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PEACE Pops (July 26, 2024)
PEACE Pops (July 26, 2024)
Friday, July 26th :: 6-9 pm
PEACE Pops is a quarterly celebration of art and community. The last Friday of January, April, July and October, we invite the community into our building to tour open studios, listen to live music, participate in hands-on art making and a variety of other activities to keep your creative spirit flourishing. It is a special way in which we can connect our community with our member organizations and artists.
This event is free and open to the public. Free snacks and refreshments will be available.
THIS MONTH'S EVENT WILL FEATURE:
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Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Building Q&A and Tours
FREE
6-9 pm
Volunteers from the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. collaborative will be on-hand to answer questions about our building, organizations and our vision for establishing a permanent Arts, Culture and Education Center. Guided tours will be available upon request.
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ARTFUL Open Studios
FREE
6-9 pm
The ARTFUL artists invite you to visit their studios in order to engage with them and view both finished pieces and works in progress. Get to know the artists working here in your community, discover new talents and find inspiration. Various artists will offer live demonstrations and hand-on art making activities.
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Lake Erie Ink Stop The Hate Open Mic
FREE
6-8 pm
Lake Erie Ink will host their all-ages poetry open mic from 6-8 pm.
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Live Music featuring violinist Kym Carter
FREE
6-9 pm
Kym Carter is the primary violinist for the Euclid Symphony Orchestra and is the Orchestra Director for Roxboro Middle School. Kym has also worked with Reaching Heights’ Summer Music Camp. She will be playing a wide selection of genres throughout the evening.
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ARTFUL’S Juneteenth Exhibit – Stronger Together – Closing Reception
FREE
6-9 pm
This is your last chance to view ARTFUL’s 2024 Juneteenth Exhibit. Curated by ARTFUL artist LaSaundra Robinson, Stronger Together features the works of emerging and established artists from the Cleveland Area and explores connections, underlying themes and storylines between the works.
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DD Adult Community Art Exhibit
FREE
6-9 pm
An exhibit of artwork made by adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities who have limited options for art, social and community activities. This exhibit is made possible by a grant from Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
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P.E.A.C.E. Pops Puppets
FREE
6-9 pm
Periodically throughout the evening you will find Robin VanLear and her Art Acts performers roaming the event dressed as Mice & Frog characters – a sneak peek at her upcoming collaborative performance with ARTFUL artist Sam Silverman (composer). These new headpieces were created in recent community and intern workshops in Robin’s studio.
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ARTFUL’s Golden Paints Tasting Hands-On Workshop
FREE
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Want to try some paints before you buy? Just want to see what it feels like to play with paint? Come get a taste of what paints Golden Artist Colors has to offer!
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Lake Erie Ink On the Tip of the Tongue: poetry from the kitchen Workshop
FREE
6-9 pm
Participants of all ages will write and illustrate a poem about their favorite summer time meal or snack.
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Golden and ARTFUL Spin Art Workshop
FREE
6-7 pm
Using Golden Artist Color paint, ARTFUL will guide you in the creation of your very own spin art!
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Ice Cream Bars and Freeze Pops
FREE
6-9 pm
The members of Grace Communion Cleveland will be handing out free ice cream bars and fruity freeze pops from their space on the main level. Stop by and grab one as you make your way around our building.
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Featured vendor: Tondi's Teas
FREE (Courtesy of ARTFUL)
6-9 pm
ARTFUL artist, Tondi Allen will be offering her specialty blended tea. Every sip offers a refreshing burst of flavor, perfect for a summer day or whenever you need a revitalizing pick-me-up.
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Featured vendor: Mac’s Backs & Fern Haught – Illustrator
GRAPHIC NOVEL AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
6-9 pm
Mac’s Backs Books on Coventry and local author and resident ARTFUL artist Fern Haught will have a table selling copies of their debut YA graphic novel The Baker and the Bard. Alongside this they will be selling handmade zines, prints, enamel pins, and stickers.
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Featured vendor: Dana Depew of Asterisk Farms
BOUQUETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
6-9 pm
Farm Fresh Dahlia and Wildflower bouquets from Asterisk Farms. Arrange your own or let Dana do it for you $12.00. Fresh local wildflower honey $10.00.
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Featured vendor: City of Cleveland Heights - Climate Action & Resiliency Plan
FREE
6-9 pm
The City of Cleveland Heights will be collecting feedback from Cleveland Heights residents regarding the City’s Climate Action & Resiliency Plan. This is a great way for residents to connect with their City leadership and share their thoughts on the future of their town.
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Featured food vendor: SOSA’s KITCHEN
FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
6-9 pm
SOSA’s KITCHEN will be selling their “Holla” for $25 which includes: (2) Egg Rolls, (5) Whole Wings & Fries OR (5) Whole Wings, (1) Egg Roll & (1) Polish Boy. Individual menu items include: $15 – (2) Philly Egg Rolls; $10 – (2) Polish Boys; & $14 – (5) Whole Wings and Fries.
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Featured food vendor: Squash the Beef Food Buggy
FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
6-9 pm
Squash the Beef Food Buggy features 100% plant based foods! Their extensive menu features sandwiches and sides that range in price from $6 - $12, and bottles of specialty fruit juices for $10.
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Featured food vendor: Kakes by Khay
FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
6-9 pm
Kakes by Khay will be selling their Cupcakes, Cake Tins and Cookies which range in price from $3 - $5, or grab a half dozen cupcakes for $15.
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PEACE Pops is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
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Look out for Shannon before or after the meeting tonight to get your yard sign!
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ATTENTION!! Heights Library (building owner) is now requiring you to register to attend the public meeting on July 24th regarding the fate of the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Building.
FOR INFO & REGISTRATION LINK, GO TO:
coventrypeacecampus.org/keepthepeace
(If you’re on Instagram - link in bio)
::: PLEASE NOTE ::: This meeting is being held at the LEE ROAD LIBRARY BRANCH of the Cleveland Heights - University Heights Public Library. Here are the details…
DATE: Wednesday, July 24th
TIME: 7:00 pm
ADDRESS: 2345 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Good afternoon all - Starting another new text string because we can now welcome Kate and Alyx from Do Good Day Hub! As you probably saw - the Library announced today that they are now going to require attendees to register for the Public Meeting. Please do so ASAP and help spread the word. I’ve included sample text and a graphic. If you want a video version of the graphic to use for Stories or Reels, please let me know and I will send that to you separately. AND PLEASE RSVP TO OUR EVENT PAGE AND INVITE OTHERS: bit.ly/PublicMeeting072424.
ATTENTION!! Heights Library (building owner) is now requiring you to register to attend the public meeting on July 24th regarding the fate of the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Building.
FOR INFO & REGISTRATION LINK, GO TO:
coventrypeacecampus.org/keepthepeace
::: PLEASE NOTE ::: This meeting is being held at the LEE ROAD LIBRARY BRANCH of the Cleveland Heights - University Heights Public Library. Here are the details…
DATE: Wednesday, July 24th
TIME: 7:00 pm
ADDRESS: 2345 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Public Meeting Information | Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Campus
coventrypeacecampus.org
Public Meeting Information. THE BUILDING OWNER (HEIGHTS LIBRARY) IS NOW REQUIRING YOU TO REGISTER TO ATTEND THE PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING THE FATE OF THE COVENTRY P.E.A.C.E. BUILDING. SEE BELOW FOR MOR...2 CommentsComment on Facebook
The listening session keeps getting more limited. If you have registered you will get an email with information about it. We have so many questions that won’t be answered and that can’t be posed.
Ridiculous. This whole process should be a case study in how NOT to collaborate with a community to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome.
::: BE SURE YOU GO TO THE CORRECT LOCATION!! ::: WE NEED YOU THERE!! ::: RSVP HERE: bit.ly/PublicMeeting072424 ::: DETAILS & ACTION ITEMS =====>
This meeting is being held at the LEE ROAD LIBRARY BRANCH of the Cleveland Heights - University Heights Public Library. Here are the details…
DATE: Wednesday, July 24th
TIME: 7:00 pm
ADDRESS: 2345 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
For more information and action items, please go to coventrypeacecampus.org/keepthepeace
Keep The P.E.A.C.E. | Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Campus
coventrypeacecampus.org
Keep The P.E.A.C.E. #1 Get the facts. Scroll down and click on the information boxes below. Be sure to share this information with your friends and family who would support our Keep The P.E.A.C.E. eff...1 CommentComment on Facebook
The listening session keeps getting more limited. If you have registered you will get an email with information about it. We have so many questions that won’t be answered and that can’t be posed.
CLOSING RECEPTION ::: Stronger Together, 3rd Annual Juneteenth Exhibition
The closing reception will be held during the upcoming Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Pops event on Friday, July 26th from 6-9 pm. This event features this exhibit, open studios, live music, hands-on art making, special food vendors & more. For full details, go to: artfulcleveland.org/peace-pops .
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Every other Wednesday, we have art workshops for our DD adult community with non-disabled artists working alongside participants.
July 17, 31
Aug 14, 28
Sept 11, 25
Oct 9, 23
Nov 6
May possible by a grant from @cuyahogadd
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::::: SEE UPDATED/CORRECTED DATES BELOW :::::
Robin VanLear’s annual public performance is coming up in August and the workshops to create the costumes begin this week! This year’s performance is a collaboration between Robin and another ARTFUL artists - Sam Silverman. Sam has written entirely original music which will serve as the background to the Batrachomyomachia story. Don’t worry - we can’t pronounce that either, so we’re lovingly referring to it as The Ballad of the Mice & Frogs.
Each year Robin works with residents and community members from ages 11 and up to create the amazing costumes that the performers will wear - many of whom are also local residents and community members. There are camps for kids ages 11 - 16m and workshops for adults. See the details in the attached post to learn more and to sign up.
Due to the construction at our playground, this year’s performance will be held on August 23rd and 25th at the Brownhoist Ballroom. With other performances in Cleveland Heights and University Heights in the works.
For questions, or to register, email Robin at artacts_ltd@outlook.com or call 216-659-7927.
UPDATED DATES ====>
CORRECTION ---
Youth camps (ages 12 to 16) begin - July22 - M-F - 11am - 2pm
continue weeks of July 29, August 5, August 12
Rehearsals week of August 19
Performances Friday August 23 and Sunday August 25
Camps week - $125 ea
Discount for multiple weeks
Adult workshops - evenings 7 to 9pm
Tuesday July 23
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, July 30, 31, August 1
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, August 6, 7, 8
Tuesday, Wednesday, August 13, 14
$25 per Workshop
$175 for the 9 workshop
For Questions or to register contact
Robin VanLear
Email - artacts+ltd@outlook.com
Call - 216-659-7927Batrachomyomachia Workshops Begin!
Beginning Monday, July 15, daily workshops to prepare for Batrachmyomachia (the battle between the frogs and the mice) a tiny Homeric epic - begin.
Camps for youth 11 - 16. Monday - Friday - 11am - 2pm - bring lunch - snack and drink provided. Make your own frog or mouse mask - armor, and the like.
Adult evening workshops
Tuesday July 16 and continuing Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, beginning July 23. 7 to 9 pm
Performances at the Brownhoist Ballroom August 23 and 25.
Suggested workshop price - Camps $125 per week - Adult workshops $25 each
Pay what you can - discounts for multiple camp weeks. Buy an adult workshop package.
Questions? or to register - Email:artacts_ltd@outlook.com
or call - Robin VanLear 216-659-7927/
Pictures posted daily! See what we are up to!
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Hello ARTFUL folks... We really hope you will show up in support of our organization and our collective's effort to save our Cleveland Heights-University Heights Arts, Culture & Education Center! (An RSVP is always appreciated - PLEASE NOTE THE MEETING IS AT THE LEE ROAD LIBRARY) And in the meantime, it would be great if you could follow the action steps listed at coventrypeacecampus.org/keepthepeace .
Public Meeting Regarding Fate of Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Building
Cleveland Heights thrives on its vibrant arts scene and unique atmosphere. Let’s work together to envision a future for our nonprofit collective that reflects these values and upholds our community’s reputation as "Home of the Arts."
We support the Library while advocating for the preservation of the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Building, home to numerous nonprofits enriching our community. As the Library shifts away from landlord responsibilities, we seek collaborative solutions to secure the building's future.
We are prepared to lead the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Campus project as long-term leaseholders, establishing a center that attracts tenants and builds on partnerships with local funders and institutions for fundraising and capital improvements. Together, we can “Keep the P.E.A.C.E.”!
In the meantime, we encourage you to visit our website ( coventrypeacecampus.org/keepthepeace ) to learn more about our efforts and other ways in which you can help right now.
- Be sure to take the Library’s survey ( bit.ly/CPLibSurv0724 ) and on #10, 11 & 12 - be sure to check “other” and use the available text box to state your support for our Keep The P.E.A.C.E.. initiative. The survey closes on July 28th.
- Make sure you add your name to OUR list of supporters
( bit.ly/CPCnamesupport ).
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Help save the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Arts, Culture and Education Center in Cleveland Heights (where ARTFUL calls home) by using these images for your profile and/or cover images. Learn more at coventrypeacecampus.org/keepthepeace .
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Golden Artists Colors Program
This 90-minute event is FREE, please bring your questions and valued insights to contribute to this event.
Wear your paint clothes!
Valerie will focus to textures using pastes and gels that add dimension to your paintings.
"Together, we will explore new and innovative concepts available for artists today. I am genuinely excited about the prospect of hearing your thoughts as artists in Northern Ohio at Artful Cleveland, as we collectively navigate the boundless possibilities offered by GOLDEN."
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See the attached post for the latest update regarding Coventry PEACE Campus.COVENTRY P.E.A.C.E. UPDATE — We encourage everyone to read our full statement ( bit.ly/CPstatementemail0724 ) but here are the bullet points:
* We continue to maintain support for all community-serving organizations.
* We will work towards a reasonable outcome that benefits all involved.
* We aim to support the Library while preserving the Coventry P.E.A.C.E Building.
* Time is pressing — we are down to WEEKS not months.
* The looming closure and/or demolition of the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Building would be devastating for our community.
* Contrary to the Library’s claims, the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Project has consistently demonstrated financial sustainability and we have a proven track record of creating and maintaining affordable, accessible spaces.
* Our Arts, Culture & Education Center is financial sustainable & we have a plan on addressing capital expenses.
* We have shown ourselves to be competent & responsible.
* We have support from major funding organizations—IF we have long-term leases.
* We are an important asset to our local economy.
* We are ready and able to resume the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Campus project.
* Cleveland Heights is known for its creativity and forward-thinking spirit, focusing on the intangibles that strengthen community vitality.
* Together, we can “Keep the P.E.A.C.E.”
For more information on how you can help now, please go to coventrypeacecampus.org/keepthepeace .
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Sunday, bring your art and your questions for our Potluck Critique facilitated by @darius.steward
July 14 from 4-6
at #artfulcleveland
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This Sunday
ARTFUL Potluck Critique
Bring 1-3 pieces of your work for feedback (and a dish to share if you would like). Any and all media is welcome, and can be finished pieces or works in progress.
ALL skill levels are encouraged to participate. Gentle guidance will be provided by some of the ARTFUL Board members. Get feedback, learn about new techniques, approaches, perspectives and offer suggestions.
Not ready to bring your own work? Just show up and offer constructive insights.
If you are bringing a piece (or pieces) with you for the critique, please let us know (including how many pieces) in the comments below so we can plan for the proper amount of time.
We will be holding these informal critiques on the SECOND SUNDAYS of January, April, July & October from 4-7(ish) pm.
LOCATION:
We are located on the upper level of the Coventry PEACE Campus Building located at 2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118.
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Gallery hours Wednesdays from 4-6 through July! #artfulcleveland @coventrypeacecampus
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FYI - next “Quest for the Fest” meeting is today. See attached post for details and location.
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If you want to support the "Keep The P.E.A.C.E." effort to establish a permanent arts, culture and education hub please be sure to add your name to our list of supporters and sign up for our emails (links below).
ADD YOUR NAME: bit.ly/CPCnamesupport
GET COVENTRY P.E.A.C.E. EMAILS: coventrypeacecampus.org/join-our-email-list/
GET ARTFUL EMAILS: bit.ly/joinARTFULemail
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Don't miss the new MeBähs at Cain Park this year!
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