 614-487-9917 for more info. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=57347&type=e LAKE COUNTY CAPTAINS VS. LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=58003&type=e Since its founding in 1879, CCAD has presented an annual exhibition of students' works of art and design. This year is no different. Only it's bigger and better than ever. It's THE SHOW -- a celebration of the artistry, ingenuity and versatility of young artists and designers. Opening celebration starts at noon Friday May 9. THE SHOW runs through Saturday, Sept. 6. Main exhibition in Canzani Center Gallery at Cleveland Ave. and E. Gay St. (other works in Kinney Hall and Loann Crane Center for Design). Opening day events include senior fashion shows at 5:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. and animation, film and video screenings from 8 - 10 p.m., both in Canzani Center auditorium. All venues and events open to the public at no charge. Gallery open (summer hours) 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F (until 7 p.m. Thursday) and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat.; closed Sun. Sponsors include Ohio Arts Council; Greater Columbus Arts Council; The Columbus, a Renaissance Hotel; and CD 101. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=54406&type=e Picture Power brings together for the first time selections from Paul Shambroom's five most important series to date-- "Factories" (1986-88), "Offices" (1989-90), Nuclear Weapons (1992-2001), "Meetings" (1999-2003), and the ongoing series "Homeland Security" (begun in 2004). In "Picturing Power" Shambroom addresses the places and practices of power in America. Together these series explore how everyday citizens intersect with the dominant institutions of their times. Shambroom's images are remarkable both for their stark portrayal of people and places of power and as evidence of his access to the sites. Negotiating access in an open and democratic manner is a hallmark of the artist's process. Embodying curiosity, persistence, and empathy, Shambroom's work illustrates and champions engaged citizenship and democracy. This exhibition was organized by The Fredrick R. Weisman Art Museum, University of Minnesota; the University Art Museum, California State University, Long Beach; and the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=58384&type=e Three Granville museums co-present "Art for War's Sake," a poster exhibition. During World Wars I and II, in a subtle battle to win the hearts and minds of American citizens, the U.S. Government recruited some of America's finest artists to participate in a propaganda campaign. The industry they created was crucial in persuading the public to support the war effort. More than 100 posters, all from Granville collections, depict art as a powerful tool in wartime. Enriched by uniforms, photographs, and flags from local families whose loved ones served in the conflicts, the viewer will be drawn to those twentieth century issues and their relevance today. This poster exhibit is hosted by The Denison Museum, The Granville Historical Society Museum, and the Robbins Hunter Museum/Avery Downer House, and is sponsored in part by the Granville Foundation, the Ohio Humanities Council, the Granville Historical Society, and the Licking County Convention and Visitors Bureau. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=58058&type=e Friday, May 23 - Tuesday, November 11, 2008; 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. Ohio Statehouse Rotunda, Broad & High Streets; downtown Columbus The Lima Company Traveling Memorial is a series of eight painted panels honoring the 23 fallen Marines of the Lima Company based in Columbus. This emotional exhibition will be on display in the Ohio Statehouse Rotunda before traveling throughout the country. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=56745&type=e This summer COSI visitors will have the chance to step behind the yellow caution tape and become real-life sleuths for a day, in the newest traveling exhibit CSI: The Experience. Based on the popular CBS television show, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, guests will take on the role of forensic scientists as they learn real investigative techniques and use ground-breaking technology used to solve crimes. The exhibit opens on May 24, 2008 and runs through September 1, 2008. A car crashes through a living room in a house leaving one person dead, a corpse is found in an ally behind a Las Vegas motel, and a skeleton is discovered by a hiker in an unmarked grave deep in the desert. These are the three crime scenes featured in CSI: The Experience. Similar to crime scenes found on the television show, yet exclusive to the exhibit, visitors will be challenged and delightfully surprised as they learn just what it takes to solve a crime. You will begin the investigation with an introductory video that includes cast members from the television show along with their real-life forensic science counterparts. As new investigators on the CSI team, museum-goers uncover evidence and learn how real-life investigators fit the pieces of the puzzle together. In recreated, state-of-the-art crime labs, they are able to compare bullet casings to those in a database and learn how to match a victim's DNA to a sample recovered at the scene. Finally, you can pay a visit to the workspace of CSI's quirky hero, Gil Gissom, where they go over the case and discover if their hypotheses were correct. CSI: The Experience was developed by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History for the Science Museum Exhibit Collaborative (SMEC), with support form CBS Consumer Products, the cast and crew of the television show, the American Academy of Forensic Science, and the National Science Foundation. Local media support by WBNS 10TV and The Columbus Dispatch, and promotional support from PEPSI. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=58672&type=e "The Artist's Hand" at the Decorative Arts Center, 145 E. Main St. Lancaster, will tell the story of the American Arts and Crafts Movement and Ohio native Dard Hunter. Co-curators, Eileen Wallace and Dard Hunter III, grandson of Dard Hunter, will take guests on a journey through the movement, with examples of furniture, stained glass, pottery, jewelry and paper making. In addition to the Hunters' work, the exhibition will include an overview of the Movement and its impact on U.S. culture and styles found in furniture stores and boutiques today. The Exhibition runs from June 7 - August 31, 2008. Gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday and Sundays 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 740-681-1423 or visit www.decartsohio.org for more information. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=58868&type=e Artist Reception Friday, June 27th 7 - 9 pm. Anne Ciotola's photography projects a good-humored understanding of her subject matter. She shares what she loves about Italy - the sea, the art, and the people - in this exhibit of recent work. Portraits of boats show more than a simple likeness: colorful hulls reflect the brightness of the hot Italian sun, ropes hang idle, and boat bows stand ready. Also NOW on exhibit: - Through August 31, German Village Visions: Watercolors by Columbus resident Walter Shealor - Through September 30th, Life! Color! Passion!, a new show of original artwork by Gahanna resident Sallie Cochran. Artist Reception Sunday, July 27th 4 - 6pm. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=58901&type=e The Alps is an extraordinary giant screen mountain adventure about Europe's greatest mountain range and one man's quest to climb the infamous North Face of the Eiger. The mountain is alluring to a mountaineer on a personal journey to make peace with the mountain that killed his father, with its harmonious culture, perilous avalanches, and irresistible views. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=54409&type=e This exhibition presents works constructed by thirty-nine international contemporary quiltmakers. From the basic description of a quilt (layers of fabric held together by stitches), these artists have pushed technique, concept, and style in new directions. Many of the quilts challenge the traditional concept of a two dimensional pieced object in both their sculptural presentation and use of unconventional materials. On the leading edge of such innovations are the quiltmakers applying surface design techniques to their materials, making their art from personal from its inception. Their sometimes humorous marks and images on fabric portray environmental concerns, political and social comments, life narrative, and cultural and generational differences. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=58087&type=e Event: Family Nights at the Zoo Dates: Wednesdays June 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20 2008 Time: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Each Wednesday night of the 2008 summer, June 25 through August 20, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will stay open late for the fourth annual Family Nights at the Zoo. Special Zoo programming and many other fun activities geared toward families spice up these summer nights! Activities take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Water's Edge Events Park located along the banks of the Scioto River. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=57488&type=e Mike McCartney's Liverpool Life features incredible black-and-white photographs documenting the origins of the British Invasion. "It's the story behind the story, of that magical era," said Mike McCartney. A self-taught photographer, McCartney perfected his art through years of practice and experimentation, using books from the local library for inspiration. His pictures include playful self-portraits of the artist experimenting with his first camera and intimate, informal scenes of family life in McCartney's modest childhood home at 20 Forthlin Road. Exclusive to the Cleveland exhibition, Mike McCartney, in consultation with his brother Paul, chose several additional photographs that feature members of the Beatles. In addition, McCartney will be making a personal appearance at the Museum on Wednesday evening, June 25. Please stay tuned to www.rockhall.com for more details.. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=59243&type=e Recent acquisitions of exceptional Museum quality paintings by 19th and 20th century American and European artists with an emphasis on Cincinnati's "Golden Age" painters and contemporary artists whose works are in harmony with this earlier period. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=58852&type=e Ceramics artists, Jim Connell and Andy Nasisse, along with painter Edward Jekot will show off their works for the months of July and August 2008. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=59477&type=e The Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Division is pleased to announce work by artists of Terra Gallery on view through Arts in Work Spaces from July through September 2008. A creative art partnership program with Upper Arlington businesses, Arts in Works Spaces is on view at the Caspian II building, 3518 Riverside Drive and now also at National Church Residences located at 2335 North Bank Drive. Through a variety of media, artists of Terra Gallery simplify and exaggerate form, color and material in order to select and abstract from the world around them. With diverse representation of artists, Terra Gallery promotes each represented artist in order to "enrich the culture of the community and strengthen its relationship to others." Terra Gallery, located in the heart of the Short North Arts District of Columbus, Ohio on High Street, features contemporary drawing, painting, and sculpture by emerging and established artists. It is designed to facilitate the introduction and development of artists' work in its exhibition space, while maximizing each artist's national and international exposure with an online gallery. A variety of services are also available for collectors, interior designers, and corporate clients. A long-range goal of the Cultural Arts Commission is to increase the accessibility of the arts for the community. An art-lending program, Arts in Work Spaces, gives artists another opportunity for displaying their work, increasing the visibility of the Cultural Arts Commission within the City of UA, and fostering an appreciation for the arts among businesses and their clients. For more information about participating in the Arts in Work Spaces program and/or purchasing art contact the Cultural Arts Division. To learn more, please visit the Cultural Arts Division web section at www.ua-ohio.net, under Parks, Recreation and Leisure or call 614-583-5310. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=59478&type=e The Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Division is pleased to announce work by artists of Terra Gallery on view through Arts in Work Spaces from July through September 2008. A creative art partnership program with Upper Arlington businesses, Arts in Works Spaces is on view at the Caspian II building, 3518 Riverside Drive and now also at National Church Residences located at 2335 North Bank Drive. Through a variety of media, artists of Terra Gallery simplify and exaggerate form, color and material in order to select and abstract from the world around them. With diverse representation of artists, Terra Gallery promotes each represented artist in order to "enrich the culture of the community and strengthen its relationship to others." Terra Gallery, located in the heart of the Short North Arts District of Columbus, Ohio on High Street, features contemporary drawing, painting, and sculpture by emerging and established artists. It is designed to facilitate the introduction and development of artists' work in its exhibition space, while maximizing each artist's national and international exposure with an online gallery. A variety of services are also available for collectors, interior designers, and corporate clients. A long-range goal of the Cultural Arts Commission is to increase the accessibility of the arts for the community. An art-lending program, Arts in Work Spaces, gives artists another opportunity for displaying their work, increasing the visibility of the Cultural Arts Commission within the City of UA, and fostering an appreciation for the arts among businesses and their clients. For more information about participating in the Arts in Work Spaces program and/or purchasing art contact the Cultural Arts Division. To learn more, please visit the Cultural Arts Division web section at www.ua-ohio.net, under Parks, Recreation and Leisure or call 614-583-5310. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=59479&type=e The Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Division is pleased to announce works of art by Elizabeth Chrisman on view at Arlington Bank through Arts in Work Spaces. A creative art partnership program with Upper Arlington businesses, Arts in Works Spaces is now on view at Arlington Bank, 4621 Reed Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43220. The Arlington Bank is open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Elizabeth Chrisman is a Columbus native who graduated from St. Mary of the Springs College (Ohio Dominican University) where she studied drawing and painting with Sister Eugene DeCleene O.P. Elizabeth also graduated from The Ohio State University Graduate School with a M.A. in Art Education. Her painting medium is acrylic paint on paper and often combined with enamel paint and hand-colored stamps. Elizabeth reflects in her artist statement that her paintings "reflect how we, as a society, live our lives-constantly on the move, constantly busy, never standing still long enough to reflect on life's beauty. My work helps me make sense of my day-to-day living in a hectic, uncertain world." Her work has been exhibited throughout central Ohio as well as Chicago, Wisconsin, California and Hawaii. Her painting "Rosie's Cookies and Cake" is included in the 2008 Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibit. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=58732&type=e The City of Upper Arlington Concourse Gallery presents Richard Harned: Perfect Cube, an exhibition of Richard Harned's installation titled Perfect Cube, on view from July 22 to August 20, 2008. Please join us for a reception on Monday July 28, 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Concourse Gallery is located at the Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road, and is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Based on the concept of a mathematical theory of a hypercube, Perfect Cube, is an installation of metal arches and bowling balls spanning 25'x25', inviting the viewer to experience the space within a new framework. At each crest of an arch, a bowling ball connects the steel rods and delineates the space for the viewer to walk through and under. The hypercube design is a four-dimensional object in theory which is seen three-dimensionally through Harned's design. Through his artworks Harned explores the relationship between technology and glass. Artist Richard Harned received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts at the Rhode Island School of Design under the instruction of Dale Chihuly. He is a professor in The Ohio State University's Department of Art, coordinating the glass program and is an adjunct faculty member of the Department's Art and Technology program, as well as the OSU College of Arts ACCAD. Active in the Columbus arts community, Harned has served as board member on the Greater Columbus Arts Council and founded Glass Axis, a non profit workshop and artists' organization for Central Ohio. He has also worked, lectured and taught nationally and internationally, receiving the Individual Artist Fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Ohio Arts Council. By its definition, installation art is multi-media, multi-dimensional and multi-form works that are created temporarily for a particular space or site. Experience the installation of Perfect Cube and visit the Concourse Gallery. Please visit the Cultural Arts Division at www.ua-ohio.net under Parks, Recreation and Leisure or call 614-583-5310 for more information. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=59805&type=e Winds of Change paintings by STEVEN RIGGS July 30, 2008 - August 29, 2008 Fresh A.I.R. Gallery is pleased to present Winds of Change, paintings by Steven Riggs. An opening reception with the artist will take place on Wednesday July 30, 2008 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. The reception is free and open to the public. Fresh A.I.R. Gallery is located at 131 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43215. Please call 614-225-0980 for more information. Steven Riggs is a professional artist who uses old world techniques to create works of beauty, mystery and spiritual significance in Oil, Graphite and Mixed Media. Steven was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1962. He studied the art of the Renaissance Masters throughout his youth and began painting at an early age. Steven has continued the in depth study of classical painting throughout his career. Steven also is known for his portrait work which captures the personality and essence of the subject. Steven's work is a part of many private and corporate collections throughout the United States, Canada, Spain, the UK and China. Steven's personal conviction is that art is a necessity in life and that life without the human creative element is less than it was intended to be. Steven continues to work from his studio just outside the city limits of Columbus Ohio. His work has been published in several magazines. He has taught art and design at The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, the Groveport Cultural Arts Center and at the Civilizations Gallery in Columbus, Ohio. Fresh A.I.R. Gallery's mission is to exhibit the works of individuals affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders. Through art, we work to break down the stigma of mental illness by bringing focus to the artistic vision. Fresh A.I.R. Gallery is operated by Southeast Inc. Southeast Inc. is a comprehensive provider of mental health, chemical dependency, physical healthcare and homeless services that has been serving Columbus and five surrounding counties since 1978. Telephone number is (614) 225-0980 or Fax (614) 225-0986 or visit http://www.southeastinc.com/fresh_air.php http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=56623&type=e This exhibition takes a fresh look at the American Impressionism movement through the paintings of 33 artists born or raised in the Midwest and working between 1890 and 1930. In addition to bringing attention to the often overlooked talent of Ohio, Illinois and Indiana; Midwestern Visions of Impressionism explores where these artists fit within the larger context of American Impressionist and how their regions informed their painting. Curated by Christine Shearer, Massillon Museum. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=59436&type=e In 2005-06, during a year spent living in Damascus, Syria, artists Julia Meltzer and David Thorne worked with Syrian performer Rami Farah, recording short improvised sequences in which Farah responded to a prompt or a text. The result is a combination of direct address and fantastical narrative in which Farah's improvisations speak to living in a condition of uncertainty, chaos, and stasis. Based in Los Angeles, the two artists previously collaborated under the name The Speculative Archive. The full title of this piece is Not a matter of if but when: brief records of a time when expectations were repeatedly raised and lowered and people grew exhausted from never knowing if the moment was at hand or was still to come. (32 mins., video) http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=60035&type=e Fabric creations by three central Ohio artists--Marlene Keyes, Vikki Pignatelli and Melissa Richeson-O'Neil. Includes art quilts, liturgical clothing, banners, and women's vests. Now through Aug. 21. Video of the exhibit available at www.columbusdominicans.org/mdp. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=58733&type=e Based on the Emmy Award winning Saturday morning Educational TV show. Tom, a teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV. Suddenly, the School-house rock bunch appear in his rec room and proceed to show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through beloved School-house Rock songs that cover a variety of subjects: math, science, history and grammar. Recommended for ages 4 and up. http://www.columbusarts.com/details.php?id=58249&type=e The audience response to BalletMet's innovative 30x30 program was so amazing, we are once again inviting the public to experience the development of several new works through artistic inception to masterful presentation. Enjoy the unique opportunity to interact with dancers and choreographers Darrell Grand Moultrie, William Soleau, Adam Hundt and more during our open rehearsals and artist talkbacks. This series of behind-the-scenes events will culminate in a limited run of final performances. This program will also feature the audience favorite Play, set to the techno beats of Moby, and John Butler's Othello, reconstructed for BalletMet through a grant from the Ohio Arts Council with support from the National Endowment for the Arts American Masterpieces program.