EDUCATIONBCA offers a variety of classes in ceramics, drawing, painting, photography and more... Learn more about our programs and workshops.
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMSBCA offers AFTER SCHOOL ART PROGRAMS in Brecksville schools throughout the school year for students in grades 1-5.
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Art Monday Group
Would you like to meet more people interested in Art? Come join us for camaraderie at a place where you can socialize, exchange ideas or just talk with people who have mutual interests. We are recruiting artists of all media, people interested in art, or just people who want to get involved.
Brecksville Center for the Arts enthusiastically announces the establishment of Art Monday. An organization where artists can meet, socialize, exchange ideas and network face-to-face. No matter what your skill level or media focus you are invited to join us to create, display, and share in demos and critiques. Our opening reception will be on Monday, May 7th at 10 am. Please join us for a short introduction and an open discussion of your ideas and expectations. Light refreshments will be served.
Regular meetings will be held the first and third Monday’s of each month from 10 am – 1 pm.
Yearly membership is $15. Receive 10% off class tuition (se Join online here!
All are welcome! Bring a friend!
Register for Opening Reception : http://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094ca9a6283-artmonday
Brecksville Center for the Arts enthusiastically announces the establishment of Art Monday. An organization where artists can meet, socialize, exchange ideas and network face-to-face. No matter what your skill level or media focus you are invited to join us to create, display, and share in demos and critiques. Our opening reception will be on Monday, May 7th at 10 am. Please join us for a short introduction and an open discussion of your ideas and expectations. Light refreshments will be served.
Regular meetings will be held the first and third Monday’s of each month from 10 am – 1 pm.
Yearly membership is $15. Receive 10% off class tuition (se Join online here!
All are welcome! Bring a friend!
Register for Opening Reception : http://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094ca9a6283-artmonday
Exhibit Wall
Currently featuring photography by Neil Evans and paintings by Jo Ann Rencz.
Viewing hours Monday - Friday 10:00 am- 2:30 pm
Jo Ann Giovanetti- Rencz developed a love for art at an early age, she always knew she was going to be an artist, Jo Ann’s grandmother was very encouraging. Today she is inspired by the natural world around her. Jo Ann`s preferred medium is acrylic’s she also enjoys oil pastels, and soft pastels. Her art is organic in shape, colorful, inviting, evoking tranquility, and shows an appreciation and respect for nature. Her current collection builds on shapes found in nature. Seamlessly, Jo Ann blends the peace of nature of the natural world with the movement of color. Her work has been displayed in several galleries in the Cleveland area. Jo Ann also believes her talent is a gift from God, and she enjoys giving back by teaching her art to others. As an Artist Teacher at Bay Arts and The Cleveland Museum of Art, she has the pleasure of working with students of all ages. Jo Ann cherishes the opportunity to work in a space where she is surrounded by masterpieces. Much of her inspiration comes from the art within the galleries of the museum. Jo Ann’s work reflects the influences of Cassette, Degas, and O`Keeffe. Jo Ann is a Cleveland native and a graduate of Cooper School of Art. She currently resides in Seven Hills with her four children and husband Joe. They have been married for over 30 years and raised four wonderful children. Their home is filled with an abundance of love and art.
Neil Evans has been a Brecksville resident since 1973. He was a member of the American Rose Society and began to enter their annual photography contests and made it to the masters class. With the advent of digital cameras, Neil really got hooked on photography. He branched out started taking pictures of nature subjects in Brecksville Reservation and Cuyahoga Valley. He started selling his pictures in several local galleries. Currently Framer's Gallery, BCA, Hudson Fine Art and Framing sell his work. He also writes the newsletter for the Cleveland Rose Society. The mayor of Brecksville honored Neil by using his photos in the 2017 city of Brecksville calendar. He is a member in a small camera club called Lens Buddies. He has been married for 49 years.
Viewing hours Monday - Friday 10:00 am- 2:30 pm
Jo Ann Giovanetti- Rencz developed a love for art at an early age, she always knew she was going to be an artist, Jo Ann’s grandmother was very encouraging. Today she is inspired by the natural world around her. Jo Ann`s preferred medium is acrylic’s she also enjoys oil pastels, and soft pastels. Her art is organic in shape, colorful, inviting, evoking tranquility, and shows an appreciation and respect for nature. Her current collection builds on shapes found in nature. Seamlessly, Jo Ann blends the peace of nature of the natural world with the movement of color. Her work has been displayed in several galleries in the Cleveland area. Jo Ann also believes her talent is a gift from God, and she enjoys giving back by teaching her art to others. As an Artist Teacher at Bay Arts and The Cleveland Museum of Art, she has the pleasure of working with students of all ages. Jo Ann cherishes the opportunity to work in a space where she is surrounded by masterpieces. Much of her inspiration comes from the art within the galleries of the museum. Jo Ann’s work reflects the influences of Cassette, Degas, and O`Keeffe. Jo Ann is a Cleveland native and a graduate of Cooper School of Art. She currently resides in Seven Hills with her four children and husband Joe. They have been married for over 30 years and raised four wonderful children. Their home is filled with an abundance of love and art.
Neil Evans has been a Brecksville resident since 1973. He was a member of the American Rose Society and began to enter their annual photography contests and made it to the masters class. With the advent of digital cameras, Neil really got hooked on photography. He branched out started taking pictures of nature subjects in Brecksville Reservation and Cuyahoga Valley. He started selling his pictures in several local galleries. Currently Framer's Gallery, BCA, Hudson Fine Art and Framing sell his work. He also writes the newsletter for the Cleveland Rose Society. The mayor of Brecksville honored Neil by using his photos in the 2017 city of Brecksville calendar. He is a member in a small camera club called Lens Buddies. He has been married for 49 years.
The Importance of Art in Child Development
Although some may regard art education as a luxury, simple creative activities are some of the building blocks of child development. Learning to create and appreciate visual aesthetics may be more important than ever to the development of the next generation of children as they grow up.
Developmental Benefits of Art: Improve motor skills, language development, decision making, visual learning, inventiveness, improve academic performance, and cultural awareness.
Although some may regard art education as a luxury, simple creative activities are some of the building blocks of child development. Learning to create and appreciate visual aesthetics may be more important than ever to the development of the next generation of children as they grow up.
Developmental Benefits of Art: Improve motor skills, language development, decision making, visual learning, inventiveness, improve academic performance, and cultural awareness.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
10 am - 2:30 pm
Closed:
May 28, 2018 - Memorial Day
July 4, 2018 - Independence Day
September 3, 2018 - Labor Day
November 21 - 23, 2018 - Fall Break
December 15, 2018 - January 2, 2019 - Winter Break
January 21, 2019 - MLK Day
February 18, 2019 - Presidents Day
10 am - 2:30 pm
Closed:
May 28, 2018 - Memorial Day
July 4, 2018 - Independence Day
September 3, 2018 - Labor Day
November 21 - 23, 2018 - Fall Break
December 15, 2018 - January 2, 2019 - Winter Break
January 21, 2019 - MLK Day
February 18, 2019 - Presidents Day
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