Kevin Smalley’s surrealist, cartoon-inspired paintings require some work from the onlooker, but in doing so, he says it engages the viewer’s imagination. “I find that to be one of the most treasured experiences to looking at art and giving the viewer the gift of using their own imagination,” says Smalley, whose artwork joins that of Kevin Richards at a new show at Mustard … [Read more...]
Artist shares her ‘natural eye’ in Mustard Seed exhibit
Show coincides with art exhibit at Montrose location Jodi Ashe-Crossley draws inspiration from her art through nature. “Art is my therapy,” says Ashe-Crossley, whose exhibit “Her Natural Eye” is on display through February. “One of the things I like to do is take my camera out and take random photographs of things that catch my eye. “ She adds, “It really comes from my … [Read more...]
Collide combines arts and culture in Cuyahoga Falls
On Friday April 1, the Cashmere Cricket in Cuyahoga Falls was a packed house. Attendees were there for a collaborative evening of spoken word, song, live music, photography, artwork, great food and drinks. Collide: Cuyahoga Falls and ArtsNow hosted the event. "Ace” Epps emceed the evening and was the featured poet. Other area poets joined him on stage for spoken … [Read more...]
‘Collide’ brings mash-up of spoken word, live music, photography and artwork to Cuyahoga Falls
ArtsNow & Collide: Cuyahoga Falls are proud to host COLLIDE: Spoken Word, Live Music, Photography and Artwork! COLLIDE is a free event and open to the public. COLLIDE will be held on Friday, April 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. (after 9 p.m. is 21 and over) at Cashmere Cricket, located at 2235 Front St., in Cuyahoga Falls. Doors open at 6 p.m. Registration is encouraged but … [Read more...]