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March arts news

Dear friends,

We are welcoming an early spring here at Heights Arts and it came in with a bang, with record-setting attendance for last Friday's opening of At Table: Cleveland Culinaria. More than 400 people crowded into our gallery over three hours to view the amazing, collaborative installations by the exhibition's creative groups. We are now looking forward to the first of five At Table: Food & Drink events this weekend with Edible Cleveland's Noelle Celeste and Bridget Thibeault of Luna Bakery and Cafe. Of course, we've sold out of two out of the five events already, so don't wait to get your tickets! "Not enough," you say? Well, we've got more! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a Heights Arts-inspired cocktail at one of our neighboring establishments (and support the arts in Cleveland Heights at the same time). Don't miss our Spotlight opening with artist Cathie Bleck on March 18. With all we have to offer, I know we'll see you soon at Heights Arts. In the meantime, enjoy our unseasonably warm weather and rejoice that you are living in such a creative community!

Yours,
Rachel Bernstein, Executive Director

IN THE GALLERY

At Table: Cleveland Culinaria

Through April 16

27 visual artists have partnered with some of Cleveland’s most creative culinary experts to transform our gallery into a series of unique installations that speak to the art of food through the materials we use to eat and drink.

At Table: Cleveland Culinaria showcases the collaborative visions of chefs Marc-Aurele Buholzer, Douglas Katz, Bob Sferra, food editor Noelle Celeste, and food stylist Melissa McClelland.

The five culinary-themed installations include works in ceramics, glass, fiber, metal, wood, photography, printmaking, and drawing. MORE

Spotlight: Cathie Bleck

Opens Friday, March 18

Cathie Bleck, an internationally respected artist (and Cleveland resident) is well known for her distinctive works in scratchboard and kaolin clay board. Her stylized, organic forms–rooted in themes of evolution, transformation, and fragility–are cut through inks and handmade pigments, revealing the white of the kaolin clay beneath.

Join us for an opening reception and opportunity to meet the artist on March 18, 6-9 p.m.

Come view the final days of Spotlight: Rafael Valdivieso Troya through this Saturday, March 12.

Artist of the Month

Susan Danko

A past recipient of the Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellance Award, Susan Danko is known for her semi-abstract landscape paintings with stylized natural forms and atmospheric washes of vibrant color.

“The paintings that I create are informed by my thoughts and responses to the new state of our contemporary natural environment,” notes Susan. “They are constructed from both memory and observation, and arise from real and imagined environmental scenarios."

Stop in the gallery shop this month and enter our free giveaway for one of Susan’s “Habitat” series paintings.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

At Table: Food & Drink
with Melissa McClelland

Sunday, March 20, 4-6pm

Five special food events accompany At Table: Cleveland Culinaria, each planned by one of the exhibition's culinary innovators. Enjoy a selection of small plates and craft cocktails, plus lively conversation with chefs, partnering visual artists, and poets in our vibrant gallery setting.

Join us for a grazing menu of Sunday supper-style comfort food with Cleveland food & set stylist Melissa McClelland, along with collaborating artists and poet Paul Ryland. Limited availability. INFO & TICKETS

Nonprofit partner: BAYarts

ARTinis & Creative Cocktails

Through April 16

Vote for your favorite At Table: Cleveland Culinaria inspired beverage in this friendly neighborhood (smackdown) mixology contest, running March 4 through April 16 between the following Heights establishments:

The Fairmount
Lopez Southwest Kitchen
Parnell’s Pub
The Rib Cage Smokehouse & Bar

Each organization is generously donating 20% of their special beverage price to Heights Arts community programming, so you’ll be supporting the arts as you sip away.

Follow us on Facebook to see who's ahead! MORE

WHAT'S HAPPENING

At Table: Food & Drink
with Bob Sferra

Thursday, March 24, 7-9pm

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a multi-course menu of fresh, seasonal tapas by Bob Sferra of Culinary Occasions.

Hear about the conceptual development of the At Table installation from the creative group of visual artists, plus a spoken variation on the theme from guest poet John Donoghue. "Last chance for winter as we return to the light," notes Bob. "Tapas to celebrate the close of the cold season and coming of Spring."Limited seating. INFO & TICKETS

Nonprofit partner: National Council of Jewish Women Cleveland

CIFF40 Community Partner
Liza and the Fox-Fairy

Ticket sales begin March 11

We are thrilled and excited to be a community partner with the 40th Cleveland International Film Festival for the film Liza the Fox-Fairy, a fanciful, yet dark comedy about a young women whose suitors always seem to end up dead. Directed by Károly Ujj Mészáros, the film is part of the New Direction competition. Screenings are Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10.

Pick up the CIFF40 program in our gallery now, and save $2.00 on any CIFF40 ticket purchase with our special partner promo code, HEIGHT.

HEIGHTS ARTS MEMBER PERKS: We will be giving away 5 pairs of tickets, just for being a member, to a screening of Liza the Fox-Fairy between March 18 and April 1. In-gallery entries only; be sure to stop in!