The Month Of May - Parma Arts

Cocktails & Canvas - May 19, 2015

Medley of Arts Show & Sale – May 16, 2015

This year the annual Medley of Arts, hosted by Parma Area Fine Arts Council, had selected pieces from 24 local artists, in five categories, plus a display from the High On Dolls Club, which was recently on display at the IX Center's National Sewing Expo. The event was free and open to the public. Best In Show was awarded to Laurie Sak from Great Lakes Wood Carvers for her Welsh Spoons. The First Place Winners were: Painting-Emery Bogardy, water-colorist for his Covered Bridge. Photography- Anthony DeMarco for his Study in Blue. Three-Dimensional- Laurie Sak for Welsh Spoons. Graphics-Michelle Behal for wood burning of Howling Alone. Jewlery-Kathy Mabin for Summer Wedding. Parma High student, Carol Molek won the People's Choice Award for her abstract oil painting, The Heathers. Childrens art work was also on display by Tommy Sarlog, Hope & Noah Manns, and Aiden Sark. Selected pieces will be on display in the lobby at Parma City Hall in June.

Cocktails & Canvas – May 19, 2015

Polish Village Community Development Corporation and Parma Area Fine Arts Council have partnered with the Local Tavern to present a series of classes. The first held on May 19th at Local Tavern was definitely a success. A small group of locals met to paint an acrylic painting, have a lot of laughs, and drink a few drinks. This is a beginners class and all are welcome. Tuesday's class was taught by qualified acrylics instructor, Michelle Behal, President of Parma Area Fine Arts Council. Included in the $25 per person fee, was supplies and two free drinks. Local Tavern, at 5513 Pearl Road, offers fresh food, quality cocktails, genuine good service, and reasonable prices. Their motto is “Tavern fresh” with a “rock-n-roll meets art gallery vibe.” Participants took home their very own acrylic painting. These mini art workshops are popping up all over town. The difference here is the net proceeds benefit the community and are not operated by a franchise. Additional classes will be held June 2nd, and June 16th, from 7 to9pm. Contact Kathy Mabin at (440)843-6474, or email kathrynmabin@att.net for more information or to register. Join in on the fun, but act fast as class sizes are limited.

Images In Bloom

In May we featured Parma's Barb & Steve Bloom as Artist Of The Month. The Blooms had started a go-fund-me campaign to fund the purchase and registration of UPC codes for their business, in order to sell their items at Whole Foods. I am happy to announce that they have reached their goal. The Blooms wanted to thank everyone who has encouraged them, and offered emotional and financial support. Wishing you both the best of luck in this endeavor.