River Gallery Holiday Collection

There have been a shameful lack of updates and for that we apologize.

Please refer to our Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/rivergalleryarts
for more up-to-date information.

Our current exhibit is our annual Holiday Collection:

Season Greetings.
Join us for our annual Holiday Show, featuring over 40 local artists.
The Old Detroit Road Shopping district is a charming neighborhood and the best place to start your search for the perfect gift.

Mitchell Sotka Antiques, Amy's Shoes, Paper Trails, Devout Home and
Solari
are some of the great shops that offer unique items for gift giving.

Tartine and Stino's are steps away from the gallery and are wonderful restaurants. Newly opened Rosso Gelato offers a scrumptious array of gelato flavors, need we say more....

Two artists debut at River Gallery

Beth Nash and Kelly Rae share the gallery for our latest exhibit.
Here is a selection of some of the work in the exhibit.
See the previous post for more information on the artists and their work.







On Saturday October 2nd from 5-8pm we will have a pre-event for the Cystic Fibrosis Wine Opener. A great chance to get your ticket to the Wine Opener, purchase art in a silent auction to support cystic fibrosis research.

Our next exhibit with work by Pat Bolgar, polymer clay and sterling silver jewelry (her debut exhibit at River Gallery!), Melissa Reagh, encaustic paintings(a River Gallery favorite!) and Mark Yasenchack, ceramics and encaustic collage, will open on October 23rd. Stay tuned...

This Saturday, Sept 18th, 3-7, New paintings by Beth Nash and Kelly Rae

New Paintings
New to River Gallery, this is the first area exhibit
of paintings by Beth Nash and Kelly Rae

Artists Beth Nash & Kelly Rae

Beth Nash works with images and colors altered by dreams and skewed perception to create achingly beautiful and intimate moments on canvas. Figures and forms are juxtaposed, not to create a still life but to tell a story.

Kelly Rae deconstructs materials and ideas for her paintings. Treated copper and metal is combined with a challenging palette on three dimensional wall pieces. Other paintings have fragments of script floating over a subtle painted surface to suggest movement and patterns as well as lost or forgotten correspondences.

The Rocky River Arts Festival will take place from 10-5pm that day on the sidewalks of Old Detroit Road, featuring art and crafts of local artists.
Note: Old Detroit Road open to pedestrians only and will be closed to traffic from 10-6pm. Parking is available in the lot in front of the gallery off of Detroit or Wooster and behind the gallery.

Solari, Mitchell Sotka Antiques, Amy's Shoes, Girl Next Door and Devout Home all have new Fall collections.


Autumn is a great time for the re-discover the patio at Tartine, where their menu continues to surprise and satisfy as well as all the other treasures the Old Detroit Road neighborhood.

Look for us on Facebook, become a fan of our page and get the latest info on events at River Gallery:
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Gallery hours:
Tuesday-Friday 11am-6pm
Saturday 11am-5pm
Closed on Sunday and Monday

New Photography at River Gallery

New Photography: an exhibit of 5 photographers new to River Gallery
Mark Inglis
Jessica Maloney
John Forristal
Chad Gordon
Deborah Pinter


Exhibit runs through Saturday, September 5, 2010.

As always the Old Detroit Road neighborhood of boutique shops and restaurants has a great deal to offer, fine dining, eclectic and unique objects and art for your home and giftgiving. Come stroll Old Detroit Road this summer!

Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday 11am-6pm
Saturday 11am-5pm
Closed on Sunday and Monday

Look for us on Facebook, become a fan of our page and get the latest info on events at River Gallery:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/River-Gallery/129341087105082?v=wall&ref=mf&_fb_noscript=1


River Gallery
Ara Hamamjian owner
Mark Yasenchack gallery manager
19046 Old Detroit Rd., Rocky River OH 44116
440 331 8406
Email: rivergalleryarts@yahoo.com
Website: www.rivergalleryarts.com
Blog: www.rivergalleryarts.blogspot.com

Jewelry Exhibit opening at River Gallery, May 8th, 3-7pm

Jewelry Focus at River Gallery
Opens Saturday, May 8th, 3-7pm
Runs through June 12, 2010

This exhibit collects contemporary jewelry by Cleveland jewelers
working in sterling silver, gold, precious stones, found elements,
precious metal clay, dichroic glass, resin and enamel.

An ideal opportunity for finding that unique, personal gift for
Mother’s Day or anniversary.

Participating Artists:

Ro Clarkin
Crystal Moon Jewelry
Catherine Davies Paetz
Mary Eisaman*
Patty Flauto*
John Gulyas*
Janet Luken*
Tobi Mattes
Maryann Posche*
Prosperity Glassworks
Qandle Qadir
Kim Schoel
Rita Teelak*
Courtney Yoakum
*jewelers new to River Gallery


Join us on May 8th to see the exhibit, meet many of the participating artists and enjoy all the Old Detroit Road shopping area has to offer.

Solari, Mitchell Sotka Antiques, Amy's Shoes, Girl Next Door and Devout Home all have new spring collections.
Spring is a great time for the re-opened patio at Tartine, where their menu continues to surprise and satisfy.

Gallery hours:
Tuesday-Friday 11am-6pm
Saturday 11am-5pm
Closed on Sunday and Monday

pictured, sterling necklace with enamel by John Gulyas & MaryAnn Posche

Opening Saturday, April 10, 2010

Functional Ornament:

Celebrating the Ceramic Culture of Northern Ohio.

April 10-May 15, 2010

Opening Saturday, April 10, 2010, 3-7pm.

This exhibit collects work by studio artists who call the area home and the faculty and alumni of Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland State University , Kent State University & Bowling Green University.

We sought out work that demonstrates the dual influences of an artist’s vision and the functional nature of vessels. Artists challenging and re-interpreting the tenets of function is what makes this work so intriguing.

Join us on April 10 to see the exhibit, meet many of the participating artists and enjoy all the Old Detroit Road shopping area has to offer.

Solari, Mitchell Sotka Antiques, Amy's Shoes, Girl Next Door and Devout Home all have new spring collections.

Spring is a great time for the re-opened patio at Tartine, where their menu continues to surprise and satisfy.

The remarkable work of Diane Bjel, Kim Schoel & Jeff Yost

The remarkable work of Diane Bjel, Kim Schoel & Jeff Yost opens
this Saturday, Feb 6th, from 3-7pm.
This exhibit will run through March 26, 2010.

All three artists have had work at River Gallery, however this is the first feature exhibit for Diane Bjel and Kim Schoel.

Diane's temples and buildings are not only inspired by architecture but also by her travels to China and Egypt and the spaces of ritual and archeology.

Kim's beautiful jewelry combines her careful selection of antique beads and the charms, beads and pendants she meticulously crafts from precious metals clays of silver, bronze and copper. She shares a fascination with ritual adorenment and archeology with Diane.

Jeff Yost's new collection of oil paintings continue his pursuit of subtlety and nuance in landscapes and still lifes.