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Shoppe for Art...On Highland
Visit our Shoppe for Art, a small gallery in our Highland Drive facility featuring the works of area artists and BCA instructors. Several exciting trunk shows are planned for 2006 in addition to exhibits of ceramics, glass, fiber arts and sculpture. Works of art will be on display for one month or more and are available for sale. The Shoppe will also feature fine crafted gift items during special seasonal and holiday gift shows. The Shoppe for Art will be open during regular office hours 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 440-526-6232 for more information.
2007-2008 Schedule of Exhibits and Sales in the Shoppe for Art
January 18 - April 2008: Kinetic Sculpture by Melissa Daubert
December 17, 2007 - January 16, 2008
Works by Sandra Dennison in the Gallery and Shoppe
Sandra Dennison is a professional artist. Her specialties include oil, pastels, acrylic and graphite. Sandra's works contain everyday objects that she transforms into dynamic masterpieces. Her works are in private and permanent collections throughout the United States including the Eldorado Gallery in Colorado and the Seaside Gallery in North Carolina. Sandra is basically self-taught with a little fine-tuning along the way by artists like 
Marc Moon, Dino Massaroni and Jane Boyde. Throughout the years she has acquired the ability to render silver, glass and the softness of fabric in a very realistic style. She focuses on capturing the dramatic contrasts between light and dark in the style of the Old Dutch masters.
In addition to teaching at BCA Sandra also teaches at Cuyahoga Valley Art Center. She is a member of The Crooked River Gang that manages the gallery, MD Garage, in downtown Peninsula Ohio and is also a life member of the limited society of The Whiskey Painters of America.
December 17, 2007 - January 16, 2008: Shoppe for Art: Beautiful Baskets by Karen Pflaum
Brecksville Center for the Arts is proud to feature the work of the 2006 John J. Smith Award for Teaching Excellence, Karen Pflaum.
Karen has taught basket weaving classes for many years at BCA but her love of teaching goes well beyond the classroom. Judy Mc Crodden, president of the Board of Trustees and a student in Karen's classes said, “She is a dedicated arts volunteer, offering her time and talents for artist demonstrations throughout the year. She also donates her woven creations to assist the center in its fundraising efforts. Brecksville Center for the Arts is indeed fortunate to have Karen teaching for us. “
Karen began her weaving career in 1985 by taking classes at the Woodshed in Medina and later became their instructor. Always striving for excellence, she has attended many workshops and conventions over the years. Karen has received award ribbons for Best of Show, 1st place and 2nd place in many area competitions. She is a member of the Medina County Basket Weavers Guild and Association of Michigan Basket Makers. Karen participates in the Hinckley Arts Show and Art Mart in Brecksville.
October 14 - Nov 15, 2007
God's Green Earth: Acrylics by Linda Carter Mack
Linda Carter Mack has created art work since she was a child. She attended The Society of Arts and Crafts in Detroit, Michigan and, as an adult, continued to paint and draw in her free time while raising two boys, attending nursing school and then working full time in various healthcare settings. A busy artist, Linda has worked as a commissioned portrait artist and has won various photography awards including a national contest for The Great Frame-Up, having her first-place photograph on the cover of their calendar.
Linda has continued her art education through classes at the Cleveland Institute of Art and Brecksville Center for the Arts. Linda has also traveled throughout Europe to expand her artistic range of media.
After a successful healthcare career, including an administrative position with the Cleveland Clinic Health System, Linda retired and has devoted her free time to painting in her own designated studio. She continues to take classes, calling herself a lifetime student of the arts. She especially loves painting florals and scenery in nature. Many reflect her photographer's eye. Coming to the Brecksville area 10 years ago from Traverse City, Michigan, a beautiful resort town in northern Michigan, Linda continues to paint scenes she has photographed. Her exhibit at the Brecksville Center for the Arts is a representation of her many works depicting “God's Green Earth.”
September 2007 Big Art from Little Artists: Collected works from Camp BCA!
June - July 2007:
Showcase of Furniture, hand-painted by area artists (for sale at Brecksville Home Days to benefit BCA)
May 2007: Artwork by Susan Jennrich and the Outland Blossom Hill Gang
April 2007: Second Annual Art of the Garden Show and Sale
February - March 2007: Ten Thousand Villages Art from Asia, Africa and South America
BCA is proud to host an exhibit of works from Asia, Africa and South America provided by Ten Thousand Villages. Works include children's toys, jewelry, functional and decorative home décor items. The exhibit is on display in the Shoppe for Art at BCA through Monday, March 26th during office hours (Monday - Friday 9:30 - 4) and during various times on Saturday and Sunday. Call BCA at 440-526-6232 for extended Shoppe hours.
Ten Thousand Villages is also offering a fun, free workshop on Monday, March 26 from 4 - 6 at BCA. Children and their parents will learn how TTV gathers art, musical instruments, toys and other wonderful items from Asia, Africa and South America. Participants will learn about Galimotos and other toys and games from around the world. Registration is required. Call 440-526-6232 by March 22.
Brecksville Center for the Arts is a 501C3 organization offering education in the fine, applied and performing arts. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30 am - 4 pm. BCA is open to all Ohio residents. BCA is located at 8997 Highland Drive with some classes held at the Blossom Hill City Complex, 4450 Oakes Road.
To receive a free class schedule call 440-526-6232 or visit the BCA website at www.brecksvillearts.org Fax: 440-526-1214 Email: brecksvillearts@yahoo.com
Ten Thousand Villages
Ten Thousand Villages of Cleveland in Downtown Cleveland is one of more than 150 stores across North America that sells fairly traded handicrafts from Ten Thousand Villages. Ten Thousand Villages, a fair trade organization based in Akron, Pa., and a leader in the fair trade movement, has provided fair prices, working capital and a market for artisans around the world for 60 years.
For more information please contact Julie Verdon, store manager, at 216-575-1058 or visit cleveland.tenthousandvillages.com. Ten Thousand Villages of Cleveland is open Monday - Friday 10:30am - 5:30pm, Saturday 11:00am - 3:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am - 1:30pm.
2008 Schedule:
June 2 - July 7 Hand Painted furniture for BCA Home Days raffle
Past Shows:
January 2007: Porcelains by Theresa Yondo
The Shoppe for Art at BCA will showcase the porcelain artworks by Theresa Yondo from January 3 through January 30. Call 440-526-6232 for more information.
About Theresa Yondo:
Theresa Yondo received her Master of Fine Arts Degree from Kent State University in 1997. She has been working with clay since 1977 and teaching clay work since 1981. Patrons often refer to her functional porcelain clay work as whimsical and very user -friendly. Her work is designed to mix match and stack together creating unfolding visual imagery. Three plates stacked atop each other with a petite bowl in the middle will visually create a flower with many petals.
December 2006: Season's Best ~ a few fine pieces by selected artists
Last minute shopping to do? Why not visit the Shoppe for Art on Highland at the Brecksville Center for the Arts where you'll find a lovely selection of hand-made items and original art. The show and sale begins on Monday, December 4. “Season's Best “ brings together many of the area's busiest and most talented creative artists. Among the art on display will be botanical wreaths and other seasonal decorations created by Carol Braverman, holiday cards designed and hand-made by Kimmer Cave, art works by Pimei Huang, Stephanie Sibits and Leslie Mc Cafferty, prints of Neil Evans' award winning flower and winter photographs, and small acrylic florals by Linda Carter Mack. After December 5, BCA instructor and ceramic artist, Mark Yasenchak, will add his distinctive clay creations to the show.
